Jim is a native of Buffalo, NY who has served the recovery community in a professional capacity for almost 20 years. Throughout his career, Jim has sought to remove the stigma of recovery and open the path to treatment for families and individuals. His experience in addiction treatment has touched all phases of the continuum of care, from establishing the first LGBT recovery residence in Minneapolis to leading families through the process of intervention as Chief Operating Officer of Addiction Intervention Resources, to multiple leadership roles at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, before finding his home at the Harmony Foundation in 2015.
As Chief Executive Officer at the Harmony Foundation, Colorado’s oldest residential treatment program, Jim has focused on increasing Harmony’s capacity to meet the unique needs of people who struggle with substance use disorder. Jim is proud of the work done by the Harmony team to modernize and expand services, including a robust Alumni Recovery Support Network and a thriving Intensive Outpatient Program. Jim has guided improvements to the Harmony campus, updating client housing and public spaces, bookstore, adding a mindfully constructed 12 Step trail, a disc golf course, and a labyrinth.
Jim’s passion for community engagement led him to a position on the Estes Park Restorative Justice board, supporting alternate opportunities for people to make amends to their community. Most recently Jim was honored to be invited to join the national board for Treatment Professionals in Alumni Services (TPAS), a nonprofit group setting the bar for alumni services. The Harmony Foundation was a founding member of TPAS and as Director of Alumni services while at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Jim supported the mission of TPAS.
Work at Harmony brought Jim and his family to Colorado, where they have set down roots in Allenspark. Jim and his husband Peter are pleased to be a part of the Estes Valley community and excited to be Coloradans.
Ross is a graduate of Pipestone Area Vo-Tech with a degree in Construction Management and holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Phoenix in Business. Ross spent twenty-eight years working for Schwann Food Company as District General Manager. He is currently the COO and Director of Facilities for Harmony Foundation. He provides operational oversight of Housekeeping, Dietary, and Maintenance.
“I work at Harmony because it allows me to do what I love to do each and every day. It also allows me to be part of something special in the way we do what we can every day to help change lives.”
Karen is a graduate from Dallas Baptist University with a degree in Psychology and Masters from Southern Methodist University in Counseling. Karen is currently a fully Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and an LPC-Intern, working towards full licensure.
Karen’s passion to help others that suffer from drug/alcohol addiction drove her to complete a Masters of Counseling, and become a professional in the pursuit of helping others to recover. Karen most recently assisted in the opening of an all-women’s intensive outpatient treatment center in Dallas, Texas, working closely with the clients and families in order to provide the optimal care for healing.
Laurie received a Master’s in Management from Regis University and completed her undergraduate work at the University of Denver. She has spent 20 years in the field of Human Resources serving in a variety of leadership positions. She brings best practices from the transportation, financial services, and consulting industries.
Laurie is passionate about cultivating a workplace where employees can do their best every day.
Michael’s journey into addiction treatment and recovery began with her drug and alcohol addiction and subsequent treatment in December of 2015. Michael came to The Harmony Foundation and developed a best-in-class Alumni Program. Michael then left Harmony to expand her knowledge of treatment on a national level serving at the National Director for Alumni for Vertava Health. While away, Michael knew where her heart belonged, which was back at Harmony. Now, moving into Director of Philanthropy and becoming a member of Harmony’s Executive Leadership team, Michael understands the importance of relationship building and connecting people to the Harmony Mission.
Michael is the Co-President of the National Board for TPAS (Treatment Professionals for Alumni Services) and serves on the Client Advisory Board of Directors for Continuum Cloud Solutions. She hosts a podcast titled “Monday State of Mind” that focuses on how recovery tools can benefit everyone’s state of mind. She is also a published author. She co-authored a book with two others in the recovery world titled “Drowning in Addiction: Sink or Swim.” Michael is passionate about recovery and chooses to recover out loud.
“Everyone has a story. My story with Harmony is rooted in passion, purpose, and service. There is magic in the mountains that surround The Harmony Foundation. I have experienced this magic. I choose to share it and connect people to our mission so they, too, can be of service and intimately connected to our mission. It s a gift to be a part of this organization.”
Dr. Michael Rountree, MD
Senior MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Michael Rountree is Board Certified in Family and Addiction Medicine. He has been a practicing provider for 25 years, offering direct client care services in a variety of settings including Community Health Centers, Rural and Tribal Health communities and the US military. He served as an active duty Army Medical Officer in Iraq and most recently was the Medical Director for the Veteran’s Administration Community Clinic in Loveland, CO. Dr. Rountree is a graduate of the St. George University, School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies, completed his residency at United Hospital Center, Family Medicine in Clarksburg, WV and a fellowship at University of Wisconsin/Veteran Administration in Addiction Medicine.
He lives in Estes Park with his wife, Patricia and daughter, Emma Jo.
MarianneDungan has a Diploma Degree from the St. Francis College of Nursing, a B.S.N. degree from the Methodist College of Nursing, and a M.S.N. degree from Grand Canyon University. Practicing as an RN for more than 30 years, Marianne has worked in almost every aspect of healthcare. However, her true passion is working with people for sustained recovery from the diseases of drug and alcohol addiction & behavioral health diagnosis.
Marianne began her healthcare career at 18 as a certified nursing assistant in a medical-surgical unit and, after graduation, worked as an RN in neurological intensive care. Marianne then practiced as a staff nurse, charge nurse, and preceptor, advanced to clinical innovation and professional education positions within behavioral health services, and various administration positions at UnityPoint Health System based in Peoria, Illinois.
She has served multiple terms and is the president of the Central Illinois Psychiatric Nurses’ Association. She is a published author and has given local and national presentations to inform and decrease the stigma surrounding behavioral health, wellness, and psychiatric nursing modalities. Her professional experience includes acute care, emergency care, outpatient care, liaison consultation in the community and the general hospital, professional mental health counseling, and interdisciplinary professional education.
Marianne most recently was the Director of Salud Family Health Center in Estes Park, Colorado. She and her family moved to a family home in Estes Park in 2018.
Justin Barclay
Director of Client Support Services
An alumnus of the program, Justin has over 16 years of experience in the addiction treatment and recovery field. Utilizing his own personal recovery and his experience in both admissions and aftercare, Justin has helped individuals and families find the right resources to support their recovery journey.
Justin has been a member of the Harmony Team since August 2014. He leads multiple dedicated work groups including Admissions, Administrative Services, and Utilization Review. These teams work collaboratively with Harmony staff, families, and professional referrals in ushering clients into treatment as well as advocating for the appropriate level of care that is needed. In addition to these teams, Justin also works collaboratively with our insurance partners in managing our In Network contracts. Lastly, Justin oversaw the implementation of our new telephone communications platform, Nextiva, within the organization and presently manages and maintains the system.
“The thing I enjoy the most about Harmony is the smaller facility feel with a full spectrum of care being available. Working for an organization that puts client care and mission as a priority is a pleasure.”
Tabitha is a 2010 Harmony Alum with over a decade of personal experience in the world of recovery. Tabitha is a CCAR Recovery Coach and Recovery Coach Trainer. She is a Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) and Certified Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) in the state of Colorado. Tabitha has previously worked with Harmony’s Transitional Care Program, as Counseling Tech staff, and most recently as the Alumni Coordinator. Her positivity and enthusiasm for helping those who suffer from addiction are contagious. Tabitha has a passion for supporting clients as they transition out of treatment and she is skilled in helping clients find fun, joy, and meaning in their journey.
“My greatest joy is assisting and watching Alumni use the tools they gained at Harmony in their everyday lives. I love alcoholics and addicts and I believe we are a special kind of people. My job is to help each person I work with to see the unlimited possibilities that are available to them when they choose recovery.”
