Staff | Shadow Mountain Recovery

Robb Holub Debb Holub

Owner/Founders

After living with crisis the owners understand the stress families endure when addiction grips a family. Being on the parents side has provided the insight for a successful results driven recovery program. After experiencing firsthand the crisis with their own son both parents understand how difficult finding the right substance abuse program for your child's recovery can be. The Holub's are thankful for the opportunity to educate and lead young adults and their families on the road to a lifetime of recovery. After nearly losing their son to addiction the creation of Shadow Mountain was a calling to give something back for the gift we have been given. Both Debb & Robb were raised with the right family values which are taught at their program. Along with there son Joey 25 they are blessed with a wonderful daughter Jackie who is 23 yrs old.
Robb Holub

CEO/COO Executive Director

Leading Shadow Mountain Recovery has been a rewarding experience. After managing several other startups from their infancy our family's program always has meant so much more. While writing the program with my wife Debb and having our son Joey be our first resident and graduate, our own personal journey in recovery was taught and program implemented daily. Being in charge of all operations is nothing new for Robb as he has run growing organizations and staff numbering over 85 people. Having a small and exclusive program that works so close with the families ignites a passion for Robb & Debb. Overseeing details for nearly five years has allowed us to continually upgrade and update to a rapidly changing environment for the challenging age population we serve. Our small program has always allowed us the opportunity to specialize our treatment to each family members need. It is attention to detail that has allowed us to be accountable to the highest of standards and values we expect to deliver.

If interested in donating to our Non Profit 501(c)3 Public Charity dedicated to Scholarships and a Work Recovery Program call direct 925-838-6260 or email Robb at rjholub2@mac.com
Debb Holub

Managing Director - Program

Debb as the founder of Shadow Mountain has always been the heart and soul of our program. Paying attention to every detail and always insisting that we serve to the highest of standards. Knowing how difficult it is as a parent to hand your child to a stranger she has always been the comforting and supporting member of the SMR team to every parent. When it became clear that our family wanted to start a recovery program Debb led the charge to write and execute the program to every detail. As a parent of an addict the experience, strength, and hope she shared with our residents and the parents drove home the need to have everyone working together for the desired outcome. Our program has always believed that a family that can all coordinate and commit to the process always has the best opportunity to succeed. Time and time again we are reminded by families who have completed our program how this was a life changing event for them. We have always been blessed to have that opportunity to make a difference.
Dr. Douglas Scott PsyD. LMFT

Clinical Director

Dr. Scott is a certified EMDR clinician and professionally trained neurotherapist and biofeedback clinician, providing tools to his clients that go beyond talk. EMDR is remarkably effective in helping clients at treatment centers resolve old traumas such as psychological, physical, or sexual abuse. Dr. Scott has successfully completed both levels of training mandated by the EMDR Institute. A truly cutting edge treatment method, Neurotherapy (or neurofeedback) is one of the most exciting developments of recent years in addressing problems such as anxiety, depression, ADD and ADHD.There are dozens of schools of psychotherapy and as many different styles as there are psychotherapists. Dr. Scott is a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed by the Counseling and Therapy Practice Board of the State of New Mexico. Marriage and Family Therapy (rather than being a description of our clients) is an approach to psychotherapy that looks at entire systems when assessing problems. Marriage and Family Therapists use many of the same methods that other therapies rely on, such as cognitive, behavioral or experiential approaches, but always start with the foundational element for all successful therapies -- they approach their clients with unconditional positive regard. Additionally Dr. Scott is a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Dr. Michael Mash PhD

Clinical Psychologist PhD

Dr. Mash is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He conducts psychiatric services for the Shadow Mountain Recovery continuum of services. His primary roles within the Shadow Mountain clinical team include ongoing medication management and education for those clients with these needs. This particular aspect of early recovery is critical and Dr.Mash's approach incorporates education to facilitate the process of moving a young man into a role of self advocacy, which includes responsible partnering in health-care. Many of our students have conditions like mood disorders, anxiety and attention deficit which require significant attention as they learn to grow and care for themselves in recovery from addiction. Dr. Mash brings key experience and resources to the team. His background includes involvement with the local 24 hour crisis line, suicide prevention and intervention, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, individual, family, and group counseling for adults and youth, case management, patient assistance program and pharmacy program, social detoxification services, and outpatient substance abuse counseling. His thorough understanding of addiction and related conditions is a significant characteristic of the successful partnerships formed with our students, under his care.
Dr.Jaye Swoboda

Family Practice- Addiction Specialist

The Southwest, New Mexico, and the Taos area, in particular, are wonderful places to tap into the spiritual nature of recovery, exercise, and "spread your wings". I grew up in Montana, attended medical school in Utah, and have practiced as a physician for 32 years, 18 of them in New Mexico and more than twenty of them blending family and addiction medicine. The two disciplines are not separable. I love treating addicts and really enjoy working with the kind of professionals at Shadow Mountain in addressing the medical, psychological and spiritual aspects of the disease of addiction as a team. Addiction is not only a chronic disease but one deeply rooted in childhood, genetics, and the family. I believe in approaching it with the same compassion and evidence-based practice used in treating diabetes or cancer. It has been a pleasure consulting for Shadow Mountain and it is my responsibility to assure patients and their families and their caretakers that their treatment is not only effective and affordable and safe, but based on the best science we have.
Carrie Cameron

Business Development/Admissions

Carrie comes to us with 15 years experience in client service, and successful business development, but shares with our entire team the passion for helping others. In the past she worked in a large corporate treatment environment, Carrie now feels the need to work for a small and exclusive program. From a young age she has been active in her community, volunteering for a myriad of charitable organizations and always working for the betterment of others. Growing up in a close knit family whose business during the past 32 years has been providing housing and skills training to adults with mental illness has taught her many valuable lessons. Most importantly it instilled the desire to be of service to her community and appreciation of working with like minded people such as the SMR founding family the Holub's. As a graduate of the University of Oregon her desire was always to pursue public service. Working with the Shadow Mountain team and it's charitable giving approach to helping families receive the highest level of recovery services at an affordable price is a natural fit. Carrie loves to spend time with her two daughters who are active in their church, school, and sports.
Dana Taylor

Admissions

A graduate from Southern Utah University with a degree in Social Psychology, as well as 8 years of experience with recovering families and business development, Dana rejoins the SMR family.As one of the first employees of the SMR team when it's doors opened in 2007, she immediately felt connected with the SMR family. The small and intimate exclusive program and it's mission to provide love and support to families and indviduals struggling with addiction. It was Dana's love for her husband and two children that she took a break from SMR. She has spent the last 2 years basking in her role as a mother and wife. During this time, Dana has remained active in her community when it comes to providing care for those in need. Above all, she remained committed to SMR during this leave, she spoke regularly with the founders and paid close attention to the growth and successes at SMR. This allowed her to see how much a part of her SMR has been and still is; she feels happy to be back "home" not only in NC, but also with her SMR family.
John Polozzi

Senior Mentor

John has been with SMR from the very first day. He was instrumental in guiding and directing our own son in recovery.Now 25 years clean and sober himself,he has always been very active in the AA community in Taos. John worked for Habitat for Humanity building homes in Virginia for two years, owned a restaurant in New York cooking for 10 years and is a guitar player with a love for the blues who adds his contributions to the music program as well. He uses his skills and experience in woodworking and general contracting to help young adults build a solid work ethic and sense of accomplishment. This helps our adolescent drug treatment residents to take responsibility and accountability for their own actions and their own recovery.
Joey Holub LSAA

Senior Mentor

From the first resident and graduate to leading the day to day of the program built around himself, Joey has experienced wilderness programs and long term extended care as well. His story can be found on our site. Now over 4 1/2 years sober he can relate first hand to the feelings that our residents have day to day while the hard recovery work is being done. The commitment made to his own recovery is the turning point and most important day in his life. Joey shares from his heart what it will take for residents of Shadow Mountain to achieve success in their own recovery. His work at the University of New Mexico has earned him his degree and continues education with grief and loss counseling adding to his numerous skills needed for our residential care.. Joey is very active in the Taos recovery community and works closely with others to assist them in their own drug and alcohol addiction recovery.
Peter Sturges

Recovery Head Coach

Shadow Mountain Welcomes Peter Sturges to our program. His incredible commitment to recovery and many years of experience make him a head coach on the subject and daily life teachings of real life in addiction recovery. After sponsoring hundreds over the years his calm approach is so very special to watch firsthand. The big book studies he leads with our young men makes him the senior teaching professor we always want on our team. Peter enjoys gardening, camping, fishing and all the type of outdoors activites we offer at Shadow Mountain.
Charlie Woehler

Recovery Mentor

Charlie is an awesome addition to our staff and has all the tools to teach our life skills in recovery. Charlie is extremely dependable and consistently displays to our residents a model for what a great work ethic is. An accomplished musician himself and also in recovery he contributes daily to leading by example to SMR sober college residents of the joys in life without drugs and alcohol.
Shawn Henley

Recovery Mentor

Having the priviledge of experiencing treatment himself has given me an overwhelming sense of gratitude,willingness, and first hand knowledge of the disease of addition to alcohol and drugs. While receiving this education I learned how to enjoy sober living and freedom from the bondage of addiction. I recognized what had to change to live an honest and free lifestyle, in my case it was everything. My life revolves around recovery and I apply the principles of 12 Step in every aspect of my life. Making these changes have given me the attitude of appreciating what I have rather than what I thought I needed. Life is Awesome. !!!!
Michael Wolff

Recovery Mentor

Michael joins us with a strong backround in the field of addiction recovery and transitional living. He is a longtime resident of Taos and a well recognized member of the extensive northern New Mexico recovery community. He enjoys working with young men in transition who are embracing a life in sobriety and moving towards independent living. Favoring a hands-on approach to his work he supports creating an environment of mutual respect and trust which is the foundation needed for a strong and successful recovery program.
Michael Giese

Property Manager

Caring for our pristine jewel of acreage and facilities we are so fortunate to have Michael Giese. His work ethic shows our residents what a job well done and on time means. His attemtion to detail has allowed Shadow Mountain to upgrade each and every living quarters making them even more desirable apartments for our residents to live in and care for at a higher standard. His contribution is a major asset to our program and team.
Michael Kukuchi

Recovery Mentor

It is rare to find a young man as committed and persistant to succeed in completing and graduating the Shadow Mountain 9 month program. From the first day he arrived Michael has shown leadership and a determination to not only finish but shine throughout the program. It is with great excitement we have him join our team and start the Shadow Mountain Work Recovery Program. The public charity Non-Profit has been formed to provide opportunities for our residents to work and live in a safe environment while continuing their pursuit to living independently and being self sufficient. We are so fortunate to maintain our great relationship with this young man.

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