Justin Slack, MHSR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Manager
Justin Slack was born and raised in Florida and moved to North Carolina in 2010. After graduating from Florida State University, Justin served in various management roles prior to discovering his true passion for Human Resources. During his time with Red Oak Recovery® Justin earned his Masters in Human Resources from Western Carolina University.
As a certified HR professional, Justin enjoys learning about the many ways Human Resources can have a major impact on both the lives of the employees and those they serve. His desire is to continually provide and ensure a positive atmosphere and experience for the employees at Red Oak Recovery®, so they can continue to provide the absolute best care for our clients. Outside of work, Justin enjoys watching documentaries, listening to podcasts, and volunteering with various singing organizations in the Carolinas.
Jessica Gentry, ABA
Patient Financial Services Manager
Jessica is highly skilled, with extensive experience in accounting and business administration within the healthcare and childcare industries. Holding an associate’s degree in accounting and business administration from Asheville-Buncombe Technical College, Jessica brings a solid foundation in financial management and a deep understanding of the unique needs of healthcare patients.
Originally from Brick Town, NJ, Jessica moved to Asheville in middle school, where she developed a passion for the community and the beautiful surrounding landscapes. Jessica began her career at Red Oak as a Patient Financial Services Representative, where she quickly demonstrated her ability to manage complex billing processes and provide exceptional support to patients. Due to her dedication and leadership, she was recently promoted to Patient Financial Services Manager, where she now oversees financial services for patients, ensuring they receive both the financial clarity and assistance they need.
In addition to her accounting expertise, Jessica is a Notary Public and has valuable experience running and supervising government-funded programs, showcasing her strong leadership, organizational skills, and ability to manage large-scale projects. Her commitment to improving financial efficiency and patient satisfaction is the driving force behind her continued success.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her husband, two daughters, and pets. She is passionate about the outdoors, hiking, unwinding with video games, and collecting Pokémon memorabilia, which reflects her appreciation for nostalgia and detailed craftsmanship.
Adam Rainey
Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist
A native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Adam found his way to the mountains of Asheville in 2020 after a personal and lengthy battle with substance abuse. The move proved meaningful as Adam has thrived in recovery. Prior to his arrival, Adam spent 13 years teaching and coaching at South Pointe High School before becoming an Athletic Director at York Preparatory Academy in his hometown.
He made his transition to the area at the height of COVID where he served as the on-site administrator for Essential Purpose Men’s Sober Living for over a year. During this time, he found his way into the realm of Human Resources serving as a Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist for Eliada Home for Children. An adolescent mental health nonprofit serving youth and their families with various programming.
His strengths in cultivating relationships, systems processing, and multi department agency advocation yielded positive recruitment and retention results for Eliada. These same strengths he brings our team at Red Oak.
In his spare time, Adam can be found enjoying our local sports teams, tubing with friends, swimming, shooting pool, catching a 12 Step meeting, travelling, or getting much needed “uncle time” with his niece, Parker.
He and his partner live in West Asheville with their two schnauzers, Winston and Bailey.
Adam looks forward to building relationships with clients, families, and colleagues through Red Oak.
Katie Gallant, SHRM-CP
Director of Risk Management & Quality Improvement
Katie has been working in the mental health field since graduating from Appalachian State University where she studied Psychology and Addictions. Her passion is helping people learn and grow. She grew up in the foothills of North Carolina but has always been drawn to the mountains. After moving to Asheville for its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Katie discovered Red Oak Recovery® and joined the team in a direct care role at The Willows at Red Oak Recovery®. Since then, she has had the pleasure of working alongside many departments and many amazing people. Katie has grown within the company and is committed to its purpose of helping clients honor themselves, unveil their self-worth, and pursue positive, lasting change. When not at work, Katie spends her time with her dog Gumby. They enjoy exploring the outdoors and sitting in the sunshine or by a fire with a good book (Gumby’s favorite book is “Old Yeller” but they only read the beginning).
Reach Out to The Willows Administrative Team
Starting the journey to recovery and well-being isn’t easy, but we’re here to help. The Willows administrative team is here to help you or a loved one with gender-specific treatment that helps young women through their struggles with substance abuse or mental health issues. Call 828.518.6941 or contact us online now.
