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Burning Tree Ranch is a specialty program dedicated to the treatment of chronic addiction and mental health. Our program is long-term, progress-based, and highly intensive.

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Meet the Ranch Team: Professional, Trained, & Experienced with Chronic Relapsers

Our highly qualified team possesses the experience, training, and passion to help the chronic relapser find permanent recovery. We look forward to helping you and your loved one create a life of excellence beyond sobriety.

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Treatment Team

Jesse Earwood, Executive Director

Jesse Earwood

Executive Director
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Meghan Bohlman, Clinical Director

Meghan Bohlman

LPC, LCDC, EMDR-Trained Clinical Director
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Drew Mclaughlin

LPC, LCDC, EMDR-Trained Counselor
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Angie Buja, Family Program Facilitator

Angie Buja

MA, LPC-S, Family Program Director
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JIM LONG

LCDCI, Counselor
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KRISTINA ROBERTSON, LMSW, LCDC

KRISTINA ROBERTSON

LMSW, LCDC | Counselor
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Jennifer Boofer, Neurofeedback Technician

Jennifer Boofer

BA | Neurofeedback Technician
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Ashley Martinez, Professional Fitness Trainer

Ashley Martinez

Professional Fitness Trainer
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Peter Piraino, LCSW, LCDC, CEO

Peter Piraino

LMSW, LCDC, Chief Executive Officer
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Brook McKenzie, Chief Operating Officer

Brook McKenzie

LCDC, Chief Operating Officer
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Dr. Terri Ordahl

PsyD, LCDC, Clinical Psychologist
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Carey Ferren, Director of Alumni

Carey Ferren

LCDC, Director of Alumni
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Dawn Wilson, Director of Transition Services

Dawn Wilson

BS | Director of Transition Services
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David Elliot, Founder

David Elliott

Founder & President
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Dr. Leslie H. Secrest | Medical Director/Psychiatrist

Dr. Leslie Secrest

Medical Director/Psychiatrist
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Jing Schacht, MS

Jing Schacht, MS

 LPC-A, LCDC-I, Clinical Team
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Operations

Shelley Long, Operations Manager

Shelley Long

Operations Manager
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Donna Brown, Operations Assistant

Donna Brown

Operations Assistant
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Leroy Wooldridge, Director of Maintenance

Leroy Wooldridge

Director of Maintenance
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Keisha Miller, Treatment Tech

Keisha Miller

Treatment Tech
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Shelia Sirls, Client Care

Shelia Sirls

Client Care
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Administrative

Kristie Mays, Finance Assistant

Kristie Mays

Finance Assistant
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Jade Perry, Human Resources Admin

Jade Perry

Human Resources Admin
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Admissions & Marketing

Olivia Wilder, Director of Admissions

Olivia Wilder

Director of Admissions
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Alexis Thomas

Admission Specialist
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Deitra Deal | Staff at Burning Tree

Deitra Deal

Admissions Specialist
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Holly Burnett

Admissions Specialist
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Community Relations

Eric Button, PRSS | Family Liaison & Sr. Business Development Representative

Eric Button

PRSS | Family Liaison & Sr. Business Dev. Rep.
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Patty Raymer, National Business Development Representative

Patty Raymer

Sr. National Business Development Rep.
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Lauren Juvers, National Business Development Representative

Lauren Juvers

National Business Development Rep.
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Jing Schacht, MS

LPC-A, LCDC-I, Clinical Team

Jing Schacht serves as a clinical team member at Burning Tree Ranch. After earning her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she sought to become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. With a passion for the possible, Jing utilizes Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to help clients find solutions rather than focus on problems. Her counseling style is described as positive, upbeat, and direct. With a special appreciation for couples and family counseling, Jing is dedicated to supporting our families toward a healthier path of recovery with compassion and direction.

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Dr. Terri Ordahl

PsyD, LCDC, Clinical Psychologist
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Dr. Terri Ordahl, PsyD, is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist at Burning Tree Ranch. She earned her PsyD in Psychology from Argosy University and holds a BA in Psychology from San Jose University. Dr. Ordahl focuses on comprehensive assessment and evaluation to give the treatment team detailed insights into each individual’s unique needs. Her expertise and dedication ensure that each patient receives personalized care, promoting mental wellness and enhancing overall quality of life.

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Deitra Deal | Staff at Burning Tree

Deitra Deal

Admission Specialist
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Deitra Deal serves as an Admissions Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. As an advocate for families struggling with the disease of addiction, she has served various roles during her professional career, including interventionist, case manager, and clinical outreach professional. As she pursued her degree in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University, Deitra simultaneously embarked on a long-term journey to serve the interest of those affected by trauma, codependency, and grief. Today, she lends her passion, skillset, and wisdom to the families and clients of Burning Tree. Deeply involved in her own personal recovery, Deitra serves as a welcome refuge for those weary and in need of support.

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Gerad Davis, Admissions Specialist

Gerad Davis

Admissions Specialist
Gerad Davis serves as a dedicated Admissions Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. Alongside his mother, Lisa, Gerad co-authored “Before There Was An After,” a book penned in 2023 chronicling their addiction and recovery experiences. His role in admissions involves understanding individual needs, conceptualizing solutions, and linking family members with the appropriate resources they need. Gerad himself is a proud Burning Tree alumnus, maintaining sobriety since 2018. He is on a mission to give back and help those in similar situations. Beyond his professional commitments, Gerad is an avid writer, painter, and marathon runner.
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Paulo Jacuzzi

Paulo Jacuzzi

Admission Specialist
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Paulo Jacuzzi serves as Admissions Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. After graduating Burning Tree in 2001, he returned home to help manage the family business. Serving in various C-Level roles including President and CEO, Paulo declares, “It was an honor to be entrusted with my father’s legacy; a true gift of sobriety.” He rejoined the Burning Tree Team in 2023. “My passion is to help families struggling with addiction, and to aid them in finding the freedom we discovered.” Sober for more than twenty years, Paulo and his bride, Jennifer, live in Arkansas with their ever-expanding brood of rescue animals.
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Holly Burnett

Holly Burnett

Admission Specialist
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Holly Serves as Admissions Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. Having worked in various clinical roles throughout her career, what Holly most enjoys is connecting clients and families with the services they need to achieve their full potential in recovery. With the ultimate goal of becoming a licensed therapist, she is currently completing her degree in Social Work. Certified as a Mindfulness In Recovery Facilitator, she seeks to lend a sense of calm, diligent attention to the important needs of each and every loved one that seeks help from the Burning Tree organization.
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Jim Long

LCDCI, COUNSELOR
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Jim Long Serves as Counselor at Burning Tree Ranch. A former U.S. Army Sergeant and Fire Department Captain, Jim enjoys collaborating with his clinical and psychiatric counterparts to help uncover and treat the root causes and conditions of addiction. Sober since 1994, he utilizes his own experience in recovery to help our clients gravitate towards a new way of living, a new sense of freedom, and a brand new happiness. As a highly trained EMT-P and first responder, Jim delivers a deep sense of confidence that the crisis of addiction can be overcome. Happily married for over 30 years, Jim shares 4 children and 2 grandchildren with his amazing wife, Shelley.
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KRISTINA ROBERTSON, LMSW, LCDC

KRISTINA ROBERTSON

LMSW, LCDC | Counselor
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Kristina Robertson serves as Counselor at Burning Tree Ranch. Holding both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work, Kristina’s greatest joy is “watching our clients learn to love themselves again.” An avid equestrian, mother to twenty-one horses, and all-around animal lover, Kristina serves as a bright shining example of long-term recovery in action. Her commitment to whole person health: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual makes her an invaluable member of the Burning Tree Ranch clinical team. As a distinguished Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Zeta member, Kristina believes deeply in each client’s pursuit of becoming their best selves.
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Sarah Adams, Admissions Specialist

SARAH ADAMS

Admissions Specialist
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Sarah serves as a dedicated Admissions Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. Known for her compassionate and insightful nature, Sarah is often one of the first friendly voices a client or family member will engage. “I like to meet people where they are at, listen and learn. It is always an inspiration to get to be the outstretched hand that someone is reaching for in need.” With a degree in biology from Stephen F. State Austin University, Sarah is constantly seeking to expand her education. Most recently, she has begun pursuing her counselor’s license. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, traveling, exercising and exploring the great outdoors.
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Erik Jokinen, Admission Specialist

Erik Jokinen

Admission Specialist
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Erik serves as a dedicated Admissions Specialist at Burning Tree Programs. Being in long-term recovery himself, Erik enjoys helping families and individuals find the same freedom that he and his loved one’s discovered on their shared journey to wellness. With over 8 years of professional treatment experience, Erik’s favorite part of his career is getting to support those in need as they engage in the inspirational process of asking for help. Erik has a 4-year old daughter, one dog and two cats. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and attempting to be decent at golf.
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Sally LeBeau, Admission Specialist

Sally LeBeau

Admission Specialist
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Sally serves as a dedicated Admissions Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. An alumna of Burning Tree Ranch, Sally believes that “by aiding our clients and families in the process of finding a program that best fits their needs, I get to play a small part in helping them accomplish a life beyond their wildest dreams.” Sober since 2005, Sally has over 5 years experience working as a professional in the treatment industry. She believes in the virtues of honesty, integrity, and compassion. Happily married, Sally enjoys the beach, reading, and eating her favorite icecream with her husband, Matt.
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Alexis "Lexi" Thomas

Admission Specialist
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Alexis “Lexi” Thomas serves as Admission Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University of Arizona, Lexi lends passion, knowledge, and insight to the admissions process. Treating every inquiry with a sense of tenderness and empathy, Lexi knows first-hand what the family member’s experience of addiction feels like. After losing her own family member to addiction, Lexi dedicated her life to helping others find the freedom they deserve. A native of Tucson, AZ., Lexi is happily married and expecting a baby. She counts one dog and a cat amongst her growing family.

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Lauren Juvers

Lauren Juvers

National Business Development Rep.
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Lauren Juvers serves as National Business Development Representative for Burning Tree Programs. Responsible for acting as an ambassador of the program, Lauren’s duties consist of sharing her personal story of recovery, working with professionals who specialize in treating addiction, and giving hope to families who are desperate to help their loved ones. As an Alumnae of Burning Tree Ranch, she describes the program as a “nationally known, long-term residential treatment center for the chronic relapser and treatment resistant individual.” An avid animal lover and PADI-certified scuba diver, Lauren has been sober since 2011. She resides in Dallas, TX.
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Julian Duran

Julian Duran

National Business Development Rep.
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Julian Duran serves as National Business Development Representative for Burning Tree Programs. By educating families and providers on the unique program offered at Burning Tree Ranch, Julian seeks to create as many opportunities as possible for the chronic relapser. Prioritizing open-mindedness, teachability, and faith as the foundational principles of his own recovery, Julian helps our network of community partners continue to grow on a daily basis. Counted amongst his favorite hobbies are weightlifting, reading, dancing and service work. Sober since 2012, Julian resides in beautiful Arizona.
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Patty Raymer

Patty Raymer

SR. National Business Development Rep.
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Patty Raymer serves as Sr. National Business Development Representative for Burning Tree Programs. Active in the national recovery community since 1992, Patty has enjoyed over 30 years of sobriety, service, and excellence in her personal triumph over addiction. Today she helps guide families and clients in their own quest for meaningful, individualized treatment solutions. As one of the most recognizable names in our industry, Patty believes that enrolling in one’s own personal work is the best way for the family to heal from the wounds of addiction. Subscribed to the mantra of “Trust God, Clean House, Help Others,” Patty and her husband reside in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

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Eric Button

Eric Button

PRSS | Family Liaison & Sr. Business Dev. Rep.
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Eric Button serves as Family Liaison & Sr. Business Development Representative for Burning Tree Programs. A customer service expert, Eric unites our families with the clinical process at Burning Tree Ranch, introducing each family to the support, education, and resources available throughout their loved one’s treatment process. As an alumnus, he shares his personal recovery story throughout the United States, helping connect as many families as possible to the wide network of professionals who, like Eric, are dedicated to improving the lives of others. An avid aircraft enthusiast and aviator, Eric has been sober since 2005. He and his fiancé reside in Austin, TX.
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Anthony Marengo

Chief Marketing Officer
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Anthony Marengo serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Burning Tree Programs. Responsible for helping execute the organization’s strategic vision, Anthony leads a talented team of Admissions and Business Development professionals who represent Burning Tree’s three programs, Burning Tree Ranch, Burning Tree West and Renewal Lodge. With over 15 years of treatment industry experience, Anthony’s commitment to his own personal recovery has afforded him the opportunity to help countless individuals. Married with two boys and residing in Arizona, Anthony has been sober since 2004.
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Olivia Wilder

Olivia Wilder

Director of Admissions
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Olivia Wilder serves as Director of Admissions for Burning Tree Programs. Responsible for helping execute the organization’s vision of excellence, Olivia leads a talented team of admissions specialists dedicated to Burning Tree’s philosophy of “creating a life of excellence beyond sobriety.” Trained in multiple intervention disciplines, Olivia utilizes mindfulness, DBT skills, and a solutions-focussed approach to help achieve dynamic results on behalf of the loved one in need. Sober since 2014, Olivia is a proud alumna of Burning Tree Ranch. She counts her two children and loving husband amongst her greatest blessings.

Her intervention training includes a specialization Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Applied Suicide Prevention.

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Jade Perry

Jade Perry

Human Resources Administrator
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Jade Perry serves as Human Resources Administrator for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for coordinating functions related to the organization’s employees and contractors, Jade helps manage human resources policies designed to support the health, safety and welfare of all Burning Tree personnel. An expert at facilitating health care benefits, Jade is also one of the friendly voices our callers hear when inquiring with the Ranch. Happily married for 25 years, Jade enjoys her nine grandchildren every chance she gets. A proud Texas native, she has been with Burning Tree since 2009.
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Kristie Mays

Kristie Mays

Finance Assistant
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Kristie Mays serves as Financial Assistance Coordinator for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for a host of duties to include payroll and client billing, Kristie boasts a 25-year background in the financial services industry. Utilizing clear communication to assist the team mission of excellence, Kristie demonstrates her commitment to Burning Tree’s fiscal viability by the method of accurate accounting and financial modeling. Happily married for 26-years, Kristy has 3 beautiful children, a long-haired dachshund, cocker spaniel, and a 1-year-old terrier. She is a proud Texas native.

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Shelia Sirls

Shelia Sirls

Client Care Manager
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Shelia Sirls serves as Client Care Manager for Burning Tree Ranch. With a 30-year background in behavioral health, Sheila assists our clients in developing the needed life skills to support a full life in recovery. Blending kindness with practicality, Shelia demonstrates the virtues of personal responsibility by helping our clients coordinate their chores, weekly food shopping, supplies inventory, and menu planning. Known across the entire United States for her country fried chicken, Sheila joined Burning Tree Ranch in 2006. A native of Kaufman, TX she has two grown children and six beautiful grandchildren.

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Keisha Miller

Keisha Miller

Treatment Tech
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Keisha Miller serves as Treatment Tech for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for coordinating logistics, client transportation and scheduling, Keisha incorporates kindness and compassion to help facilitate a client’s journey through treatment. As a certified medical assistant, Keisha blends her background in the human services field with Burning Tree’s steadfast commitment to quality of life improvements. “Making a difference in someone’s life gives purpose to my own,” says Keisha. Born and raised in Kaufman, TX, she has been bringing value to the Burning Tree team since 2017.
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Leroy Woldridge

Leroy Wooldridge

Director of Maintenance
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Leroy Wooldridge serves as the Director of Maintenance for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for maintaining one of the most unique properties in the nation, Leroy manages all aspects of Burning Tree’s two-thousand acre ranch. With a professional background in commercial construction, Leroy employs a broad range of skills in his quest to maintain Burning Tree’s facilities at optimal functionality. Earning “employee of the year” multiple times since 2009, Leroy exhibits Burning Tree’s passion for “creating a life of excellence beyond sobriety.” He and his wife reside in Kaufman, TX, and are the proud parents of three grown children.

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Donna Brown

Donna Brown

Operations Assistant
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Donna Brown serves as Operations Assistant for Burning Tree Ranch. Dedicated to Burning Tree’s standard of excellence, Donna utilizes her administrative skill set to manage all facets of logistical planning, EMR integration, and internal clinical communications designed to support the health and welfare of every client. Whether scheduling appointments, managing patient records, or coordinating staff, Donna plays a vital role in the delivery of healthcare at Burning Tree Ranch. Originally from Kaufman, TX she counts two children and a beautiful grandchild amongst her growing family.
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Shelley Long

Shelley Long

Operations Manager
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Shelley Long serves as Operations Manager for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for upholding the core principles of the organization, Shelley utilizes a combination of efficiency and attentiveness to create a safe place for our clients to recover. Shelley has worked for Burning Tree for more than a decade. Shelley’s strengths are strong organization skills, taking initiative, and using her sense of humor in her day-to-day job. Shelley wants to help alcoholics and addicts find their way to a successful sober life. Shelley and her husband have four grown children and two grandkids.

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Angie Buja

Angie Buja

Family Program Facilitator
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Angie Buja serves as the Family Program Facilitator for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for co-creating Burning Tree’s nationally recognized family program, Angie is a practiced therapist who believes in treating addiction as a family disease, not an individual disease. By helping families navigate through the repeating patterns of relapse, Angie guides families in identifying how they can contribute differently to help achieve better, more meaningful results. Her presentations include humor, education, experiential exercises as well as sharing about her own “growth opportunities”. She also holds the license of supervisor and enjoys working with new clinicians as they pursue their professional development. Angie is happily married with a teenage son. She works and lives in Dallas, TX. and is the co-founder of Sparrow House Counseling.
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David Elliot, Founder

David Elliott

Founder & President
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David Elliott serves as the Founder and President of Burning Tree Programs. Responsible for architecting the vision of the organization, David’s chief mission is to promote lasting change in the lives of those suffering from chronic relapse. With a hands-on approach, involved presence, and unyielding commitment to excellence, David serves as the heartbeat of our organization’s steadfast commitment to long-term, progress-based treatment. “My favorite part of what we do is to witness the evolution that individuals undergo during the course of treatment at Burning Tree.” An avid dog lover, Mr. Elliott resides in Dallas, TX. He has been sober since 1992.
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Dawn Wilson

Dawn WIlson

BS | Director of Transition Services
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Dawn Wilson serves as Director of Transition Services for Burning Tree Ranch and has a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from The University of Texas at Dallas. Responsible for extending Burning Tree’s standard of excellence into the transitional phase of the program, Dawn incorporates accountability, structure, and consistency to help our clients reintegrate into independent living. A weekly participant at Burning Tree’s Master Treatment Planning, Dawn is familiar with every client, from their very first week all the way to graduation. An active participant in the Down Syndrome Community, Dawn fundraises for the Down Syndrome Guild and The Rise School of Dallas, a non-profit that serves children with Down Syndrome. Happily married, she is the loving mother of 6 beautiful children. Dawn has been sober since 2004.

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Carey Ferren

Carey Ferren

LCDC, Director of Alumni
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Carey Ferren serves as the Alumni Director for Burning Tree Ranch. With fifteen years of service as a Ranch team member, Carey has participated in multiple roles throughout his career ranging from Counselor to Assistant Clinical Director. Today, as Director of Alumni, Carey incorporates his therapeutic background to engage our Alumni in a host of community-based activities designed to inspire a deeper sense of fellowship and connectedness. An alumnus of Burning Tree Ranch himself, Carey became sober in 2004. He is happily married and the proud father of two children ages 18 and 14.
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Brook McKenzie, COO

Brook McKenzie

LCDC, Chief Operating Officer
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Brook McKenzie serves as Chief Operating Officer for Burning Tree Programs. He is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Member of The American Counseling Association (ACA), The National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Counselors (NAADAC), and The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP).  With compassion, understanding, and insight, Brook seeks to engage in the healing experience of every family Burning Tree serves. Happily married with two young boys, he enjoys fatherhood, sobriety, and all the wonders of living a whole life in recovery.

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Ashley Martinez, Personal Trainer

Ashley Martinez

Professional Fitness Trainer
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Ashley Martinez is a Professional Fitness Trainer at Burning Tree Ranch. With a background working for Camp Gladiator and a certificate in drug and alcohol counseling, Ashley’s goal is to make fitness fun and show her clients that they are capable of overcoming challenges. Ashley works on all types of fitness and sees a direct link between working out and growing stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. She finds her passion in seeing others overcome their addictions and struggles. Ashley also sings and plays guitar. She has been married 10 years, and enjoys her three beautiful children.
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Colleen Quinn, Licensed Counselor Intern

Colleen Quinn

LCDCI, Clinical Team
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Colleen Quinn serves as a valuable member of the Burning Tree Ranch clinical team. Utilizing her multi-year training in the behavioral health field, Colleen incorporates practical experience with sound clinical interventions to help facilitate the therapeutic process. Through Colleen’s own recovery, she has learned that once dysfunction has been addressed, lives can drastically change. Colleen’s goal is to help others discover what is not working in their lives and make lasting changes. Sober since 2017, Colleen is an alumnus of Burning Tree Ranch. She lives in Dallas TX where she participates in a vibrant women’s recovery community.
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Meghan Bohlman, Clinical Director

Meghan Bohlman

LPC, LCDC, EMDR-Trained, Clinical Director
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Meghan Bohlman serves as Clinical Director for Burning Tree Ranch. Holding a Master of Arts in International Disaster Psychology, Meghan’s therapeutic specialties include Trauma, Addiction and Family Dynamics. Her leadership style encourages the team to integrate objectivity with compassion while remaining consistently focused on the mission of offering ethical and authentic clinical interventions to the chronic relapser. A published researcher, Division I athlete, and EMDR-Trained therapist, Meghan embodies the Burning Tree standard of excellence. Happily married, she and her husband reside in Kaufman, TX.

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Jesse Earwood, Executive Director

Jesse Earwood

Executive Director
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Jesse Earwood serves as Executive Director for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for upholding Burning Tree’s core philosophy of “creating a life of excellence beyond sobriety,” Jesse’s primary function is to help the client community realize their full potential in recovery. His leadership style inspires trust, confidence, and security as our clients navigate through the difficult challenges of becoming fully and permanently sober. As an alumnus of Burning Tree Ranch himself, Jesse utilizes practical, real-life experience to help our clients establish their own “life of excellence beyond sobriety.” A scratch golfer, Jesse lives in Forney, TX with his wife and daughter. He’s been sober since 2010.
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Jennifer Boofer

BA | Neurofeedback Technician
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Jennifer Boofer serves as Neurofeedback Technician at Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for managing the program’s neurotherapy department, Jennifer works collaboratively with the clinical department to help address a host of brain-based disorders. Known for her charismatic smile and warm, easy-going demeanor, Jennifer holds degrees in both Health Information and Sociology. While the science of biological activity and behavior are her specialty, Jennifer also helps manage Burning Tree’s state licensing and compliance standards. A Texas native, Jennifer joined Burning Tree in 2007. She is happily married with two children and ten beautiful grandchildren.
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Terry Busse

MS, LCDC | Counselor
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Terry Busse serves as Counselor for Burning Tree Ranch. Holding a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Masters of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Terry believes that anyone suffering from addiction can make a full and permanent recovery. “The best thing about Burning Tree is that we address co-occurring and addiction disorders simultaneously. This allows us to focus on the big picture and the big result.” says Terry. “Supported by the gift of time, our clients finally get down to root causes and conditions; and because of that, they finally get to heal.” Originally from Minnesota, Terry has been sober in 1977.
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Keyana Lee

MS, LCDC | Counselor
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Keyna Lee serves as Counselor for Burning Tree Ranch. Informed by her own lived experience in sobriety and supported by her advanced degree in psychology, Keyna offers invaluable insight to the client community as they engage their own opportunity for permanent recovery. Her dedication to the Burning Tree standard of excellence, coupled with a collaborative, teamwork approach help Keyna fulfill her shared goal of “offering quality care that makes good things happen for someone else.” Following a successful career in law enforcement, Keyna joined the Burning Tree team in 2016. She and her family reside in Kaufman, TX.
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Drew McLaughlin

LPC, LCDC, EMDR-Trained | Counselor
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Drew McLaughlin serves as Counselor for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for helping advance the Burning Tree philosophy of love, service, and excellence, Drew blends clinical expertise with over thirteen years of personal recovery experience to assist the client community in realizing their own “life of excellence beyond sobriety.” As a Burning Tree Ranch graduate, Drew feels privileged to get to help others find freedom from the bondage of addiction. A team member since 2013, Drew holds a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling as well as Marriage and Family Therapy from Amberton University. He is most proud of being a sober father, husband, son and brother.

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Dr. Leslie H. Secrest | Medical Director/Psychiatrist

Dr. Leslie H. Secrest

Medical Director, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Leslie H. Secrest serves as Medical Director and Psychiatrist at Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for helping uphold the organization’s commitment to excellence, Dr Secrest believes in a holistic approach to treating mental health and addiction. Specializing in Adult Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine and Psychotherapy, Dr. Secrest is board-certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Preventive Medicine / Addiction Medicine. A native of Dallas, TX his numerous awards and recognitions serve as a testament to his 20+ years of service in the field of medicine.
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ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
  • Psychoanalytic Training ~ New Orleans Psychoanalytic Institute
  • Psychiatric Residency ~ University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
INTERNSHIP
  • Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
UNDERGRADUATE/MEDICAL SCHOOL
  • Doctor of Medicine ~ University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  • Bachelor of Science ~ Zoology, Wheaton College, Wheaton Illinois
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
  • Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Board Certified, American Board of Preventive Medicine / Addiction Medicine
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
  • Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University Texas Southwestern Medical School
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
  • Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians – President, 2006
  • Dallas County Medical Society – President, 2005
  • North Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians – President, 1994-1995
  • Texas Medical Association
  • American Medical Association
  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Dallas Psychoanalytic Center
HONORS, AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
  • Max Cole Leadership Award for Service Excellence, Dallas County Medical Society, 2016
  • Ruth Sharp Altshuler Prism Award, 2015
  • Distinguished Service Award, Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, 2014
  • UT Southwestern Department of Psychiatry, Outstanding Contribution to Medical Student Education, 2012 - 2013
  • D Magazine Best Doctors, 2002 - 2019
Peter Piraino

Peter Piraino

LMSW, LCDC | Chief Executive Officer
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Peter Piraino, LMSW, serves as Chief Executive Officer for Burning Tree Programs. Responsible for executing the vision of Burning Tree’s philosophy of excellence, Peter’s primary goal is to help as many clients as possible gain access to the treatment they need. A clinician by training, Peter incorporates sound, ethical business practices to help inform the organization of its duties to the greater community. By placing the needs of his staff and company ahead of his own, Peter leads with a team approach that continues to inspire the mission of Burning Tree Programs. A proud father, Peter and his wife count five dogs amongst their family members.

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