Silverado Academy 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.

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
Office: 435-676-8482 x 106

• 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 Development
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Cell phone 435-690-9185

• 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 in California. Denise remains an active advocate for the National Organization of Rare Diseases (NORD) and the Mitochondrial and Metabolic Disease Center (MMDC) at UCSD following the loss of their two sons.

Sean Coles
Program Director

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Cell phone: 801-367-4414
Office: 435-676-8482 x 108

• 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!

Staci Bradley
Director of Admissions
Cell:801-910-9329
Office: 435-690-9380
Fax: 435-676-8488
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Staci grew up in Southern California, and came into this industry by what she calls Divine Intervention. She has worked with adolescents and their families for the last thirteen years and could not imagine doing anything different.

When you face diversity and challenges in life, the ability to connect to our industry is magnified and she has found her calling. Staci and her husband Paul have two beautiful adopted children that have made their lives whole. When asking Staci what her favorite thing to do is, her response is helping people. But, when she is not working, she loves being at the lake with her kids and family The Bradley family has also lived in Hawaii so they like to spend time there as much as they can!

Heather was born in Minnesota and raised in Illinois, Virgina, and Utah. She has always been an active sports fan and an outdoor enthusiast. Her love of scuba-diving, hiking, shooting, fly-fishing, and baseball led her to pursue a degree in Exercise Science at Brigham Young University.

She has a well-rounded background in administration, business, and the healthcare industry. Heather enjoys helping families and watching the positive changes occur while a student is in treatment. Heather and her husband, Pete are the proud parents of a beautiful little girl named Abigail.

 Therapy Department

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Interpersonal Communications- University of South Florida 
• Masters of Arts in Mental Health & Rehabilitation Counseling- University of South Florida
• Ph.D in Marriage & Family Therapy- Brigham Young University
• Licensed Ph.D & L.M.F.T,
• Prior to joining the Silverado team, Aaron has extensive experience working  as a wilderness therapist, specializing in adolescents who meet the criteria for multiple disorders such as substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, and various anxiety disorders.
• Aaron has also worked as a therapist with the Department of Juvenile Justice, and various outpatient clinics, as wel as having a private practice.
• Additional experience as  a therapist who coordinated servicess from the Office of the Guardian ad Litem, school based services, and legal services  for students within the legal and foster care system.
• Aaron specializations are adoption, addictions, and conduct disorder students.
• Aaron is orginally from Tampa, Florida who married his high school sweetheart and after eight years of marriage have six children under the age of eight, including twin boys. he is an avid basketball player, loves to play all games and sports. Aaron is passionate in his quest to help families while working within a non- traditional setting.

Jeremy Williams, M.S., C.S.W
Therapist
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Office: 435-676-8482 x 135
Cell: 435-531-0621

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• Masters of Social Work, University of Utah
• Bachelors of Science, Psychology, Southern Utah University
• Certified Social Worker
• Jeremy has worked as a therapist specially focusing on troubled youth and high risk teens in out-patient, residential, hospital in-patient settings, State Hospitals, and Veterans Administration Hospitals  prior to joining the team at Silverado. In addition to working in therapeutic settings for adolescents, he has experience as a substance abuse counselor.
  
  
• Jeremy 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.
• Jeremy enjoys working with kids in a non-traditional setting and the freedom to creatively incorporatate his passion for the great outdoors into therapeutic moments and opportunities of change.
• Jeremy remains active in the Utah Army National Guard and has achieved the rank of Captain and Training Officer. He has served in  Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Platoon Leader and was awarded a Bronze Star for Leadership Excellence.

Guy Finicum, M.A.,L.P.C.
Therapist
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• Master of Counseling & Mental Health Counseling, University of Phoenix, 
• Bachelors of Science, American Studies, Utah State University, Logan, UT
• 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 x 133
Cell: 435-531-0179

• Masters of Counseling Psychology, City University, Bellevue, Washington
• Bachelors of Science, Psychology, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah
  
• 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

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Megan Baty 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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Sean Coles, EMT
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Matthew Young, CNA
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Dietary Staff

Andrew Wilson

Kathy Julander

Plant Operation & Work Projects

Roxy & Khan
Directors of Canine Services