Christopher Haug
Operations Director
Christopher, a proud native of the Hudson Valley region of New York, grew up near the scenic Catskill Mountains and Hudson River. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in psychology from the University of New York at Cortland.
He relocated to Asheville, where he found his calling at a holistic residential program for adults facing mental health challenges. The community-based approach resonated deeply with him, igniting his passion for helping others learn and grow.
Christopher’s diverse professional background includes crafting exercise programs for athletes, managing professional kitchens, developing occupational health and safety initiatives, and most recently serving as an electronic health records system analyst. His keen attention to detail, paired with a knack for seeing the big picture, uniquely qualifies him for the Operations Director role.
When he’s not making strides at work, Christopher enjoys family time with his wife, Emily, and their two young children, Rosalie and Zev. A lover of home improvement projects, nature escapades, and scouting out the best taco trucks in town, he prioritizes balancing work and play.
Tanner Purser
Program Director
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Madison “Maddy” MacLeod
Program Manager
Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Maddy spent most of her formative years in San Francisco, California. She studied Psychology at the University of Miami in Florida, where she earned her Associate of Arts degree, and later received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah.
Maddy has lived in some of the most beautiful, nature-rich areas of the country, including Tahoe and various parts of Utah. These places have deeply inspired her passion for the outdoors. An avid adventurer, Maddy enjoys canoe camping, road tripping, off-roading (Jeeping—catch her on the Rubicon Trail!), and hunting for hot springs with her loyal dog, Tinsley, often with a canoe strapped to the top of her car. She has a knack for finding hidden natural swimming holes and embraces a lifestyle rooted in exploration and connection with nature.
Her professional background is just as dynamic, with extensive experience in aquatics—as a coach, instructor, manager, and director—as well as in ski coaching and instructing in Tahoe. She also led a summer adventure camp for kids, further combining her love for the outdoors with her dedication to youth development.
Maddy joined The Willows at Red Oak Recovery in August 2024 as Direct Care staff and quickly grew into the role of Program Manager. Through her own journey in recovery, Maddy discovered a profound sense of purpose and is deeply committed to supporting others on their healing paths. At The Willows, she has found a space where she can be her authentic self and hold space for others to do the same—helping clients discover their strength, resilience, and sense of self.
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