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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.

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Paul Scudo
Chief Executive Officer
pscudo@stepdenver.org
Paul Scudo was named Chief Executive Officer in September of 2023, with a focus on building partnerships to bring Step’s model into communities across the country. He previously served as Executive Director (2016-2023) and Director of Programs (2015-2016), bringing extensive expertise and experience in the addiction recovery community, coupled with a 27-year career in senior management for leading global hospitality companies. Prior to Step, Paul worked at the University of Colorado’s CeDAR Addiction Treatment Facility. Paul is in recovery from the disease of addiction, and he was homeless for two years as a consequence of his addiction. Now a locally recognized recovery leader, Paul serves on the Colorado Providers Association, 5280 Recovery High School, Advance, and Justice Assistance Grant Boards.
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Meghan Shay
Executive Director
mshay@stepdenver.org
Meghan Shay was named Executive Director in September of 2023, previously serving as Step Denver’s Director of Fund Development & Marketing (2019-2023). Prior to joining Step, Meghan served in leadership roles with a large behavioral healthcare organization that provided the full continuum of services, as well as a police department where she created an Amnesty with Treatment Program for people struggling with addiction. Meghan’s current role is a continuation of 19 years of dedication – both professionally and through board service – to addiction recovery, mental health, and reentry programming for people exiting prison. She serves on the Board of Advance, the Regis Criminal Justice Advisory Board, and the Ballpark RNO Social Services Support Committee. Meghan is grateful for the men of Step who have the strength and courage to recover.
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Stephanie Landree
Assistant Executive Director
slandree@stepdenver.org
Stephanie Landree became Step’s Director of Vehicle Donations in February of 2018, and she was promoted to Assistant Executive Director in July of 2019. 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. She utilizes her strong connections to the community and partnerships with other local nonprofits to advance the mission of Step.
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Sean Hoy, CPFS
Director of Programs
shoy@stepdenver.org
Sean Hoy became a resident of Step 13 (now Step Denver) 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. 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.
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Vincent Turnbull
Director of Operations
vturnbull@stepdenver.org
Vincent Turnbull is a graduate of Step 13 (now Step Denver) and has served the organization in multiple roles over the course of 15 years including Intake Coordinator and Executive Assistant to former Executive Director Bob Coté. Vincent is currently the Director of Operations and in this capacity also oversees Step Denver’s Vehicle Donation Program.
Mark McCright
Career Counseling Manager
mmccright@stepdenver.org
Carter Smith
Fund Development & Marketing Manager
csmith@stepdenver.org
2018 Step Alumnus
Mark Ayres
Admissions Coordinator
admin@stepdenver.org
2019 Step Alumnus
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
Recovery Support Manager
alucero@stepdenver.org
2022 Step Alumnus
Jason Schooley, CPFS
Recovery Support Manager
jschooley@stepdenver.org
2019 Step Alumnus
Eddie Torres, CPFS
Recovery Support Manager
etorres@stepdenver.org
2014 Step Alumnus
Abraham Hansen
Sober Home Facilities Manager
ahansen@stepdenver.org
2016 Step Alumnus
Andre Podpolucha
Facility Supervisor
2022 Step Alumnus
James Neault
Weekday Evening Facility Coordinator
2021 STEP RESIDENT
Ashton Sainz
Weekday OVERNIGHT Facility Coordinator
2022 Step Resident
Jordan Pierson
Weekday Overnight Facility Coordinator
2022 Step Resident
Travis Klein
Weekend Overnight Facility Coordinator
2022 Step Resident
JD Pulliam
Friday Night Overnight Facility Coordinator
2023 Step Resident
Fred Myers
Weekend Daytime Facility Coordinator
2023 Step Resident
Mark Soane
Board Chair
Appian Ventures — Managing Dir./Founding Member
Jenee Naples Massey
Vice Chair
Heidi's Brooklyn Deli — President & CEO
Ted Ramsey
Treasurer
Attorney — Self Employed
Patrick McNamara
Secretary
Retired - 2012 Step Alumnus
Jeff Campeau
Board Member
Retired – Banking Executive
Aleah Horstman, PhD
Board Member
THE EXECUTIVE GUIDE — PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Steve Millette
Board Member
Gloo, LLC — Executive Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Division
Luke Niforatos
Board Member
Smart Approaches to Marijuana - Executive Vice President
Victoria Partridge
Board Member
Southwest Airlines - Flight Attendant
Jason Pomerantz
Board Member
IMA — EXECUTIVE ADVISOR, CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE
Matthew Tepoorten
Board Member
CHARLES SCHWAB — VICE PRESIDENT — FINANCIAL CONSULTANT