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Silverado Academy is an owner-operated facility with a hands-on management team. We are a relationship based program. We are committed to provide an empowering experience for adolescents and their famiies in an environment that teaches respect and responsibility through our model of Work* Love* Play*. Our overall goal is to effect long-lasting change in the lives of teens through a program combining high impact experiential treatment, stellar academics, and a positive peer environment within a highly structured setting.  Kreg D. Gillman, Ph.D. Founder and Executive Director
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Office: 435-633-7000 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.
 Eric C. Fawson, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Program Director and Therapist
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Office: 435-633-7000 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 Admissions & Marketing
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Office: 435-633-7000 - 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 National Organization of Rare Disease (NORD) and the Mitochondrial and Metabolic Disease Center (MMDC) at UCSD following the loss of their two sons.
 Brad Porter
Parent Liason
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435-676-8482 phone 435-676-8488 Fax - Brad was born and raised in the West, mainly in Utah and considers his home and heart to be here. After working in construction for 20 years, intermingled with some college, a job in law enforcement, and working as a professional musician, Brad discovered his aptitude for helping kids and their families. He worked at a UT residential treatment center for teens for three years as an activity counselor and staff counselor prior to joining the team at Silverado in 2007.
- Brad worked as a coach on with the boys for over 2 years. He was one of the primary coaches for Maverick Down for 1.5 years and then moved to Rustler Up cabin for 1 year. When the girls programs opened, Brad moved into the role of Program Manager and most recently Program Parent Liaison. His warm personality and professionalism quickly put families at ease and make them feel at home.
- Brad and his wife, Kenda have been married for 25 years. He is the father of 5 children, 4 boys, ages 18-25 and a little girl that is 9. He enjoys playing music, listening to music, fishing, and spending as much time as he can with his family, as long as it's doing any of the afore mentioned things.
 Heather Moulton
Executive Assistant
Human Resources
Billing,Invoices, Insurance
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Heather is originally from Minnesota and raised in Illinois, Virgina, and Utah. She has always been an active sports fan and outdoor enthusiast. Her love of scuba diving, fly-fishing, baseball, hiking, and shooting led her to pursue a degree in exercise science at Brigham Young University. She has well rounded background in administration, business, and the healthcare industry. Heather enjoys helping families and being able to watch the positive changes that occur while a student is in treatment. Heather and her husband Peter are the proud parent of a beautiful little girl named Abigail.  Staci Bradley
Admissions
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Office: 435-633-7000
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 their kids and family. The Bradley family has also lived in Hawaii so they like to spend time there as much as they can!  Randy Hatton
Admissions
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Office: 435-633-7000 Therapy Department  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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- Bachelors of Science, Psychology, Southern Utah University
- Masters of Social Work, University of Utah
- 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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Office: 435-676-8482 x 130 Cell: 435-531-0430
- 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 ilverado, 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
 Anthony "Tony" Mestas
Recovery Counselor
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Cell: 435-238-0280 - Tony grew up in Ogden, Utah and attended Ogden and Washington high schools. After graduating in 1993 he became a carpenters apprentice while working towards his Journeyman status. Upon that achievement, Tony worked as a carpenter in Salt Lake City for ten years.
- Tony battled with drug addiction for most of his teen years and well into early adulthood. At the ripe old age of 26, he entered rehab and started his life in recovery. The next four years went well; Tony married and began attending Weber State University in the program of respiratory therapy, and studying microbiology with an emphasis in epidemiology and public health. Tony’s long-term plan is to become a therapist, as his gift is to help others.
- His approach to recovery from addiction is “I am not responsible for my disease, but only for my recovery! And that I keep what I have by giving it away as freely as it was given to me”.
- Tony utilizes the traditional 12-step model in his personal life and at Silverado with the students. Tony emphasizes working the first four steps and a relapseprevention& recovery plan while students are in treatment at SA. Tony is a big believer that “we can’t keep what we have unless we give it away”.
- Tony enjoys working out, skiing, and is a fan of all sports but would rather play than watch! Tony and his wife and their family of five children live in Panguitch.
John Julander
Shift Leader
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Lance Sawyer
Shift Leader
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Night Watch Supervisor
435-676-8482 x 107 | | Medical Staff Ryan R. Williams, M.D. Tim Marshall, R.N.
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Melissa Veater
Medical Coordinator
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Dietary Staff Gary Burkett
Kitchen Manager
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Uriel Zubia
Dietary
Plant Operation & Work Projects |  Billy Calloway
Director of Plant Operations
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