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.
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).
Danielle Augustine
Administrative Assistant
Danielle was born in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida and moved to North Carolina in 2004.
Danielle has previously worked as a pharmacy technician for 6 years and then went into being an office assistant for a Mental Health office. She enjoyed all those jobs and cared for the people and clients at each place.
Some of the experiences that Danielle has experienced have been seeing her family go through addiction. She lost her mother passed away from a drug overdose at the age of 37, Danielle was in 7th grade. Her dad is now a recovering drug addict and alcoholic but has been sober now for 24 years. She has seen a lot, so her being part of the Foothills team, she feels like she can connect with these clients and help them through some tough times.
Danielle can be there for the clients. She is outgoing and is a great listener for the times that clients would need someone to talk to. Danielle never meets a stranger.
Danielle’s work supports the clients and their families because she is the first person they see when they arrive to campus to sign the clients in and answer any questions they might have and to just let the families know that their loved ones are in good hands.
Danielle loves to be outdoors; she loves to be on the water. She also loves to spend time with her kids and be around her friends.
Call Our Adolescent Treatment Team
Interested in speaking with a member of the Foothills administrative team? Contact Foothills at Red Oak Recovery® by calling 828.519.5047 or completing our online form. We are here to support you and your family.
