EXECUTIVE TEAM
When making the decision to enter drug and alcohol detox, it’s important to know that you will be treated by experienced, compassionate, and dedicated professionals who have your best interest at heart.
At Magnolia City Detox, our executive, clinical, medical, and administrative staff at our Houston area drug and alcohol detox work collaboratively to develop individualized treatment plans for each client. With years of experience in the addiction and behavioral health field, our team understands the complex nature of substance use and dual diagnosis disorders and works to develop the best treatment program aimed at healing withdrawal symptoms and identifying root cause issues. Learn more about our team and the value they can help bring to your life today.
James Witteck
Chief Executive Officer
Frank Severino
Chief Marketing Officer
Stuart Wood
Chief Financial Officer
Jacqueline Lazzaro
Compliance Director
Breanna Schwartz
Director Of Human Resources
James serves as the Founder and CEO of Sycamore Behavioral Health, a comprehensive, behavioral healthcare organization that is the back-office resource for First City Recovery Center and Magnolia City Detox, focused on continued growth and expansion in the behavioral health industry. James earned a BS in political science and public administration from the University of Central Florida.
Frank Severino brings over 30 years of leadership experience as the Chief Marketing Officer at Sycamore Behavioral Health. Frank leads the marketing and advertising for Sycamore Behavioral Health’s companies which include Magnolia City Detox and First City Recovery Center. Frank holds a BS in Business Management from Western Illinois University, where he played football, giving him an early start for success by building character, leadership, teamwork, and resilience. In addition, Frank attended American University in Washington, DC and received a certification in Executive Management and Leadership.
Stuart Wood is the CFO of Sycamore Behavioral Health. He is a certified public accountant and graduated from Indiana University Kokomo with a degree in accounting and finance. Stuart started his career in public accounting before entering his current role as CFO. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of Sycamore Behavioral Health’s strategic planning, accounting, forecasting, and budget management. Stuart develops and manages the operating budget, oversees the coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization, and reports to the CEO and Board of Directors in regard to assessing strategic growth opportunities as the company continues to scale.
Jacqueline is a highly qualified and experienced Compliance Director at Sycamore Behavioral Health Group, where she has been instrumental in the development and carrying out of innovative client programs and services. With over nine years of experience in the behavioral health field, Jacqueline is a respected leader dedicated to enhancing the lives of those battling mental health and substance abuse disorders. As our Executive Director, she oversees First City Recovery Center, ensuring regulatory compliance, utilization, effective interpersonal relations, and quality client care.
Breanna holds the esteemed position of Director of Human Resources at MCD.
Contributing her expertise to the organization for a period of two years. Cassidy serves as an integral part of the team. She assists leadership with various projects, coordinates with vendors, and schedules important day to day functions. A native of Sarasota, Florida, Cassidy pursued her education in business at the esteemed University of Central Florida.