Learn about our team and how we got started

About Us

A Mission for Recovery

At Stable Recovery, our mission is to provide a safe and stable living environment for men and women in early recovery. We are a peer-driven therapeutic community with a focus on equine-related employment opportunities.

Our Commitment to Life Beyond Addiction

Stable Recovery is a recovery program meant to help individuals overcome addiction, stay sober, and rebuild their lives and purpose. Founded by Christian Countzler and Frank Taylor, who have both walked the road to recovery, our organization is built on the belief that true recovery takes Accountability, Structure, Discipline, and Responsibility. At Stable Recovery, we focus on lasting transformation, equipping our residents with the tools, values, life skills, and support they need to thrive beyond addiction.

Meet the Stable Recovery Team

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Frank Taylor

Interim CEO

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Allen Eskridge
CFO/COO

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Blake Hobson

Executive Director of Program and Clinical Services

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Penny Brooks

Director of Development & Marketing

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Donard Dwyer

Clinical Director

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David Bechtol

Director of Strategic Partners


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John Mountjoy

 Finance & Operations Manager

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Teresa Smith Women's

Program Manager


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Laney Keenan

Development Manager

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Mears Tucker Strategic Partner & Volunteer Coordinator

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Joey Price

Program Coordinator

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Chris Flickinger

Program Coordinator

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Nick Brawner

Admissions Coordinator

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Kelly Payton

Women's SOH Manager

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Joel Helmburg

Men's SOH Manager

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Rick Wigginton

Facilities Manager

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Roger Sullivan

Transportation Coordinator

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Jason Ballard

House Manager

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Garrett Blackburn

House Manager

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Herbie Castello

House Manager

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Joseph Cook

House Manager

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David Fugate

House Manager

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James Tepoorten

House Manager

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Desiree York

House Manager

Our strategic Partners

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Stable Recovery Board of Directors

Dan Pride

Chair

Frank Taylor

Co-Founder

Jack Mullikin

Treasurer

Lee Hall

Julie Clarke

Secretary

Derrick Harris

Modesty Burlson

Andy Hils

Josh Franks

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