Join us on March 10, 2017 for our 19th Annual Firestone Awards Gala at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, CA. Enjoy an art show, silent auction, reception and passed hors d’oeuvres beginning at 6pm in the foyer. Doors will open to the ballroom at 7pm for a plated dinner and a special performance by Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals! This year we will be honoring Mike Neatherton, CEO of Northbound Treatment Services.
About Mike Neatherton:
Mike Neatherton has a behavioral healthcare career spanning more than 35 years and is a nationally recognized expert in the field of alcoholism and drug dependency treatment. Mike is a Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Northbound Treatment Services headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Northbound is a 100-bed addiction treatment center specializing in the treatment of young adults. Prior to partnering in the creation of Northbound, Mike served in various executive positions at the Betty Ford Center, where he worked for over 20 years.
Mike received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wright State University in 1975 and a Master of Science degree from Indiana State University in 1976. He was inducted into the Wright State University Alumni Hall of Fame in 2015, and is a member of both the American College of Health Care Executives and the American College of Addiction Treatment Administrators.
Mike serves as a distinguished faculty member of the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders, the Addiction Executive Leadership Summit, and the Clinical Overview of the Recovery Experience. He also serves as a trustee for the Grace of God Foundation and the Harmon Family Foundation. Mike is a committed mentor and coach and is passionate about cultivating the next generation of leaders using the transformational leadership principles of transparency, authenticity, and collaboration.
Mike’s passion for treatment is founded upon the belief that all individuals can recover from alcoholism and drug dependency and wholeheartedly believes his clarity of purpose is a gift of his own sobriety. He cites his strong spiritual values, faith-based priorities, love of family, and the ability to find and maintain a healthy balance in his personal life as the keys to his professional contributions.
Mike and his wife Maria have been married 37 years and have three daughters, Michaela, Sarah and Caitlin, as well as one grandson, William. They reside in Palm Desert, California and have called the desert home for the past 27 years.
About Felix Cavaliere:
Our featured entertainers for our 2107 Firestone Awards Gala is Felix Cavaliere and the Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals. We are so honored to have Felix entertain us as he has written and performed many #1 hits. His hits include “Good Lovin”, No. 1 in February 1966, “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long,” “Groovin’(No. 1 in 1967), “How Can I Be Sure”, “A Girl Like You”, “A Beautiful Morning” and “People Got to Be Free” (No. 1 in 1968).
His 50-year career includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame. Few artists can claim they defined a generation; Felix Cavaliere continues to remind us to keep listening for the world’s beauty.
Felix now calls Nashville home base, where he is constantly collaborating and writing new material. He’s also finishing his memoir and has an active tour schedule with FELIX CAVALIERE’S RASCALS. For more information on his incredible music please visit www.felixcavalieremusic.com
Plan to join us on March 10, 2017 for this exciting event!
Ticket/Sponsorship information:
Tickets – $100.00 each
Silver Sponsor – $1,000.00 (Includes 5 guests and recognition)
Gold Sponsor – $2,000.00 (Includes 10 guests and recognition)
Platinum Sponsor – $5,000.00 (Includes 20 guests and recognition)
