Vice Chair & Founder

Chris, the driving force behind IMPACT Alliance of South Atlanta, Inc., has been a substance abuse treatment professional for over 20 years. Beginning as a Facility Service Tech in 2000, Chris advanced to become a Counselor in Training, just 5 years later. In 2010, he became a Certified Addiction Counselor I and earned his Bachelor's in Substance Abuse in December 2017. Today, Chris is a Certified Addiction Counselor II and is currently preparing to become a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). Chris also successfully completed the GA Council on Substance Abuse CARES Academy 42. In doing so, he now enjoys the proud distinction of being a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES). In addition, Chris has helped to establish multiple residential recovery houses and serves as a Board member for these programs. He has helped countless people achieve recovery through love, care, and the ability to meet people where they are.

Chris' own journey of long-term recovery began on December 28, 1999. Over 20 years of long-term recovery has given Chris a voice to speak aloud and advocate for his peers that recovery works. Recovery changes lives and communities by promoting freedom from substance abuse disorder. Uniquely understanding the vital role Recovery Community Organizations (RCO) play in the journey of peers in long-term recovery, Chris began to pursue his dream of founding an RCO in 2019. In February of 2022, his efforts culminated into IMPACT Alliance of South Atlanta, Inc., and this RCO is intended to serve the recovery community in Henry County. Chris and his team are excited to create relevant and engaging programs, workshops, and events designed to support long-term recovery and peer advocacy.