Our Staff

Leadership Team

Heather Gray

Chief Executive Officer

Heather’s career in behavioral health is fueled by a deep passion for helping individuals find hope and healing. Her journey into this field was shaped by witnessing the profound impact…

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Rebecca Hermes, M.ED.

Co-Founder/HR Director

Rebecca helped found Roots Adolescent Renewal Ranch, after 14 years as a teacher. When her brother began struggling with substance use as a teen, Rebecca began to understand the effects…

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Kate Metzger

Director of Occupational Therapy & Programming

Kate Metzger, OTD, OTR, is the Program Director and Occupational Therapist at Roots Renewal Ranch, where her passion for healing and purposeful living shapes every aspect of care. She graduated…

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Katlyn Gray

Director of Clinical Services

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Jake Fears

Chief Operating Officer

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Clinical Team

Heather McGilvray

Therapist

Heather is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a proud Texas Tech alum with 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. She has a passion for providing a…

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Marquin Decker

Therapist

Marquin’s inspiration to enter the field comes from her own personal experiences with the mental health and confidence challenges many teen girls face. She is passionate about being a safe…

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Madison Hawkins

Therapist

Madison knew early on that a typical office job wasn’t for her—she was drawn instead to the energy and connection of walking alongside people in real life. When she discovered…

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Ally Vitko

Therapist

Ally has always felt called to the mental health field, guided by her desire to be a steady and supportive presence for those who feel unheard or unseen. She approaches…

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Abigail Larussa

Therapist

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Mikayla Strange

Therapist

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Sarah Shirley

Case Manager

Sarah’s journey into this field is rooted in her own lived experiences with mental health challenges. Having overcome many obstacles, she is passionate about showing others that healing and hope…

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Program Staff

Kendall Pickett

Director of Alumni Services

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Isis Chouchane

Program Supervisor

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Katherine Fink

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Edward Steinhoff

Chef

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Admissions Team

Thomas Dekker

Director of Admissions

Thomas graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in Finance and a focus in accounting. Thomas’s own journey to recovery as a young man fuels his passion to support teens…

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Catherine Senko

Admissions Specialist

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Rebecca Dunis

Admissions Specialist

Rebecca has over a decade of experience providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment in various roles such as, group facilitator, behavioral health technician, and admissions counselor. Rebecca’s passion…

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Ryan Ceis

Admissions Specialist

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Christian Gullace

Admissions Specialist

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Jared Matthys

Admissions Specialist

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Monica Miske

Admissions Specialist

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Kyle Dye

Admissions Specialist

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Deon Tigney

Intake / Alumni Coordinator

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Education Team

Lori Hanlin

Education Lead & Education Coordinator

Lori has always carried a passion for people and for being in roles where she can make a meaningful impact. At Roots Renewal Ranch, she has found a nurturing environment…

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Ilse Peña

Education Assistant

Ilse’s passion for working with teens began in youth ministry, where she recognized the growing need for mental health support in young people. When she found Roots Renewal Ranch, she…

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Occupational Therapy

Kate Metzger

Director of Occupational Therapy & Programming

Kate Metzger, OTD, OTR, is the Program Director and Occupational Therapist at Roots Renewal Ranch, where her passion for healing and purposeful living shapes every aspect of care. She graduated…

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Mackenzie Zurcher

Occupational Therapy

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Medical Team

Stacy Preisler

Registered Dietitian

Stacy is passionate about helping people use food as both nourishment and enjoyment to live life to the fullest. She loves working with teens and families because it provides the…

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Christy Youngman

Nursing Supervisor

Christy brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her role as Nursing Supervisor at Roots. As a former foster and adoptive parent with a background in healthcare, she understands…

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Sara Barnes

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Debra Diamantos

Nurse

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