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.

Paul Scudo

Executive Director

pscudo@stepdenver.org

Paul Scudo was named Executive Director in October of 2016. He previously served as Step Denver’s Director of Programs, 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 board of the Colorado Providers Association, and he is co-chair of the Peer and Family Specialist Certification Board that credentials peer coaches in the areas of substance use disorder, mental health, and family support.

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 more than 12 years, as well as in senior management for large retail operations for more than 25 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.

Patrick McNamara

Director of Programs

pmcnamara@stepdenver.org

Patrick McNamara became a resident of Step 13 (now Step Denver) in April of 2012. After completing the program, Patrick was hired as the Evening Facility Coordinator in October of 2013 and then promoted to the position of Recovery Support Manager in 2015. He earned his certification as a Colorado Peer and Family Specialist in 2017 and assumed the role of Director of Programs in January of 2018. Patrick serves on the Colorado Providers Association Peer and Family Specialist Certification Board that credentials peer coaches in the areas of substance use disorder, mental health, and family support.

Meghan Shay, CFRE

Director of Fund Development & Marketing

mshay@stepdenver.org

Meghan Shay joined Step in March of 2019 as the Director of Fund Development and Marketing. She is a Certified Fundraising Executive with more than 15 years of experience supporting mental health and addiction recovery. Meghan previously served as Chief Mission Advancement Officer for a large behavioral healthcare nonprofit in Florida before joining her local police department and office of the mayor as Public Information Officer. While at the PD, Meghan established an Amnesty with Treatment Partnership for individuals struggling with addiction. The program has since helped more than 250 people and has been emulated in multiple cities and counties across the U.S.

Vincent Turnbull

Director of Vehicle Donations

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 more than 10 years including Intake Coordinator, Executive Assistant to former Executive Director Bob Cote, and Director of Operations. In July of 2019, Vincent became the Director of Vehicle Donations and has since been committed to growing the vehicle donation program in order to increase its impact on Step’s ability to serve more men.

Santiago Ceja

Recovery Support Manager

sceja@stepdenver.org

2012 Alumnus

Sean Hoy

Recovery Support Manager

shoy@stepdenver.org

2016 Alumnus

Eddie Torres

Recovery Support Manager

etorres@stepdenver.org

2014 Alumnus

Robert Villers

Recovery Engagement Manager

rvillers@stepdenver.org

2017 Alumnus

Abraham Hansen

Facility Supervisor/Peer Coach

ahansen@stepdenver.org

2016 Alumnus

Jacob Merrion

Sober Home Program Manager

jmerrion@stepdenver.org

2013 Alumnus

Mark McCright

Career Counseling Manager

mmccright@stepdenver.org

Carter Smith

Admissions Coordinator

admin@stepdenver.org

2018 Alumnus

Jessica Yadon

Development & Marketing Manager

jyadon@stepdenver.org

Matt Babish

Weekday Evening Facility Coordinator

admin@stepdenver.org

2019 Alumnus

Michael Tiernan

Weekend Day Facility Coordinator

2018 Alumnus

Mike Riley

Weekday Overnight Facility Coordinator

2018 Alumnus

Christopher Vincent

Board Chair

Private Investments — Self Employed

Steve Millette

Vice Chair

Gloo, LLC — Executive Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Division

Joe Henry

Treasurer

Real Estate Investments — Self Employed

Dyanne Isaak

Secretary

Sales Representative

David Cockrel

Board Member

J.S. Held LLC — Product Leader

John Couzens

Board Member

Northern Trust — President, Rocky Mountain Region

Ted Ramsey

Board Member

Attorney — Self Employed

Matthew Rippy

Board Member

Retired Police Commander

Mark Soane

Board Member

Appian Ventures — Managing Dir./Founding Member

Leo Stegman

Board Member

Retired Liberty Global PLC — Managing Dir. of Accounting & Reporting

Matthew Tepoorten

Board Member

Charles Schwab — Financial Advisor

Kent Christopher Veio

Board Member

Kline Alvarado Veio PC — Attorney

Our Team

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