Joseph Ferrance grew up in Washington state, served six years in the armed forces, and attended the University of Washington School of Medicine for training. He has been a Physician Assistant for 17 years and has found his true passion in serving those suffering from substance use disorder. His promise to guests is to meet them where they are in life, walk with them, and make mutual decisions for their best course. At Royal Life Centers at the Haven, Joseph protects and advocates for guests through the duration of their stay, making them feel as comfortable as possible.

Kerry has enjoyed working as a detox nurse for the last six years and can’t imagine doing anything else. She is grateful to be able to give support to those trying to better themselves. She was born and raised in Washington and spends her days off hiking, doing yoga, or spending time with her amazing son.

Jessica has an associates degree in human services with an emphasis in chemical dependency and a bachelors degree in liberal arts with an emphasis in education, grades K-6. She has four children and two dogs that are her world. Jessican loves to work out, dance, be with her kids, and be outdoors as often as possible and has a passion for helping individuals on a daily basis.

Eric Andrews joined the Royal Life Centers executive team in 2016. Eric has specialized in corporate and regulatory compliance since 2012. As part of the leadership team, he monitors, implements, and improves the policies and procedures of RLC. He maintains licensure, certification, and registration of all facilities, companies, and programs and acts as an authorized official of the organization to the NPDB, IQRS, I&A CMS/NPESS, DEA, SAMHSA, and IRAS. Eric also monitors compliance in network participation contracts with insurance/managed care contracts.

After moving to South Florida, Gina Charneco became an active member of the recovery community. An alumni of Royal Life Centers, Gina has been a devoted employee since 2012 and remains one of our most trusted and exemplary staff members. Clients and staff alike describe Gina as a driven and caring individual, always going one step further to ensure the people around her are happy and well taken care of in every situation.

Yolin Tapia holds key experience in case management and providing vital support to guests, assessing needs, recommending best next steps, and counseling on significant transitions. Her expertise lies in successfully developing and implementing improvements in productivity, efficiency, and performance. Yolin’s proven dedication in case management, complemented by her ability to provide critical assistance to guests in need, contributes immensely to the success of Royal Life Centers at the Haven.

Andria has been working as a case manager in the field of substance use disorder for almost five years. While in treatment, guests may become overwhelmed by the idea of life going on outside of detox. It is Andria’s job to relieve these stresses so that guests can focus on their recovery. After overcoming her own struggles with addiction, there are no words to describe how rewarding it is for her to be able to help others come out the other side.

Michael Taylor has over ten years of expert experience in controller and finance management and five years experience in banking. Michael oversees all Royal Life Centers finance and accounting practices, including but not limited to, directing financial strategy, accounting departments, preparing budgets, financial reports, and tax and audit functions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida International University and is an integral member of the Royal Life team.

Maria Mollica has been a crucial part of the Royal Life Centers team for ten years. With a BS in Criminal Justice from St. John’s University in Queens, NY, she has grown with RLC— from our early days of sober living to the multi-level, national agency we are today— and become an invaluable part of our operation, continually putting in the same level of drive into every project. Maria’s enthusiasm comes from a dedication to watching our guests flourish in sobriety. This quality of service and care is what makes Royal Life Centers the brand it is.

Erycka Tucker is a dedicated and crucial member of the human resources team at Royal Life Centers. After years of struggling with substance use disorder, she has three years clean and sober, which helps her to connect with guests and work with others. Erycka has worked with RLC for over two years, and prides herself on working in the recovery community and pursuing her passion of helping others find their way in sobriety.

Kelsey Kulick is the executive assistant to the owner and CEO, Frank Cid, at Royal Life Centers. She provides high-level administrative support for the company and its top executives on a daily basis. Kelsey began working at Royal Life Centers nearly eight years ago as one of our very first employees and has witnessed the company’s exponential growth and unwavering client-centered focus.

After turning her life around and getting sober on April 6, 2009, Heidi has been sharing her recovery experience, along with her extensive yoga training, with others dealing with substance abuse disorder in treatment centers for years. She merged the tradition of yoga philosophy and movement to help newly recovering individuals understand how the body plays a big part in learning to live a better life. Yoga and recovery go hand-in-hand to Heidi, and she is excited to help others and break the stigma of what society thinks yoga and recovery mean.

Dominic Henry was born and raised in New York City, eventually moving to Florida to get those suffering from substance use problems the help and guidance that they need. With almost five years at Royal Life Centers, he is an expert at determining the level of care that a patient requires. A happy and proud husband who spends most of his free time enjoying life with his two children, Dominic is an essential part of the RLC admissions team. His experience and candor lend well to helping guests take their first steps in beginning their recovery journey.

Denise Minshew is one of our most dedicated admissions coordinators. She brings many years experience in the substance abuse industry to Royal Life Centers, and her long term recovery lends itself perfectly to helping guests see hope in their struggle. Denise’s compassion and empathy are just some of her assets, and her commitment to the Royal Life Centers family shines through in all of her work. In her spare time, Denise enjoys spending quality time with her sons as well as attending sporting events and concerts.

Erik joined the Royal Life Centers staff in December 2016. He handles custodial duties for most of our Washington locations. Born in Seattle, Erik lived in Canada for a couple of years and returned to school in the the Olympia/Thurston area, where he met his wife of 18 years. ​