Current Board of Directors
All NCARR affiliate members sit on the Board of Directors. Members chose to participate further by joining a committee or volunteering to be voted on for an executive board position.
Dr. Dixie Brown is an Integrative Medicine Practitioner passionate about helping individuals and organizations who seek optimal health and wellness. Dixie is a PhD level therapist and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Clinical Supervisor in the state of North Carolina, Florida, Connecticut, New York, Indiana, Illinois, and Massachusetts. Dixie holds certification (and is a supervisor) through the Center for Mind Body Medicine in Washington, DC to provide Mind Body Medicine Skills Groups for trauma healing worldwide. Furthermore, Dixie has also completed certification in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, Biofeedback, and Wellness Coaching.
Additionally, with a Bachelors in Business Management, with a focus on Organizational Leadership, and double major in Sociology, Dixie has developed her education into practice as the owner and Executive Director of a women’s treatment center for over 12 years. Growing up with an entrepreneurial family, Dixie has always had a heart for leadership and building effective organizations.
Dixie is also a Registered Yoga Teacher, an ACE group fitness instructor, and NASM certified personal trainer. She loves to integrate movement into her work because as a trauma therapist, she knows that like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk says, “The Body Keeps The Score”.
Dixie is also the Board President of The Seraph Foundation, Board President of NCARR (North Carolina Association of Recovery Residences), Board Secretary of the Boston PLA and Board Member of the NY PLA.
Beth Fisher Sanders has worked for over 30 years in clinical, counseling, and peer support capacities and holds licensure and certifications in social work, addictions counseling, supervision, and medication assisted therapy. Fueled by a vision of providing quality, life-skill oriented recovery residences she founded Hope Homes Recovery in 1996. Hope Recovery has grown to be a leader in residential and continuing care support, serving adult men and women in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC. In 2011 Beth became the founding President for the National Alliance for Recovery Residences, an association that has become instrumental in creating and implementing national standards and ethics for all types and levels of Recovery Residences. Beth continues to serve NARR as the Standards committee chair, as well as several local state affiliates of NARR. She is a noted teacher, writer, consultant and advocate regarding mental health and continuing care issues.
Ryan Logan is the Founder and Director of Lighthouse Collective Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing sober living homes and support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Under Ryan’s leadership, Lighthouse Collective Foundation operates multiple certified recovery homes across Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina, offering safe and structured environments for men to rebuild their lives while receiving comprehensive recovery support.
Ryan’s journey in the recovery space is driven by his passion for helping others live full, meaningful lives free from addiction. With a deep commitment to fostering environments of accountability, compassion, and personal growth, Ryan has successfully overseen the establishment of sober living programs that meet certification standards set by NCARR.
With decades of executive leadership experience, Ryan brings a wealth of business acumen and strategic thinking to the NCARR board. His management background in Fortune 500 companies, coupled with his entrepreneurial ventures, equips him with a unique perspective on nonprofit management, compliance, and sustainable growth strategies. At Lighthouse, Ryan has implemented innovative approaches to improve resident outcomes, such as vocational training partnerships and a real-time bed availability mobile app and website—Recovery Home Finder—that connects caseworkers and individuals with recovery homes quickly and efficiently.
Ryan is committed to advancing NCARR’s mission of ensuring high-quality recovery housing standards across the state. His leadership is informed by his experience not only as a provider but also as someone who deeply understands the challenges faced by those in recovery. Ryan’s hands-on approach in day-to-day operations of the homes, along with his forward-thinking strategies in community engagement and resident support, have made him a welcomed addition to the recovery housing community.
Outside of his professional work, Ryan calls WNC his home, and enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the outdoors, and promoting wellness and personal growth for others. As a board member of NCARR, Ryan aims to continue elevating the standards of recovery residences and advocating for the vital role they play in long-term recovery.
