Robert has been the Owner and Operator at Blackburn Recovery, from January of 2012 to today. He has over 40,000 hours of hands-on experience working in the field of Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment. His duties and responsibilities include networking, monthly board meetings, client assessment and application process, as well as administrative oversight. 

Ian graduated from the USC Marshall School of Business with a major in Business Management and a Minor in Real Estate Development. He is the Owner and Operator of Spear Recovery Inc., as well as the Owner and Operator of Webster Shaw Properties LLC. Previously he worked at Blackburn Recovery as a Sober Living House Manager (2018), Patoma Inc, dealing with Building Management and Building Investments (2013 - 2017), and CBRE as a real estate broker (2012 - 2013). His duties and responsibilities include networking, monthly board meetings, as well as client assessment an application process.

Mark has 29 years of experience in recovery, over 12 years in professional recovery service & ministry and is the Co-founder of EARS (European Association of Recovery Specialists. He also holds an STB/ MDiv from the Pontifical University St. Thomas Aquinas / Angelicum, CIP (Certified Intervention Professional) & CRC (Certified Recovery Coach) Sober Academy, RADT (Registered Alcohol Drug Technician Credential) CCAPP. His memberships include the following: National Association of Catholic Chaplains • National Association for Lay Ministry • Association for Practical Theology • Princeton Association UK • American Communication Association • Mystical Theology Network at Oxford. His duties and responsibilities include networking, as well as client assessment and application process. 

Nathan has been a creative executive at Steven Bochco Productions for over 15 years. In that time, he has overseen development, creation and production of multi-media content with an emphasis on music supervision, scoring and composition. He is also the owner and founder of BLKMKT music, a full-service music house for T.V., film and advertising. He has used his experience in the entertainment industry to help young men in early sobriety find their passion and purpose, through strategy and network. He is the director of Blackburn Mentoring Services, has over 20 years of sobriety and has been working in treatment and substance abuse and recovery industry for over a decade. His duties and responsibilities include networking, monthly board meetings as well as client assessment an application process. 

Christopher has an MBA, CCMI-M, and a CIP. He has been a behavioral health professional for the last 8 years, and has been instrumental in both the start up and corporate organizations he’s contributed to in the treatment industry. His duties and responsibilities include networking, monthly board meetings, client assessment an application process as well as being the secretary. 

Melissa started her career at IBM in 2012 and moved into the mental health and substance abuse field in 2014. Her company, Stone Harbor Strategies, has worked with industry leaders such as Visions Adolescent Treatment Center, Casa Bella Recovery Services, Blackburn Recovery, Resolutions Living, and more. Her duties and responsibilities include monthly board meetings, accounting, and bookkeeping. 

By 2028, we plan to open a Blackburn Foundation campus in West Los Angeles on over 20,000 sq ft of land. This state-of-the- art facility will incorporate addiction, spiritual, nutritional, professional, and wellness-driven services in wide open, inspiring spaces. The Blackburn recovery campus will be a transformational resourse for our community. Our vision is to replicate this model in all major cities across the country. Stay tuned for more exciting developments.