About Us

 

Our Staff

Kim Castro Seymour, MSCM
Executive Director
As Executive Director of MASH, Kim’s roles include CARF/DHR/ORS compliance, supervising the staff, facilitating anger management/conflict resolution groups, developing community partnerships, presenting at workshops, program development/implementation and strategic planning. Her leadership qualities, ability to channel and resolve conflicts, gifts with relationship building and supervisory skills are some of the reasons that she had been asked to take over as Executive Director on January 1st, 2010 when Anne Ambrose retired.  Kimberly currently holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Conflict Management from Kennesaw State University where she graduated with honors.  Her background includes working as a Senior Job Coach in vocational rehabilitation where she trained job coaches from all over Georgia on innovative methods.  She has also worked for other treatment facilities and in other social service sectors in leadership roles. She is a registered neutral/mediator for the State of Georgia and holds special certification in domestic relations and domestic violence. Kimberly is dedicated to the mission of helping adolescent and young men recover from substance abuse and become healthy, well-adjusted, altruistic members of society.

Todd Wotiz, BS
Business Director
A graduate of Oglethorpe University's Business program, Todd is experienced in business and the drug treatment field. He has been intimately involved in the start of several successful companies, and has years of experience in a management role in the IT field as well as treatment. He has helped grow the last two organizations he has worked for by well over 100% in revenue. Todd's leadership skills, long term vision, and business acumen are some of the reasons why he has been asked to take over all business operations, begin a marketing plan at Serenity House beginning 2010, and directly support Kim in her role as Executive Director. He is currently the Director of Business for MASH. He is responsible for the forecasting, budgeting, acquisitions, and commissioning. Todd's personal goal is to provide an environment where young men can heal from addiction, reconcile with their pasts, and plan for their futures.

Deena Castro Musselman, MSCM
Program Director
Deena earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and a Master's of Science in Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University where she graduated with honors. She is a registered neutral/mediator for the state of Georgia.  She has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings including vocational rehabilitation and substance abuse treatment. Areas of expertise include work with diverse populations such as mentally and physically handicapped adults, substance abusers, victims of domestic violence and the terminally ill.  She has specifically worked with individuals on issues surrounding grief, death and dying. She has also contributed research to the field of Restorative Justice.  Deena is a member of ACR (Association for Conflict Resolution). Her strong work ethic, dedication, organization skills, attention to detail and excellent people skills make her an asset to her new role as Program Director. Her desire is to help clients and families who suffer from the disease of addiction.    

Todd Stumbo, CAMS, CACT
Operational Director
Todd has over 14 years of experience with addiction. He is a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS). He is currently seeking to become a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) in the state of Georgia and holds an Associates of Sciences in Social Work (ASW). He plans to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). He is also a private pilot with multiengine rating in the United States. Todd has strong morals and values and truly believes in practicing ethical business. He is committed to the field of recovery, the people who suffer from addiction and the families who don’t know where to turn. He began working in a long-term residential facility as a part-time technician and aid to the Mental Health Assistants. Todd has committed his life to helping others who struggle with addiction.

Steven Jaffe, M.D.

Medical Director

GA Board of Psychiatry

Duke University Medical School

Dr. Steven Jaffee has been a part of Metropolitan Serenity House since it's inception in 1989. His medical management of our young men on a truly individualized basis is astounding. Dr. Jaffee's reputation and experience with medication management for detoxification, depression and bi-polar is prevalent throughout the US. He has been innovative and extremely effective with the mental health management our boys with addiction and dual diagnoses. We are very fortunate and grateful to have Dr. Jaffee lead our medical team in the fight to sustain long-term success for our clients at Serenity House.........................

Kirk R. Owens, JD, CAMS
Recreation and Development Director
Kirk earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with minors in Finance, Accounting, and Production Management from the University of Central Florida in 1989 and entered recovery shortly thereafter. In 1990, he became an assistant manager with the Atlanta Athletic Club and began volunteering with Metropolitan Serenity House as well as serving on the Board. In 1993, he was Program Director until leaving for Ohio Northern University law school. He continued working with Metropolitan Serenity House during his second year of law school and Summer Breaks holding several positions including Program Director and tutor. From 1997 to 2006, Kirk practiced law in Pensacola, Florida and is now the Development Director as well as the Recreation Director for MASH. Kirk also serves as Community/Court Liaison for MASH.  His passion for fitness, teamwork and belief in the importance of learning to have fun while being sober add to his role as Recreation Director.  He is excellent at recreation event planning and plans and participates in major and minor recreation activities. Kirk is able to pull these events off in a seamless manner thus enhancing the experience of the event.  Kirk's background as a criminal lawyer is helpful as many addicts who are facing legal issues surrounding their addiction.  Kirk works with defense attorneys, prosecutors and judges to guide clients through the legal system and to help a normally punitive system realize the need for treatment for addicts.  He also partners with local businesses to enhance programs that will benefit the clients he serves. His zeal and enthusiasm for recovery make him an asset in the field of substance abuse treatment.   

 

Addiction Counselors

Brandon Gilmer, CAC I
Brandon started his professional counseling career at MASH and is now in his seventh year with us.  He is a Certified Addiction Counselor, a recovering addict himself, and an alumni of the MASH program.  Brandon attended MASH in its infancy back in 1993 and has a deep and personal understanding of our mission, philosophy, and treatment model.  He demonstrates a lasting commitment to helping young men recover from addiction and feels that he has truly found his life's calling.

Jason Wiren, CAC I

Sarah Hansard, RN

Sarah Hansard graduated from Hall school of Nursing, (now Brenau), in 1976. She has been actively practicing as a registered nurse since that time. After approx. 10 years in multiple medical specialties, (including long term physical rehab., neurological intensive care, IV team, hemodialysis, post-partum, gynecological surgery, crisis pregnancy, and cardiac intensive care), she found her niche in psychiatric nursing. She has worked almost exclusively in the specialties of mental health and substance abuse for over 20 years. Sarah has worked both in the private and indigent sectors, with adults and adolescents. She has had positions in outpatient, sub-acute detox, 28 day program, sub-acute inpatient/crisis intervention, psychiatric hospital based, and medical/ psychiatric intensive care unit. Sarah assisted with a double blind drug research project to collect data for the FDA related to a then research medication. Her broad nursing experience assures that she makes sound decisions related to the mental, as well as physical health, of the clients we serve.

Sarah is the mother of 1 young adult son; she feels that this helps her immensely to relate to our guys. She has also seen family and friends suffer from the disease of addiction and has tremendous compassion and understanding for their struggles. We feel we are lucky to have her on our team.

Annette Pate, Artist in Residence and Chef

 

Also 10 Technicians in Recovery assisting our clinical team

 

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