Our Staff

Chase Glenn
Chief Executive Officer - New Beginnings & Hero Program

A native of El Reno, Oklahoma, Chase Glenn grew up in the equestrian industry and studied Equine Business Management from West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas. Following his education, he began a career in the equestrian industry but in 2006, following his treatment for alcohol addiction, he refocused his career to helping parents find treatment for their own children’s addiction.  He has been in recovery and sober for over 13 years.   

Part of his career experience was in the field of Wilderness Therapy where he used the outdoor experience to help teens with their addiction issues. During his career, Chase also served in the service capacity as a volunteer firefighter and an EMT in Washington State. He joined New Beginnings in 2014 in the capacity of Director of Business Development and in 2016 became the CEO of New Beginnings. He is a member of numerous substance abuse organizations and national equestrian organizations and has served on the board of directors for charter high schools in Washington State which allowed him to continue working with youth and addiction.

Chase is married to his wife Laree and the couple have two children.


Tony Miller, LPN
Hero Program Liaison

Tony is a lifelong resident of Acadia parish and Ville Platte, Louisiana.  He obtained his LPN nursing degree in 1994 and entered the behavioral health field in 2006.   He has advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and since 2011, has devoted his career to providing treatment for both active members of the five branches of the US military and for veterans of all ages and conflicts. 

“Having a son who deployed both in Iraq and Afghanistan, I understand the real concerns and issues that face our heros.  Our HERO program is built around caring for them with the same level of dedication and effort that they gave in their service to us here at home.”


Craig LaSeur, MA, AADC
Clinical Director - New Beginnings & Hero Program

Craig LaSeur is Clinical Director for the HERO Program of New Beginnings. In recovery since 1998, Craig began working in the substance abuse field in 1999 as a nurse’s aide in a locked county detox facility in St Paul, MN where he practiced patience and compassion in his work with those who suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction.

He pursued and completed a master’s degree at Hazelden’s Graduate School of Addiction and his first clinical position was working with women on the Lily Unit at Hazelden.

From there, he moved to the Pacific Northwest where he worked with addicted young adult males at Gray Wolf Ranch. The opportunity to move to New Zealand presented itself to Craig and once there, he opened The Retreat New Zealand center and worked to develop the program as Program Director. Returning to the States, he became the Clinical Director of New Beginnings Adolescent Treatment Center in Opelousas, LA working with teenagers.

Craig joins the family of New Beginnings and the HERO Program with his wealth of clinical experience and a passion for Twelve Step recovery.Alexander


“Al” Gonzalez
Director of Business Development - Hero Program

New Orleans native Alexander Gonzalez joined the staff of New Beginnings in 2016 as a mental health tech before being promoted to the position of New Beginnings marketer in 2017.   He is an active member of the Lafayette, Louisiana AA community and is a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, also in Lafayette.   He serves as a Board member for Journey House and for the BLAST community the of St. Landry Drug Prevention Program (Boldly Living as Smart Teams). 

Having attended LSU attests to his being a great fan of both LSU and the New Orleans Saints.

He currently lives in Lafayette with his wife and their daughter.
 

Michelle Savoy, LPN, CALM
Head Nurse - HERO Program

Lafayette, Louisiana native and current Opelousas, Louisiana resident Michelle Savoy holds a degree in Practical Nursing from the T.H. Harris Campus of the South Louisiana Community College.  She is licensed as a Practical Nurse in Louisiana and as a Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas.   Her career in nursing spans more than 20 years having served in nursing positions in a Houston based retirement community and as Assisted Living Director for a 60 bed Assisted Living Facility.  She also served in the fields of Home Health (Administrator) and Palliative Care prior to her return to Louisiana and joining New Beginnings.  

She holds certification in Assisted Living Management from the Center for Health Services Education and Research (2007) and produced zero deficiency surveys for licensure from the state of Texas for five years during her service as Assisted Living Facility director.


Dominique Delcambre, MSW, LSW
Lead Counselor - HERO Program

Dominique Delcambre, LSW, earned a Bachelors’ degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Louisiana in 2011 and a master’s in social work from Louisiana State University in 2014.  During her undergraduate education, she served as a volunteer big sister for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. She holds licensure in the state of Louisiana by the Louisiana State Board of Social Workers (LABSWE).

Prior to joining New Beginnings, she served in several healthcare positions in mental health treatment facilities in southwest Louisiana where she focused on helping survivors of trauma.  Among her career experience includes work in in-home mental heath service delivery as well as a social worker and therapist.  In addition to her position with New Beginnings, Dominique serves as a PRN in a Lafayette based acute care hospital and as a private social worker.  

She is a native of  the town of Delcambre, Louisiana where she currently resides with her husband and three children.


Shonte G. Fontenot
Tech Supervisor / Phlebotomist - New Beginnings & Hero Program

Shonte Fontenot has served in the position of Tech Supervisor at New Beginnings for the past two years. Prior to joining New Beginnings, she held the position of Phlebotomist and Lab Tech at an area medical lab company for over 10 years.   A native of Houston, Texas, she attended the South Louisiana Community College, earning her degree as Phlebotomist. 

In addition to her service at New Beginnings, Shonte is a youth group volunteer with her church, having served in that capacity for five years.


Erin McDaniel
Compliance Officer / Medical Records - New Beginnings & Hero Program

Erin McDaniel, a native of Ville Platte, Louisiana, is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics and Information Management.   Entering the field of substance abuse treatment in 2012, she joined New Beginnings in 2018 where she serves as Compliance Officer and Medical Records coordinator.   She also serves as an intern surveyor for CARF International.   

Erin resides in Ville Platte, Louisiana and enjoys travel, fitness activities and spending time with family, friends and her dog.


Tamra Goodie, LPN
Business Development - HERO Program

Tamra Goodie serves as Business Development Coordinator for the HERO Program having come to the program in 2017. Prior to joining HERO, she was a 12 year member of the care staff of the Lafayette Physical Rehab Hospital.  

Born in Washington, DC, Tamra served in the United States Navy then attended the Louisiana Technical College and Southern University, graduating in 1999.   She also attended the Lafayette General Medical Center School of Science and is a Licensed Practical Nurse.


Chris Flanagan
Community Outreach Representative - HERO Program

Chris joined the staff of the Hero Program at New Beginnings in June of 2020 in the position of Community Outreach Representative.  In that capacity, he is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with referral organizations and individuals across the Baton Rouge and Mississippi market area.   Prior to becoming part of the Hero Program family, Chris served in various substance use and mental health organizations including 13 years with Zoll Medical, overseeing the Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas states as Senior Territory Manager.  He also served in similar marketing capacities for two other substance use and behavioral health companies, working in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Mississippi market areas. 

A native of Jackson, Mississippi but a long term resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Chris earned a BS in Marketing from Louisiana State University in 2004.

He has served as a Board Member of the South Eastern Collegiate Recovery Program, (SELU), and is a member of the Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge.   

Outside of his career, Chris is an avid hunter and fisherman, and serves as a coach for youth T-Ball.  He is married with three children and resides Prairieville, Louisiana.
 

Joby Riggs
Admissions Coordinator - HERO Program

Joby Riggs is the Admissions Coordinator for the HERO Program of New Beginnings in Opelousas. He has been a member of the HERO Program staff since February, 2020.
Joby’s experience in the mental health and substance use treatment field spans many years including the positions of Admissions Director at Brazos Recovery Services and Substance AbuseTech to that of Program Director.

A native of Vidor, Texas, Joby attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas before entering the treatment field. In his role at the HERO Program, Joby is responsible for facilitating the admissions process with family members or referring professionals. He also provides information and answers to questions about the Hero Program.