Shannon van Deman

Chief Executive Officer @Aspenridge Recovery

Leader of AspenRidge Recovery, providing substance use, mental health, and trauma services to Colorado. Oversee the operations of 3 treatment locations in Ft. Collins, Lakewood, and Colorado Springs and robust telehealth programs. Set the strategic direction of the organization and work in collaboration with the Board of Directors and investors. Key Achievements • Improved net profit margin from -9% to 12% in one year. • Worked collaboratively with other executives to create Colorado Coalition of Treatment Providers, brining CEOs in the substance use treatment field together to align care and create systemic change. • Revamped a culture in crisis with 93% of team members agreeing to being satisfied with the culture of their workplace compared with an industry average of 70% among 2,143 other health care organizations. • Developed and implemented organizational strategy, mission, vision, values, brand identity, and leadership philosophy to create alignment. • Negotiated contracts and moved in network with major commercial payers and started a Medicaid program. • Passed Joint Commission resurvey for 2 entities and received 3-year accreditation. • 99% of clients report general satisfaction with AspenRidge.