Meet The Team

MEET THE TEAM

Justin Makin
Founder, Executive Director

Jake Shoff

Justin is the founder of Alpine Treatment Services. He graduated with his Bachelors Degree in Technology Management, and has worked within the field of addiction recovery for over ten years; his tireless leadership and vision have enabled the program to develop into what it is today. Justin saw a need for a more effective approach to drug and alcohol rehabilitation with an LDS values based influence at the core of the Program; thus Alpine Treatment Serviceswas born.

“Treating someone for 30 days and then sending then home just doesn’t work. It was disheartening to see families work together to find funding for their loved one only to see their efforts be in vain. I realized that learning something and practicing something are fundamentally different. It has been my main goal to develop a program that assists individuals and families not only cope and become educated about addiction, but also have a system in place that allows everyone to feel comfortable with the transition from treatment to back home."

Dr. Darren Adamson, MFT, PhD
Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Darren Adamson

Dr. Darren Adamson has been working as a change agent for over 20 years. His work with individuals and families as an employee assistance and health promotion professional, in a private psychotherapy practice, and in higher education has taught him that human beings are capable of extraordinary change and growth. Although challenging, with the appropriate support and treatment structure, every individual and family is capable of resolving issues and creating healthy patterns that lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. Dr. Adamson has developed specific methods of intervening that provide a safe and secure environment within which this type of change can occur.
Dr. Adamson assists clients to find the foundation of strength that lies within them as the starting place for change. From this place of strength, he assists clients to understand their struggles and their pain so that they (the client and their support system) can determine a different path. By empowering and encouraging clients to find their own resolution and purposeful path, change is lasting for the client and those with whom they interact.

Dr. Adamson earned masters and doctorate degrees from Brigham Young University. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has practiced since 1987. Additional professional experience includes leadership roles in employee assistance programs, clinical operations, health promotion, and higher education. He has also served as an adjunct professor since 1991 for several Universities. He has authored several articles and book chapters, including:

Factors affecting marital happiness of caregivers of the elderly in multigenerational families
Treatment issues for survivors of physical and sexual abuse.
The effects of Employee Assistance Program Services on Healthcare
Costs and Absenteeism.
Employee Assistance Programs and Managed Care:
Merge and Converge

Because of his optimistic and energetic approach, Dr. Adamson has been invited to give hundreds of presentations in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Idaho, and California. Topics for these presentations have included: Creating Healthy Relationships, Managing the Stress of Change. Additional topics include: Enhancing Your Self-Esteem, Effective Interpersonal Communication – the Power of the Words we Choose, Facilitating an Effective Change Process, Maximizing the Performance of Employees, Parenting in this Complicated Time, Succeeding in Marriage, When Life Becomes too Much – Stress Management Made Simple, Work Transitions– Being Proactive when you feel like Giving Up.

Dr. Adamson and his wife Jill are the parents of 6 children and as a result he has served in several communities as a Cub/Boy Scout leader, and as a basketball and soccer coach. He has also been a member and chair of several professional associations and community boards in Utah, New Mexico and Colorado.

Marc Turner
Program Director

Mark Turner, Assistant Program Director Marc Turner was born and raised in Orem, Utah and he has lived in Utah County most of his life. He attended Orem High School and played baseball for the Tigers. Marc spent ten years of his life working as an operations manager and outside sales rep for a wholesale contractor supply company

Something unique about Marc is that he has successfully been through the Program of The Steele House. After four years of addictive abuse, Marc found Alpine Treatment and checked himself in. He was tired of trying to live a life that was completely unmanageable and destructive to him and his family and friends. After three months of residential care and three months of sober tracking, he was able to learn the tools of living and loving life again.

Marc had been sober since the day he checked in and can now truly enjoy the ability to contribute to his family and friends in a positive way again.

"Through my hard work and dedication to living a clean life, I have been given the opportunity to work for the same company that gave me my life back and the opportunity to give some of my experience, strength and hope to the clients I work with everyday. I know as an addict where the client has been, is and can be one day."

Kelly Wosnik, NP-C
Consulting Practitioner

Kelly Wosnik, Licensed Nurse Practioner, Medical Director Kelly was born and raised in California.She moved to Utah county to attend BYU; upon graduation she stayed in Utah county. Kelly received a Bachelors and Master's from BYU and a
Doctorate of nursing practice from U of U. She has nearly 15 years of experience within the field of healthcare, including experience in home health, emergency nursing, urgent care, family practice, and eating disorders. Kelly is passionate about caring for patients, and she enjoys helping patients see and reach their potential.

"I am honored and excited to be a part of the Alpine Treatment team. Helping others to be healthy and whole is my passion. I enjoy caring for patients through their rehabilitation process. Together we learn from the past, heal in the present, and succeed in the future."

Nicole Gerber
Administrative Assistant

Nicole was born and raised in southern California and moved to Utah in early 2008. She graduated from Rancho Cucamonga High School in California and went on to study international business and German at the University of Redlands. She has continued to work on her degree at Ocean University in Qing Dao, China, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin in Berlin, Germany, and Brigham Young University. She also hopes to receive her MBA from BYU in the future.

Nicole has developed a passion for helping people to overcome addiction since she has had loved ones close to her suffer from, and successfully overcome such addictions. She believes with the right attitude and right program every individual can find their own success.

MEET THE TEAM

Jake Shoff
Director of Operations

Jake Shoff Jake understands the disease of addiction on a personal level, and cares deeply about each individual that enters any program of Alpine Treatment Services. Jake is committed to facilitating with each individual's experience while they continue their journey to sobriety and wholeness.

Jake attended Brigham Young University, where he played basketball and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management. He has owned and operated three successful businesses since graduating college. His professional leadership and expertise has contributed to the development of Alpine Treatment Services on many levels. His work ethic and determination to build a successful treatment facility is his number one priority and goal.

Jake treats each individual with dignity and respect; he understands that becoming clean and sober in a rehabilitation setting is very different to real life. He knows that the path is bumpy, and he offers expertise and re-assurance to ensure that each individual receives guidance and strength every step of the way. Above all, Jake understands the importance of a dynamic and effective program.

Gray Otis, LPC, PhD
Professional Counselor

Gray Otis, LPC, PhD

Dr. GrayOtishas a record of achieving success by creating new opportunities for individuals. Using skills as a coach, counselor, and consultant he turns individual challenges into personal growth through a fully integrated strategy. This is the key to getting serious results for those who want to live a full and satisfying life.

Dr. Otis creates enjoyable learning experiences. He uses a researched-based model to deal with problems and challenges. Using this approach, each person successfully develops their core strengths. The results are remarkable as individuals learn how to transform their lives through total behavioral health.
In addition to master’s degrees in clinical counseling and organizational development, he earned a doctorate in applied psychology. Dr. Otis is board credentialed by the National Board of Certified Counselors. He is a certified Franklin Covey facilitator and his company is a licensed provider of Seven Habits courses as well as the Compassion Workshop.

He is the author of several research articles and publications including:

The Emotional Intelligence Assessment, a self-appraisal of personal development.
Bridging the Research-Practice Gap, Using Applied Inquiries to Promote Client Advocacy.
Unanticipated Psychotropic Medication Reactions
Developmental Testing and Validation
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treating Disorders
Performance Management for Teams including workbooks, instructor guides, and videos

Dr. Otis promotes authentic relationships, empathic understanding, and confirmed outcomes. He believes in integrating individual development with the synergy of interpersonal growth. His approach fosters real improvement which is demonstrated by reliable psychometric assessments.

Because of his motivating style, Dr. Otis is in demand as a speaker at state and national conferences. He writes a monthly column for the American Mental Health Counselors Associations publication, the Advocate and serves as a member of the board of the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association.

Aubrey Manhart
Medical Billing Specialist

Mele Tavita, LPN

Aubrey Manhart grew up in Orem, Utah and fell into the medical field thirteen years ago. Her expertise and abundant knowledge pertaining to medical billing allows her to verify that Alpine Treatment Services remains in compliance with state, local and federal regulations. Her unique skill set enables her to ensure Alpine Treatment Services maintains their gold standard of care. Aubrey's passion encompasses ensuring that she takes ownership of every project she works on. Her knowledge base is the foundation that allows her talents to be utilized within every department of Alpine Treatment Services.

"What originally drew me to ATS was the passion and drive that each member of the team possessed. I felt that each member had pure motives to truly put people first and save lives. I enjoy watching all the pieces fall into place as the owners ensure that the company stays the course and doesn't allow any distractions to corrupt the pure vision that is Alpine Treatment Services. I am thrilled at the opportunity to work with indidividuals that match my positivity and passion for treating this disease."

Aubrey is an asset and key member of the cohesive team of Alpine Treatment Services.

Brittany Macdonald
Registered Dietician

Brittany Macdonald is a registered dietitian. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics. She also completed her dietetic internship at Brigham Young University. Brittany has worked at Primary Children’s Medical Center as a clinical dietitian. She has also worked as a consulting dietitian for various residential treatment centers in Utah. Brittany specializes in pediatric and adolescent nutrition, including general pediatric nutrition, nutrient deficiencies, and eating disorders.

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