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.

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.

Jacob Merrion, CPFS

Director of Community Outreach

jmerrion@stepdenver.org

Jacob Merrion is a Step alumnus and brings lived experience as someone in recovery from the disease of addiction. Jacob has been working with Step Denver since March of 2014 in a variety of roles including Admissions Coordinator, Recovery Support Manager, and Sober Home Program Manager. In 2021 Jacob became the Director of Community Outreach and is passionate about growing connections with community partners by building relationships that help more men access the opportunity of recovery. Jacob serves on the board for the Office of Behavioral Health Advisory Council and is part of the Colorado Providers Association certification management program.

Meghan Shay, CFRE

Director of Fund Development & Marketing

mshay@stepdenver.org

Meghan Shay joined Step in March of 2019. 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, she established an Amnesty with Treatment Partnership for individuals struggling with addiction which has since helped hundreds. In her current role, Meghan remains devoted to ensuring people have access to recovery the moment they are ready. She is grateful for Step’s exceptional donors who believe in our men and selflessly provide the gift of opportunity.

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 Coté, 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.

Jessica Yadon White

Development & Marketing Manager

jyadon@stepdenver.org

Mark McCright

Career Counseling Manager

mmccright@stepdenver.org

Santiago Ceja, CPFS

Recovery Support Manager

sceja@stepdenver.org

2012 Step Alumnus

Michael Pratte

Recovery Support Manager

mpratte@stepdenver.org

2018 Step Alumnus

Eddie Torres

Recovery Support Manager

etorres@stepdenver.org

2014 Step Alumnus

Jason Schooley

Recovery Support Manager

jschooley@stepdenver.org

2019 Step Alumnus

Robert Villers

Facility Manager

rvillers@stepdenver.org

2017 Step Alumnus

Abraham Hansen

Sober Home Facilities Manager

ahansen@stepdenver.org

2016 Step Alumnus

Carter Smith

Admissions Coordinator

admissions@stepdenver.org

2018 Step Alumnus

Matt Babish

Weekday Evening Facility Coordinator

admin@stepdenver.org

2019 Step Alumnus

Derrik Bunyon

Weekday Overnight Facility Coordinator

2021 Step Alumnus

Ryan Vandiver

Weekday Overnight Facility Coordinator

2020 Step Alumnus

Joe Bonscher

Weekday Overnight Facility Coordinator

2018 Step Alumnus

Mark Ayres

Weekend Overnight Facility Coordinator

2019 Step Alumnus

Steve Millette

Board Chair

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

Matthew Saks

Vice Chair

KARIS COMMUNITY — DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Leo Stegman

Treasurer

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

Christopher Vincent

Secretary

Private Investments — Self Employed

Aleah Horstman

Board Member

THE EXECUTIVE GUIDE — PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Dyanne Isaak

Board Member

Sales Representative

Patrick McNamara

Board Member

Retired - 2012 Step Alumnus

Victoria Partridge

Board Member

Southwest Airlines - Flight Attendant

Jason Pomerantz

Board Member

THE FLYFISHER GROUP — CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Ted Ramsey

Board Member

Attorney — Self Employed

Mark Soane

Board Member

Appian Ventures — Managing Dir./Founding Member

Matthew Tepoorten

Board Member

CHARLES SCHWAB — VICE PRESIDENT — FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

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