Drew started working at Transcend Recovery Community in March of 2015, initially joining the team in Los Angeles as a driver for our home in Santa Monica. Drew now leads our Transcend Texas men’s home in Houston, Texas as the Program Director. He fell in love with the atmosphere and community at Transcend, and proclaims that seeing residents come in as strangers and leave as members of a recovery community is one of the best aspects of his job. Drew recalls his own personal experiences in sober living homes throughout his recovery, and the kind hands that reached out to him when he was struggling or in need – this compels him to put his hand out to those that might be struggling. Seeing clients realize their potential, and helping men of all ages understand what freedom means and looks like for them, gives Drew a great sense of purpose. The “whatever it takes” attitude that runs through the core of Transcend is ever-present in himself and his team. As Program Director, Drew serves as the central point of communication for families, and the rest of the client’s treatment team. He believes that sober living can set the precedent for the rest of our client’s sober lives and is an important cornerstone for change and recovery.
Drew attests his recovery to being proactive, and engaging in activities that are liberating, refreshing, and offer a sense of freedom: Biking, paintballing and studying history are some of the activities that give him a new way to live! He says these are things he always wanted to do when he was in his addiction, but had always stood in his own way. Now that he has stepped aside, he enjoys them as frequently as possible!