Robert C. Lambert, MA, aged 54, president and executive director of Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc., began as an entry level counselor in the center’s Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program (MMTP). He told AT Forum that he signed on immediately after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, “because it was the only decent position in the counseling field … [Read more...] about Robert C. Lambert
Christine Martin
Christine Martin, LMFT, CACII, aged 35, is director of clinical services for Center for Behavioral Health, North Charleston, South Carolina. She started working as an OTP counselor shortly after completing her Master’s degree program in marriage and family therapy. “Initially, I didn’t envision staying in the field, but it wasn’t long before I found myself invested in the work … [Read more...] about Christine Martin
Stacey Pearce
Stacey Pearce, aged 43, Chief Compliance Officer at Alliance Recovery Centers, in Georgia, started working in an OTP in 1995 as a part-time receptionist. “It was one of three jobs to pay my rent and bills,” she said. “I never had intentions of working in substance abuse treatment, and didn’t think I would make a career of it. But I really enjoyed watching the changes people … [Read more...] about Stacey Pearce
Allegra Schorr
Allegra Schorr, aged 56, is president of the Coalition of Medication-Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates (COMPA). Ms. Schorr has over 25 years of experience in health care and substance use treatment services. An owner and vice president of West Midtown Medical Group, an OTP, Ms. Schorr also represents New York State as a board member of AATOD, and was chair of the 2018 … [Read more...] about Allegra Schorr
Nick Stavros
Nick Stavros, age 39, CEO of Community Medical Services, presided over the recent sale of the OTP platform to the private equity firm, Clearview Capital. The sale relieved the inactive owners of their equity in the company, and left Mr. Stavros as the largest individual owner. With Clearview leaving him at the helm as CEO, no operations are expected to change within the … [Read more...] about Nick Stavros