Chief Compliance Officer, SUDCC-II
About Chris
Chris joined Horizon Services as the Associate Director of Inpatient Services in 2024. Previously, he served as the Program Manager at Cronin House. Over the past eight years, Chris has demonstrated dedicated service in the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment field.
Chris began his career as a SUD Counselor after completing his studies at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Following his internship at the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, he worked as a multiple offender DUI Counselor and Outpatient SUD Counselor at the San Joaquin Safety Council. He then joined Bi-Bett Corporation in Walnut Creek, California, where he held roles as a SUD Counselor, Lead Counselor, and Program Manager, eventually becoming the Director of Inpatient, Outpatient, and Detox Services.
Chris has successfully managed high-volume men's and women's rehabilitation programs, including perinatal, integrated, and standalone detox programs, outpatient programs, and Sober Living Environments. He is a recipient of the “People Who Make a Difference” and “Recovery Champions” awards. Chris has shown proven leadership through initiative, strategic thinking, and commitment to both staff and clients. He upholds professionalism and strong values of integrity, compassion, and respect. Grounded in delivering quality substance abuse services to co-occurring populations, Chris is an asset to our organization as Associate Director of Inpatient Services.
Areas of Focus
Residential and detox operations
Managed high-volume men’s and women’s rehabilitation programs, including perinatal, integrated and standalone detox.
Outpatient and DUI services
Experience as a multiple-offender DUI counselor and outpatient SUD counselor before moving into program leadership.
Co-occurring populations
Focused on delivering quality substance abuse services to clients with co-occurring needs.
Education & Credentials
- Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDCC-II)
- Studies at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, California
- Internship — Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
- Recipient, “People Who Make a Difference” award
- Recipient, “Recovery Champions” award
Where Chris Works
Cronin House
Adult residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring needs.
Everyone is welcome here
Horizon Treatment Services provides substance use and co-occurring mental health care across the Bay Area. Most services are no-cost or covered by Medi-Cal for those who qualify.