our team

meet the choice house team

Jordan Hamilton

CEO

Jordan Hamilton has nearly a decade of experience in the addictions and recovery field. After joining Choice House in 2013 to serve as the director of admissions, he took the helm as executive director for Choice House in July 2017. Today he works to ensure the growth, operational efficiency, and quality control of the Choice House programs.

Before becoming part of the Choice House team, Jordan spent four years as a men’s supervisor at other well-respected residential treatment facilities in Colorado, where he spearheaded admissions and crisis management, as well as performing a multitude of other tasks involved with working with men in early recovery.

A graduate of the University of Colorado, Jordan spends his free time riding motorcycles, snowboarding, running with his dog, and spending time in the Colorado backcountry. He sets an inspirational example for the men in our programs through compassionate leadership.

Jeff Hamilton

Co-Owner, CFO

Jeff Hamilton adds a voice to the Choice House team, representing families and caregivers who want to assist in the recovery of loved ones. As a parent providing support to sons who were entangled in the web of addiction, Jeff’s recovery journey is slightly different. His involvement at Choice is the culmination of his experience with addiction recovery from a related support perspective and his belief that there’s not much traffic on the extra mile of helping others.

As an active CPA with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University, Jeff has taken a nontraditional path in the world of public accounting due to his interest in the people side of business. He has served as the CFO of various companies such as Royal Robbins, 5.11 Tactical, Noble Outfitters, Regional Hand Center, and Vecchio Trees.

Jeff is happily married to Karen and together they enjoy many outdoor activities, international humanitarian service, community volunteerism, and family experiences. (And in case you were wondering, Jeff is indeed Jordan’s dad.)

Tyler Richardson

Co-Owner

Tyler Richardson has worked in the addiction and mental health field since 2007. An entrepreneur and investor, Tyler was previously on the executive management team at another residential facility in Colorado, where his treatment industry experience included director positions in admissions, marketing, and alumni development. Today he joins Jordan Hamilton as a managing member of Choice House, where he provides administrative leadership and management advisory services and hosts 12-step intensive workshops to guide others to being recovered.

Tyler studied business administration at Southern Utah University. When he’s not supporting others in their recovery efforts, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family in Northern Colorado, serving at church, traveling, and enjoying the great outdoors: golfing, fly-fishing, hiking, skiing, and cycling.

Alex Colins

Chief Operating Officer

An East coast native, Alex knows first-hand what the road to recovery entails. He brings several years of experience and has held multiple roles in the recovery field before joining Choice House in June of 2018 as the Director of Operations.

A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in psychology, Alex can be found hanging out with NFL MVP Matt Ryan (okay, it may have been in 2001 but still worth mentioning), powerlifting, and coaching middle school football.

Jill Krush,
MS, LPC, NCC, CAC III

Chief Experiential Officer and Family Program Guide

A master’s-level, licensed professional counselor and EMDR-certified specialist, Jill Krush specializes in treating depression and anxiety, stress management, and helping individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma and substance abuse issues.

With more than 11 years’ experience in counseling, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Her areas of expertise include healing from trauma; working with teens, families, couples, and parents; substance use and abuse, codependency, women’s issues, and depression and anxiety.

An interactive, solution-focused therapist, Jill’s approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to personalize treatment for the individual. With compassion and understanding, Jill works with each person to help them build on their strengths and attain personal growth.

A graduate of South Dakota State University, Jill maintains a private practice in Boulder, Colorado.

Josh Miller

Chief Marketing Officer

Josh Miller joins Choice House as Chief Marketing Officer and brings a wealth of relevant experience with him. Starting in 2012, Josh has worked in direct care, admissions, marketing, and program development, along with serving in a variety of roles making Josh an ideal candidate to represent Choice House. Josh’s passion and values align with our Mission and are informed by his own recovery experience. Active in the recovery community at large, Josh’s first love will always be seeing young men in recovery get connected to a new way of life and the people to live it with. After years of working with families and individuals in crisis, Josh is a passionate advocate for connecting people with the best available resources.

Additionally, Josh is a candidate for his Master’s in Counseling and is committed to bettering himself for the benefit of our families. Josh and his wife Carly relocated to Colorado a year ago and love the community here. If he’s not at the office, you can probably find Josh, his wife, and their three dogs somewhere in the mountains.

Phil Nutt

Director of Admissions

Phil was born and raised in Jackson, MS, and will greet you with a “sir” or “ma’am” on your first call with him. Seeking recovery and a new life with the help of his family at 19, Phil moved to Colorado after one year at a music school in Nashville. He fell in love with the mountains and the friends he made whom he discovered purpose with. Over the past 10 years, Phil has graduated from Leeds School of Business here in Boulder with a finance degree, repaired his relationships damaged by addiction, and become a man in recovery who endeavors to help other men find what he has.

When Phil isn’t at Choice House leading our men by example and walking with our families through difficult decisions, you can find him fishing, golfing, or talking to his two sisters on the phone.

Scott Apgar

Vice President of Clinical Outreach

About ten years ago Scott left a long-standing career in the garment industry to be of service to those in need of therapeutic options. Drawing on his experience as a father and a man in long term recovery, he understood the critical importance of good and supportive care when a loved one needs help.

The mission of Choice House and Scott's values align perfectly- to provide sophisticated and compassionate treatment to every client. He is committed to sharing his experience and resources with families, while guiding them to the appropriate level of care.

Scott loves to hike both the "urban jungle" and the "great outdoors", usually with a camera in hand. He and his wife alternate between Brooklyn and the Hudson Valley.

Cat Carranza, LCSW, LAC

Clinical Director

Cat Carranza is a Licensed Social Worker and holds a master’s degree in social work from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has been working in substance use and mental health residential treatment since 2015 and shows up as an advocate for her clients.

When it comes to recovery, Cat values addressing the interrelated nature of mental health and addiction. With the goal of providing client-centered collaborative treatment, she incorporates evidence-based practices of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing and believes a strengths-based approach can be a powerful tool for change. Cat is passionate about the emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration of the individual in sobriety and utilizes mindfulness and movement practices to promote healing.

Outside of the office, Cat enjoys time spent with her dogs, board games, and values fun as a key piece to enjoying long-term recovery.

Dr. Arshad William M.D

Medical Director

Ashad received his medical degree from the University of Benin, Nigeria. His psychiatry residency was at Harlem Hospital, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York where he was also the Chief Resident in his final year of residency. Arshad is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), He is also a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Member of the Colorado Psychiatric Society.

Gabriel Krush, CCAR

Director of Sober Living

Gabriel first started in the behavioral health field in 2015, working as a direct support professional for adults with disabilities, and later, in memory care settings. After beginning his own personal recovery journey, Gabriel joined the Choice House team in 2018 as a technician. Gabriel enjoys being an active member of the local recovery community, and spending time with his wife and family.

Scott Camp, LCSW, CSAT

Shawn Krush

Activities Director

Davis Funk

Admissions Coordinator

Gregory Pabst, LAC, LSW

Associate Clinical Director

Originally from Maryland, Greg has a bachelor’s degree in Human Services Administration from the University of Baltimore and is currently pursuing a master’s in social work at the University of Denver. Greg’s prior work in health care includes both hospital and long-term care settings.

Along the journey of his own recovery experience, Greg has witnessed first-hand the tragic outcomes that addiction disorder exacts. His passion and commitment to offer hope and healing to those seeking recovery and their loved ones have been forged by his faith and the unwavering love of his family and friends.

In his spare time, Greg enjoys working out, hiking, skiing, and dining out at new restaurants in the area.

Kiemel Lamb, MM, MT-BC.

Music Therapist

Kiemel Lamb is a Board Certified Music Therapist who has been working in the field for the past nine years. Kiemel is originally from Alabama and received her bachelor's degree in 2012. After moving to Colorado in 2015, she obtained her Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Colorado State. Throughout the years, Kiemel has worked with both individuals and groups providing music therapy in a variety of settings. Kiemel utilizes a play-based approach and incorporates songwriting, movement, instrument play, musical games, and recording projects within sessions. When not making music, you can usually find Kiemel weightlifting or outdoors enjoying all that Colorado has to offer.

Lisa Samuel Ph.D., MBA, LAC, IGCC, MAC

Primary Therapist

Tommie Hill, MA, LPCC

Primary Therapist

Cody Rodrigues

Primary Therapist, MSW, SWC

Bryan Brennan

Transitional Program Case Manager

Zach Mullins

Case Manager

Griffin Woodall

Alumni Coordinator

Daniel Jeter

Chef

Katie Skitt

Physician's Assistant

Emmanuel Stauber

Maintenance Manager

Danielle Rizzi

Finance Manager

Andrew Richwine

Residential Manager

Erin Andrus, MA. LPCC, Primary Therapist

Primary Therapist

Alexis Gold, LMFT

get in touch

To learn more about the Choice admissions process, please contact our admissions coordinator at 720-577-4422 or hello@choicehouse.com

our team

meet the choice house team

Jordan Hamilton

Jeff Hamilton

Tyler Richardson

Alex Colins

Jill Krush, MS, LPC, NCC, CAC III

Josh Miller

Phil Nutt

Scott Apgar

Cat Carranza, LCSW, LAC

Dr. Arshad William M.D

Gabriel Krush, CCAR

Scott Camp, LCSW, CSAT

Shawn Krush

Davis Funk

Gregory Pabst, LAC, LSW

Kiemel Lamb, MM, MT-BC.

Lisa Samuel Ph.D., MBA, LAC, IGCC, MAC

Tommie Hill, MA, LPCC

Cody Rodrigues

Bryan Brennan

Zach Mullins

Griffin Woodall

Daniel Jeter

Katie Skitt

Emmanuel Stauber

Danielle Rizzi

Andrew Richwine

Erin Andrus, MA. LPCC, Primary Therapist

Alexis Gold, LMFT

get in touch

Jill Krush,
MS, LPC, NCC, CAC III