Our Staff

Executive Team

Michele Canale

Chief Executive Officer

Michele is the CEO and part of the leadership team for Avery’s House. She has worked in treatment for over 17 years in many different capacities. Michele was born and…
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Laura Nuss

Chief Financial Officer

Laura is part of the leadership team at Avery’s House where she oversees the operations and finance departments. Laura has a passion for empowering others and ensuring that all levels…
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Steve Laats

Chief Operating Officer

Steve began his professional career with several industry leading technology companies. He gained invaluable experience and excelled in several areas that truly help to project his career. After 15 distinct…
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Robert Castan

Chief Marketing Officer

Robert Castan is a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Avery’s House. Robert started his professional career as a house manager and has become an industry leader and trusted…
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Shawna Chandler

Chief Clinical Officer

Originally from Wyoming, Shawna Chandler, MSW, LCSW, serves as the Chief Clinical Officer, offering our team and clients 27 years of experience working within the addiction and mental health industry…
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Kaleigh Telles

Arizona Market President

Kaleigh is the Arizona Market President at Avery’s House, where she oversees the operations for all Arizona based facilities. Kaleigh works closely with the Leadership team to ensure safe and…
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Clinical & Management Teams

Our Clinical teams and certain management staff differ from state to state. You can click the following sections to view state-specific staff.

Our Executive, Admissions, Billing, and Community Relations teams serve all Avery’s House locations.

Arizona Locations

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Idaho Locations

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Admissions Team

Shawna Toms

Director of Admissions

Shawna Toms is the Director of Admissions for Modern Recovery Services. She oversees the day to day operations of the admissions department and ensures a positive patient experience. She has…
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Josh Lemieux

Associate Director of Admissions

Josh Lemieux is Associate Director of Admissions at Avery’s House. Josh oversees the admissions team and makes sure the admissions process is as simple and straight forward as possible. Josh…
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Kristen McKenzie

Admissions Coordinator

Kristen is an Admissions Coordinator at Avery’s House. Fundamental to her ability to build trusting relationships is a commitment to unconditional empathy, an open-minded attitude, and a sincere passion for…
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Jason Sienicki

Admissions Coordinator

Jason is an Admissions Coordinator with Avery’s House and has been working in the substance abuse field for 4 years. Jason is in recovery himself and has a passion to…
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Anthony Hunter

Admissions Coordinator

Anthony is an Admissions Coordinator at Avery’s House. Being in recovery himself he has a strong passion in helping others get the same chance he did that made such a…
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Billing Team

Andrea Stiner

Medical Biller/Claims Specialist

Hi! My name is Andrea Stiner and I work in the billing department here at Avery’s House. I’m so honored to be a part of this amazing team! I began…
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Jennifer Brooks

Billing Director

My name is Jennifer Brooks and I am the billing director for Avery’s House. I feel blessed to be a part of such a great team with a passion to…
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Crista Laats

Controller

Crista Laats is the Controller at Avery’s House, coordinating employees HR needs as well as managing all accounts payable. Crista and her husband, Steve, relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona in January…
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Ryan Bursik

Director of Utilization Review

Ryan Bursik is the Director of Utilization Review at Modern Recovery Network. By collaboration with clinical staff and knowledge of payor guidelines and standards, Utilization Review is able to articulate…
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Community Relations Team

Lena Moses

Director of Community Relations

Lena Moses holds a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Lena also has extensive training and credentials in Child Development, Reiki, Birth and Postpartum Care, Peer…
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