Staff

Fresh Start offers an integrated approach of in-house and in-community support to individuals and their families.
– Jennifer Kent-Charpentier • Program Manager, FSRC
The Fresh Start Calgary Staff
Fresh Start employs a staff of dedicated and compassionate professionals.
Our commitment to the success of our program is reflected in the high standard of our work and our adherence to our core values. We place a premium on the ethics, personal development, education and training that will serve to provide our clients with the best path to recovery. Our professional experience is augmented by the fact that a significant number of us are in recovery ourselves and are proud to serve as examples that change is possible.

Bruce Holstead
Executive Director

Pat Cole
Director of Finance and Human Resources

Billy Bragg
Program Manager

Chris Miller
Addiction Counsellor

Rene Desjardins
Associate Outreach Counsellor

Desiree Bragg
Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Kent-Charpentier
Director of Operations

Kate King
Executive Assistant

Ian McGregor
Addiction Counsellor

Andrew "AJ" Jenkins
Lead Outreach Coordinator

Grant Clowes
Facilities Manager

Aseem Nensi
Sous Chef

Rod Garossino
Director of Fund Development

Robby Sidhu
Director of Communications and Events

Tong Liech
Outreach Counsellor

Josh Cumberland
Intake Coordinator

Dave Mowat
Facilities Manager

Brian Roy
Head Chef

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“Fresh Start it’s an easy sell, I beleive in the product. We’re in the business of success, your sucess!”.
– Tony Kokol
The Fresh Start Lethbridge Staff
Fresh Start employs a staff of dedicated and compassionate professionals.

Tony Kokol
Operations Manager

Hayley Schandor
Addiction Counsellor

Brandi Peterson
Resident Support Supervisor

Micha Bridgewater
Kitchen Manager

Susan Krysztofiak
Associate Director of Fund Development: Southern Alberta, Lethbridge.

Anise-Marie Fast
Addiction Counsellor

James Dodd
Maintenance

Chasen Miko
Outreach Counsellor

Brittany Isenor
Program Manager

Amy Hall
Outreach Counsellor

Christine Scherger
Addiction Counsellor

Justin Gaulin
Maintenance
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The Government of Alberta supports Recovery Oriented Systems of Care and Recovery-Oriented Communities of Care which include addiction treatment and post-treatment housing. Their goal is to create lasting Recovery in Alberta for individuals, families, and entire communities promoting the fact that Recovery is Real, Attainable, and Sustainable. All Albertans can experience the positive and healing effects of Recovery Capital. For more information please visit their website https://www.alberta.ca/addiction-mental-health.aspx
Ron Jarrett, owner of Mission Fitness is what a committed and helpful community partner is all about. He trains the clients in the house weekly and believes that true strength and progress can only be made from a solid foundation. That foundation includes alignment, mobility and stability, and must address any muscular imbalances, weaknesses and lack of connection. Achieving this level means the body is able to progress safely without fear of injury. www.missionfit.ca