Meet the Team
OUR INCREDIBLE AND PASSIONATE TEAM ARE READY TO HELP TODAY!
Meet the Team
We feel fortunate that our local community college, College of the Canyons, offers an amazing Intern Program. To date we have had several interns which have all been amazing! They come with a desire to learn, fresh & new ideas and are not afraid of a little hard work. We love it when they still want to stay onboard as a volunteer once their internship is completed! So, we continue to train them and hope that once we are in a position to hire, they will decide that this will be their mission home for years to come. It is a win-win situation for everyone involved, the college, our interns, and the company. We are so proud and grateful for each of our Interns and plan to continue to keep our intern program going indefinitely.
LAURA LINDER
Founder, Mentor and Compassion Leader
JAY SHUSTER
SCORE Mentor
Exclusively First Responders is proud to be guided by this great man! A retired psychologist, awarded author and journalist, and all around
PATRICIA WINGO
Real Estate Investor, Board Member
Patty understands that a ‘sacred space’ is a necessity for professionals who want to recover in confidence. Her expertise to find locations to fit our clients needs is impeccable.
CANDACE YODER
Mentor in Non Profit Sector
Candace has an abundance of experience with addiction treatment and recovery, and has been a trusted advisor in out non profit efforts. Candace is compassionate and empathetic to those individuals and their families who are suffering.
MICHAELA SWORD
Chief Family Officer
Michaela Sword is our Chief Medical Family Officer at Exclusively First Responders, and ensures that our Family Facilities and care are second to none. Michaela brings a wealth of experience and knowledge after working with addicts and their families for over two decades.
MARK HUGHES
Chief Financial Officer
Chairman of the Board
Mark Hughes has an abundance of experience with business and finance, and understands that addiction and mental health industries are in crisis! – ‘we need more recovery centers and professionals in this industry’. Mark has been our guiding light with his experience, compassion and guidance.
JEFF SCHWERDTWEGER
Head of Operation Outreach
As a retired Firefighter, Jeff has an abundance of experience with addiction and mental health issues among his peers. We are proud to call Jeff a friend, mentor, and passionate supporter of saving first responders. If you are in emergent need of help, contact Jeff today!
Danielle Thompson
Student Majoring in Business Marketing
David Diaz
intern from the beginning of our Internship program
Kerwin Cayton 'KC'
personal trainer, physical therapy aide
Lacey Periera
social media and hands on outreach
Marylou Juaraz
photographer
LAURA LINDER
Founder, Mentor and Compassion Leader
CANDACE YODER
Mentor in Non Profit Sector
Candace has an abundance of experience with addiction treatment and recovery, and has been a trusted advisor in out non profit efforts. Candace is compassionate and empathetic to those individuals and their families who are suffering.
MICHAELA SWORD
Chief Family Officer
Michaela Sword is our Chief Medical Family Officer at Exclusively First Responders, and ensures that our Family Facilities and care are second to none. Michaela brings a wealth of experience and knowledge after working with addicts and their families for over two decades.
MARK HUGHES
Chief Financial Officer
Chairman of the Board
Mark Hughes has an abundance of experience with business and finance, and understands that addiction and mental health industries are in crisis! – ‘we need more recovery centers and professionals in this industry’. Mark has been our guiding light with his experience, compassion and guidance.
JEFF SCHWERDTWEGER
Head of Operation Outreach
As a retired Firefighter, Jeff has an abundance of experience with addiction and mental health issues among his peers. We are proud to call Jeff a friend, mentor, and passionate supporter of saving first responders. If you are in emergent need of help, contact Jeff today!