Mike’s sobriety date is October 8, 1999 and he hasn’t stopped helping others since. 

His passion to assist others to overcome what are the most basic, yet most difficult, obstacles in early recovery is the relentless force behind Courage To Change Recovery Services. 

Assisting people in their transition from addiction to recovery is rarely a straight line. Mike’s personal passion for community outreach combined with his long-standing presence and experienced voice in the recovery arena in Snohomish and surrounding counties has established CTC’s standing as a reliable non-profit services organization of integrity, focused to help those seeking services to attain and/or sustain recovery without falling into the gaps that can come during the recovery journey. “The gaps that come along the road to recovery can create a life or death situation for people taking those first steps forward in their recovery- from relapse to becoming a target for patient brokers. Offering services I call ‘gap services’- such segue sober housing between detox and treatment or a ride to detox could mean the difference between life and death. We are constantly looking at those ‘gaps’ and how we can fill them in order to come alongside a person in the early stages of recovery in ways that help them stay on track in that early period of the recovery journey.”   

Whether he’s assisting people as they enter detox or treatment to helping someone secure sober living/housing, Mike’s experienced voice of help, hope, and encouragement is always available.   

Mike’s professional affiliations with non-profits include board memberships with the Hoff Foundation (board member), The Hand Up Project (Treasurer, board member), Courage to Change Housing (Vice President), and currently, as our President at Courage To Change Recovery Services.

While Mike enjoys fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends, he says his heart is most filled in his outreach to those still suffering active addiction. “I’ve been where they are. As grateful as I am for my own sobriety and recovery, there isn’t gratefulness more full than watching another person grab ahold of recovery, flourish and become a whole person again. Getting to be a part of their journey to freedom is fulfilling in a way I can’t describe.”