Meet Our Corporate Team

Butch was born and raised in Jackson Tennessee. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Lambuth University in sociology/psychology he went on to receive his MBA from Union University with a focus in Organizational Behavior. Butch began his counseling career 1989 while working for the state’s first Intensive Outpatient Programs at the Jackson Counseling Center in Jackson, TN. His career path continued as the Director of The Recovery Unit in Bolivar, TN and The Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism. Butch additionally developed two pilot addiction programs in the greater West Tennessee area.  Butch maintained a private practice specializing in family of origin work with addicted populations and facilitated the Impaired Professionals Group for 12 years with Dr. Carolyn West-Willette. In 2006 Butch was named Regional Outreach Coordinator for Cumberland Heights in Jackson. In 2013, he became a member of the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Clinical Officer and moved to Chief Operations officer in 2015.  In 2022, he accepted the role as Executive Director at The Bridge to Recovery.  In recovery since 1986, Butch is also a State Licensed and Nationally Certified Addiction Counselor since 1992. He is married and loves to spend time with his wife, children and two dogs. 

I began my career with supervisory roles in juvenile crime, at-risk youth outreach, and foster care services. My career evolved into adult mental health and substance use, where I spent several years as a counselor at a substance abuse treatment center before my journey to The Bridge to Recovery. I have held positions at The Bridge to Recovery in multiple departments, providing me unique insight and experience, including Admissions, Operations, Alumni Services, Leadership, Communications, and most recently a role in Fundraising and Philanthropy. I love working for a mission-driven program that operates with heart. I have had the privilege of seeing so many lives changed for the better because of the work we do, and I'm humbled to be a part of that.

My mother worked in the kitchen at the Bridgeto Recovery when I was in high school, where I got to know the Founders, Paul and Carol Cannon and their family. Growing up near The Bridge, it was near to my heart in so many capacities. I, myself, started at The Bridge working in the kitchen, and was promoted to Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager, where I do meal planning, shopping, prepping and execution of meal service for our clients. Additionally, I oversee the kitchen staff through supervision, coaching, guidance, and direction. My favorite part of working at The Bridge is our Bridge family of staff.

I had been working in mental Health for seven years when I came to The Bridge as a client. It was such a life changing experience that after returning home I knew at some point I wanted to work for The Bridge. A year-and-a-half later I learned of an opening, applied for the position, and was excited to discover that I was given the job of Outreach Specialist in 2013. Through growth and promotion, I moved into the role of Director of Business Development, and I am responsible for marketing the program to the southeast United States as well as supporting the other marketers in their areas. In addition, I am on the senior management team and assist in making decisions that effect the everyday running of The Bridge. I enjoy traveling to areas across the country and speaking on behalf of our program.

Sara Beth began her journey here at The Bridge to Recovery in February 2016. She was born and raised in the Bowling Green area, and has remained here her entire life. Before coming to The Bridge, she received her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky and taught school for 5 years. Sara Beth is very active in her own recovery which began in January of 2013. She enjoys sharing her personal experiences through her addictions to help others to recover from their own. Her true passion is assisting and watching others overcome their obstacles.  She volunteers at the local Humane Society and devotes lots of her time helping the homeless.  When she is not working, Sara Beth loves to be with her family, spending time at the lake, and kayaking down local rivers.

Anastasia graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2014 with a BS in Psychological Science with a concentration in clinical psychology. She has experience working with individuals with PTSD, people with a history of self-harm and suicidal ideation, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anastasia has one child, Delilah who is almost 5 years old. With a drive and passion for helping others, Anastasia is looking forward to using her passion to help individuals conquer and grow from their past experiences. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, shopping, playing games, reading, crafting and spending time outdoors.

I have been a therapist since obtaining my degree in 2004. I have worked in the behavioral health field since then, starting as an entry level therapist and moving into management as Clinical Director for three separate programs. I am passionate about helping others find their voice and speak their truth, so they can set themselves free from whatever has been holding them back from living a full, complete life. My goal is to not only see clients realize they are survivors, but to watch the transformation that occurs when they begin to thrive. It is this passion that brought me to TBR as the Clinical Director in February 2018. Witnessing firsthand the transformations that take place at TBR (including my own) made the decision to move from Texas to Bowling Green, Kentucky an effortless one. As the Clinical Director, I oversee the day-to-day direct client care staff and the clinical portion of the program - from facilitating staff meetings to filling in when staff take time off. Additionaly, I facilitate the AP program (Accelerated Program for Behavioral Health Professionals). I enjoy not only working with one of the most compassionate and dedicated teams of my professional career, but I also enjoy working with clients individually when they need a little extra support. Knowing the quality of care that the team provides allows me to seamlessly transition from each role I participate in, and this allows me to focus on making sure clients are getting their needs met in a safe, supportive, healing environment.

I attended the program in 2009 to work on my past trauma and codependency issues. The program changed the course of my life and my recovery where for the first time I felt a true connection with self. I wanted to share with others that there is hope and healing that takes place through doing the work at the Bridge. In my role as Outreach Specialist, I get to share the wonderful healing that takes place at TBTR with therapists, counselors, treatment centers and individuals that are experiencing pain in their lives. My favorite part of my role is being able to share hope and let people know that you can recover from childhood wounds, trauma and maladaptive behaviors.

I create custom walking sticks which brought me to The Bridge to Recovery through a meeting with the Operations Manager to discuss selling them. This meeting led to a job offer in the mainteance department and I continue in this role today. I am responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all Bridge facilities and property, including groundskeeping, repairs, and special projects. I also oversee any projects that require outside contracting. What I love the most about my role at The Bridge is meeting the clients and taking them on nature walks around our 115-acre property.

I spent 11+ years in post-secondary education with a primary focus on career counseling. It was during this time and through countless experiences that I realized this passion for working with individuals challenged by traumatic stress and dysfunctional family systems past and present, in addition to personal connections to addiction / codependence / trauma / recovery via my own family of origin. My clinical role recently changed from lead therapist to a clinical focus on the Accelerated Professionals Program in addition to joining the marketing team as an Outreach Specialist.

I have been around various recovery communities for a while and met several employees of The Bridgeto Recovery during that time. I was then asked about my interest in a position and applied. In my role, I manage, on a part time basis, the Men's House. Ensuring safety and proper adherence to protocol as well as assisting when needed, in various other capacities. I also work in the Client Relations Office to help facilitate the normal functioning of The Bridge, and meeting client needs, as assigned. I enjoy meeting clients from a wide range of backgrounds and locations. It is always very moving to see people from various walks of life focus on their commonalities and work to process their past in an attempt to improve and enrich their lives.

I work in the Kitchen as an assistant and will help prepare, cook, and serve meal service to our clients. Additionally, I assist with cleanliness and housekeeping duties at our main lodge. My favorite part about working at The Bridge to Recovery is the people we work with.

I started at The Bridge to Recovery as the Receptionist. I was given the opportunity to grow into the role of Admissions Specialist. In this position I get to help people find out more about our program, and take their first step in coming to The Bridge. I can't wait to see where my journey with The Bridge will take me.

I work in the Kitchen as an assistant. I help prepare, cook, and serve meals to clients at The Bridge to Recovery. I love to cook and watching people enjoy their meals. My favortie thing about working at The Bridge to Recovery is the people I work with.

I have lived near The Bridge to Recovery and filled in as a substitute House Manager when needed. This evolved into my current role as the Women's House Manager several night a week. I enjoy my role at The Bridge.

When a fellow family member and Bridge employee reached out and asked me to help temporarily in the maintenance department, I agreed and have been here ever since. I call myself a "ground's keeper" and help in any capacity needed with mainteance, upkeep, routine care, lawn care, repair, and any other projects. I love working outside and I enjoy meeting the clients.

As an assistant in the Kitchen at The Bridge to Recovery, I help to prepare and serve meals. Addtionally, I help with cleanliness and housekeeping projects around the main lodge, as well as dishes in the kitchen. I really enjoy every part of my job.

Prior to working at The Bridge to Recovery, I worked in the kitchen at Ryan's Family Buffet for three years. In my current role, I help with preparing and serving meals to our clients, as well as cleaning responsiblities. My favorite part of working at The Bridge is the people.