Our Leadership
Kirill Vesselov, BA
CEO
Kirill Vesselov has been a leader in healthcare management since 2007. As CEO of Haven Health Management, he ensures exceptional outcomes for every patient across several national segments.
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Starting in pharmaceuticals and dialysis, Vesselov established The Haven Detox in West Palm Beach, Florida, with an expert team that has served 11,000 patients since 2015. Staffing over 700 and growing, Haven Health Management has since added five behavioral health and mental health treatment facilities treating over 7,000 patients each year. Under his leadership, these facilities gather national attention and industry recognition, including Newsweek’s “America’s Best Treatment Centers 2021.”
Across industries and communities, Vesselov enjoys creating growth, managing teams, and inspiring leadership. As a real estate developer and licensed broker, Kirill Vesselov revitalizes communities in South Florida through investment and vision. Spending free time with his two boys, Vesselov continually seeks to develop breakthroughs in healthcare, treatment, and recovery.
Cheyenne Riker, JD
Corporate Counsel
Cheyenne Riker is Corporate Counsel at Haven Health Management. He advises on lawful compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to protect patients.
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Helping to acquire businesses, leases, and real estate as our contract negotiator and acquisition specialist, he also advises on liability prevention and organizational matters. Cheyenne earned his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law. Licensed to practice in Florida and Indiana, his litigation practices earned “Super Lawyers Rising Star” repute from 2018 to 2022. Each year since 2018, he is named one of “America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators for Indiana.”
Dr. Rostislav Ignatov, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Rostislav Ignatov is Chief Medical Officer at Haven Health Management. Board-certified in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and by American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) in Addiction Medicine.
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Dr. Ignatov advanced adeptly through psychiatric residencies treating children, adolescents, and adults at the University of Florida School of Medicine and New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Known for passion and precision, he uses sophisticated, direct approaches to ease addiction through medication and multiculturalism. In his care, patients discover recovery through behavioral balance, emotional stability, and life satisfaction.
Dr. Michael Kane, MD
Chief Medical Director and Psychiatrist
Dr. Michael Kane is an award-winning graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine and is board certified in family medicine and psychiatry. Dr. Kane chose to focus his decades of experience as a psychiatrist and family practitioner on those who suffered from addiction and mental health disorders.
Lucy Weiss, MA, CHRM
Senior VP
Lucy Weiss is Senior Vice President of Haven Health Management. Experienced in facility compliance, licensing, accreditation, operational management, strategic planning, and implementation.
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Lucy leads with a focus on ethics and rights, believing that making patients the priority creates organizational growth. In several leadership and strategic positions, Lucy has worked in substance abuse treatment for nearly two decades.
Binny Montenegro
Chief Operating Officer
Binny Montenegro is Chief Operating Officer at Haven Health Management. Beginning his behavioral health career in 2007, Binny is a forward-thinking, proactive operations executive.
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Instrumental in scaling operations and expanding treatment services around the country, Binny now oversees operations at all Haven Health Management’s facilities, ensuring our professionals and processes remain effective for patient recovery and business outcomes. Cultivating a culture of inclusion and excellence, he leads over 400 professionals while managing budgets, logistics, performance, and care standards.
Dr. Sal Raichbach, LCSW, PsyD
Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Sal Raichbach is Chief Clinical Officer at Haven Health Management. Clinically and administratively, Sal has worked in behavioral health since the early 1990s.
Read More He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Certified in forensic social work, he is licensed in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Sal has been featured in over 140 news outlets like The Washington Post, Fox News, Healthline, Huffington Post, CNET, Knoxville News Sentinel, Bustle, and Teen Vogue. As an expert guest, he has also appeared on ABC News, WPBF Channel 25, and WPEC CBS 12.
Mike Hulick
Chief Marketing Officer
Mike Hulick is Chief Marketing Officer at Haven Health Management where he applies expertise in sales, consulting, and development to power high-impact marketing campaigns.
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Combining new perspectives and strategic analysis to create material impacts on patient recovery and business growth, Hulick brings the organization invested leadership, new revenue, and news-worthy industry recognitions. Throughout his work, he creates transformation by inspiring substantial change for all people touched by our integrated, managed healthcare model. Partnering with corporate and treatment leadership on major business initiatives and strategies, Hulick shapes multi-faceted, modern campaigns to further funding, relationships, and growth across territories and service populations.
Pete Lazzaro
Chief Financial Officer
Pete Lazzaro is the Chief Financial Officer at Haven Health Management, bringing extensive experience in healthcare finance and accounting, with a successful track record spanning nearly two decades.
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Prior to his current role, Pete served as the CFO of ARK Behavioral Health, specializing in clinical, medical, and psychiatric care for substance use and mental health disorders. His previous positions at Alexion Pharmaceuticals and Citigroup’s Healthcare Investment Banking division have honed his expertise in business development, corporate finance, and financial analysis. Pete holds an MBA from UNC Kenan Flagler Business School, an undergraduate degree in finance and accounting from the University of Central Florida, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter holder.
Tara Gurney
Director of Billing
Tara Gurney is Director of Billing and Operations at Haven Health Management. She has worked in billing cycle and revenue management since 2003.
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Tara earned her Bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania after which she ran a billing consulting company. As part of Haven Health Management and the United Billing Solutions, Tara works tirelessly to provide the highest caliber service possible. Her drive for excellence and host of talents yield impressive revenue growth each year.
Vanessa Rossill
Vice President of Hospitality
Vanessa Rossill is a service focused hospitality leader with over 23 years of industry knowledge, encompassing luxury resorts to corporate franchise environments, and most recently, healthcare.
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She is experienced in diverse areas of management including strategic planning, vendor relations, P&L, talent acquisition, food and beverage services, regulatory compliance, large scale event planning, marketing, and training and development. At Haven Health, her focus is in elevating the client experience through expanding amenities, product quality selection, aesthetics, and team service development. She is committed to the high level and holistic care we provide and takes great pride in how the work at Haven Health Management directly and positively impacts our communities. Rossill grew up in the Northeast and relocated to Florida in 2013. She enjoys travel and the cultural arts.
John Stabeno
Director of Organizational Development
John Stabeno is Director of Organizational Development at Haven Health Management. Working with troubled, addicted youth since 1986 and ordained in 2000, he has continually brought solace to those struggling with substance use and grief through his direct care and foundation’s efforts.
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With Haven Health Management, John initiates programs, directs sober living for men, and drives awareness nationwide. Alongside a Master’s in Healthcare Education from St. Joseph’s University and a Master of Divinity degree from The Catholic University of America, John also holds a Master’s in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.
Chad Sabora
VP of Government and Public Relations
Chad Sabora is Vice President of Government and Public Relations at Haven Health Management. Adding to personal experience with addiction, he has an education in psychology and holds a law degree.
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Formerly a Chicago prosecutor, Chad has truly devoted himself to helping all struggling with substance use disorder and their families. He addresses change at the policy level in pushing for evidence-based legislation. Chad is nationally recognized as an advocate for legislation reform and expert in harm reduction and drug policy for national recovery from the overdose crisis.
Michael Leggiero
Regional VP of Development, Northeast
Michael Leggiero is Vice President of Business Development at The Haven Detox-New England.
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In his role, Michael genuinely enjoys making an impact on people’s lives by being an agent of change. He helps steer the direction of our organization’s development in Massachusetts and its influence beyond from a unique perspective, having been involved in grassroots recovery for many years. In recovery himself for over 12 years, Michael is dedicated to helping those in active addiction find hope and begin healing. With his strategic vision and skill, The Haven Detox constantly expands its ability to help people in need of treatment find accessible yet exceptional care.
Nick Gore
Regional VP of Business Development
Nick Gore is Regional Vice President of Business Development for Haven Health Management.
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Working in the treatment industry since 2017, he is passionate about developing relationships on an individual and group level, to ensure quality treatment is available to all. He proves his sufficiency with his own substance abuse battle, and aims to not only build quality business relationships, but also advocate for substance abuse and mental health through public speaking. Nick currently resides in the northwest suburbs of Illinois, with his wife and two children. Together with his family, he hopes to continue to change the view on substance abuse and mental health, and create a long lasting impact for recovery.
Ralph Johnson
National Director Of Marketing
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Justin Lombardi
Regional VP of Business Development, Southeast
Justin Lombardi, our Southeast VP of Business Development, comes to us with over a decade of experience in the behavioral health field.
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At The Haven, he plays an integral role in community outreach for patients in need of treatment for substance use disorder and mental health disorders. His passion is in connecting those in need with adequate treatment to provide positive outcomes. He envisions a future where healthcare is not just a service, but a holistic approach to community empowerment. Justin is committed to steering healthcare initiatives that prioritize the well-being of individuals and contribute to the overall vitality of the community.
Max Elhamad
Regional Operations Director
MS in Addictions/Mental Health
R-LMHC
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Gilda Romeo
Executive Director
Gilda Romeo is Executive Director at The Haven Detox-New England, where she commands over 10 years of experience in healthcare and operations to deliver exceptional care through our facility’s services and treatments.
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Central to the coordination, facilitation, supervision, and compliance, Gilda loves the daily rewards of working with both staff and clients at a residential and detox facility that operates around the clock to introduce freedom from addiction into people’s lives. An alumnus of Fitchburg State University—Gilda is an effective, committed leader. The Haven Detox offers seamless programming for all patients through her efforts and talents.
Vanessa Richards
Clinical Director
Vanessa Richards is the Clinical Director at The Recovery Team who works with clients with substance abuse and mental health issues.
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Vanessa has years of experience in leading a team of clinicians and case managers and provides supervision daily. Vanessa works closely with the clinical team to ensure the best treatment plan and care is provided to all clients. Vanessa utilizes an eclectic approach with cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to best work with this population. Vanessa is passionate about the work she does and truly believes that at the core of every addict and alcoholic, is the need to build a relationship with oneself in order to build a sense of self and purpose. Vanessa believes in a multidisciplinary approach in treating the client as every case is individualized to meet that client’s needs. Vanessa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida and holds a Master’s Degree in Counselor Education Clinical Mental Health from Florida International University. Vanessa is also a Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Interns in the State of Florida.
David Baker
Clinical Director
David is Clinical Director at The Haven Detox New England, With over a decade in the field of addiction treatment he is a dynamic, solution-focused, and multi-talented behavioral health executive with a proven ability to impact meaningful long-term change in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who graduated from Anna Maria College with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, and from Fitchburg State University with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. David’s approach to treatment is centered on a fundamental belief that all people deserve the opportunity to achieve sobriety through access to the resources and support needed for success in recovery.
Bourne, Matthew
I have 20 years of experience working in mental health and addictions. The last 9 as a therapist. I have worked in all levels of care and in a variety of settings. I have enjoyed working at ICFR and the opportunities it has provided.
Langford, Danielle
Dr. Danielle Langford developed her passion and love for helping others at an early age. Danielle Langford is an experienced therapist/Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee and Arkansas, with a focus in recovery/addiction services, trauma therapy, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
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Dr. Langford earned her Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology in 2018 and M.A. in Counseling in 2009. Dr. Danielle Langford serves as the Clinical Director for Haven Detox West Memphis and has previously served in additional roles of therapist, clinical director, and facility program manager in residential, psychiatric, and outpatient settings, respectively. Dr. Langford has also served as an advocate, social worker, and case manager in the fields of foster care, child protective services, infant mortality/pre-natal programming, juvenile justice, and special needs services. Driven by an innate desire to help others learn, heal, and grow through development and with intentionality, it has been Danielle’s goal to sow the seeds of a healthy disposition, be it through education, public health, social and/or emotional wealth, or mental health and recovery services.
Marshall, Mark
Mohr, Geoffrey
Jody Riscen MA, LCADC, CCS
Clinical Director
The Clinical Director at Haven Detox. of NJ has been working within the field of Addictions for over twenty years, serving within a leadership and management capacity since 2007.
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He has been involved with multiple community projects including leadership development, Re-Entry Programs, and a Tri-County Task Force. He is a lecturer participating in annual conferences. He has also worked as an adjunct Professor within addiction counselor training programs. He has organized recovery retreats for those in residential treatment programs. He is an ordained Pastor having a passion for assisting others their physical, emotional, and spiritual healing process.
Vacarino Michele, LMHC-QS
Clinical Director
Michele Vacarino, LMHC-QS Michele Vacarino is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor with a dual Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling.
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Michele further obtained post graduate certifications in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Michele has applied her extensive clinical skills to diverse populations including Veterans suffering from PTSD. Michele is an experienced leader who is dedicated to assisting patients attain and lead more productive and healthy lifestyles. She is a practiced mentor and trainer of clinicians who is known for strong interpersonal and organizational skills. While serving in a supervisory role for over a decade, Michele also finds utmost importance in meeting with each patient individually to establish rapport, build trust and be a support to lean on.
Gabrielle Yost, LMHC, LCAC
Clinical Director
Clinical Director of Indiana Center for Recovery in South Bend. She has been a part of the addiction and mental health field for over 10 years.
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While she is dual licensed in mental health and addictions her passion still remains with the addiction field and continuing to build compassion in the profession. Her passion also includes trauma modalities which include EMDR. She has served in a vast array of settings, but always finds her way back to the inpatient setting. She has been with the Indiana Center for Recovery for two and a half years and continues to grow with the company.
Julia Compton
Executive Director
Julia Compton is the Executive Director of the Indiana Center for Recovery, Bloomington, IN. Her focus has been on program improvement and ensuring a holistic approach to group therapy is achieved in a high quality standard.
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She has a legal and social work background and currently holds a JD and LSW. This allows her to focus on compliance and ethical requirements while ensuring a client centered approach from both the medical and clinical departments. Julia is committed to excellent client care and implementation of new strategies to address mental health and substance use related issues. She is innovative in implementing motivational strategies to improve the mind/body connection for clients. And she is passionate about ongoing professional development of all staff.
Awanna Smith
Executive Director
Awanna Smith, Executive Director for The Haven in West Memphis, AR, has 19+ years of experience working in substance use treatment and mental health health counseling.
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Awanna received a master’s in addiction’s counseling, with a certification in mental health counseling, and is dually licensed as both a mental health counseling professional and a licensed drug and alcohol counselor. Awanna is experienced with working with diverse populations and has a history with developing and facilitating educational presentations pertaining to addictions and co-occurring conditions. Along with clinical experience, Awanna has worked in an administrative and supervisory role within the clinical helping fields since 2009 and is well versed in accreditation requirements, licensure standards, and policies and procedures related to substance abuse treatment in the state of Arkansas. Awanna performs her job as Executive Director by focusing on a mixed methods, theoretical foundation which combines solution focused philosophies along with person centered techniques in order to be of service to both staff and clientele she interacts with at The Haven.
Tiffany Terry
Nick Vacarino
Executive Director
My name is Nick Vacarino and I am the Executive Director of The Haven Detox. I have 11 years of experience in this field and have dedicated every minute of it to helping as many people as I can.
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My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable facility for our clients to begin their journey in recovery and a positive work environment for the staff. Client care is number 1, and that starts at the top. I believe having positive, hardworking employees who share the same goal, is the foundation to having a good program. Every staff member at The Haven is equally important and have vital roles to helping people get their lives back. We ask that our clients have the willingness to do what is necessary to get better, we will handle the rest.
Esthela Magalhaes
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Taniesha Richardson-Wiley, MPH
Executive Director
Taniesha Richardson-Wiley, MPH is the Regional Executive Director with Haven Detox – Arkansas (Little Rock, West Memphis, and North Little Rock). She has been in leadership roles since 1999, and has played a vital role in building teams while driving policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes.
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Throughout her career in public health and human services, she has conducted workshops and presented at both statewide and national conferences on a range of public health issues. One of her most fulfilling accomplishments was researching the impact of PSE change and presenting her findings at the American Public Health Association on the influence it has on marginalized communities in Arkansas. Additionally, she organized and executed the Arkansas “Power To Be Whole” Regional Conferences- empowering communities, faith-based organizations, and leaders to tackle the challenges related to opioid use and abuse, and offering resources on Peer Recovery in Arkansas. Taniesha has also served as a director on various boards and committees, taking on leadership roles to improve communities and schools in Arkansas. Her life’s ultimate mission is to inspire hope by motivating others and demonstrating how they can achieve their aspirations with belief and determination.
Alisha Spring
Director of Quality Assurance
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Godwin-Canulla, Karen MD
I am a native of Arkansas and graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, UAMS in Little Rock and did my psychiatry residency in Phoenix, Arizona at Maricopa Medical Center, a level one trauma center.
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After being their first female chief resident I stayed as an Attending Physician for 4 years. It was a 120 bed lock down unit that was forensic in nature. I taught psychiatry residents regarding the basics of psychiatry, forensic evaluations and care of the SMI (seriously mentally ill) population. I went on to open a private practice in 2001 which I still have today. I worked in an addiction hospital and wrote the protocol for a new addiction facility. I was the attending physician in a 28 bed eating disorder hospital in Wickenburg, AZ. I ran a ketamine infusion center and learned to work with IV ketamine, Spravato and TMS in psychiatric disorders and chronic pain patients. I trained at Emory in ECT. I created a “Depression Center” in a Critical Access Hospital that successfully continues today with the treatment of Medicaid/Medicare patients.
