Our Team
Philip Hensarling, LCDCi
Executive Director
Peter Piraino LMSW,LCDC
Chief Executive Officer of Burning Tree Programs
Aaron Ball, RN
Director of Nursing
Renee Callahan
Recovery Mentor
Cynthia Singer M.Ed, LCDC
Counselor
John Freeman, LCDC, CADC
Counselor
Russell Angell, BA, BS, LCDCi
Counselor
Tharin Smith
Director of Alumni Services
Cody Odom, BA
Director of Finance at Renewal Lodge
Brent Thach, LCDC
Clinical Director
Jessica Peralez
Operations Manager
Evan Varty
Director of Aftercare
Rico Hernandez
Director of Maintenance
William “Chance” Lippert
Director of Recovery Services
Matthew Dornak
Recovery Mentor
Doug Wade, M.A.M.F.T
Family Program Specialist
Dr. Carlos Tirado, MPH, MD
Medical Director
Melissa Rivera, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
​Burning Tree Programs Leadership Team
David Elliott
President & Founder
Peter Piraino LMSW,LCDC
Chief Executive Officer
Brook McKenzie, LCDCi
Chief Operating Officer
Anthony Marengo
Chief Marketing Officer
Will Zaney, LCDCi
Director of UR
Olivia Wilder
Director of Admissions
Community Relations Team
Erik Jokinen
Admissions Specialist
Alexis Thomas
Admissions Specialist
Sarah Adams
Admissions Specialist
Sally LaBeau
Admissions Specialist
Eric Button
Sr. National Business Development Rep & Family Liaison
Julian Duran
National Business Development Representative
Lauren Juvers
National Business Development Representative
Patty Raymer
Sr. National Business Development Rep