Meet Our Team

Founders

David W. Green

Founder & CEO

David Green enjoys building things – businesses and places. Over the years he has been involved in a variety of enterprises, including real estate, automotive, sports and marketing. In addition to practicing law, he directed the development of the Cape Eleuthera Resort in The Bahamas and serves as Chairman and Founding Director of The Island […]

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Rae Allyson Green, JD, LPC, CAADC

Founder & President

Rae Green’s extensive experience working in residential treatment centers inspired her to seek a new approach to addiction treatment. In collaboration with her husband David, Rae founded Sanford House Addiction Treatment Centers to serve as a beacon for recovery. And to inspire those suffering with substance use disorders, to achieve richer and more fulfilling lives […]

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Clinical & Medical Team

John N. Campbell, M.D., P.C.

Medical Director

Dr. Campbell has established a successful private medical practice in the Grand Rapids community over the past 35 years. This practice has grown to three healthcare providers, offering primary care services, internal medicine, behavioral mental health, addiction medicine, dermatology, allergy, and women’s health services. Dr. Campbell received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin and completed his residency at […]

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Amy J. Bukala, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Amy J. Bukala is a Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner.  She says, “I love the variety of clients I work with. Each one has an amazing story to tell and I learn from every one of them.” And Amy has certainly seen variety. She worked for 9 years at a Behavioral Health Hospital, most recently […]

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Mary DeBoer, LPN

Nurse Manager

As Nurse Manager, Mary DeBoer loves the fact she gets to meet people from all walks of life. She says, “I listen, comfort and help our clients see that addiction is a disease without shame or guilt.” She believes that with good medical care and the right medications, clients can meet their recovery goals for […]

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Rae Rabideau, MS

Clinical Therapist

Rae Rabideau received a master’s degree in psychology from DePaul University, with a concentration in human development. While in graduate school, Rae conducted coping skills group sessions for individuals living in disadvantaged neighborhoods. After living in Chicago for seven years, Rae returned to her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan to be closer to family. She is […]

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Claire Victoria Graves, LPC, CAADC, AcuDetox Specialist

Clinical Therapist

Claire has worked in residential addiction treatment for the past four years. She also has extensive experience with group therapy, Art Therapy and she is our AcuDetox specialist. Claire was drawn to the Sanford House “holistic and progressive” programming. She was also encouraged by her long-time mentor to join the Sanford House team. Claire says […]

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Jonathan Hunt, MA, RBT

Clinical Therapist

Jonathan has experience in the Army with the 16th Psychological Operations Battalion. The army and his work as a Paramedic serve as excellent qualifications for his position as a Substance Abuse Counselor at the John Street facility. In the past, Jonathan served as Milieu Consultant for adolescents who were involved in the court system. You […]

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Natalie Sernick, LLMSW

Clinical Therapist

Natalie has always known she wanted to work with adults seeking recovery from addiction.  That is why she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Sociology from Michigan State University. And her Master’s Degree from Grand Valley State University. She’s putting her education to good use. Leading groups for both men and women at […]

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Alaina Smith, LPC, CAADC

Clinical Therapist

Alaina works as a therapist at Cherry Street for Women. She says she loves getting to see the women “come out of the fog of addiction” and begin to start their journey of healing. Facilitating group therapy is a personal favorite of Alaina’s. She is fluent in Spanish as well as English and conducts individual […]

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Leah Mayotte, LPC, CAADC, EMDR

Clinical Therapist

Leah  Mayotte has spent the past 11 years working as a substance abuse and trauma counselor in Charlevoix, Michigan. Her move to Grand Rapids, after her recent marriage was a boon to Sanford House! Leah has a master’s degree in Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health from Western Michigan University. She is a Certified Advanced Alcohol […]

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Caroline (Carli) Parmelee-Noffsinger, LMSW, CAADC

Clinical Therapist

Carli Noffsinger came to Sanford House with more than 20 years clinical experience. She has held various roles in the addiction treatment field including: primary therapist and case manager for residential, IOP and outpatient therapy. Carli holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. She is also trained in trauma therapy […]

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Christine Walkons, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCS-M

Clinical Director Emeritus

Christine Walkons has been working in the addiction treatment field for over twenty-five years. She embraces a welcoming approach that eliminates barriers to treatment. As Clinical Director Emeritus, Christine encourages partnerships between clients and staff, resulting in individualized, person-centered recovery management. Prior to her founding position at Sanford House, Christine served as the Executive Director […]

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Adjunct Counselors

Gail L. Hall, LMSW, CEDS-S

Adjunct Counselor

Gail Hall is a licensed social worker and a certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. She has been treating eating disorders for over 30 years. For the past 20, as the owner and Director of Comprehensive Treatment for Eating Disorders (CTED). CTED is a small group practice […]

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Thomas L. Moore, LMSW, LLP, CAADC, MAC, CCS

Adjunct Counselor

Tom Moore is a leading light in the addiction treatment world. He is a master at synthesizing concepts from a forty-year career and creating new models for advancing remission. Tom has worked at Alcohol Outpatient Services, in private practice, West Michigan Addiction Consultants (WeMAC) and through several mergers that eventually became Cherry Health. Along the […]

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Kristin Reinink, BA, CADC

Adjunct Counselor

Kristin is a person in long term recovery. She believes her “darker days” have given her additional appreciation for those with substance use disorders. She says, “Recovery has opened my eyes and shifted my perspective on life.” In other words, it makes her a more empathetic therapist. Kristin has over seventeen years experience working as […]

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Pastor Tim Tuthill, MSW, MDIV

Adjunct Counselor

Tim Tuthill graduated from Grand Valley State University “back when it was a tiny school in Allendale, Michigan”. He continued his studies at Southern Methodist University, earning a Master in Divinity. Tim worked in local churches in Dallas, Texas; Mason and East Lansing Michigan and while there, started support groups in his local community, assessing […]

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Leara Glinzak, MSAT, ATR

Adjunct Counselor

If you ask her, Leara will say she has experience with “grief, trauma, domestic violence, terminal illness, cognitive impairments, distress, life transitions, anxiety, homelessness and dementia”. But, her cheery disposition is evident. And her creative approach to therapy brings hope to those who are suffering. Leara is a Registered Art Therapist. She received her Bachelor […]

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Steff Condon, LMSW, ACSW

Adjunct Counselor

Steff Condon has worked in the field of addiction medicine for 32 years. For the last ten she has been in private practice, and she says she has seen the “beautiful fruit” of recovery in lives changed by restoration and respect. Steff brings passion to her work. Utilizing experiential exercises to get to the roots […]

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Jess Kimmel, MSAT, LLPC

Adjunct Counselor

Jess Kimmel has always had a passion for art. When she received her dual license in Art Therapy and Counseling, it made sense that she would apply her creative skills to all aspects of her counseling responsibilities. Jess’s versatility is apparent at Sanford House, where she facilitates Interactive Journaling and Art Therapy group sessions at the […]

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Outreach and Marketing

Marilyn Spiller

Executive Director of Marketing, Editor-In-Chief

Marilyn Spiller has been a marketing professional for more than twenty years. She has helped organizations promote their products and services, from automated litigation support systems to contemporary art. For the past five years, she has directed her talents toward the addiction treatment field. Most recently as Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Excursions Magazine for Sanford House. Marilyn is […]

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Admissions

Lindsey Grant

Director of Admissions

Lindsey brings insight and knowledge to her position at Sanford House. As our Director of Admissions, Lindsey is often the first point of contact for potential clients and their families. Lindsey’s warm and engaging personality and experiential empathy often turns a difficult phone call into a life changing one. Before coming to Sanford House, Lindsey served as a Withdrawal […]

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Marrissa Sheehy

Admissions Specialist

Marrissa has worked in the administrative field for the past 5 years, serving individuals seeking mental health and addiction treatment. A former recovery liaison, Marrissa has a passion for addiction medicine and personalized care. As a woman in recovery herself, she brought firsthand knowledge to her role as House Manager of Sanford House at Cherry […]

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Hospitality Services

Kathy Morrow

Wellness Coach

Kathy Morrow’s passion for all things physical, shines through the minute you meet her. She looks like someone who runs marathons for breakfast, and in fact she has finished five marathons, including the Boston Marathon. Kathy holds a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education and a Master Degree in Educational Administration. Kathy has spent her entire career directing, teaching and coaching women […]

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Alec Green

Director of Operations

Alec brings creative and organizational talents to his role as Director of Operations for Sanford House. During the renovation of Sanford House at Cherry Street, he was tasked with bringing new life to the long neglected outside spaces. Thinking big, Alec ordered 220 arborvitae and boxwood trees from Washington State, and led a brigade of friends […]

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Leslie Rulewicz

House Chef

Chef Leslie was one of the original members of the team when Sanford House at Cherry Street opened in 2014. After a year with Sanford House, Leslie got additional experience working as Chef for Grand Valley’s Phi Sigma Sigma sorority chapter. She also has a wealth of experience working with several prominent restaurants in the […]

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Brooke Baker

House Manager - Sanford House at Cherry Street

Brooke loves being a House Manager at Cherry Street. She says she has met so many strong and resilient women in her position. And she loves playing a part in providing a secure, therapeutic space for the women in her charge to recover. Brooke is the “first line” at Cherry Street, meeting and interacting with […]

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Roderic Townes

House Manager - Sanford House at John Street

Roderic (Rod) Townes loves his job as the House Manager at Sanford House at John Street for Men. He enjoys interacting with clients, making sure the house in order and and keeping his clients safe. Rod started with Sanford House as a part-time Resident Support staffer. He rolled up his sleeves and did any task […]

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Administrative Services

Marcy Stellin

Chief Financial Officer

Marcy Stellin says, “Every role I have previously held, has been a stepping stone – leading me to this opportunity at Sanford House. Ironically, my first job (and the place where I met my husband almost thirty years ago) was across the street from Sanford House at Cherry Street!”  As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Marcy […]

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Lisa Nargi

Director of Finance & Administration

Lisa Nargi earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography with a minor in Business Management, from Western Michigan University. Afterwards, she moved to San Francisco, where she worked for a California based corporate event planning firm, managing large scale conferences for major Silicon Valley software companies. She spent the next 10 years as an “It Girl” at […]

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