George Degirmendjian
Chief Executive Officer
George Sarkis Degirmendjian is a sincere and humble individual. His previous passion was within the culinary arts paradigm. From this, he also merges healthy eating, mindfulness, and lifestyle onto his art as a chef. This is testimony to the nature of his approach, which is not only applying the sole source to sustain life but to do so in a way where we are developing in a positive direction as well. When it comes to client care, Mr. Degirmendijian attends with a warm heart and dedication to providing the space for growth. In his own words, “I want my clients to feel that they are safe and receiving genuine care. Whether they see me as a mentor, older brother, and/or caretaker, all that matters to me is if they regain a sense of trust and connection to a place they can call their healing home”. It is very common and easy to make claims within a person through words and descriptions, but Mr. Degirmendijian’s clear attendance to a passion that involves nurturing one’s life (through the art of healthy eating) is a component that is solid, and the choice of our passion speaks louder than words. Furthermore, his current dedication to recovering individual/family connections relieve him from many biases and speculations within the confines of business, personal bias (recovery “my way because it’s the best way,”) and many other unfortunate agendas from this field of practice. Lastly, he is a loving son, brother, family man, and has now dedicated his life to continue his brother’s legacy and to make his mother proud. This in itself, leaks onto the company as a whole and most importantly, crafts an overall energy that is naturally contagious to the clients.
Chief Executive Officer
Eugene Shobey has been married for three years. He has five sons and 6 grandkids. He enjoys swimming and spending time with his wife. He serves as a program manager at Advedis Detox and a drug counselor at Avedis Recovery.
Education: ICDC College, Lawndale, CA 03/2010 – 02/2011 Lawndale, CA 03/2010 – 02/2011. Alcohol and Drug Counseling Diploma – Training included but not limited to: Alcohol and Drug Counseling Diploma, Pastoral License – Tacoma Christian Center2010-ICDC College: Student of the Month, Outstanding Efforts & Perfect Attendance. Certificate HIV/AIDS Brief Risk Intervention & Air – Blood-borne pathogens training –DASA approved course. Dedication to the Community and Help in Social, Education and Business Causes. Training included but not limited to: Psychoactive Drugs, Pharmacology & Case Management, Law & Ethics, Prevention, Education, Outreach & Referral, Individual Group & Family Counseling. Personal & Professional Growth. Disciplining young men and women, Excellent communication skill, and the ability to implement programs, the ability to facilitate in group settings. Tacoma Christian Center, Jail Ministry Supervisor
Campaign Manager
Vincent Dugan – My Recovery journey began in 2008, after many years of abuse, fast women & fast money. I was led to recovery by the barrel of a 357 handgun pointed at the back of my head after praying that my life would be spared & promising that I would make a change if my life was spared, only having some college education & a hard time finding employment due to bad choices in life which lead to two felonies only making it more difficult to find a career. Well, shortly after my life-changing event, I saw an ad for a trade school for drug & alcohol counselors. I thought, hmm after years of consuming drugs and alcohol and learning the negative effects. I figured OKAY let’s give this a try. I enrolled at ICDC college for drug counseling, started attending AA & NA meetings, and working the 12 steps.Now I am a certified drug and alcohol counselor and have been since 2011, as a cherry on top after graduation I began teaching at the same trade school I attended. I currently am still working in the field of addiction after earning my CCAPP certification. By helping guide others on their recovery journeys, I’m pleased to say that I have become a positive role model and an asset to our community.
Campaign Manager