Our Team

Jeanie Coole, RN

Director of Nursing

My Bio:

My role as the Director of Nursing is to oversee the nursing staff. I work closely with all of the medical team providing leadership and support to ensure the department runs efficiently. I graduated from GCU with my BSN and I have almost 10 years of experience working with addiction and mental illness. Since most of my nursing career has been direct patient care, I enjoy spending time with the patients and working side by side with the nurses to ensure we provide excellent care...

Michael Pava, MS

Director of Outpatient Services

My Bio:

As Director of Outpatient Services at The River Source in Gilbert, my role consists of providing supervision to clinical and programming staff, implementing strategic initiatives, and cultivating a team-centered approach that strengthens our ability to provide effective client care. My professional and personal commitment to recovery drives the use of therapeutic methods that are solution-focused and strength-based, combined with the collaboration of families and the community in order to maximize potential for those seeking long-term sobriety and a new way of life...

Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD

Medical Director

My Bio:

Dr. Chaudhary is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology in General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. He has been practicing psychiatry for the past 30 years treating all types of psychiatric disorders and alcohol & substance abuse problems. He has received two years intensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). He enjoys music, art, culture, biking, traveling, reading, swimming, nature, listening and learning.

Tina Lee

Director of Finance

My Bio:

I am going on 8 years at The River Source as Business Office Manager responsible for HR and Finance. Although I do not provide one on one care to our patients, I always make it a priority to greet them with a smile and ask how they are doing when walking around the facility.

Being in recovery myself, the most gratifying part of my job is ...

Mike Gerken

Director of Operations

My Bio:

As Director of Operations at The River Source I oversee compliance, kitchen, maintenance, IT and housekeeping. I focus on making sure all these things are running smoothly and effectively so that our clients can stay focused on their recovery while they are in our care...

Heather Kyser, BHT, CLC

Director of Admissions

My Bio:

As my role of Director of Admissions, I oversee the Admissions department where we are the "front lines" of our client’s recovery journey. My team, and myself included, are passionate about helping people find recovery, we provide a solution, are prompt and responsive, we communicate the truth with confidence, and achieve results through teamwork. We know that admitting into treatment is not easy, but we are here to make it as comfortable as possible...

Becky Fronheiser

Director of Programming

My Bio:

As the Program Director I use my personal experience and professional background to meet our clients where they are to help them on their recovery journey. I am an Alumni of The River Source Program and have a passion for helping people recognize their addiction and find a new way to live. I have had the pleasure of working in multiple departments within The River Source. This has given me the ability to see...

Garrett Kitchens

Director of Marketing

My Bio:

My role within the company is to make sure that our program is visible to those in need. My objective is to make our services ready and available to anyone who needs substance abuse services -- from a client searching out treatment for themselves, to a medical or clinical professional that needs resources for one of their patients, and for the mom or dad making phone calls on behalf of a loved one; all of...

Greg Bravo

Director of Alumni Services
Outreach Coordinator

My Bio:

As Director of Alumni Services, my goal is to help patients see the truth of their drug addiction or alcoholism, so they can seek a solution to live the life they have always wanted. I train our staff on how to best help our patients and be vessels to their recovery. The most rewarding part of my job is watching patients find their light again and change from within to live in their truth with acceptance.

I struggled with addiction when I was younger,...