“At Vets Recover, we are committed to providing a comprehensive and compassionate recovery program that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of healing. Through our complete continuum of care including counseling, therapy, medical care, peer support, and community integration, we continue to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our team of experienced and dedicated professionals works tirelessly to provide personalized care plans and evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each individual. We create a safe and supportive environment where our clients can heal, restore purpose to their lives, and thrive once again.”
Founder/CEO Colonel John Kilpatrick
Mission & Vision
At Vets Recover, we are dedicated to transforming the culture of care for Service Members, Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Our mission is to remove barriers to care, deliver quality integrated health care, and build a better community through recovery and connection.
Our organization is built upon a foundation of values that guide our every action:
Values:
Goals:
Our team members are the one changes lives! ….
Board of Directors
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Kathleen A. Ladner
Navy
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Gerald Steele
President Board of Directors/US Marine Corp.
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Mike Dow
Army
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Zach Aggen
Army
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Mike Fasano
Navy
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James Wheeler
Army
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Dr. Quindola Crowley
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Page Stalcup
Navy
Kathleen A. Ladner
Navy
- Kathleen A. Ladner, PhD, RN, FACHE® joined the Vets Recover Board of Directors in March of 2024. Kathleen is a USN (Ret.) Captain with over 28 years of combined active and reserve operational and leadership experience. Kathleen earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Barry College in Miami, Florida. After leaving active duty, she returned to Birmingham and earned her Master of Science from the University of Alabama (UAB) in Birmingham, Alabama. She held faculty positions at two universities while pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. During her career, she has been employed in five health systems in administration and ultimately as the Vice President and CNO in four healthcare organizations. Since her retirement, she has been an adjunct nursing faculty at UAB and maintains professional memberships in the American Academy of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), and the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). As a veteran myself, it is an honor to be a member and an advocate of this organization to achieve its mission which focuses on providing care for veterans, first responders, and their families in crisis.
Gerald Steele
President Board of Directors/US Marine Corp.
Gerald Steele joined the Vets Recover Board of Directors in December of 2018. He is a USMC (Ret.) Colonel with over 42 years of combined active and reserve experience. Gerald earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of North Alabama and a Master of Science in Business Administration from Boston University. After leaving active duty, Gerald returned to Mobile and held several positions of employment as the Special Services Director at the DA’s Office, COO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama, and COO of The Orthopedic Group. Gerald is the current President of the Alabama Council of Chapters Military Officers of America and was a past Commandant of the PL Wilson Detachment, Marine Corps League, and a past President of the South Alabama Chapter of MOAA. The organization’s mission drew Gerald to VRR where he is the current President of the Vets Recover Board of Directors.
Mike Dow
Army
Zach Aggen
Army
Mike Fasano
Navy
James Wheeler
Army
Dr. Quindola Crowley
Page Stalcup
Navy
Admin
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Dr. Frederick Fuoco
Executive Director
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Jim Ware
Residential Program Manager
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Samatha Brashier
Human Resource Manager
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John F. Kilpatrick
Founder/Clinical Director
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Miguel Davis
Director of Plant Operations
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Kim Clark
Office Manager
Dr. Frederick Fuoco
Executive Director
Jim Ware
Residential Program Manager
Samatha Brashier
Human Resource Manager
John F. Kilpatrick
Founder/Clinical Director
Colonel John Kilpatrick is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vets Recover. He has over 37 years of military service, including 10 years as an enlisted intelligence analyst in the U.S. Marine Corps. He still serves as a Medical Service Corps Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is a combat Veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and his overseas deployments include Panama (1999); two tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom: Kosovo (2005-06); Kuwait (2015-2016); and an 18-month tour at the Pentagon in the Office of the Surgeon General at Headquarters, Department of the Army (2009-2010). Colonel Kilpatrick earned a B.A. from Spring Hill College in 1994, completed the US Army Command & General Staff College in 2013, and earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Alabama in 2018. Kilpatrick is committed to removing barriers to care for Veterans, First Responders, and their Families.
Miguel Davis
Director of Plant Operations
Miguel Davis joined VRR on May 8, 2023. He is a proud veteran of the United States Army. Miguel earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University, and an MBA with a concentration in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management from Capella University. Miguel was drawn to VRR because he believes it is a company that lives its values. He enjoys being a part of a team that truly cares about what they are doing and even better to be part of a company that enjoys giving back to the community.
Miguel is originally from Mobile, AL, and enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, and watching football in his free time.
Kim Clark
Office Manager
Clinical
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Amanda O’Dell
Intake Specialist
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Janel Porter
Mental Health Clinician
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Regenia Washington
Army/Clinical Case Manager
Amanda O’Dell
Intake Specialist
Janel Porter
Mental Health Clinician
Regenia Washington
Army/Clinical Case Manager
Medical
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Dr. Ashlen Aggen
Medical Director
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Dr. Ashlyn Aggen
Medical Director
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Dr. Henry Casey
Medical Doctor
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Dr. Stephen Loyd
Chief Medical Officer
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Dr. Zachary Aggen
Medical Doctor
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Jeanie Schottgen
Director of Nursing
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Wanda Cobb
Army/Nurse Practitioner
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Lloyd Michael Austin
Community Partnership Ambassador
Dr. Ashlen Aggen
Medical Director
Dr. Ashlyn Aggen
Medical Director
Dr. Henry Casey
Medical Doctor
Dr. Stephen Loyd
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Zachary Aggen
Medical Doctor
Jeanie Schottgen
Director of Nursing
Wanda Cobb
Army/Nurse Practitioner
Lloyd Michael Austin
Community Partnership Ambassador
Lloyd Michael Austin joined VRR on November 1, 2017. He is a United States Army Combat Veteran as well as a graduate from Cochise Business College. Lloyd is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, a mental health first aid instructor, and an ordained pastor. Lloyd is also a Desert Storm veteran. According to Lloyd, the opportunity to help veterans and their family members recover from trauma drew him to VRR. He says no other company approaches and solves problems the way that we do. In his free time, Lloyd likes to play chess, spend time with his family, and go to the movies. He is originally from Mobile, AL, and is a current board member of the Boys and Girls Club and the Chaplain of South Alabama Veterans Council.
Community
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Diane “Scotty” Irwin
Army/ Peer Support Specialist
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Sharon Metcalfe
Community Integration Program Coordinator
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Stephen Kynaston
Community Outreach
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Melissa McKnight
MHFA Grant Coordinator
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Brandon Peters
Peer Support Specialist/Lead Instructor for H20 Program
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Stephanie Steele
Community Integration Program Manager
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Lloyd Michael Austin
Community Partnership Ambassador
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Travis Conner
Senior Peer Support Specialist
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Marjorie Scaffa
Director Program Development
Diane “Scotty” Irwin
Army/ Peer Support Specialist
Sharon Metcalfe
Community Integration Program Coordinator
Stephen Kynaston
Community Outreach
Melissa McKnight
MHFA Grant Coordinator
Melissa McKnight joined VRR on January 23, 2023. She received a Bachelor’s in Biology and Masters in Public Health from the University of Georgia- Go Dawgs! She has received several awards including a Coulter Regional Fellowship Program Graduate, Local Federal Credit Union Fellows Program Graduate, and the North Carolina State Health Director’s Upcoming Leader of Public Health. Previously, Melissa worked as the Health Equity Officer at the Mobile County Health Department, Deputy Health Director at the Jackson County Department of Public Health, and Health Education Supervisor at the Jackson County Department of Public Health. To Melissa, “I joined VRR because I am passionate about authentic community engagement and want to be a part of building a community of recovery and connection.” In her spare time, Melissa enjoys running, hiking, gardening, traveling, and baking. She lives in Midtown with her husband and their silly orange cat, Bob.
Brandon Peters
Peer Support Specialist/Lead Instructor for H20 Program
Brandon Peters joined VRR on November 1, 2019. He is a US Navy Combat Veteran and served seven years on the US Navy Air Crew Search and Rescue. He has been on three combat deployments: Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 and Afghanistan twice. Brandon earned his Bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University in Marketing and Graphic Design. He is a PADI MSDT Scuba Instructor as well as a NAUI Scuba Instructor, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and a first aid instructor. The “for veterans, by veterans” attitude is unique to VRR for Brandon. He was drawn to VRR because he felt they could truly make a difference by putting the care of the veteran first. Brandon is originally from Biloxi, MS. In his spare time, he enjoys scuba diving, cooking, spending time with his wife and kids, traveling, and training his service dog, a Siberian Husky named Aspen.
Stephanie Steele
Community Integration Program Manager
Stephanie Steele joined VRR on January 24, 2022. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of South Alabama and has a veteran spouse. Her areas of expertise include LBSW, case management, advanced scuba diving, photography, and event/trip planning. The passion and commitment that Veterans Recovery Resources has to holistically serve veterans, active duty, first responders, and dependents drew Stephanie to VRR. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, photography, and spending time with her family.
Lloyd Michael Austin
Community Partnership Ambassador
Lloyd Michael Austin joined VRR on November 1, 2017. He is a United States Army Combat Veteran as well as a graduate from Cochise Business College. Lloyd is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, a mental health first aid instructor, and an ordained pastor. Lloyd is also a Desert Storm veteran. According to Lloyd, the opportunity to help veterans and their family members recover from trauma drew him to VRR. He says no other company approaches and solves problems the way that we do. In his free time, Lloyd likes to play chess, spend time with his family, and go to the movies. He is originally from Mobile, AL, and is a current board member of the Boys and Girls Club and the Chaplain of South Alabama Veterans Council.
Travis Conner
Senior Peer Support Specialist
Travis joined VRR on January 23, 2022. He is a USMC Marine Corps Combat Veteran Sergeant. He earned the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy-Marine Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Mast, and Meritorious Promotion to LCpl and Cpl. Travis was the Resident Manager at Any Length Resources in Men’s Sober Living in Pensacola, FL. He is originally from Mobile, AL, and enjoys watching his 7-year-old grow up and play with their German Shorthaired Pointer, Starbuck.
