My name is Mike, and my story began when I was a client at Oasis Recovery in Asheville, NC. I was broken and didn’t even recognize the man in the mirror. Oasis showed me how to feel comfortable in my own skin again. I met great people along the way who are now mentors and true friends, something I have always been looking for. My career began when I had enough time under my belt and helped build Knoxville Recovery Center in Knoxville, TN. The next job I had eyes on when I was a client was behavioral health technician. My techs at Oasis really showed me how to be accountable and consistent. My director at the time noticed that I go above and beyond for clients and wanted me to move into case management. I volunteered to take the opportunity but felt scared for the first time in my recovery journey. Case Management was the hardest but most rewarding job. I didn't want to let anyone down for any reason. I always wanted to help people but never knew how until Oasis Recovery. When Jon Wood asked me to be the Operations Director at Oasis River Recovery in TN, I was filled with gratitude and joy. Jon had faith and trust in me, and I finally got the chance to prove that I wasn't broken and was confident in who I was. Today, I get to help amazing people in recovery and have joy, passion, and purpose.
