Meet Ten16’s leadership team

Sam has been leading Ten16 since 2003. In that time, Sam and his team has seen the agency grow from three core programs to nine different service lines, and from three locations in two counties to twenty locations across nine counties. Sam has pioneered several programs in the state, including Project Assert in hospital emergency departments, collegiate recovery and Ten16’s unique recovery center model. He is actively involved in state-level policy and advocacy efforts. Experiencing redemption in his own life, he is driven to bring programs that provide people opportunities to change the trajectory of their lives and equip them to find meaning, purpose and connection in their own.

Prior to his work at Ten16, Sam has held leadership positions at agencies in the community mental health system, child welfare, human services and served as a youth pastor. He has two master’s degrees: in religion (Asbury Theological Seminary) and in Marriage & Family Therapy (Michigan State University), and a business degree from Central Michigan University.

Laurie Keyser began working at Ten16 back in 1997 when her young family moved to Midland to be closer to her husband’s family. She received my business degree from the University of Michigan and worked in the Detroit area as a CPA for 12 years prior to moving to Midland.

The organization was much smaller when she arrived in 1997, and it has been a great joy to see all the different ways our agency has grown to support those suffering with SUD not only in Midland but across the mid-Michigan region.

Her role is overseeing the financial and human resources functions of Ten16. She is humbled by the difficult work done by Ten16 and honored to be a part of this organization for so long.  Her young family has grown, and her 3 children all work in different cities now, but she and her husband continue to enjoy their life in Midland.

Holli Carter came to Ten16 Recovery Network by way of the criminal justice system. She began as a Probation/Parole Agent, and eventually found her way to the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health as Midland County’s first Human Services Coordinator within the Midland County Jail.

It was in that role that her love for those who struggle with addiction was forged. She joined the Ten16 team in June of 2004 and has been a leader for the Residential Program since.

She holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts from Central Michigan University as well as Michigan credentials as a Certified Addictions Counselor and a Certified Clinical Supervisor.

Paul serves clients and staff in his role as the residential manager at Ten16’s residential facility. He has been working in substance use disorder treatment since 2005 and joined Ten16 in 2008. Paul holds master’s degrees in psychology and clinical mental health counseling, and is an LLC, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and Certified Clinical Supervisor. His dedication to helping others succeed motivates him to “suit up and show up” every day. Above all, Paul values being part of an organization committed to helping individuals realize their potential.

Brenna began working with Ten16 Recovery Network as an outpatient therapist at the Gladwin location in January 2021. As a licensed master’s level social worker, certified clinical supervisor, and certified advanced addictions counselor, Brenna provides trauma informed care and is skilled in facilitating group therapy and variety of evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing. She supports clients in identifying negative thought patterns and cultivating healthier thought patterns and behaviors through her utilization of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Brenna is passionate about providing education to help combat the stigma of substance use. She is dedicated to serving the community, having lived in the Gladwin area for most of her life. From a young age, Brenna knew she wanted to work with people who have substance use disorder and hopes to continue to promote resilience and endless possibility in others’ lives.

Jessica has been with Ten16 since September of 2014. She has worked at many of the sites throughout the agency, giving her a holistic understanding of what our agency has to offer. Jessica graduated with her MSW in 2017 and has worked in the Midland Outpatient site since that time.

Most recently Jessica, joined our leadership team as the Midland Community Engagement manager. She is passionate about making changes in our community and in the lives of all those we serve.

Jessica Miller is a person in long term recovery and has been with Ten16 since summer of 2016 after more than a decade of work in higher education. Her passion for working with college students and desire to help people find and maintain recovery came together in the development of Ten16’s CREW program (Collegiate Recovery, Education, and Wellness) where students are supported in their recovery to reach their academic and personal goals.

Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s in Counseling degree from Oakland University and is a Michigan Licensed Profession Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Outside of work you can find Jessica watching some obscure documentary, volunteering at church, working on a jigsaw puzzle, and spending time with her husband Jeff and daughters Ashley and Lauren.

Beth Ureche is a person in long-term recovery who is passionate about carrying a message of hope to others. She is a Certified Peer Recovery Coach and Community Health Worker and has been with Ten16 since 2012.  Beth is the Saginaw Bay Recovery Engagement Manager, the Program Manager for the Bay Peer Navigator program, and the Outreach Subject Matter Expert for the Project ASSERT Program. Additionally, Beth is a state-wide trainer for both the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy and Project ASSERT Programs.

Beth credits the gift of recovery for all the above and says that an even greater joy in her life is that her four adult children have been witness to her healing journey and that today, she is blessed with loving relationships with them and her 4 precious grandsons.

The thing Beth likes most about working for Ten16 is they truly care for the folks they serve and honor their lived experiences. They empower their clients and staff alike to become the best version of themselves that they can be. They truly walk their talk, and Beth values that very much.

Shay Tullar is Ten Sixteen Recovery Network’s Prevention Coordinator for Mecosta County and Prevention Subject Matter Expert. Shay has been employed with Ten16 for four years, and an active member of her local substance awareness coalition for 12 years, serving as the facilitator since joining the Ten16 team.

She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University in 2007, and became a Certified Prevention Specialist through the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals in early 2020.

Shay has a huge passion for her community, and is heavily involved in many local endeavors, serving as vice chair for the local Human Services Collaborative, vice president on the local homeless shelter’s Board of Directors, and a member-at-large for several other groups. Shay has played a role in recently kickstarting a regional coalition group, tackling substance use prevention efforts on a broader regional scale. Ever the educator, Shay is also a weekly facilitator for Batterer’s Intervention courses, striving to improve the community she is proud to be a part of.

Lindsay has migrated up to Michigan from Florida and Tennessee and comes to Ten16 with experience in data, evaluation, compliance, and fun! She graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with her Master’s in Social Work and chose the macro, rather than clinical, side of her degree.

Ten16 Recovery Network caught her eye even before she moved to Michigan in January 2020 due to the population served and the ability here to help make a difference in the lives of all the communities we serve.

Heather is the Connections Manager for Ten16 and has been with the agency since 2016. As the Connections Manager, she works to resource staff and clients in the best ways possible. Additionally she works across the agency on operational and facility issues.

Prior to working for Ten16, Heather worked at a treatment facility in Grand Rapids and a homeless prevention agency in Kalamazoo. She is a native Midland resident with a Master’s degree in Family Life Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Music, both from Western Michigan University.

Heather is passionate about building relationships and views her work at the agency to help others build professional and therapeutic relationships in the best ways possible. One of the best aspects of working at the agency for Heather is engaging with staff and clients passionate about recovery and choosing to live life fully.

Isaac Dieterman came to Ten16 in September 2018. Isaac is a licensed counselor, certified alcohol and drug counselor, and a nationally certified counselor.  Isaac originally worked as the Student Support Coordinator for CMCREW (Central Michigan Collegiate Recovery Education and Wellness) as he completed his master’s degree in counseling from CMU. He began working as an outpatient therapist for Ten16 Clare outpatient in May 2019, where he facilitated group therapy and provided individual counseling. Isaac began serving as the Community Engagement Manager at the Ten16 Clare Center for Recovery and Wellness in April 2023 and is excited to be a part of the leadership team at Ten16.

Isaac is a person in long-term recovery since September 26, 2015, Isaac was the founder of a Student Organization at Central Michigan University called SOAR (Student Organization for Addiction Recovery), and has been a speaker at many events where he shared his story of recovery, is a 2020 NBCC Minority Fellowship Program – Addiction Counseling alumni, and has a passion for helping other people to find the freedom that he did from substance use disorder.

When he is not working, you can find Isaac spending time with his wife and son, splitting firewood, hunting, golfing, skiing, or drinking a full pot of coffee to himself.