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The EAI Family
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Keith Liles, BA, LCDC, ADC III-Diplomate, ICADC
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Clinical Officer
A 1980 graduate of Baylor University, with a degree in journalism and marketing, and a 1994 honors graduate in Addiction Studies of the University of Houston, Keith has 16 years of experience with chemical dependency and dual diagnosis treatment. Keith joined Extended Aftercare in February, 2007 as Chief Clinical Officer after a ten year career with The Right Step, where he was the Executive Director of Clinical Services. In 2008, Keith was elevated to the position of CEO, while also serving as the Corporate Compliance Officer and Secretary of the EAI Board of Directors. Keith was the driving force behind the redesign and upgrade of all clinical programming, the re-branding of corporate identity and network marketing to position EAI for the national exposure it currently enjoys.
Keith is a preeminent leader in the field of addiction counseling with name recognition across the United States. He has been formally recognized on the local, state and national levels for his contributions to the industry, receiving the highest accolade afforded a member of the addiction profession, the Mel Shulstad National Addiction Professional of the Year Award, presented to him by NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals). He won this honor in 2005 after receiving the same recognition as the Outstanding Addiction Professional for the City of Houston and State of Texas.
For the past 14 years, Keith is has been actively involved in his professional organization, The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, where he has held most elected offices on both the local and state levels. He has been named Houston Counselor of the Year, Houston Chapter Officer of the Year and three-time Houston Member of the Year, two-time Jim Keesy Spectrum Volunteer of the Year and runner up to Texas Counselor of the Year. For the past ten years he has been the driving force behind the Texas Youth Advocates for Legislative Change, where he guides young people in the process of getting chemical dependency treatment better coverage and acceptance in America. He is a certified LCDC Oral Examiner by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, and his name is synonymous with continuing education conference direction for over ten years on both local and state levels.
In his spare time, Keith is involved with the ManKind Project, an international men’s support organization, where he is the Chairman of the Board as well as a Certified Leader. In 2008, Keith was recognized by the ManKind Project International as the recipient of the Ron Herring Mission of Service Award for living his life in his mission.
Keith also devotes much time and energy to his alma mater, Baylor University, and especially his fraternity Alpha Tau Omega. He serves on the Board of Trustees and last year developed an alcohol and drug abuse education and prevention program for university students for which he received the William J. Duke Outstanding Service Award.
Most recently, Keith served on the planning committee to bring the Boys to Men organization to Texas. Designed to support- mentor young men in their journey to manhood, Keith now serves on the Board of Direction as Board Secretary.
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Steve Boon
Chief Operations Officer
Steve hails from Philadelphia, but acknowledges Texas as home for the past 18 years. His interest in the chemical dependency field began in 1994 as he pursued his counseling degree, but soon into the coursework, he realized his real calling toward the business side of the treatment industry. He quickly learned the financial side of the daily operations, from insurance contract negotiations, billing, collections, pre-certification, to accounts payables and receivables and has worked in this arena for the past 12 years.
Steve has a personal connection with EAI in that he is a proud alumnus. During his time at EAI and afterwords, Steve was an integral participant in the Sober Recreation Committee, and served as chairman of the SRC Softball League. When given the opportunity to become one of the business owners, the decision was an easy one. Today, Steve is the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for all AP and AR duties, as well as Human Resources and Facility Operations.
When asked about his mission for EAI, Steve responded, "I want to create a space for men to recover from the devastations of alcohol and drug abuse and to return to a life filled with joy, love and success."
Steve is happily married to the love of his life, Julie, and together they enjoy hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. Steve gives of himself to support men in recovery, and is an active member of the ManKind Project Houston/New Warrior program.
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Julie Boon
Chief Financial Officer
Julie Boon was born in Germany, but has spent most of her life in Texas. She had a successful career for 15 years in the interior design and retail furniture industry with her family’s store, Harris Furniture Studio, located in the West University area for almost 60 years. Julie brings the unique experience of ownership and management of a successful family business to the EAI environment.
Julie has claim to having the longest history at EAI – back to the time before EAI existed. Her journey in recovery began in 1987 when she was in treatment with EAI’s founder, Darrel Salvaggio. Her first “real” job was working at Sal’s Auto Sales – the used car lot owned by Darrel and Tony Salvaggio. A few years later – EAI came to life at this same location, and thrived over the years. Julie stayed involved at EAI and was fortunate enough to meet her husband Steve at an EAI event. The years passed, and when the opportunity to purchase EAI presented itself in 2005 – it was an easy decision and choice for her to make.
"I have spent half of my life involved in recovery and at EAI in one way or another. It is part of my past and my future, and has defined the woman I am in many ways. Of course I have a sentimental attachment, and I know how many families have been helped and lives that have been saved here–that’s why I have chosen to stay after all of these years."
Julie serves as Chief Financial Officer at EAI, and is responsible for management of the budgets, accounting and financial integrity of the company, as well as supervision of much of the support staff. She also is a proud member of the Woman Within community, and serves on their Board of Directors. She is passionate about sewing, cooking, gardening, fishing and spending time in the outdoors.
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Dr. Douglas Stockwell, M.D.
Medical Director
The Hauser Clinic
Doug Stockwell joined Extended Aftercare, Inc., in September, 2006 as Medical Director. He has been an invaluable resource to the treatment team, providing the mental health component of the individualized treatment program. He meets with clients on a bi-weekly basis to assess their needs and to review with the case managers the ongoing client progression.
A Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Stockwell is affiliated with The Hauser Clinic in Bellaire, Texas. He graduated from Princeton University in 1976 with a degree in Biochemistry. He earned an M.S. in Chemical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering from Rice University in 1980. It was there he also completed all coursework and passed the examination for his Ph.D.
In 1983, Stockwell graduated with his M.D. from the University of Texas medical School and was awarded the Texas State Scholarship and Merck Outstanding Student Awards. He did his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in the Internal Medicine Department from 1983-1984, and then returned to Houston in 1984 for his residency in Psychiatry and Behavioral sciences at UT Health Science Center.
From 1987 – 1989, Stockwell was appointed as the Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UT Medical School. From 1989 to the present, he has served as the Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, supervising and teaching residents.
He is a well known lecturer and a published author on a variety of psychiatric and addiction issues. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the Texas Medical Foundation, to name a few.
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Deborah Darnell-Drake, LMFT, LCSW
Family Therapist
Santa Maria Hostel
Deborah Darnell-Drake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the Chief Clinical Operations Officer at Santa Maria Hostel, an instructor at Lone Star College, a field instructor for a number of Universities for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral interns and a private practitioner.
EAI is privileged to call “Debbie” our Family Therapist. She comes to EAI the second Saturday of each month to conduct “Family Day”, a mass facilitation of healing between clients and family members.
Ms. Darnell-Drake is a graduate from the University of Illinois and has been a clinician for thirty-plus years. She has facilitated a number of workshops including. but not limited to. families and addiction, case management, women’s issues, grief, supervision, ethics, and diversity.
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Terry Smith, BS, LCDC
Business Development
Counselor
A 1989 graduate of Houston Baptist University, with a degree in Economics and Finance, and a 1997 graduate of the LCDC School in Houston, Terry has 13 years of experience in the field of substance abuse counseling. Terry joined the Extended Aftercare family in October 2008 as part of the clinical staff and member of the Business Development team.
For the past 10 years Terry has worked in the field of substance abuse counseling, working with adolescents. His experience includes 4 years with Adolescents in Recovery (AIR) in Katy Texas, a teen recovery group. Terry also formed Houston Area Recovering Teens (HART), a non-profit alternative peer group in Houston, dedicated to helping adolescents and their families recover from substance abuse and its effects.
Terry is a member in good standing of The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, and is an active member of the ManKind Project Houston/New Warrior program. He keeps himself busy in his spare time by hunting, playing tennis, golfing and raising his two daughters Shannon and Jennifer.
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Greg Germany, LCDC
Counselor
With over 12 years in the field of substance abuse treatment, Greg brings an enormous wealth of experience and talent to EAI. He is not only a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, but also a Certified Anger Management Therapist. The majority of Greg’s work in the field has been with The Right Step, Houston. Along with working both directly and indirectly for TRS, the last year and a half he has been Program Director for the Next Step for Men, a halfway house downtown.
In October ’07, Extended Aftercare was pleased to announce Greg as an addition to our staff. Professionally, he is a well-liked, well-known, and highly-respected counselor in the Houston recovery community. Greg and his wife Charlynn are the proud parents of two children, Khriston and Astaria. The Germany family spends much of their “together time” involved with the New Light Christian Center. Greg also oversees The Power Hour Bible Study and Life Skills Group at EAI's Meeting Hall every Saturday at 8 AM, except the second Saturday of every month.
“EAI is one of the best Supportive Residential facilities in the country. Every need of the client is met: from treatment, to transition, to aftercare.”
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Kevin Foley, CI
Counselor
Kevin officially joined EAI in May of 2010 as a Counselor Intern, and is working toward full licensure as an LCDC. He is a native Houstonian and has lived here most of his life, along with stints in Waco and Austin.
Kevin earned a BA from Baylor University in 2002, and spent 8 years in the Television business before taking a new path into substance abuse counseling. His great passion is for helping addicts who are suffering find a new life and identity through recovery, and it fuels his excitement about working at EAI.
"Extended Aftercare is a special brotherhood at every level - from the management to the counselors and house managers on to the clients and alumni. The most solid foundation that can be laid for long-term sobriety is a tight-knit community of intimate social support, and our program at EAI is truly unique in its emphasis on fraternity through recreation, socialization, fellowship, and camaraderie. My goal is to help newly recovering men by giving them the tools to live a better way, rediscover their identity, and reinvent themselves."
Kevin has many side interests including softball, music, videography, philosophy, and travel.
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Clayton Goldberg
Admissions Coordinator
Clayton Goldberg’s goal in this field, as well as in his life, is to establish a fun and responsible approach to assisting others in their own path towards recovery. Clayton grew up in a theatre environment, which later led to a major in Theatre Arts at the University of North Texas. This artistic passion opened the door to writing short stories, poems, and songs which, as of today, have been published in local newsletters and performed by working musicians. He is an active member of the Mankind Project in Houston and has served on the planning committee for the Boys to Men Rites of Passage weekend in Texas. In 2009, he became the Youth Coordinator for the Texas Youth Advocates, a group of young men educating the public on the benefits of substance abuse treatment for the chemically dependent.
Clayton is in recovery, and is a part time student at the Houston Community College in route to become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. He joined the EAI team in October ’08. Apart from being the Admissions Coordinator, Clayton also teaches an education group at EAI.
“Extended Aftercare taught me how to be accountable and responsible in my own life. By living that lifestyle, I am given the opportunity to help another young man do the same.”
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Anthony K. Davis
Admissions Support
Marketing Representative
Anthony is the most recent addition to the EAI family. He grew up in Conroe, Texas where he attended high school at the Academy of Science and Health Professions at Conroe High and then Sam Houston State University. Anthony is in recovery and dedicated to furthering the goals of his home and family at Extended Aftercare.
"Extended Aftercare taught me how to save my own life. Without the experiences I had as a client here I wouldn't be where I am today. I have been blessed to be able to stay involved so deeply with this community and to give other people the hope EAI gave me."
Anthony is the Admissions and Marketing Representative in the front office as well as the Liaison to the EAI Alumni Association, where he serves on the Board. He also writes the Alumni newsletter, The Ragpicker, and is the EAI Webmaster. Anthony is involved with Texas Youth Advocates for Legislative Change and when he is away from EAI, he can usually be found at the ManKind Project in Houston.
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