We know all the hurdles and pitfalls of reaching recovery, so we're able to effectively develop an integrative business plan that includes diverse options for patients suffering from addiction.
Douglas M. Leech
Founder and CEO
Douglas M. Leech
Mr. Leech also founded West Virginia Sober Living (WVSL), a self-sustaining 501(c)(3) non-profit, operating recovery residences, job creation and reintegration programming, and a network of peer recovery coaches providing broad community support for SUD throughout West Virginia.
Scott Cohen, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Scott Cohen, CPA
Scott has a BS in Business Administration with a double major in accounting and finance from The Ohio State University. Scott has more than 25 years of experience in finance and operations management within start-ups and private equity-owned organizations. He has more than 14 years in behavioral health, working for national providers developing the finance and administrative infrastructure. He was responsible for all aspects of strategic planning, financial reporting, revenue cycle, process improvement, system implementation and risk management. He is also a licensed CPA and a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
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Charm Lea
Vice President of Human Resources
Charm Lea
Her career has focused on building and growing HR teams in various healthcare organizations, including specialty pharmacy, inpatient & outpatient healthcare, and urgent care & occupational medicine. She also served in the United States Air Force, where she worked as a Mental Health and Alcohol Rehabilitation Technician.
Lauren DeWitt
Business Development Manager
Lauren DeWitt
Steve Burton, LCSW
Director of Client Relations
Steve Burton, LCSW
Steve holds a Masters of Social Work degree from West Virginia University and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). Over a career spanning nearly 20 years, Steve has held positions in children services, welfare to work, prevention, and addiction treatment administration. As the former Chief Executive Officer of First Choice Health Systems and First Choice Services, Steve helped develop and implement West Virginia’s and Pennsylvania’s first addiction and behavioral health help lines: Help4WV and PA Get Help Now. Steve is also a former adjunct faculty for the West Virginia University School of Social Work and former President for the National Association of Social Workers-West Virginia chapter.
Morgan Henson
Director of Program Development
Morgan Henson
Brad E. Pershing, MS, PRSS
Lead Senior Associate of Program Development
Brad E. Pershing, MS, PRSS
degree in Business Administration and a M.S. degree in Healthcare Administration. In graduate
school he co-authored a research project that was published in the peer reviewed accredited
Permanente Journal of Medicine. Prior to Ascension Recovery Services, Brad worked in the
substance use disorder industry specializing in peer recovery coaching and management. He
held multiple positions at Recovery Point West Virginia, the same organization that established
his own long-term recovery. He then progressed to the Administrative Office as the Community
Outreach Coordinator, in which consistent networking strengthened his working knowledge of
all facets involved in this line of work. His career experience and education have collectively
developed him into a compassionate and motivated advocate in the recovery field.
Terry Danielson, PRSS
Senior Associate–Program Development
Terry Danielson, PRSS
Senior Associate–Program Development
Sharon Leech
Office Manager
Sharon Leech
Office Manager
Sharon is a long-time resident of West Virginia and earned a master’s degree in education from WVU. In addition, she is a licensed WV real estate agent. Sharon is the office manager at Ascension RS and offers administrative support for the Program Development and Program Management teams, including handling company real estate needs nationwide. She has worked on a variety of fundraising events in Morgantown, but she most enjoys supporting the wonderful residents of West Virginia Sober Living.

Angela Kudurogianis
Human Resources Manager
Angela Kudurogianis
Human Resources Manager
Angela Kudurogianis is Ascension RS’ Human Resources Manager coordinating administrative activities related to personnel. Angela has been an employee of the company for almost 4 years. She has previously held positions related to business management, behavioral health, and workplace accommodations. She is a lifelong resident of West Virginia and graduated with an undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in Psychology.
Additionally, Angela works in real estate as a licensed salesperson and general contractor. Outside of sales, she works on purchasing and managing investment properties.
Angela enjoys spending time with her dog, camping, traveling, live music, getting involved in the community, and advocating for people in recovery.

Joey Ferguson
Territory Manager, Northern WV
Joey Ferguson
Territory Manager, Northern WV

Chris Watras, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Senior Associate–Program Development
Chris Watras, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Senior Associate–Program Development
Chris is a Senior Associate of Program Development for Ascension RS. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor with over 20 years’ experience working in human services. Prior to working with Ascension RS, Chris lived in Washington State where he developed and implemented the addiction medicine program for the largest federally qualified health center in the country.
In recent years, Chris’ work has been featured on NBC News Left Field and the Seattle Times for advocating better access to substance use disorder treatment. Chris was the 2020 Helping Us Help You award recipient from the Northwest Regional Primary Care Association for his work in developing the Responding to the Opioid Epidemic Conference and Healthcare Provider & Staff Resiliency During Covid 19 webinar series in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State. Chris continues to remain involved as founding member of the Partners in Care Conference that focuses on best practice, skills training for primary care and behavioral health providers in the Pacific Northwest.
Chris currently resides with his wife and two-year-old daughter in Richmond, Virginia where he focuses on project management for Ascension RS.
Kevin Massie, MBA
Senior Financial Analyst
Kevin Massie, MBA
Senior Financial Analyst
