Staff

J. David Likens, JD Chief Executive Officer J. David Likens has more than ten years experience in the field of addiction and recovery. He has background in administration, legal, personnel, programmatic and patient care related issues as well as in fundraising, public relations and marketing. He has managed, trained and supervised addiction treatment employees. He has designed and implemented new treatment programs, protocols, policies and procedures. For several years, he worked closely with the California court system including parole and probation departments and the Public Defender’s Office. David is also an adjunct professor at Mt. San Antonio College and is a member of the State Bar of California. David has given many television, radio and newspaper interviews.

David received a Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern School of Law, a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from University of La Verne, and Associate degrees in both liberal studies and addiction treatment from Mt. San Antonio College. He also has certifications in alcohol drug counseling and alcohol drug studies.

David Leahy Chief Financial Officer David’s thirty years of diverse experience includes administering large government contracts within a university setting, heading finance & administration departments at a national arts association, a children’s social service agency, a family social service agency, and a real estate development firm. He also served as a finance executive at a large hotel/condominium resort. David has a Bachelor of Arts in economics & business administration from Rutgers University.

Karyn Marmo, BSN Administration Manager/Transitional Living Director Originally from this area, Karyn returned to the Coachella Valley after spending several years as a psychiatric nurse in Washington, D.C. and New York. She was hired in September 2009 as the Transitional Living Manager and was recently promoted to Administration Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

Yevette Stone Director of Admissions Yevette has a five-year history of addiction treatment at Michael’s House Retreat, where she began as the head counselor and then became the coordinator of the Admissions Department. After acquiring experience in the intake/admissions and health fields, Yvette joined ABC recovery Center in March 2010 as Director of Admissions. She has a certificate of completion from CAARR institute and also a Foundation Associate certificate of completion in detoxification. Yevette is currently enrolled in a BS program leading to a degree in human services from the University of Phoenix

Chris Yingling Transitional Living Coordinator Chris was recently hired as the Transitional Living Coordinator after spending several months volunteering as an assistant to the Transitional Living Director. He is currently pursuing a degree in business management.

Sheila Young Office Assistant

Bobby Howell Facilities Manager