Our
Leadership

Shawn began working within the field of substance abuse treatment services in 1987 at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI). While at UNI, he moved from serving as a counselor on the graveyard shift to the position of Primary Counselor on the Recovery Unit, and Program Manager for Experiential Therapy (Ropes Course). In 1998, Shawn served as the Statewide Intake Coordinator for a substance abuse treatment provider tasked to develop a centralized assessment unit. After joining First Step House in 2003, Shawn earned his Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Utah, and in 2005, Shawn became the Executive Director of First Step House.

Austin Davis joined First Step House in 2008, holding positions in Transportation and Finance before becoming the Associate Director. He holds a degree in accounting from the University of Utah and has prior experience in business, real estate, and construction development. He is the past Board Treasurer for the Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA) and the present Board Treasurer of the Utah Housing Coalition.

Mary T. joined First Step House from the University of Nevada, Reno, where she served as Assistant Dean of Students and Director of New Student Initiatives. She oversaw programs to support enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes for all students, while providing trauma-informed support to students in crisis. Mary T. also founded the University’s Nevada Career Studio and worked closely with workforce development partners in the region. Mary T. holds a Master’s of Education from the University of Hawaii and a B.A. in English from Amherst College. Originally from Philadelphia, she lived in Massachusetts, Hawaii, and Nevada before moving to Utah with her family.

Jared is a Utah native and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who completed his Bachelor and Master of Social Work Degrees from the University of Utah in 2007 and 2008 respectively. Along with his MSW, Jared completed an emphasis in substance abuse treatment. During his graduate education, Jared completed two internships at the Utah State Prison; an experience that forever changed his outlook on issues of justice and social equality. Jared has since focused on the areas of criminal justice, mental health, and evidence-based practices to address substance use disorders. When he's not working, you will likely find him pedaling around the Salt Lake Valley with his friends and family while he thinks about helping things "go right."

Jazz discovered a love for nonprofit work when he was 20 years old and working for the YMCA residential camps in Bellefontaine, Ohio. After graduating from Bowling Green State University in 1996 (go Falcons!) with a BS in psychology, Jazz began working for the YMCA in Seattle (go Seahawks!). He started as a Lifeguard and worked to become the Senior Program Director of Membership & Marketing. After moving to Salt Lake City in 2008, Jazz became employed with the Salvation Army as the Business Manager where he developed an understanding of the needs of those struggling with addiction as well as the rewards of helping people achieve their recovery goals. He began his career at First Step House in October 2011 as the Human Resource Manager and since then he has used his skills and experiences to recruit, hire, and train qualified staff who are committed to the First Step House mission, possess an outward mindset, and are highly invested in the success of our patients. In 2016, Jazz joined the executive team in the role of Human Resource Director; he looks forward to continuing to contribute to First Step House while embracing the challenges, rewards, and triumphs along the way. Jazz works tirelessly with our team to seek out the solution to every problem and is not afraid to make misteaks!

Originally from Watford, England, Kevin has finally landed back in Utah after stints in Idaho, Tennessee, and Florida. After graduating from the University of Phoenix with an undergraduate degree in Business Management in 2008, and his MBA in 2010, Kevin stayed busy managing movie theatres across the country. He also helped facilitate the operational needs of two mergers and was a multi-award-winning General Manager and Talent Board Member for the nation’s largest theatre chain. With a history of empowering his employees, Kevin is excited to share his knowledge in a positive and appreciative way. When not at work, Kevin enjoys hiking and fishing in Utah’s beautiful wilderness.

Daniel Mulcahy previously served as a therapist or program manager at several FSH substance use treatment programs. He has 10 years of experience in the behavioral health field and served in the United States Marine Corps for five years. Dan has a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

Amy hails from Southern Utah but has lived in the Salt Lake Valley for almost 20 years. She graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2007 and the University of Phoenix with a masters in clinical mental health counseling in 2013. Amy has spent her career working with vulnerable populations at the Division of Child and Family Services, Department of Corrections, and a community mental health agency. She has a passion for helping vulnerable populations and believes that all individuals deserve high quality mental health care. Amy spearheaded the Joint Commission accreditation process for First Step House and continues to focus on ensuring that we provide high quality services to our patients and stakeholders. Amy enjoys spending time outdoors, playing board games, and making memories with her family.

Heidi earned her Bachelor’s degree at Westminster College in Salt Lake City and her Master’s at the University of Utah. She has a deep appreciation for Excel and mathematical accuracy. Prior to working at First Step House, Heidi spent time as a staff accountant for a publicly traded company where she managed the accounting for multiple entities, including some outside of the U.S. Her accounting related accomplishments will bore anyone. Her personal interests include the reduction of waste, gardening and poultry.