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Alcoholism & Addiction Treatment Centre staff

Alcoholism & Addiction Treatment Centre staff

Staff Biography

Located near Tees, Alberta, Canada

Our normal business hours are 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday.

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Willi Tanner, Chef

I'm Willi Tanner,Switzerland is where I was born and when I finished my apprenticeship to become a Chef I moved to Thunder Bay, Canada and pursued my career. I moved to Calgary to work in the Four Seasons Hotel and many other fine dining restaurants. I have had the experience of owning my own restaurants in Calgary. Canmore, AB. was my last home before I found recovery. In March, 2008 I received treatment at Serenity Ranch. After treatment I traveled and enjoyed some time off. Jim Gray asked me if I could do some night shift work, but the kitchen was where my heart was. I have a gift to share and enjoy my recovery doing what I do best, being a Chef. Everyday I look forward to working with my colleagues and cooking for the participants. Today I can appreciate where I work, meet new people and for this I am truly grateful.

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Davis Gray - Night Supervisor

I'm Davis Gray, the owner Jim Gray's eldest son. I've been working at Serenity Ranch since February 2009. I am married and have two children. I talk to any of our clients if they are having trouble sleeping. In the time that I have worked here I have seen many people come through the program and am always amazed at the transformation that happens to all who choose to work the program. When my father told me that he had bought a prison (the site used to be a work-release facility) I thought hed gone crazy.When he told me what he intended to do with it, It only reinforced this thought. But when he told me why he decided to do it, I was proud of him, and knew he would succeed in his vision. My youngest brother was hit head-on by a drunk driver, spent months in the hospital, and shook our whole family HARD. If what we do here prevents only one other family from having a loved one injured due to the demons of addiction, then we have done our jobs well.

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Deon Smit : Executive Director

Deon Smit is the Executive Director of Serenity Ranch. He holds a Degree in Forensic Psychology and is a former member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy as well as the Faculty of Health Care Counsellors and Psychotherapists. He is experienced in the delivery of therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and harm reduction practices . He gained most of his professional experience in the addiction field in the United Kingdom managing, delivering and developing treatment services in England. He is also an experienced trainer in various treatment models and mental health.

Jim Gray, the owner of Serenity Ranch.

Welcome, I'm Jim Gray, the owner of Serenity Ranch. I'm a recovered alcoholic, and decided to start the centre after one of my sons was in a collision with an impaired driver. My hope is that we can help addicts to see how their actions affect so many people’s lives. My hope is to send home better family members and employees, so that in the future another parent will not receive the call I did.

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Phone direct:(403) 352-8203

Jim MacLean, Senior Counselor

Hello, I'm Jim MacLean, I am the Senior Counselor here at the Serenity Ranch. I have a Bachelor of Social Work and over ten years experience working with people in addictions. I am also a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. I feel my position here is rewarding and I enjoy playing a part in the beginning of, as well as the continuing journey into recovery of our clients here at the Serenity Ranch.

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Peggy Anonson, Counseling Addictions Training

I'm Peggy Anonson, my background is in Counseling Addictions Training and I hold a diploma in Aboriginal Addiction Services from the Nechi Institute in St. Alberta, AB. I also have 20 years of personal healing work, counseling and giving support for groups with Insight Counseling Inc. in Calgary, Kelowna and Invermere, B.C. I have also been involved with AA and Al-Anon groups as well. I love my job here at the center. I feel that to be able to be a part of the truly miraculous transformations that we regularly get to see happen here, is a great honor and a very rewarding experience. (And especially for the families that get to have their loved one back healthy and whole again.) I am proud to say I think our team does a great job in accomplishing that!

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Danica Westgard, Addictions Counsellor

Junior Addictions Counseller
Hi, My name is Danica Westgard, Addictions Counsellor. I have a degree in addiction counselling through the University of Lethbridge. I have not been working at Serenity Ranch for very long yet but my experience has been wonderful. I look forward to continuing this wonderful adventure.

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Patty Bothner, the Office Manager

I'm Patty Bothner, the Office Manager, today I am blessed to be a recovered addict. I look forward to coming to work in an environment that carries the message of recovery. I love being able to learn and continue to learn everyday day how lives can be transformed. When I am able to apply people’s experiences to my own life today, the benefits are abundant. Our Serenity Ranch family is growing everyday as participants follow through with their decision to find a new way to live.

Phone direct:(403) 784-3993

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Darwyn Young, Information Technology Support And IPad Application developer.

I'm Darwyn Young, Information Technology Support And IPad Application developer.
I was born in Red Deer and moved to Burnaby, BC, to study programming and work as a software developer for HSBC. I then moved to Tumbler Ridge, BC to open my own computer store after several years I moved back to Red Deer where I lived until I got a job at Serenity Ranch, and then I moved to Lacombe. I lost a brother to an accidental drug overdose. I am the website developer and Serenity Ranch Technician and am changing the curriculum over to electronic format for the iPad.I will be helping you learn how to use your IPad.

Darwyn Young, Information Technology Support And IPad Application developer.

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Travis McMurray: Fitness Trainer & Nutrition Coach

“Working at the Serenity Ranch has been the most positive part of my training career. I am blessed to be a part of this organization.” Travis has a Bachelor of Science degree and is certified as a personal trainer and life coach. He has been working in the fitness industry for the last ten years and operates a private training business in Central Alberta.

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Walter the Serenity Ranch Dog

If he was to be proportionate with the love he has in his heart this is how big he would need to be.

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Our normal business hours are 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday

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