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. 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.
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.
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, CAC
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.
Meghan Shanik, CIT
Counselor
Meghan is an On-site counselor for our Atlanta's Women community. She has a true passion for helping others and working with young adults in their recovery journeys for addictive disease and eating disorder particularly. Before starting with Hope Homes, Meghan was working in the Business/Management field for another non-profit organization. She is currently going after her dream of working in the field of addiction while simultaneously pursuing her certification in addictions counseling. Meghan has a passion for altruistic service work with a strong sense of mission towards helping others. She is very empathetic to what others are feeling. Meghan holds a very special place in her heart for guiding people who are beginning their journey in recovery.
Phil McGowan, CIT
Counselor
Phil is a long time, passionate advocate for recovery. He is a counselor in our men’s community, focusing his work primarily with our Young Adults (18-25). Phil has a great deal of experience in various service industries, and is now channeling that desire to serve to addictions recovery at Hope Homes. Phil is presently pursuing certification in addictions counseling. He is deeply committed to his clients, invested in helping all he encounters know that there is an awesome life to be had in recovery.