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Our Staff

Meet the Staff

Beth Fisher, LCSW, MAC, CCS
Founder and Executive Director
 Beth has worked in the field of addictions and human services for over twenty years.  She has a life long passion for assisting people in their journeys toward healing.  Beth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with certifications in addictions counseling and supervision.  She also has extensive training and experience in working with people with emotional and eating disorders.  Beth realized a long standing dream when she and Wick Hatch established Hope Homes Inc. in 1996, and is amazed at the way the program has grown and evolved.  Beth oversees program administration, admissions and supervision of staff, serves as referral liaison for many of the treatment centers Hope Homes collaborates with, works with the Board of Directors and continues to develop innovative programming to serve the continually growing Hope Homes Inc. community.

Dick Cottrill, BS, CIT
Chief Operations Officer, Counselor
 Dick, in addition to being a full time counselor in our men's communities, he also oversees logistical operations of the large community of residences, works with the Board of Directors, assists in the supervision of staff, and continues to develop the Hope Homes Inc. programming and community. A native of England, he has been in the US since 1973. A Zoology graduate, Dick had a career in the facility services industry spanning 40 years in an operational management position.  For 17 of those years he was CEO of North American businesses. Dick has several years in a 12 step recovery program, beginning his recovery at Hope Homes.  We are proud to have Dick on the Hope Homes team as he pursues his passion for recovery in a new career path.

Jack Carlton, BS
Office Manager
Jack coordinates the administrative operations at Hope Homes Inc.  He has extensive experience in financial management from a previous career, and is well versed in all aspects of office management.  Jack fields initial inquiry calls from prospective residents and referral sources, and manages all facets of our bookkeeping.  Jack came to Hope Homes Inc. to be a part of the important and meaningful work we do, and the community and staff are very fortunate to have him on the team.

Richard Ensley, CIT
Counselor
Richard is an on-site counselor for our Smyrna/Vinings men’s community. He begins a new career in his retirement, and though a soft spoken man, is deep in his commitment to recovery and assisting others in their journeys. He has spent many tireless hours volunteering at Ridgeview Institute, and has a special fondness for working with senior populations. Richard has many years experience in various management capacities throughout his career. He is a steady, consistent team member.

Andy Martin, CAC
Counselor
Andy has been working in the field of addictions recovery for many years, with a long tenure at Talbott Recovery Campus prior to his joining the Hope Homes Inc. team.  Andy is passionate about recovery, and is a dedicated, compassionate caregiver for our men's communities.  He is a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) who works in our Atlanta Men's Community, leading groups, providing 1:1 and on-call services.  Andy is also a very talented professional musician, and regularly shares this love with our clients. Staff and residents alike value his presence in our community.

Julie Millsaps, M.Ed, BA
Alumni Coordinator, Marketing Assistant
 Julie provides marketing support, on-call service for residents, as well as facilitates our Fun Nights and Big Book Studies. Julie is wide-ranging in her talents; she holds a Masters degree in education and holds an undergraduate degree in exercise physiology. She is presently considering seeking certification toward recreational therapy.  Julie's straight forward approach invites respect in our community from both staff and residents.

 

Sunny Shaw, MSW
Development and Community Outreach Coordinator
Sunny is such an apt name for this team member! Sunny has worked at Hope Homes in different capacities through the last several years. She preceded Jack as office manager, and has filled in for him during vacation times. She returns as our Development Coordinator to facilitate grant and fundraising initiatives. Sunny has previous experience at St. Vincent De Paul’s and holds a Masters in Social Work degree.

 

Whitney Ward, BA, CIT
Counselor
Whitney brings a calm, steady approach to the Hope Homes Inc. team.  She is a true professional, working full-time in our women's communities.  Whitney hails from Miami, where she obtained her Bachelor's in psychology.  She has previous experience working in the addictions field at STAND, Inc.  In addition, she is trained in massage therapy.  Whitney has completed her addictions coursework, and is pursuing certification.  She is a gifted, professional counselor.

Andrew Welsh, BS, CIT
Counselor
Drew has begun his career in addiction counseling with the new Young Adult Program at Hope Homes. His personal experiences as a recovering young adult in college sparked his interest in helping young people get the most out of their own recovery and maximize their own talents and potentials. Drew is very enthusiastic about addiction recovery, and he is dedicated to exploring the fun and productive facets of 12-step living. Since high school, he has also been working in digital video production and studying media, as well as creating music and narrative projects.

Warren Taylor, CIT
Counselor
Warren is from Atlanta, and spent most of his career as a Service Manager in the Automobile business. He is one of our counselors in the Smyrna/Vinings community. After retirement he started another career by going to College for 3 years and was commissioned as a License Minister in the Fall of 2008. He enjoys a variety of duties at Hope Homes and uses his most valuable asset, his experience, in working with our clients

Shey Wilkey, CIT
Counselor
 Shey is a full time counselor in our women's communities.  She brings much passion to her work with our women, and is a valuable part of our team.  Shey has been working in the addictions field since 2005, with previous professional experiences at facilities in North Georgia.  She is pursuing certification in addictions counseling.  Shey is unmatched in her enthusiasm. She is an eager teacher, learner and advocate for our clients.