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Life transitions are inevitable! I'm no exception

By Stephen C. Schultz


This is just a quick email to share with you that after 20 years with the Ascent Companies, I am making a transition. I want you to know that the last 20 years have been more than I could have ever wished for.
What a great opportunity I have had to not only work with, serve with and be friends with all who are a part of the RCA, DRG, DRB, Oxbow, Discovery Day PHP, Connections and Oasis programs. I owe such a debt of gratitude to the four original owners, Dane Kay, Steve Peterson, Scott Peterson and Jim Salsbury for seeing my potential and taking a risk on me back in 2002. Steve Nadauld, Brent Hall, Andrea Burgess, Clint Dorny, Shawn Brooks, Steve DeMille and the program teams have been like family and an absolute joy to be around. 

I feel honored to have played a small role in the success you as educational consultants, private clinicians and us as treatment providers (working together) have had over the years on literally thousands of families.  #GRATITUDE (See, even at my age...I'm catching on!)




This next chapter brings an exciting opportunity for continuing to work with families. Jason Wood (CEO) and Dr. Angela Baird-Hepworth (Clinical Director) at Aloft Transitions approached me. We have been friends and colleagues for many years, and I have always appreciated the very professional and personal care they provide to Young Adults at Aloft. Jason and Angela are known for their compassionate approach and caring interactions with the young adults they mentor. I have seen first-hand the accomplishments that take place at Aloft from students and families, who I have known within the Ascent Programs, that land at Aloft.
 
For this reason, I have accepted an offer to join them as a member of the Executive Team starting in February. There will certainly be more information to come. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out. I value our interactions and appreciate the opportunity to catch up!

I look forward to our future conversations.

Warmest regards,

Stephen C. Schultz
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Unknown said…
It was my honor to work beside you for all those years. You are "salt of the earth". Wishing you the best in this new chapter. Barbara Davis
February 4, 2022 at 8:39 AM
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Stephen C. Schultz said…
I appreciate the comment. Thank you.
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