SBR is an owner-operated facility with a hands-on management team.

Kreg D. Gillman, Ph.D.
Founder and Executive Director
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Cell phone: 435-862-7751
Office: 435-676-8482 x 104

• Kreg's background, education, and experience set him apart as a leader in the behavioral healthcare industry. Over the past twenty years Kreg has worked with adolescents and their families in several wilderness and residential treatment settings. He has served in multiple roles including Primary Therapist, Admissions Director, Clinical Director, Executive Director, and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Gillman is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Kreg received his bachelor’s degree in Managerial Studies, Spanish, and Psychology from Rice University. He earned a master’s degree in Community Counseling at Idaho State University and a Ph.D. in Psychology at Brigham Young University.
• Kreg and his wife Tracy have been married for twenty years and have four children. Kreg loves playing fastpitch softball, and enjoys camping, fishing, and all outdoor activities.

Robert H. Crist, M.D.
Medical Director

• Dr. Crist brings to Silverado nearly forty years of experience working with adolescents, and is considered a pioneer in the residential treatment industry. He is a graduate of the University of Utah School of Medicine, and received his residency training in psychiatry at the University of California-Los Angeles. He is a long-standing member of the American Psychiatric Association and is a Board Eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Dr. Crist has been involved in various residential treatment facilities and schools in Utah and is knowledgeable in all aspects of medication management and effective treatment.
• Dr. Crist and his wife, Carol, are the parents of six children and boast nineteen grandchildren. Dr. Crist is a lifelong student of music and enjoys playing the violin, playing the piano, and singing in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Nick Pakidko, M.A., M.Ed., MAED
Academic Director
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• Nick, a native of Australia (and proud of it, mate!) embodies the term “lifelong learner” and has been involved in education either as student, teacher, or administrator his entire life. Nick holds M.A. and M.Ed. degrees from Brigham Young University. His tenure includes twenty-six years in the behavioral healthcare industry as a teacher, a supervisor, and an academic director. Nick is a die-hard advocate of hands-on, didactic instruction coupled with academic rigor. Nick believes each student has unique academic gifts and strengths; he maintains that by patiently raising, not lowering, the academic standard, students will gain confidence in their abilities and will become excited about learning.
• Nick has been married for thirty years and is the father of five sons. He is hoping we play Australian rules football at Silverado to make him feel at home.

Eric C. Fawson, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Clinical Director and Therapist
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Cell phone: 435-690-9176
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• Eric comes to Silverado with limitless passion and energy. He has worked with youth in various roles including residential counselor, residential supervisor, and clinical therapist. Eric received his undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science at Utah Valley State College and his master's degree in Social Work at Brigham Young University. Eric has experience working with a variety of adolescent-specific issues, including substance abuse and adoption. Being adopted himself, having an adopted son, and working previously as an adoption social worker gives Eric a unique perspective while working with adoption-related issues.
• Eric has lived in several states, but has a special fondness for Hawaii, where he spent much of his youth. Arriving home from school, the backpack was dropped, the board quickly waxed, and off Eric dashed to surf until sunset. Eric also has a passion for horses. He received his first horse when he was five, started riding, and used trips to the mainland to ride and rodeo. He also spent many years working with his grandpa on the farm, tending to animals, bailing hay, and driving the tractor. Eric loves the rural setting of Silverado Boys Ranch, as it brings back many of the lessons he learned through hard work and hard play; he now has the exciting opportunity to teach these same concepts to the students of Silverado.
• Eric has been married to his wife Shannon for eighteen years and is the proud father of three sons and two daughters. Eric does his best to keep up with his kids as they enjoy skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, horseback riding, baseball, and fishing.

Denise A.Westman
Director of Admissions and Marketing
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Cell phone 435-690-9185
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• A native of Chicago, Illinois, Denise realized at a young age that she preferred warmer weather and began her quest to relocate to a better climate. She began her studies in laboratory technology at Biscayne Paramedical Institute and completed a nursing program at Grossmont College. Shortly after her training, she began working with adolescents and families in treatment and after ten years “on the floor” made the move from direct patient care to business development. Since 1990 Denise has worked in admissions and marketing for residential and hospital-based programs, both regionally and nationally. She brings an unmatched breadth of knowledge, experience, and compassion to Silverado, with a personal appreciation for the needs of families in crisis.
• Denise and her husband James, have been married twenty years and enjoy skiing, weight-lifting, meditation, and sunny days by the pool. Denise remains an active advocate for the Mitochondrial and Metabolic Disease Center (MMDC) at UCSD following the loss of their two sons.

Sean Coles
Residential Director
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Cell phone: 801-367-4414
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• Sean brings a level of passion and integrity that is unmatched in the industry. Over the last ten years, he has been heavily involved in the therapeutic industry as a coach, mentor, transport agent, and program director. Sean's presence at SBR quickly made an impact with our students, staff, and families. He welcomes the opportunity to work in a positive environment that encourages staff to find balance in their own lives through work, love, and play. Sean is a role model to his staff utilizing a strength-based approach when dealing with students and to be solution rather than "problem" focused. Sean attended the University of Utah, then served honorably with the US Army and is a Desert Storm Vet. He is a CPI instructor and a certified EMT. Sean is an avid outdoors man who enjoys hunting, skiing, motorcycle riding, fishing, and camping. Sean and his wife Deb have been married seventeen years and they enjoy spending time with their four sons. When visiting SBR, it is easy to spot Sean; he will be the one zipping around on his ATV!

  Admissions & Administration

Randy Hatton
Admissions Counselor
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 Therapy Department

Robb Adkins, M.S., C.P.C.I
Therapist
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Cell phone 435-531-0621
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• Robb has worked as a therapist and as a case manager at Integrity House, Turn About Ranch, and Southwest Behavioral Health Center prior to joining the team at Silverado. In addition to working in therapeutic, outpatient, and residential settings, he has experience as a substance abuse counselor. Robb's interest in helping youth was ignited while serving as a police officer in Idaho. He discovered a great need for invention and therapeutic services for youth and children, which led to his own personal experience of becoming a foster parent.
• Robb is known for his exceptional ability to be an effective liaison between parents and programs and has been utilized in that capacity to improve lines of communication and trust with families.
  
•  His experience, passion, and commitment compliment Silverado's core philosophy and belief in providing strong clinical support in a warm and nurturing atmosphere. Robb has been married to his wife Loreli for twenty-seven years and loves spending time with his six children. He takes pleasure in woodworking, rebuilding cars, and playing football & softball. Robb's favorite pastime is jumping in the saddle of his motorcycle for a long ride throughout the scenic canyons of southern Utah.
  
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Jeff Swain, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Therapist
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Cell phone 435-531-0012
Office: 435-676-8482 x 133

• Masters of Social Work, Colorado State University
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Utah and Wyoming
• Additional course work focusing on Elementary Education, Literature for Children, Improvisational Theatre, Geology, Mountain Environments:

  Sierra Nevada College
  Marlboro College
  University of Wyoming

• Jeff has been a practicing therapist for twenty years in a wide variety of settings as well as maintaining a private practice in Colorado and Wyoming. Over the years, Jeff has taken his professional experience as a therapist and combined it with his passion for the outdoors: farming, horticulture, and landscaping to assist students and families in strengthening relationships and bringing balance into their lives.
• Jeff and his wife Steffey have climbed over thirty peaks in the Wind River Range and have led technical climbs in the Tetons, Sierra Nevada, and the White Mountains of New Hamphire.
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Guy Finicum, M.A.,L.P.C.
Therapist
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Office: 435-676-8482 
Cell: 435-531-0430

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  Bachelors of Science, American Studies, Utah State University, Logan, UT
• Master of Counseling & Mental Health Counseling, University of Phoenix, AZ
  
  
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Utah & Arizona
• Equine Assisted Psychotherapist- Level I
  
  
• Guy brings over thirteen years of experience of working with troubled youth and their families in a variety of settings. He began his career working as a house parent in the therapeutic foster care system. Guy has rounded out his experience by working in wilderness, several Utah youth Residential treatment centers, and special needs group homes. He has worked as a front line coach, case manager, advisor, residential manager, and therapist with in these settings. He has also worked with middle and high school students to prepare for post- secondary education. Additionally, Guy has maintained a private practice prior to joining the clinical team at Silverado Boys Ranch.
• Guy is a hands on therapist who welcomes the opportunity to be creative in his approach with students while utilizing an experiential and relationship model modality. Guy is married with three young children at home. He enjoys horseback riding, outdoor sports, and spending time with his family.

Branon Johnson, M.A.,L.P.C.
Therapist
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Office: 435-657-8482
Cell: 435-531-0179

• Bachelors of Science, Psychology, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah
• Masters of Counseling Psychology, City University, Bellevue, Washington
  
  
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Utah
• Registered Counselor, Washington
  
  
• Trained in MANDT
• Certified in Positive Control System De-escalation
  
  Branon has developed a successful reputation for outstanding clinical skills, excellent service, and solid wilderness & transitioning skills while working with many adolescents and their families in a variety of settings. Prior to joining the team at SBR, Branon worked as a field therapist at Aspen Achievement Academy. His groups were mostly boys ages 13-17 who struggled with oppositional issues, anger issues, life skill issues, and many with substance use and abuse problems.
  Branon expanded his wilderness knowledge base by working at more than one wilderness program; he was a field therapist at Passages to Recovery for young adults. His other duites incuded staff training, wilderness survival skills, drug and alcohol education and treatment.
  
  Branon has also worked as a therapist in residential setting, including Sunhawk and Catholic Community Services in Washington. He has rounded out his experience by working in youth group homes, outpatient settings, and counseling juvenile offenders and non-offenders in hospital based settings.
  
  We are thrillled to have Branon on our team.  We appreciate his passion, dedication, and committment to break barriers with his students and help to heal families. Branon is happily married with three beautiful children, one boy and two girls. He is a hands on Dad and a hands on therapist who loves to play. He  lettered in basketball, baseball, football, and track while in school and can often be found in our Silverdome shooting hoops with the boys.

Academic Department

Nick Pakidko, M.A., M.Ed., MAEd This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 435-676-8482 x 105 Principal Art Teacher	Annette W. Davis, M.Ed This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Assistant Principal English Teacher
Stacy Whitmore, M.S. Mathematics Teacher	Peter J. Moulton, B.A. History & Spanish Teacher
Brett Haderlie B.S. Physical Education, Spanish & Health Teacher	Jarod Halloway, B.S. Science Teacher
Dennis Budge, M.A. Art Teacher	Deborah Coles Academic Assistant This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 435-676-8482 x103
Lee Ann Fielding Study Hall This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Team Coaches

Medical Staff

Robert H. Crist, M.D.

Janell Young, R.N.
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Linda Chatterley
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Sean Coles, EMT
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Dietary Staff

Andrew Wilson

Kathy Julander

Kairon Porter

Plant Operation & Work Projects

Roxy & Khan
Directors of Canine Services