Meet Our Substance Abuse Experts in Ohio
Here are the talented and caring individuals that make up our substance abuse facility in Dayton, OH.
Kyle Zink, M.A., LPCC, LICDC | Executive Director
Kyle C. Zink, LPC joined Woodhaven in August 2015 as a CDCA. Kyle transitioned to a Counselor in Training in June 2016. He received his LCDC II in December 2016 and became the men's 5th-floor lead counselor in October 2017.
Kyle graduated from the University of Cumberland with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in August of 2020, soon after Kyle was promoted to Clinical Director. In his latest role, Kyle has ascended to the position of Executive Director, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to guide Woodhaven's mission forward.
Dr. Charles Russell, MD, FASAM | Medical Director
Dr. Charles E Russell, MD, FASAM is a Board Certified Addictionologist and Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 1982. Accomplished and endorsed speaker/teacher on the spirituality of substance abuse, recovery, and the opiate/drug use epidemic.
Jimi Pirk, MS, LCDC III | Compliance Officer
Jimi joined Woodhaven in September of 2015 and has held many positions including Resident Assistant, CDCA, Counselor, Lead Counselor, Client Rights Officer, and Compliance Manager. Jimi has worked in Compliance since 2019 and was promoted to Compliance Director in September of 2023. Jimi is responsible for maintaining Woodhaven's regulatory compliance with numerous entities including Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), Medicaid, HIPAA, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Tiffani Gaby | Director of Utilization
Tiffani joined the Woodhaven team in May 2018, she has a bachelor's degree in nursing and 18+ years' experience in healthcare, including mental health, neurology, trauma, ICU, medical office management, nursing education and geriatrics. Tiffani has served in many roles at Woodhaven, including Resident Assistant, Executive Assistant, and Utilization Review Manager. Tiffani was promoted to Director of Utilization review in October 2020.
Angela Huff | Director of Marketing
Angela is a seasoned professional with a rich and diverse background in the field of residential treatment services. Having commenced their journey at Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center in 2019 as a Resident Assistant, she swiftly ascended through various pivotal roles within the organization. With each progression, she demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the core values and mission of Woodhaven. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Angela is deeply passionate about fostering positive change and empowering individuals to overcome obstacles on their journey to recovery.
Mason Rue | Director of Outpatient Services
Mason Rue joined Woodhaven in 2020 and has held several key positions, including Care Coordinator, Legal Liaison, and Admissions Supervisor. In 2024, he advanced to the leadership team as Director of Court Services and now serves as Director of Outpatient/PHP Services.
In his current role, Mason is focused on expanding access, enhancing program quality, and driving innovation across Woodhaven’s outpatient and partial hospitalization services. With a strong background in client care and systems coordination, he brings energy, vision, and a deep commitment to meeting individuals where they are in their recovery journey.
Kurt Rittenhouse | Clinical Director
Kurt Rittenhouse joined Woodhaven in 2025, bringing experience in mental health and addiction treatment since 2010. He previously served as Clinical Director at Sunrise Treatment Center in Piqua and as Executive/Clinical Director at Lumiere Healing Center.
With a strong focus on the connection between trauma and substance use, Kurt is dedicated to supporting clients in their recovery journey and advancing Woodhaven’s clinical programs.
Kaitlyn Murphy | Admissions Director
Joshua Dailey | Human Resources Officer
Melissa Ellison | Chief Accounting Officer
Michael Brakeall | Compliance Director
Charles Reese | Director Of Operations
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