Becca Vines
Executive Director of Operations
Becca grew up in Connecticut and spent most of her free time adventuring in the outdoors and playing competitive sports. She became passionate about outdoor education after completing an Outward Bound course in Montana when she was 17. This led her to move to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where she attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation management.
Becca has worked in mental health since 2005. She started as a direct care staff and has held many different roles in several companies. She’s been with The Willows since 2016 and believes that the compassion of the staff—and our beautiful, serene campus—contributes to the powerful healing that takes place. She feels like her purpose in life is to help others in any way possible, and she can’t imagine a better place to do so than The Willows.
In her free time, Becca likes being with her family, playing with her two children, having fun with her husband, and trying to get a run in whenever possible.
Mick Masterson, CADC
Chief Executive Officer
Mick Masterson, an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment, holds the position of chief executive officer. Throughout his career, Mick has assumed various roles, including direct care, counseling, enrollment, transitional living management, program development, and operations. Mick works to ensure that Red Oak Recovery® programs maintain exceptional standards in delivering quality and effective services to our clients while upholding the utmost standards of safety and accountability. He accomplishes this through remarkable recruitment, training, and mentorship efforts, striving to employ the most qualified and compassionate staff to provide impactful and effective clinical and holistic treatment services.
Mick’s personal journey of recovery enables him to establish a profound connection with our clients and families, offering not only support but also sharing his own experiences, strength, and hope. He firmly believes in the potential of every individual to overcome obstacles and works tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the love, support, and resources they need to effect meaningful changes in their lives.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Mick is a devoted and grateful father to his three daughters. During his leisure time, he cherishes moments spent with his partner, Carrie, their daughters, and their beloved pets. Surrounded by the natural beauty of western North Carolina, Mick lives a life of service and gratitude for the gifts that his life of recovery has bestowed upon him.
Brady Schroer, DO
Psychiatrist and Addictionologist
Dr. Brady Schroer earned his Bachelor of Science in biopsychology with a focus on chemistry. He pursued his medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Following his medical studies, he completed a general psychiatry residency at a renowned psychiatric clinic. Dr. Schroer then spent five years in a large hospital environment as a psychiatric hospitalist, where he took care of geriatric patients, managed psychiatric conditions on the medical floors and in intensive care units (ICUs), assisted in the detoxification of clients from alcohol and benzodiazepines, provided electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments for depression, and held positions as medical director and chief of psychiatry.
In 2007, Dr. Schroer relocated to western North Carolina to take on the role of medical director for the inpatient psychiatric and detoxification units at one of the region’s leading hospitals, serving in this role for seven years. More recently, he has been consulting with clients aged 15 and up in sober living environments, residential treatments, and other outpatient settings.
With comprehensive experience in various facets of addiction treatment and a personal understanding of the impact of addiction on families, Dr. Schroer sees addiction as a coping mechanism for past emotional trauma. He believes that the emotional pain fostering hatred, anger, and resentment is a significant factor in addiction, as individuals seek substances and behaviors to numb their discomfort. Known for his deep compassion, he focuses on educating his clients about their conditions, drawing on insights gained from those he has treated to guide others toward a peaceful life.
A Christian, Dr. Schroer enjoys car racing, golf, photography, and spending time in nature. He considers himself incredibly lucky to call Asheville, NC, his home
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