Administration
Tanya Bowers, Office Manager
Why did I choose this profession?
I love meeting and helping people.
Why do I think Brookhaven Retreat is right for you or your loved one?
Good atmosphere, very professional, very understanding.
What is my passion?
My family at home and work.
What is my biggest fear?
Not succeeding.
I live by this rule.
The Golden Rule
Shannon Patterson, Office and Communications Manager
Why did I choose this profession?
I think I choose this profession because it is where I am supposed to be. I truly believe everything happens for a reason. When my family and I relocated to Eastern Tennessee we had decided that I would stay home with our two children unless I found a job that fit every description of the perfect place. One of those requirements was that the job would be one that I looked forward to going to every single day. I have been touched personally by drug and alcohol addiction and have watched a loved one self-destruct. Three months later I started working with Brookhaven Retreat. I can’t think of a more perfect place for me to work every day.
Why do I think Brookhaven Retreat is right for you or your loved one?
At BHR we focus on healing the whole person and not just treating symptoms. Our staff is the most compassionate group of professionals I have experienced in a We understand what a difficult decision it is to come to treatment and truly treat your family member with the compassion and professionalism that we would want our own family to experience.
What is my passion?
My passion is helping others to overcome their fears and hard times. I have been where some of the families are when they come to Brookhaven and I remember the intense fear and heartbreak I was going through at that time and hope to help others see there is light at the end of the tunnel.
What is my biggest fear?
My biggest fear is hands down spiders.
I live by this rule.
I don’t remember who said it or where I heard it but “In the end everything will be OK, if it’s not OK then it isn’t the end.”
Betsy Martin, Human Resources Director
Betsy has 25 years experience in the human resources field, working in both specialist and generalist roles in many types and shapes of organizations - public, private, non-profit, governmental, and faith-based. Her primary focus areas have been in organization development, talent management, and process design and consulting. Betsy has a wide range of experiences, from facilitating strategy planning and development to designing and implementing leadership development academies to leading outdoor learning experiences for groups of all ages. Key skills include resourcefulness, process management, and versatility. At Brookhaven, she is serves as an employee resource and advocate and ensures a sound, fully compliant human resource management program.
Why did I choose this profession?
I have a card hanging on my bulletin board that's been with me for a long, long time. It shows an old, much-used scrub brush. Below the picture, it reads, "You may see a brush. But in 1968 Joe Saltzer, a cleaner working for NASA, saw it differently. When asked by a visitor what his job was, Joe replied, 'I'm helping to put a man on the moon.'" I believe that organizations and leaders that harness the potential for employees to commit to something bigger than themselves will be the organizations that not only last but become great. I'm driven to support and enable that potential for individuals, leaders, and organizations.
Why do I think Brookhaven Retreat is right for you or your loved one?
How often in this life can you be in a place and time where you can focus on nothing other your heart, your soul, your mind, and your body? At Brookhaven, you won’t just get clean or get refocused – you can become more wholly you than you’ve ever imagined possible. The entire staff is dedicated to not just getting you through a rough space but sending you back into your world strong and healthy – and ready!
What is my passion?
Transformation!
What is my biggest fear?
Fear. No kidding – fear is such a debilitating place to be.
I live by this rule.
Offer your hand. Be kind. Clear paths. Laugh. Dance. Sing.