Banyan Massachusetts

Brent was born and raised in Miami, FL but moved to Massachusetts in 2021. He received his Bachelors of Applied Sciences in Supervision and Management. Later, Brent received his MBA in Operations Management from Florida Atlantic University. With personal experience struggling with drug abuse, he has a solid working knowledge of the 12 step program and its principles. Thankfully, Brent has been able to move forward with 6 consistent years in recovery.
Brent began working in the addiction field in 2016 in both PHP and IOP levels of care. His passion is derived from inspiring others to remain sober with living by example and developing a structured atmosphere for both the clients and the employees. The opportunity to play a significant role in the decision-making process for the client is what inspires him the most. Being afforded the capability to innovate and improve processes towards a high-quality culture invokes gratitude within. Additionally, Brent enjoys allowing others to experience the concept of individual empowerment.
Brent’s goal is to rebrand the imprint Banyan has in the Massachusetts recovery community and establish a reputation for high-quality client care. He intends to promote growth, evolution, and unlimited potential in those who surround him and

Michelle Ritucci was born and raised in West Springfield, Massachusetts. In the past, she suffered from addiction and mental health issues, which has led to her passion for helping others get help. Michelle thinks of herself as lucky to have a supportive family who put her into treatment and kept her focused. There she was shown a new and healthier way to live. Michelle is now clean and sober and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Social Work. The tools she learned while in treatment provided her with continuous motivation to assist those in their recovery journey. She believes that working with the alumni community is both rewarding and exciting because she can help others become the best version of themselves.

Thomas "TJ" Atkinson was born and raised in Gardner, MA, and struggled with addiction for several years. Fortunately, he got clean on September 13th, 2020. TJ has been working for Banyan for close to a year. He began as a behavioral health technician, which has led him to build a good rapport with all the clients that have come thru the Clearbrook Mass facility. Coming into this field, TJ wanted to find the direction he wanted to go in to help people with their addiction. Working for Banyan, TJ found a path he is interested in and is currently going to school to be a therapist. TJ appreciates the new position he is presently in because now he can witness the clients' developments, and he enjoys seeing them change their lives around for the better. Also, he can gain more experience in the field that he so greatly desires to be an advocate.

Caleb was born in Louisville, Kentucky and played football at Lindsey Wilson College, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Communication. Like many others in America today, Caleb suffered an injury on the field that resulted in the use of prescription pain medication, which eventually led him down the dark road of addiction. He sought treatment at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, now a Banyan facility, more than four years ago and has been sober ever since. Caleb began his career at Banyan as an Admissions Coordinator and went on to receive several promotions within the organization. He now acts as a National Business Development Representative for the state of Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and son. Caleb is passionate about his position and being able to continue his career at Banyan in his home state, saying that he feels honored to be able to help those in his community who struggle with the same issues he once faced. He has made is his main goal to help anyone seeking treatment to get the help they need.