Meet The Team

LEADERSHIP TEAM

James St. Pierre,Jr.

Director of Operations

Originally from Washington state James has been in Texas since 2007.

Since that time James has been living his personal journey of growth and developing his professional skills in the treatment industry. James’s personal experience with addiction and recovery fuels his passion to work with the patients on introducing hope in all situations, and he conveys a strong personal belief that change is possible for anyone.

From 2018-2020 James worked for a Non-Profit treatment center in San Antonio, doing Marketing and Business Development for community outreach.

From 2020-2022. James worked in Case management and aftercare planning for the same Non-Profit at a location in Magnolia,Tx.

James currently serves as the Director of Operations for Magnolia City Detox, joining the company based on his belief in the organization’s mission and core values - specifically creating a calm and safe environment for all patients that enter care.

James is actively pursuing a life coaching certification in his spare time, as well as spending time with his son and remaining active in his recovery.

James St. Pierre,Jr.

Director of Operations

Riley Metz

Director of Admissions.

Riley Metz is an Informatics and business graduate of Indiana University and he began his professional career working in the computer programming world for several startups. Due to the lack of social interaction in this field, he transitioned into the world of real estate development where he worked as a broker and marketer. Throughout this time, he truly discovered my joy of working directly with potential clients as well as helping them take a large new step in their lives. During these periods of his life, he also had become all too familiar with the world of addiction and its consequences to those affected. After seeing so many families torn apart and lives lost, Riley felt compelled to get into an industry that was in the business of creating solutions to this problem. This ultimately led him to being introduced to the admissions and intake side of treatment where he is able to work with potential clients, friends and family members to help them along their path regarding education and recovery from drugs, alcohol and mental health issues.

Riley Metz

Director of Admissions

MEDICAL TEAM

CLINICAL TEAM

TINA BROWN, LCDC-I

Primary Therapist

Ms. Tina Brown has worked as a Primary Therapist in the chemical dependency field for 10 years. Ms. Brown is from New York State with an educational background consisting of an AS in Social Science and Humanities from Erie Community College in NYS; BS in Sociology from Buffalo State College SUNY; MS in Human Services and Counseling Studies from Capella University, MN, and PhD Courses majored in Psychology of Addiction also from Capella University.

Ms. Brown obtained New York State Credentials of her CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling) in 2012 and currently holds her LCDC-I (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern) with the state of Texas.

Ms. Brown has volunteer experience with Redeeming Fire Baptist Church as head of the “Women Empowerment Movement” geared towards empowering young women the importance morals, values, traditions, goals, and achievements.

Ms. Brown relocated to Houston, TX in 2017 with a continuation of her career field within recovery companies known as “The Watershed Recovery Center; Eating Recovery Center; Seacrest Recovery Center; Serenity Detox Facility and currently, Magnolia Detox Facility as a Primary Therapist. Ms. Brown continuously expresses her passion for helping others achieve their goals and helping to change lives.

Tina Brown, LCDC-I

Primary Therapist

Andrew Haltiwanger, LCDC-I

Mr. Andrew Haltiwanger has relocated to Spring TX, originally from Birmingham, Alabama and resides with spouse Mrs. Haltiwanger. Mr. Haltiwanger's educational background consist of an (AAS) Associates Degree in Human Services and Substance Abuse Counseling from Alvin Community College in 2021.

Mr.Haltiwanger currently holds his licensure as an LCDC-I (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern) within the state of Texas. Mr. Haltiwanger practicum field of study consist of IOP (Intensive Outpatient Counseling) with New Dimensions Day Treatment Center in The Woodlands, TX. The desire to work within the helping field stems from the passion to help those in need who are struggling from substance use disorders. As Mr. Haltiwanger currently provides the educational and counseling component with Magnolia City Detox, his awareness for self-gratification appears daily as he helps his patients to improve their lives continuously.

Andrew Haltiwanger, LCDC-I

ALUMNI & DISCHARGE PLANNING

Andrea (Andy) Hartman, BHSc

Recovery Liason/Alumni Coordinator

Andy was born and raised in Tomball, TX and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Education In 2013. Ironically she entered Substance Abuse treatment the same year. She has been in long term Recovery since 2014 and has worked in the industry for a number of years. She wears multiple hats for Magnolia City Detox which include Assisting our Business Development Team, Assisting our Case Manager and Operations Director, and creating a thriving Alumni Support Group. She has multiple activities and events planned throughout each month with our Alumni. Each event has produced a fellowship in and out of Magnolia City. Andy says she owes her life to AA. She is also an active member of Al anon, Pro- therapy, and enjoys crafting in her spare time. Her favorite part of working in substance abuse treatment is watching a client become willing in treatment and following through with Recovery post treatment.

Andrea (Andy) Hartman, BHSc

Recovery Liason/Alumni Coordinator

COMMUNITY RECOVERY LIAISONS

Rachel Liebegott

Recovery Liason

Rachel Liebegott is the National Recovery Executive; she began her career with magnolia City Detox in May of 2022. Rachel was our first representative and is major driver in building our Magnolia City Detox, clinical brand, in the Houston. Rachel is also the founder and owner of Journey Way Sober living for women in North Houston. As a woman in long term recovery, she has devoted her work to helping people find recovery. She started her career in this field as a program director and has been managing sober living homes since 2016. Her career path led her to a role in business development in 2020 where she worked tirelessly to help individuals and families affected by addiction and to navigate treatment options.

Rachel is a firm believer in the connection between mind, body, and spirit. In her spare time, you can find her working out, being a mom and spending time with her family, attending a 12-step meeting, or being of service to her fellowship.

Rachel Liebegott

National Recovery Executive

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Some of Magnolia’s success stories involved cases where people were completely “hopeless” and presumably “lost-causes.” If this feels like your story, you’re not alone, and we’d love to help you be another one of our success stories! Magnolia City Detox offers a wide range of services to help you recover.

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