Rourke Weaver – Interim Executive Director
Rourke found his love for recovery early in his journey and for the last 15 yeas he as worked in the treatment, Recovery and Recovery Support Services arena, engaging in the discussion around Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Crafting legislation and organizing stakeholders for better regulation, support and funding across the Continuum, Rourke believes strongly in the power of what we can do together. He has held positions as the Attorney General Appointed Co-Chair of the Recover Workgroup, Colorado Professional Liaison Association – Leadership Committee, Behavioral Health Planning & Advisory Committee (Recovery Workgroup Chair) and member of the Colorado Providers Association. He has been a guest speaker at the Colorado Legislature, Winter Symposium, SAMHSA Region 8 and Washington D.C. at the White House.
In the time Rourke has worked in the field, he has held positions throughout the continuum. Getting his start at The Phoenix, where he spent eight years supporting the growth of what is now one of the largest Recovery Community Organizations globally. Realizing a Passion for advocacy but lacking knowledge in the continuum, he spent the next six years working leadership roles in treatment, founding a peer-based residential center, building outdoor programs, and running Sober living. In 2019, Rourke drafted a bill that would define ethical guidelines across the continuum and established a regulatory agency for Sober Living. Maintaining a small caseload with Recovery Coaching Rourke continues to have a deep passion for programming and working with those in, or seeking, Recovery.
In his free time, Rourke is an avid practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, has a deep love of the outdoors, and enjoys time with his wonderful family, partner, and the community that has made his recovery so vibrant.
Kevin Fox – Director of Compliance & Standards
Kevin Fox is back with the Ohio Recovery Housing – Colorado team, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him. He is a valued member of our team and a dedicated advocate for the network of recovery service providers and recovery residence operators in Colorado. Kevin brings a wealth of wisdom and compassion to his role, where he manages all submitted application reviews, supervises grievance processing, coordinates communications, and handles our database and daily administrative operations. Away from work, he enjoys camping, mountain biking, and relaxing with friends and family.
Taylor Wright – Director of Certifications
Taylor Wright is originally from Kerrville, TX. He relocated to Colorado in 2016 and immediately became involved in the recovery community, replication of recovery residences, and aiding individuals in recovery who need access to resources and support.
Taylor began his career in recovery housing immediately upon moving to Colorado in 2016. Since that time, he has supported The Oxford House network of recovery residences in Colorado, serving in a professional capacity as the state coordinator for the outreach team and supporting all statewide efforts related to Oxford House. Additionally, he has assisted in the expansion of the organization and network to Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Taylor has been heavily involved in anti-stigma campaigning related to drug abuse and was a founding spokesperson of The Lift the Label Campaign in Colorado. He has been invited as a guest speaker on numerous occasions by nationally recognized organizations to speak on recovery, stigma, and recovery housing.
Taylor is a devoted father to his daughter and enjoys spending most of his personal or free time with her. He is heavily involved in his church and faith. Taylor is very family-oriented and enjoys trips to Texas to see his relatives. He is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, camping, snowboarding, swimming, hunting, fishing, and many other outdoor activities.
