Our Team

We're Proof That Recovery Is Possible

Every one of our staff members has either successfully been through the recovery process or had the consequences of addiction affect their life in some way. So when we say we get it, we really do. It’s these shared experiences that help us connect with our men and create a strong community of acceptance, understanding, and trust that leads to long-term sobriety.

Meghan Shay

Chief Executive Officer

mshay@steprecovery.org

Meghan Shay joined Step in 2019 and serves as CEO of Step Denver and Step Springs (in Colorado Springs). Prior to Step, Meghan was in leadership roles with a large behavioral healthcare organization that provided the full continuum of services, as well as a police department where she developed a first-of-its-kind Amnesty with Treatment Program for those seeking recovery. Meghan’s current role is a continuation of 21 years of dedication – both professionally and through board service – to addiction recovery, mental health, and reentry programming for people exiting prison. She currently serves on the board of Advance Pathways (operator of the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus). Meghan is grateful for the men of Step who have the strength and courage to recover.

Sean Hoy, CPFS

Chief Operating Officer

shoy@stepdenver.org

Sean Hoy joined Step as a resident in January of 2016. While in the program, Sean was hired as the Intake Coordinator and was later promoted to a peer coaching role as a Recovery Support Manager (RSM). He became certified as a Colorado Peer and Family Specialist in 2017 and continued serving as an RSM for four years. In July of 2021, Sean took on the role of Director of Programs and was promoted to COO in 2026. He is devoted to working diligently with the Programs Team to ensure that Step upholds its core principles and provides the best services to as many men in need as possible.

Frank Miera

Director of Programs

fmiera@stepdenver.org

Frank Miera joined Step as a resident in October of 2023. While in the program, Frank was hired as Overnight Facility Coordinator, then was swiftly promoted to Facility Operations Manager. Due to his continued dedication to serve the recovery community, Frank assumed the role of Director of Programs in January of 2026. Frank has two years of experience in education and over 5 years of management experience. He is devoted to uplifting the community by using his experience in recovery to help his peers actualize their potential.

Amy Shaw

Mission Advancement Officer

ashaw@stepdenver.org

Amy Shaw joined Step in October of 2023. She has an extensive background in business development, and since moving into the nonprofit sector six years ago Amy has raised significant support for both direct service and advocacy organizations in the human services sector. Amy shares an understanding of what the men at Step are going through, as she is also in recovery from the disease of addiction and alcoholism. Amy lends her experience both personally and professionally to advance Step’s mission, and she is grateful to all of those who continue to support in helping men find freedom from addiction.

Stephanie Landree

Director of Administration

slandree@stepdenver.org

Stephanie Landree became Step’s Director of Vehicle Donations in February of 2018, served as the Assistant Executive Director for 5 years, and has been the Director of Administration since May of 2024. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for 17 years, as well as in senior management for large retail operations for 20 years. Stephanie has extensive business development and operations experience, previously raising revenue via vehicle donations and gala events for one of Colorado’s largest nonprofits.

Vincent Gutierrez

Director of Vehicle Donations

vgutierrez@steprecovery.org

Vincent Gutierrez is a graduate of Step 13 (now Step Denver) and has served the organization in multiple roles over the course of 16 years including Intake Coordinator and Executive Assistant to former Executive Director Bob Coté. Vincent is currently the Director of Vehicle Donations.

Mark McCright

Career Counseling Manager

mmccright@stepdenver.org

Jack Brahm

Fund Development & Marketing Coordinator

jbrahm@stepdenver.org

Joshua Garcia

Admissions Coordinator

2025 Step Resident

Derrik Bunyon, CPFS

Recovery Support Manager

dbunyon@stepdenver.org

2020 Step Alumnus

Santiago Ceja, CPFS

Recovery Support Manager

sceja@stepdenver.org

2012 Step Alumnus

Angelo Lucero, CPFS

Recovery Support Manager

alucero@stepdenver.org

2022 Step Alumnus

Eddie Torres, CPFS

Recovery Support Manager

etorres@stepdenver.org

2014 Step Alumnus

DeAngelo Taylor-Tribble

Recovery Support Manager

dtaylortribble@stepdenver.org

2023 Step Alumnus

Donovan Gonzales

Facility Operations Manager

2024 Alumnus

Dominic Aerts

Weekday Facility Coordinator

2025 Alumnus

Greg Spreer

Weekend Facility Coordinator

2024 Step Resident

Shannon Stansberry

Overnight Facility Coordinator

2025 Step Resident

Andres Franco

Overnight Facility Coordinator

2025 Step Resident

Nathan Fortner

Weekend Facility Coordinator

2025 Resident

Luke Niforatos

Board Chair

Smart Approaches to Marijuana - Executive Vice President

Aleah Horstman, PhD

Secretary

HEALTHONE — CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Ted Ramsey

Treasurer

Attorney — Self Employed

Beau Kelly

Board Member

Nunn Construction - Business Development Manager

Ryan Sahd

Board Member

Union Bank & Trust - Colorado Regional President

Mark Soane

Board Member

Appian Ventures — Managing Dir./Founding Member

Matthew Tepoorten

Board Member

CHARLES SCHWAB — VICE PRESIDENT — FINANCIAL CONSULTANT