MEET OUR TEAM

Charlie has chosen to work with individuals who suffer from addiction because of a strong connection to this population. He was raised around addiction and recovery and is also in recovery himself since 2009. Charlie believes that one of the greatest purposes in his life is to be a conduit in an individual's journey in recovery. Charlie is married to an amazing wife and is the proud father of two beautiful young girls and the proud stepfather of three wonderful teenagers. 

With seven years in recovery herself, Whitney has a deep passion for helping others in the recovery community. She believes that with the right support and environment, anyone can achieve sobriety. Whitney loves giving back by sharing her own experiences and inspiring hope in others on their journey. She feels truly grateful to be part of the team at Action Recovery Group, where she continues to live her passion every day. Whitney is a proud wife and mother of three who finds joy in spending time with her family.

Jim is in charge of the peer support staff at Action and ensures that daily needs are met for each client. Jim is amazing at connecting individually with each client. He makes sure their overall well-being is positive and can sense when something is wrong. He loves the AA community and sponsors many in the community. Jim enjoys golfing as much as he can, hiking, and working with individuals who are new to sobriety.

Philip works at Action because he loves working in addiction and it’s a great environment with a great staff. Phillip aims to offer clients someone who will meet them where they are and assist them in finding their best self. Phillip is in recovery as well and has 10 years of sobriety. He is extremely passionate about the amazing quality of life that recovery provides. Phillip loves to bike and play disc golf and spend time with his fiance and son.

Josh is one of our incredible peer support specialists. Josh has a natural talent for connecting with clients and mentoring them at their individual levels. He is dedicated to their wellbeing and always goes above and beyond. 

Josh loves to hang out with friends and is an amazing father. He's also athletic and has a passion for the recovery community, sponsoring many.

Shayla works behind the scenes but is an integral part of our team diligently reviewing medical records each day and sending information for insurance payment. Shayla's attention to detail is unmatched as she takes the time to contact staff for information and coordinates EMR information. Her efforts make everyone's lives easier. 

Shayla is a cheerful person who loves to spend time with her family. She is married and has two kids. She loves to find deals on everything, and have bunko parties with her friends. We are lucky to have her on our team.

Cathy is our Psychiatric Nurse at Action. She meets with new clients to review their medical information and ensuring their safety for our program. She assists with family group and is amazing at noticing details that might be overlooked.

Cathy is an animal lover who is always taking in new animals. She finds working with patients fulfilling and has been with us the longest, making her our veteran employee. In her free time, she enjoys raising chickens, playing with her dogs, hiking, and riding Harleys.

Jake works at Action because he’s passionate about helping others overcome addiction and appreciates the supportive, positive environment and great team he works with. With 9 years in recovery himself, Jake understands the challenges his clients face and strives to meet them where they are, guiding them toward becoming their best selves. He’s deeply committed to sharing the incredible quality of life that recovery makes possible. In his free time, Jake enjoys trail running and running ultramarathons.

Tammy Dunn, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting clients on their journey of healing and recovery. At Action Recovery Group, Tammy collaborates with the treatment team to create individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing clinical guidance. Her work is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and a deep commitment to helping others find hope and meaning in recovery.

Ashley is a memeber of our clinical team. She provides compassionate guidance and mentorship to clients, driven by a strong passion for helping individuals overcome challenges related to substance use and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. In addition, she assists the clinical director with updates and communication to outside agencies, ensuring effective collaboration and continuity of care. Ashley’s dedication to her family and to the success of our clients is admirable, and we are fortunate to have her as part of our team.

Russ loves working in recovery because it saved his life 6 years ago. He wants to share the new way of life he was given by fellow people in recovery at Action. Russ loves helping people so they too can experience the amount of joy it has brought to his own life. Russ has two amazing sons and enjoys running ultramarathons and trail running. 

Action has always felt like Diana's home away from home. She first came here as a client in 2019, during one of the most difficult and transformative times of her life. Through the program, she learned not only how to rebuild her life but how to truly live it. Action gave her the tools, structure, and support she needed to become the person she is today — a mom, fiancée, family member, and friend she can be proud of.

Chad has found a new way of life through recovery and wants to share it with others. He is 19 months into his recovery journey and wants to help people so they can experience the same joy it has brought to him. Chad is an active person who enjoys going to the gym and loves his family and friends. He wants to give back to the recovery community.

 Ashley is one of our amazing Peer Support Techs at Action Recovery, the place that truly changed her life. She graduated from Weber State University with a degree in Technical Sales, but her greatest passion is helping others find hope and healing through recovery. Outside of work, she loves to dance, do Pilates, hike, shop, and spend time on the lake. She also cherishes time with her family and friends. She is so thankful to give back to a place that gave her, her life back.