Meet David, our highly regarded Executive Director. Born in Pennsylvania, David currently resides in Florence, SC. He earned an MS in Psychology and is currently working on his PhD. David truly values the authenticity, genuineness, and passion that the staff show every day. Having previously played semi-professional football for the Erie Hawks, David enjoys watching and coaching sports outside of work — especially if his kids are involved. Having witnessed the effects of substance abuse on others, David finds purpose in this field helping overs recover.

Meet George, our respected Medical Director. Dr. Cowan has been with Owl’s Nest Recovery since 2018, and before that he was involved in the military. George enjoys working at Owl’s Nest because it allows him to use his skillset to help people when they need it. When he’s not at work, Dr. Cowan enjoys spending his time flying, horseback riding, and farming. Dr. Cowan joined Owl’s Nest Recovery because he recognized the growing need for mental and behavioral healthcare specialists and knew he could be of service.

Meet Natashia, our experienced Clinical Director and an instrumental piece of our clinical team here at Owl’s Nest Recovery. Originally from Cheraw, SC, Natashia earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health and has been with Owl’s Nest since 2021. She loves how passionate and caring everyone is on our team. Outside of work, Natashia spends her time reading, gardening, spending time with her family, and tufting. Helping others find sobriety and heal has been Natashia’s goal since she was a kid.

Meet Hope, our Business Manager at Owl’s Nest Recovery. Originally from right here in Florence, Hope earned a BBA from Francis Marion University and has been with us since 2019. As genuine as they come, Hope loves working together with her colleagues to help others. When she’s not on campus, Hope enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is very involved in her church. To Hope, the goal of service and recovery is what makes working at Owl’s Nest more than just a job.

Having been Owl’s Nest adjacent for years, it was only right that I would eventually wind up working here. My husband has been with The Nest for over a decade and my son came through the program in 2018 - needless to say I care about this program very much.

Before working in treatment I spent 36 years as a Branch Manager/VP for SunTrust. After seeing all the people Owl’s Nest has helped find recovery from addiction, I knew I wanted to help out in any way I could. Watching people find themselves in sobriety and put their lives back together is the ultimate joy. When I’m not at work I love to spend time with grandchildren and read. I’m a big believer in the saying, “You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you.”

For more than 13 years, I have been working hard to make The Owl’s Nest a haven for those seeking recovery — both as a client myself and now as an employee.

More than 13 years ago, I was in a detox facility. My family had an intervention with the coaches and decided to bring me to Owl’s Nest. I had lost all I had: my job, my 401K, my car, my home, etc. Alcohol and drugs came first.

More than a decade later, I’m now an Owl’s Nest success story, dedicated to paying the gift of recovery forward and to give others hope. It’s a new design for living. Watching firsthand how the clients come back to life, the light comes back in their eyes. Every time I get to attend a commencement, I think, “God is the great restorer.”

When not at work, I love playing with her granddaughter. She’s the light of my life. I also enjoy reading, watching old movies, and spending time with my family. They never gave up on me, and now I’ll never give up on our clients.

To anyone out there pursuing recovery: Keep God and sobriety first, and everything you put second will be first-class.

Meet Bion, one of our Therapists here at Owl’s Nest Recovery. After growing up in Myrtle Beach, SC, Bion earned a Master’s Degree in Education and joined Owl’s Nest in 2020. Today, Bion finds purpose through collaborating with his colleagues and helping addicts and alcoholics recover.

I may have started working for Owl’s Nest in 2023 but I’ve been a part of this community since I came through the program as a client 5 years ago. In some ways, I never really left! This place saved my life and gave me hope when I didn’t think there was any left. You’re not just a number at The Nest, you’re part of a family. It’s why even after I finished the program, I continued to volunteer and eventually started sponsoring others on their journey. I found my passion here.

As a therapist I am given the opportunity to help others who feel just as lost and hopeless as I once did. I know what that feels like and I know that just on the other side of fear is freedom. “The important thing is this: to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.”

When I’m not in a session, you can find me reading, spending time with family and fur babies, and staying active in my recovery community.

Meet Elle, one of our caring Case Managers. Originally from Delaware, Elle has been with Owl’s Nest Recovery since 2021. She loves the camaraderie and love that fill the Owl’s Nest campus. When she’s not at work, Elle spends her time at the gym, hanging out with friends, and cooking. Elle has found that when you work a job you love, you never work a day in your life — and she has this at Owl’s Nest.

Like many of my colleagues, my connection to Owl’s Nest started with me as a resident. I had struggled with substance abuse and was acutely aware of the mental and emotional anguish that comes along with it. I tried to stop on my own with no success. It wasn’t until I came through the program here that I found true recovery and sobriety.

That was at the beginning of 2022 and since 2023 I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to give back. Starting as a certified behavioral health technician, I was promoted into a case management role where I’m able to be of service to my fellow alcoholics and addicts. I am a firm believer in the quote, “I am responsible, when anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that I am responsible.”

Outside of work I am pursuing a degree in social work and am actively involved in the AA community.

Meet Jon, our exceptionally skilled Intake Coordinator. An Owl’s Nest graduate, Jon has been here in a professional capacity since 2021. Jon’s compassion and empathy is what helps make him so good at guiding people through the admissions process and early addiction recovery. He enjoys being a part of the Owl’s Nest family because of the shared passion for helping people. In his free time, Jon enjoys riding his motorcycle. Helping others who are suffering from addiction and carrying the message of hope in recovery is what keeps Jon going every day.

Meet Alex, our dedicated Business Development Representative. Born and raised in Walhall, SC, Alex earned a BS in Management from Clemson before coming on board at Owl’s Nest in 2019. When he’s not out spreading the good word about us, Alex enjoys playing golf, reading, and watching football. Previously a client at Owl’s Nest himself, Alex now finds purpose in helping others and giving back as part of a dynamic team.

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Meet Kendra, part of our amazing Behavioral Health Technician team. Getting to work with amazing people who are “dedicated and supportive” drives Kendra every day. In her free time, Kendra enjoys reading, going to dinner with friends, and shopping with her mom. Kendra chose this career in order to help others and give back what was so freely given to her.

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It’s the opportunity to give back what was so freely given to me that I love most about working at The Nest. Coming through here as a client for alcoholism gave me a deep appreciation for this program and the folks working here. I knew that if the chance arose, I wanted to be a part of the staff that were helping others and as of 2023, I have that ability.

Before coming to work at Owl’s Nest, I worked in IT infrastructure for The University of South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC. Education has always been important to me and I currently hold a Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Business Administration from USC, and a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard University Extension School. I am a Certified Peer Support Specialist and certified in Mental Health First Aid alongside having a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling.

When I’m not on campus I enjoy spending time in the gym, watching science fiction movies, and studying the stars.

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