The People behind
the Purpose

Our team combines strong clinical expertise with lived experience to deliver care that is both effective and relatable. We operate with professionalism, empathy, and a shared commitment to helping clients feel supported and respected throughout their recovery.

Founder & CEO

Zac Clark

Zac is a multi-dimensional business executive with over a decade of professional experience in the behavioral health field. As Founder and CEO of Release Recovery and a founding board member of the Release Recovery Foundation, he is dedicated to providing comprehensive, innovative, and individualized care to those in need. His mantra is simple: “Keep going,” and he truly believes this is how people ultimately recover. Having started in direct client care and quickly advancing into senior leadership roles, Zac has developed a strong understanding of the many facets of the recovery industry. One of his favorite parts of the work is spending time with the clients and patients he cares deeply about, grounding his leadership in direct connection to the people the organization serves. His entrepreneurial work, paired with his commitment to high-quality care, continues to expand Release’s growth and impact.

Leadership

Zac Clark

Zac Clark

Founder & CEO
Matthew Stefanko

Matthew Stefanko

Chief Operating Officer
Michael A. McCormick, D.O.

Michael A. McCormick, D.O.

Chief Medical Officer
Laura Sorte

Laura Sorte

Vice President of Clinical Services
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Blake Porter

Vice President of Business Development
Stephen D'antonio Featured Image

Stephen D’antonio

Vice President of Residential Care

HQ Staff

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Grace Adams

Director of Marketing
Lauren Alvarez

Lauren Alvarez

Business Development & Clinical Outreach Manager
Kim Colasuonno

Kim Colasuonno

Community Outreach Manager
Hannah Flynn

Hannah Flynn

Director of Business Operations & Strategy
Nhya Gonzalez

Nhya Gonzalez

Marketing Associate
John Kourtessis

John Kourtessis

Director of Operations & Facilities
Becca Lahr

Becca Lahr

Partner Success Associate | Release U
Creed McClellan

Creed McClellan

Admissions Manager
Irving Montgomery

Irving Montgomery

Partner Success Manager | Release U
Chris Nagle

Chris Nagle

Director of Admissions
Ross Peet

Ross Peet

Senior Director of Business Development
Noah Perkins

Noah Perkins

Software Engineer | Release U
Jordan Rabner

Jordan Rabner

Care Strategy & Analytics
Soo Saxton

Soo Saxton

Community Manager | NYC Mens
Katie Stutts

Katie Stutts

Senior Software Engineer | Release U
Marlaina Widmann

Marlaina Widmann

MPH, MS, MCHES Partner Success Associate | Release U
Moore Woltz

Moore Woltz

Admissions Manager

Release Recovery Centers Staff

Peter Ceravino

Peter Ceravino

Primary Therapist, MHC-LP
Sean Duane

Sean Duane

Director of Clinical Development
Neal Hoontis

Neal Hoontis

Director of Revenue Management
Justin Huffaker

Justin Huffaker

Lead Therapist, LMSW
Sara Kropf

Sara Kropf

Lead Therapist, RDMT, LCAT
Shana Neuhauser

Shana Neuhauser

Primary Therapist, LMSW, CASAC-T
Nadine Raia

Nadine Raia

Primary Therapist, LCSW, CASAC - Adv (G)
Caryn Rude

Caryn Rude

Primary Therapist, CRPA, MHCP
Andre Salerno

Andre Salerno

Primary Therapist, LMSW
Laura Swanson

Laura Swanson

Case Manager
Anne Marie Vadeboncoeur

Anne Marie Vadeboncoeur

Registered Nurse

New York Women's Program Staff

Pamela Bailey

Pamela Bailey

Recovery Associate
Georgia Bobley

Georgia Bobley

Women’s Program Director
Ty Cerretani

Ty Cerretani

Recovery Associate
Hope Demarco

Hope Demarco

Recovery Associate
Mary Beth Evans

Mary Beth Evans

Recovery Associate
Talia Heyman

Talia Heyman

Recovery Associate
Payton Homer

Payton Homer

Recovery Associate
Rebecca Raphaelson

Rebecca Raphaelson

Lead Recovery Associate
Morgan Savage

Morgan Savage

Community Manager

New York Men's Program Staff

Nathaniel Brevard

Nathaniel Brevard

Case Manager
Sam Brisson

Sam Brisson

Case Manager
Rodney Carrington

Rodney Carrington

Recovery Associate
Nick Chiodo

Nick Chiodo

Executive Chef
Martin Cohen

Martin Cohen

Recovery Associate
Jeremiah Healy

Jeremiah Healy

Recovery Associate
Mike Hoffman

Mike Hoffman

Case Manager
Matt Huncke

Matt Huncke

Recovery Associate
Norman Jen

Norman Jen

Sous Chef
Maxwell Jones

Maxwell Jones

Recovery Associate
Mike Knechtel

Mike Knechtel

Case Manager
Elliot McGinn

Elliot McGinn

Recovery Associate
Aidan McGrath

Aidan McGrath

Recovery Coach
Kevin McNany

Kevin McNany

Recovery Associate
Lola Paz

Lola Paz

House Caregiver
Adam Rappaport

Adam Rappaport

Admissions Coordinator
Guy Rella

Guy Rella

Westchester Program Director
Steven Sabella

Steven Sabella

Recovery Associate
Soo Saxton

Soo Saxton

Community Manager | NYC Mens
Matthew Tardalo

Matthew Tardalo

Recovery Associate
Kirk-Patric Wilson

Kirk-Patric Wilson

Recovery Associate
Dacia Wright

Dacia Wright

Recovery Associate

Austin Program Staff

Brandon Duncan_Featured Image

Brandon Duncan

Executive Chef
Hope Garrison_Featured Image

Hope Garrison

Clinical Supervisor
Jace Knudson_Featured Image

Jace Knudson

Residential Manager
Ben Koby_Featured Image

Ben Koby

Recovery Associate
John Lasseter_Featured Image

John Lasseter

Case Manager, LCDCi
Chloe Fiona Mahalek_Featured Image

Chloe Fiona Mahalek

Primary Therapist
Brandon Duncan_Featured Image

Jason Moorman

Recovery Associate
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Zoe Scurletis

Clinical Outreach Coordinator
Assistance

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