Meet the Ranch Team
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Treatment Team
Brook McKenzie LCDC
Chief Executive Officer
Meet Brook
Brook McKenzie
LCDC
Chief Executive Officer
Brook McKenzie serves as Chief Executive Officer for Burning Tree Programs. He is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Member of The American Counseling Association (ACA), The National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Counselors (NAADAC), and The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP). With compassion, understanding, and insight, Brook seeks to engage in the healing experience of every family Burning Tree serves. He is also the author of You’re Waiting on You, a guide offering families practical tools for navigating addiction and relapse. Happily married with two young boys, he enjoys fatherhood, sobriety, and all the wonders of living a whole life in recovery.
Jesse Earwood
Chief Operating Officer
Meet Jesse
Jesse Earwood
Chief Operating Officer
Jesse Earwood serves as Chief Operating Officer for Burning Tree Programs. With more than a decade of dedicated service in various roles—including Executive Director of Burning Tree Ranch—he brings deep operational expertise, steady leadership, and a strong commitment to Burning Tree’s mission of creating a life of excellence beyond sobriety. He oversees all program operations across Ranch and Lodge, ensuring clinical and operational alignment and maintaining the progress-based standards that define Burning Tree’s reputation for lasting recovery. As an alumnus of Burning Tree Ranch, Jesse applies his experience toward supporting employees, strengthening team cohesion, and protecting the long-term vision of Burning Tree—so that clients and families continue to benefit from the depth, structure, and accountability our programs provide. A scratch golfer, he enjoys a full life in long-term sobriety and continues to lead by example in all he does.
Eric Button PRSS
Chief Relations Officer
Meet Eric
Eric Button PRSS
Chief Relations Officer
Eric Button serves as Chief Relations Officer for Burning Tree Programs. A customer service expert, Eric unites our families with the clinical process at Burning Tree Ranch, introducing each family to the support, education, and resources available throughout their loved one’s treatment process. As an alumnus, he shares his personal recovery story throughout the United States, helping connect as many families as possible to the wide network of professionals who, like Eric, are dedicated to improving the lives of others. An avid aircraft enthusiast and aviator, Eric has been sober since 2005. He and his fiancé reside in Austin, TX.
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Meghan Bohlman, LPC-S, LCDC (EMDR-Trained)
Executive Clinical Director
Meet Meghan
Meghan Bohlman
LPC-S, LCDC (EMDR-Trained)
Executive Clinical Director
Meghan Bohlman serves as Executive Clinical Director for Burning Tree Ranch. Holding a Master of Arts in International Disaster Psychology, Meghan’s therapeutic specialties include Trauma, Addiction and Family Dynamics. Her leadership style encourages the team to integrate objectivity with compassion while remaining consistently focused on the mission of offering ethical and authentic clinical interventions to the chronic relapser. A published researcher, Division I athlete, and EMDR-Trained therapist, Meghan embodies the Burning Tree standard of excellence. Happily married, she and her husband reside in Kaufman, TX.
Angie Buja MA, LPC-S
Family Program Director
Meet Angie
Angie Buja
MA, LPC-S
Family Program Director
Angie Buja serves as the Family Program Facilitator for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for co-creating Burning Tree’s nationally recognized family program, Angie is a practiced therapist who believes in treating addiction as a family disease, not an individual disease. By helping families navigate through the repeating patterns of relapse, Angie guides families in identifying how they can contribute differently to help achieve better, more meaningful results. Her presentations include humor, education, experiential exercises as well as sharing about her own “growth opportunities”. She also holds the license of supervisor and enjoys working with new clinicians as they pursue their professional development. Angie is happily married with a teenage son. She works and lives in Dallas, TX. and is the co-founder of Sparrow House Counseling.
Dr. Leslie Secrest
Medical Director, Psychiatrist
Meet Leslie
Dr. Leslie Secrest
Medical Director, Psychiatrist
Dr. Leslie H. Secrest serves as Medical Director and Psychiatrist at Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for helping uphold the organization’s commitment to excellence, Dr Secrest believes in a holistic approach to treating mental health and addiction. Specializing in Adult Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine and Psychotherapy, Dr. Secrest is board-certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Preventive Medicine / Addiction Medicine. A native of Dallas, TX his numerous awards and recognitions serve as a testament to his 20+ years of service in the field of medicine.
Kristina Robertson, MSW, LCSW, LCDC (EMDR-Trained)
Counselor
Meet Kristina
Kristina Robertson
MSW, LCSW, LCDC (EMDR-Trained)
Counselor
Kristina Robertson serves as a Counselor at Burning Tree Ranch and is the author of Wired for Survival: Healing Attachment, Trauma, and Substance Use at the Root (Red Rock Publishers, 2026). A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Kristina holds a Master of Social Work from the University of New England and earned her Bachelor of Social Work magna cum laude from Northeastern State University. EMDR-trained, she works with the attachment wounds and trauma history that sit underneath chronic relapse — the same premise her book explores for readers who have tried to heal before and wondered why knowing better wasn’t enough. A living example of long-term recovery, Kristina brings warmth, clarity, and credibility to every client she serves at Burning Tree Ranch.
Jing Schacht MS, LPC, LCDC
Counselor
Meet Jing
Jing Schacht
MS, LPC, LCDC
Counselor
Jing Schacht serves as a clinical team member at Burning Tree Ranch. After earning her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she sought to become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. With a passion for the possible, Jing utilizes Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to help clients find solutions rather than focus on problems. Her counseling style is described as positive, upbeat, and direct. With a special appreciation for couples and family counseling, Jing is dedicated to supporting our families toward a healthier path of recovery with compassion and direction.
Michael Smith MA, LPC-Associate, LCDC
Counselor
Supervised by Meghan Bohlman, LPC-S #78208
Meet Michael
Michael Smith
MA, LPC-Associate, LCDC
Counselor
Supervised by Meghan Bohlman, LPC-S # 78208
Michael serves as a clinical team member for Burning Tree Ranch. He holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Texas Baptist University and a B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Austin. His clinical training encompasses experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and interpersonal neurobiology. Michael is a member of the American Counseling Association and takes a holistic approach to treatment, emphasizing the integration of mental, emotional, and physical health. He is deeply committed to helping clients build sustainable recovery through structure, personal insight, and therapeutic accountability.
Rachel Ratliff, MA, LPC-Associate, LCDC
Counselor
Supervised by Meghan Bohlman, LPC-S #78208
Meet Rachel
Rachel Ratliff
MA, LPC-Associate, LCDC
Counselor
Supervised by Meghan Bohlman, LPC-S # 78208
Rachel Ratliff is a clinically trained counselor with a strong academic and theoretical foundation in mental health, family systems, and behavioral change. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is extensively trained in evidence-based modalities, including CBT, DBT, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches. Her background in education and program leadership sharpened her skills in assessment, structure, and behavioral intervention well before entering clinical practice. Rachel’s work is precise, grounded, and guided by developmental psychology, trauma-informed care, and rigorous ethical standards. She brings intellectual rigor, emotional steadiness, and disciplined clinical thinking to her work with individuals and families navigating complex recovery challenges.
Dr. Terri Ordahl PsyD, LCDC
Clinical Psychologist
Meet Terri
Dr. Terri Ordahl
PsyD, LCDC
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Terri Ordahl, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist at Burning Tree Ranch. She earned her PsyD from Argosy University and holds a BA in Psychology from San Jose University. Dr. Ordahl provides in-depth psychological evaluations for select patients at the request of the clinical treatment team. Her assessments help clarify complex diagnostic questions and guide treatment planning. With deep clinical insight and experience, she supports the team in delivering tailored, effective care—promoting mental wellness, improving outcomes, and enhancing the overall quality of life for those navigating long-term recovery.
Jennifer Boofer BA
Neurofeedback Technician
Meet Jennifer
Jennifer Boofer
BA
Neurofeedback Technician
Jennifer Boofer serves as Neurofeedback Technician at Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for managing the program’s neurotherapy department, Jennifer works collaboratively with the clinical department to help address a host of brain-based disorders. Known for her charismatic smile and warm, easy-going demeanor, Jennifer holds degrees in both Health Information and Sociology. While the science of biological activity and behavior are her specialty, Jennifer also helps manage Burning Tree’s state licensing and compliance standards. A Texas native, Jennifer joined Burning Tree in 2007. She is happily married with two children and ten beautiful grandchildren.
Ashley Martinez
Professional Fitness Trainer
Meet Ashley
Ashley Martinez
Professional Fitness Trainer
Ashley Martinez is a Professional Fitness Trainer at Burning Tree Ranch. With a background working for Camp Gladiator and a certificate in drug and alcohol counseling, Ashley’s goal is to make fitness fun and show her clients that they are capable of overcoming challenges. Ashley works on all types of fitness and sees a direct link between working out and growing stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. She finds her passion in seeing others overcome their addictions and struggles. Ashley also sings and plays guitar. She has been married 10 years, and enjoys her three beautiful children.
Carey Ferren LCDC
Director of Alumni
Meet Carey
Carey Ferren
LCDC
Director of Alumni
Carey Ferren serves as the Alumni Director for Burning Tree Ranch. With fifteen years of service as a Ranch team member, Carey has participated in multiple roles throughout his career ranging from Counselor to Assistant Clinical Director. Today, as Director of Alumni, Carey incorporates his therapeutic background to engage our Alumni in a host of community-based activities designed to inspire a deeper sense of fellowship and connectedness. An alumnus of Burning Tree Ranch himself, Carey became sober in 2004. He is happily married and the proud father of two children ages 18 and 14.
Dawn Wilson BS
Director of Transition Services
Meet Dawn
Dawn Wilson
BS
Director of Transition Services
Dawn Wilson serves as Director of Transition Services for Burning Tree Ranch and has a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from The University of Texas at Dallas. Responsible for extending Burning Tree’s standard of excellence into the transitional phase of the program, Dawn incorporates accountability, structure, and consistency to help our clients reintegrate into independent living. A weekly participant at Burning Tree’s Master Treatment Planning, Dawn is familiar with every client, from their very first week all the way to graduation. An active participant in the Down Syndrome Community, Dawn fundraises for the Down Syndrome Guild and The Rise School of Dallas, a non-profit that serves children with Down Syndrome. Happily married, she is the loving mother of 6 beautiful children. Dawn has been sober since 2004.
Jessica Evans
Special Projects Coordinator
Meet Jessica
Jessica Evans
Special Projects Coordinator
Jessica Evans serves as Special Projects Coordinator and is one of Burning Tree’s longest-standing team members. She is responsible for EMR oversight, technology management, and critical internal systems that support our operations. Jessica also interfaces directly with families, facilitating workshops, gathering essential information, and ensuring alignment throughout the treatment process. She believes fully in the standards of excellence that define Burning Tree and is committed to precision, clarity, and follow-through. Her tenure, institutional knowledge, and professional discipline make her an indispensable part of the organization and a reliable bridge between clinical, operational, and family-facing work.
Daniel Goldman, CADC-II, ICADC
Director of Clinical Outreach, Los Angeles
Meet Daniel
Daniel Goldman, CADC-II, ICADC
Director of Clinical Outreach, Los Angeles
Daniel Goldman serves as the Director of Clinical Outreach in Los Angeles, supporting professional partners, families, and individuals throughout Southern California. Daniel is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II) and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) with more than a decade of experience in the behavioral health field. Since entering recovery in 2011, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of substance use disorders and long-term recovery. His work is grounded in the principles of personal accountability, family involvement, clinical integrity, and long-term recovery—values that have helped define Burning Tree’s approach to treatment since 1999.
David Elliott
Founder & President
Meet David
David Elliott
Founder & President
David Elliott serves as the Founder and President of Burning Tree Programs. Responsible for architecting the vision of the organization, David’s chief mission is to promote lasting change in the lives of those suffering from chronic relapse. With a hands-on approach, involved presence, and unyielding commitment to excellence, David serves as the heartbeat of our organization’s steadfast commitment to long-term, progress-based treatment. “My favorite part of what we do is to witness the evolution that individuals undergo during the course of treatment at Burning Tree.” An avid dog lover, Mr. Elliott resides in Dallas, TX. He has been sober since 1992.
Community Relations
Olivia Jensen-Seay
Professional Relations Manager
Meet Olivia
Olivia Jensen-Seay
Professional Relations Manager
Olivia Jensen-Seay is the Professional Relations Manager at Burning Tree, where she works directly with attorneys, wealth advisors, and private clinicians who support families facing the challenges of chronic addiction and relapse. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Olivia is passionate about public speaking, service, and creative solutions to complex personal and social issues. Her early career included curating film series and cultivating relationships with patrons, artists, and independent filmmakers through the Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival. She brings clarity, professionalism, and empathy to her role. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys gymnastics, horseback riding, and gardening—pursuits that reflect her energetic and grounded approach to life and service.
Admissions
Olivia Wilder
Director of Admissions
Meet Olivia
Olivia Wilder
Director of Admissions
Olivia Wilder serves as Director of Admissions for Burning Tree Programs. Responsible for helping execute the organization’s vision of excellence, Olivia leads a talented team of admissions specialists dedicated to Burning Tree’s philosophy of “creating a life of excellence beyond sobriety.” Trained in multiple intervention disciplines, Olivia utilizes mindfulness, DBT skills, and a solutions-focussed approach to help achieve dynamic results on behalf of the loved one in need. Sober since 2014, Olivia is a proud alumna of Burning Tree Ranch. She counts her two children and loving husband amongst her greatest blessings. Her intervention training includes a specialization Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Applied Suicide Prevention.
Alexis Thomas
Admissions Specialist
Meet Alexis
Alexis Thomas
Admissions Specialist
Alexis “Lexi” Thomas serves as Admission Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University of Arizona, Lexi lends passion, knowledge, and insight to the admissions process. Treating every inquiry with a sense of tenderness and empathy, Lexi knows first-hand what the family member’s experience of addiction feels like. After losing her own family member to addiction, Lexi dedicated her life to helping others find the freedom they deserve. A native of Tucson, AZ., Lexi is happily married and expecting a baby. She counts one dog and a cat amongst her growing family.
Deitra Deal
Admissions Specialist
Meet Deitra
Deitra Deal
Admissions Specialist
Deitra Deal serves as an Admissions Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. As an advocate for families struggling with the disease of addiction, she has served various roles during her professional career, including interventionist, case manager, and clinical outreach professional. As she pursued her degree in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University, Deitra simultaneously embarked on a long-term journey to serve the interests of those affected by trauma, codependency, and grief. Today, she lends her passion, skillset, and wisdom to the families and clients of Burning Tree. Deeply involved in her recovery and growth, Deitra serves as a welcome refuge for those weary and in need of support.
Holly Burnett BSW
Admissions Specialist
Meet Holly
Holly Burnett
BSW
Admissions Specialist
Holly Serves as an Admissions Specialist for Burning Tree Programs. Having worked in various clinical roles throughout her career, what Holly most enjoys is connecting clients and families with the services they need to achieve their full potential in recovery. With the ultimate goal of becoming a licensed therapist, she is currently completing her degree in Social Work. Certified as a Mindfulness In Recovery Facilitator, she seeks to lend a sense of calm, diligent attention to the important needs of each and every loved one who seeks help from the Burning Tree organization.
Kim Zimmerman
Admissions Specialist
Meet Kim
Kim Zimmerman
Admissions Specialist
Kim Zimmerman serves as an Admissions Specialist for Burning Tree Programs, where she is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission to create a life of excellence beyond sobriety. As an alumna of Burning Tree Ranch, Kim brings both professional experience and a deeply personal understanding of the program’s impact, having maintained her sobriety since 2019 by continuing to apply its principles. Prior to joining The Burning Tree Team, Kim built a successful career in corporate America, specializing in project management and relationship development. Her ability to connect with families, combined with her firsthand experience, allows her to guide others with both clarity and compassion. Kim resides in Dallas, Texas, with her Goldendoodle, Finley.
Operations
Shelley Long
Operations Manager
Meet Shelley
Shelley Long
Operations Manager
Shelley Long serves as Operations Manager for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for upholding the core principles of the organization, Shelley utilizes a combination of efficiency and attentiveness to create a safe place for our clients to recover. Shelley has worked for Burning Tree for more than a decade. Shelley’s strengths are strong organization skills, taking initiative, and using her sense of humor in her day-to-day job. Shelley wants to help alcoholics and addicts find their way to a successful sober life. Shelley and her husband have four grown children and two grandkids.
Donna Brown
Operations Assistant
Meet Donna
Donna Brown
Operations Assistant
Donna Brown serves as Operations Assistant for Burning Tree Ranch. Dedicated to Burning Tree’s standard of excellence, Donna utilizes her administrative skill set to manage all facets of logistical planning, EMR integration, and internal clinical communications designed to support the health and welfare of every client. Whether scheduling appointments, managing patient records, or coordinating staff, Donna plays a vital role in the delivery of healthcare at Burning Tree Ranch. Originally from Kaufman, TX she counts two children and a beautiful grandchild amongst her growing family.
Leroy Wooldridge
Director of Maintenance
Meet Leroy
Leroy Wooldridge
Director of Maintenance
Leroy Wooldridge serves as the Director of Maintenance for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for maintaining one of the most unique properties in the nation, Leroy manages all aspects of Burning Tree’s two-thousand acre ranch. With a professional background in commercial construction, Leroy employs a broad range of skills in his quest to maintain Burning Tree’s facilities at optimal functionality. Earning “employee of the year” multiple times since 2009, Leroy exhibits Burning Tree’s passion for “creating a life of excellence beyond sobriety.” He and his wife reside in Kaufman, TX, and are the proud parents of three grown children.
Shelia Sirls
Client Care Manager
Meet Shelia
Shelia Sirls
Client Care Manager
Shelia Sirls serves as Client Care Manager for Burning Tree Ranch. With a 30-year background in behavioral health, Sheila assists our clients in developing the needed life skills to support a full life in recovery. Blending kindness with practicality, Shelia demonstrates the virtues of personal responsibility by helping our clients coordinate their chores, weekly food shopping, supplies inventory, and menu planning. Known across the entire United States for her country fried chicken, Sheila joined Burning Tree Ranch in 2006. A native of Kaufman, TX she has two grown children and six beautiful grandchildren.
Kristie Mays
Director of Finance
Meet Kristie
Kristie Mays
Director of Finance
Kristie Mays serves as Director of Finance for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for a host of duties to include payroll and client billing, Kristie boasts a 25-year background in the financial services industry. Utilizing clear communication to assist the team mission of excellence, Kristie demonstrates her commitment to Burning Tree’s fiscal viability by the method of accurate accounting and financial modeling. Happily married for 26-years, Kristy has 3 beautiful children, a long-haired dachshund, cocker spaniel, and a 1-year-old terrier. She is a proud Texas native.
Jade Perry
Human Resources Admin
Meet Jade
Jade Perry
Human Resources Admin
Jade Perry serves as Human Resources Administrator for Burning Tree Ranch. Responsible for coordinating functions related to the organization’s employees and contractors, Jade helps manage human resources policies designed to support the health, safety and welfare of all Burning Tree personnel. An expert at facilitating health care benefits, Jade is also one of the friendly voices our callers hear when inquiring with the Ranch. Happily married for 25 years, Jade enjoys her nine grandchildren every chance she gets. A proud Texas native, she has been with Burning Tree since 2009.
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