What About A Safe Haven Program Managers?
All managers are qualified substance abuse professionals whose certification is administered by Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA).
Our staff is committed to helping improve the lives of our residents both during the difficult initial transition and through, at times, periods of crisis as our residents strive towards meaningful recovery.
The shared vision of A Safe Haven management and staff is to remain on the forefront of recovery by continuously participating in studies on recovery methodology, and continuous education programs for our staff.
A Safe Haven's management and staff are proud of their success in providing sober living alternatives to thousands of people in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction.
Executive Management/A Safe Haven L.L.C. / Foundation for A Safe Haven
Brian Rowland, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President, A Safe Haven
Founded A Safe Haven L.L.C. in 1995 and continues to dedicate his work to the lives of those suffering from the diseases of drug and alcohol addiction. His commitment is to social entrepreneurship. His goal is to develop an economic development model that provides a full continuum of housing, employment training and opportunities and support for those recovering from drug addiction and alcoholism. Brian is an alumnus of Loyola University of Chicago 1985, and DePaul University1990, and the John Marshall School of Law 2007.
Neli Vazquez-Rowland, Co-Founder, A Safe Haven; President, A Safe Haven Foundation; Chief Executive Officer, Be! Products
Co Founder of A Safe Haven, launched Be! to transform the business of beauty and to champion and empower women moving from homelessness and/or incarceration to success and accomplishment. Awarded the Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Entrepreneur of the Year by Legal Momentum, the oldest women’s rights organization in the US. Directs training and operations of A Nail Haven, the economic development mission for women at A Safe Haven.
Allen (Skip) Land, Chief Operating Officer
Pioneer in the field of human services with wealth of knowledge and expertise in industry development, planning and delivery of programs. Eleven years with state wide social services agency including Residential Aftercare Services and The Residence for Men. A National Certified Recovery Specialist and a Certified Addictions Counselor.
Sterling J. Gildersleeve, Executive Director
Fifteen years experience in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse program delivery. Twelve years management of halfway Houses and Sober Housing Programs. National Certified Recovery Specialist, certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Regional Director, Association of halfway Houses Alcoholism Programs, Advisor to the Illinois Association of Extended Care.
Fenlis Jefferson, Program Director
Design and operations for homeless and criminal justice re-entry programs. Directs marketing, policy and development objectives. Current President of Illinois Association of Extended Care, Board Director, Association of Halfway House Alcoholism Programs of North America, Regional Committee, Faces and Voices of Recovery. National Certified Recovery Specialist. Directed “Recovery Olympics”.
Mark Mulroe, General Counsel
Joined A Safe Haven March 1998 as in-house General Counsel. Implemented programs involving residential recovery homes, rehabilitative services and professional organizations including the Illinois Association of Drug Court Professionals. Currently sits on several committees in the field of substance abuse services, legislation and education. Illinois Bar, November 1989.