Arapahoe House Executive Bios

Executive Bios

David G. Murphy, CEO

David Murphy received his Master Degree in Rehabilitation Consulting in 1968 from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. Prior to being named CEO of Arapahoe House, he was the Director of Operations for Arapahoe House Inc. and also served as the Deputy Director for the Recovery Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization founded to assist Arapahoe House with fundraising and public relations issues. David serves on the Board of Directors of the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, Inc. and is the Vice President of the Community Housing Development Association Inc. David has over 20 years of experience in developing, coordinating, and administering not-for-profit organizations.

Art Schut, Deputy Director

Art Schut is our newly appointed Deputy Director for Arapahoe House. Art comes to Colorado from Iowa where he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mid-eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA) since 1982. Art has been a consultant and advocate regarding public policy at the local, state and federal levels and has served as the President of both the Iowa Substance Abuse Program Directors’ Association and the State Associations of Addiction Services. He was the recipient of the State Associations of Addiction Services National Excellence in Leadership Award in 2007 and was most recently honored by the United Way for his service on their Board of Directors.

Sylvia Francis, Director of Human Resources

Ms. Francis is the Director of Human Resources for Arapahoe House, Inc. She has been a Senior Professional in Human Resources since 1996 and has 18 years of experience in Human Resources. Prior to joining Arapahoe House in 1993, she was Regional Human Resource Director for Weight Watchers, Inc. and Human Resources and Operations Manager for May D&F. Ms Francis is the founder of the Human Resources Exchange, a group of Human Resource Directors and Managers in the Behavioral Sciences field who gather to discuss issues specific to the area. In addition, Ms Francis is a Professional Member of the Society of Human Resources Management. Ms. Francis graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Ron Stanley, Chief Financial Officer

We would like to introduce Ronald Stanley, our new Chief Financial Officer. Ron began working at Arapahoe House in April, 2005, as the Controller. He has many years of experience in not-for-profit organizations including auditing them as a CPA, as well serving organizations in Controller, Associate Executive Director, and CFO positions. He has graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a BBA in Accounting and from Western International University with a MBA in Healthcare Management.

Ron is excited about becoming the CFO has he will bring his experience with his desire to serve the clients, the staff, and the Board of Directors by helping to provide resources and financial expertise in accomplishing the organization’s mission. Ron states that his personal mission statement in life is to serve those who serve others. Though he has a relative small amount of direct client contact, he wants to help those who do serve our clients directly by removing barriers to make their work easier in a financially responsible way.

Darrell Rishel, J.D., General Counsel

Darrell Rishel, a licensed attorney, received his Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University in 1980. He is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association as well as the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations. He is also a Certified Addictions Counselor Level III. Darrell has held a number of administrative and clinical positions during his 22-year tenure with the agency, including Chief Information Officer and Director of Treatment Services. He has been a member of Arapahoe House's Executive Management team for more than 20 years. Prior to his employment with Arapahoe House, Darrell practiced law and worked in the oil industry. He also served as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army for five years, attaining the rank of Captain before resigning his commission in 1977.

Catherine Hoich, Director of Program Services

Catherine Hoich, Director of Program Services at Arapahoe House, holds a Master’s Degree in Agency Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Addiction Counselor level III. Catherine held administrative positions as Director of Adult and Family Services and Program Manager of Adolescent and Family Services at Arapahoe House, overseeing both clinical and programmatic aspects of the agency. Prior to joining Arapahoe House in 1998, Catherine worked in several adolescent residential programs providing treatment services to high-risk youth and their families. She has served as Principal Investigator or Project Director for three multi-year research or services projects funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.


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	Executive Bios David G. Murphy, CEO David Murphy received his Master Degree in Rehabilitation Consulting in 1968 from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. Prior to being named CEO of Arapahoe House, he was the Director of Operations for Arapahoe House Inc. and also served as the Deputy Director for the Recovery Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization founded to assist Arapahoe House with fundraising and public relations issues. David serves on the Board of Directors of the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, Inc. and is the Vice President of the Community Housing Development Association Inc. David has over 20 years of experience in developing, coordinating, and administering not-for-profit organizations. Art Schut, Deputy Director Art Schut is our newly appointed Deputy Director for Arapahoe House. Art comes to Colorado from Iowa where he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mid-eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA) since 1982. Art has been a consultant and advocate regarding public policy at the local, state and federal levels and has served as the President of both the Iowa Substance Abuse Program Directors’ Association and the State Associations of Addiction Services. He was the recipient of the State Associations of Addiction Services National Excellence in Leadership Award in 2007 and was most recently honored by the United Way for his service on their Board of Directors. Sylvia Francis, Director of Human Resources Ms. Francis is the Director of Human Resources for Arapahoe House, Inc. She has been a Senior Professional in Human Resources since 1996 and has 18 years of experience in Human Resources. Prior to joining Arapahoe House in 1993, she was Regional Human Resource Director for Weight Watchers, Inc. and Human Resources and Operations Manager for May D&F. Ms Francis is the founder of the Human Resources Exchange, a group of Human Resource Directors and Managers in the Behavioral Sciences field who gather to discuss issues specific to the area. In addition, Ms Francis is a Professional Member of the Society of Human Resources Management. Ms. Francis graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, North Carolina. Ron Stanley, Chief Financial Officer We would like to introduce Ronald Stanley, our new Chief Financial Officer. Ron began working at Arapahoe House in April, 2005, as the Controller. He has many years of experience in not-for-profit organizations including auditing them as a CPA, as well serving organizations in Controller, Associate Executive Director, and CFO positions. He has graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a BBA in Accounting and from Western International University with a MBA in Healthcare Management. Ron is excited about becoming the CFO has he will bring his experience with his desire to serve the clients, the staff, and the Board of Directors by helping to provide resources and financial expertise in accomplishing the organization’s mission. Ron states that his personal mission statement in life is to serve those who serve others. Though he has a relative small amount of direct client contact, he wants to help those who do serve our clients directly by removing barriers to make their work easier in a financially responsible way. Darrell Rishel, J.D., General Counsel Darrell Rishel, a licensed attorney, received his Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University in 1980. He is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association as well as the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations. He is also a Certified Addictions Counselor Level III. Darrell has held a number of administrative and clinical positions during his 22-year tenure with the agency, including Chief Information Officer and Director of Treatment Services. He has been a member of Arapahoe House's Executive Management team for more than 20 years. Prior to his employment with Arapahoe House, Darrell practiced law and worked in the oil industry. He also served as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army for five years, attaining the rank of Captain before resigning his commission in 1977. Catherine Hoich, Director of Program Services Catherine Hoich, Director of Program Services at Arapahoe House, holds a Master’s Degree in Agency Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Addiction Counselor level III. Catherine held administrative positions as Director of Adult and Family Services and Program Manager of Adolescent and Family Services at Arapahoe House, overseeing both clinical and programmatic aspects of the agency. Prior to joining Arapahoe House in 1998, Catherine worked in several adolescent residential programs providing treatment services to high-risk youth and their families. She has served as Principal Investigator or Project Director for three multi-year research or services projects funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.