Tim is a visionary nonprofit leader and recovery advocate based in Rutland, Vermont. With an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and a decade of lived experience in recovery, he founded Common Ground Recovery to model trauma-informed governance, transparent stewardship, and community-rooted healing. Tim oversees CGR’s strategic partnerships, branding, legal compliance, and public communications—ensuring every detail reflects dignity, clarity, and hope. His leadership blends operational precision with emotional intelligence, shaping CGR into a trusted resource for recovery communities across Vermont.

Email: tim@commongroundrecoveryvt.org

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Alex grew up in Rutland City and graduated from Rutland High School in 2007. He attended Plymouth State University and studied at the University of Winchester in England before he allowed alcoholism and addiction to consume him. He sought help at Hazelden in Minnesota and progressed through their primary and extended treatment programs, as well as their halfway house in St. Paul. He transitioned to sober living and worked at a Sears for three years while saving to return east in 2014. He completed his bachelor’s degree at Castleton University in 2016 studying history, geography, economics, and politics, graduating with a 3.95 GPA before pursuing certifications in IT and networking. He progressed in that field and now utilizes those skills as a Relay Technician for Green Mountain Power, taking night classes to earn his electrical degree.

Additionally, Alex serves on the Rutland City Board of Aldermen and coaches youth soccer. He has not maintained continuous sobriety; his numerous falters are a testament to the struggles faced by many in recovery. In 2023 a viral infection caused him to experience significant heart failure, providing him the motivation he needed to fully embrace sobriety. Today, Adams shares his experience, strength, and hope while giving back to the Rutland community that has picked him up, dusted him off, and believed in him time and time again.

Marc is serving as Treasurer of Common Ground Recovery. He is an owner of multiple businesses; a self-driven entrepreneur. Recently celebrating over 25 years of continuous sobriety, Marc is invested in service work and hopes to bring the message of recovery to anyone who reaches out for help. Personal experiences show the need for additional resources in his home area of Rutland County and Vermont state-wide. Marc is an individual who wants to get things done – find a way to navigate the pathways to successful recovery. In addition to Common Ground Recovery, Marc serves on the Board of South Fork Sea Farmers, a not-for-profit dedicated to education about marine aquaculture and projects to advance the goal of sustainable marine environments. Miller has his MBA from Boston University.

Kaylee brings heart, structure, and deep community insight to her role on CGR’s Board of Directors. As House Director of the Women’s Dismas House in Rutland, she walks alongside women navigating reentry and recovery, fostering dignity through daily support and trauma-informed care. Her work reflects a grounded belief: healing happens in safe spaces, and accountability grows through connection.

Email: kaylee@commongroundrecoveryvt.org

Serves dually as CGR’s CTO as well as a member of its Board of Directors, bringing lived experience, peer leadership, and a strong foundation in information technology. As a men’s recovery coach at the Turning Point Center of Rutland, Alex combines trauma-informed support with technical insight—helping CGR build systems and spaces that are both empowering and efficient. His dual expertise strengthens CGR’s mission to offer housing that heals and connects.

Email: alex@commongroundrecoveryvt.org

Daniel brings lived experience in recovery and a deep understanding of sober living environments to his volunteer role at Common Ground Recovery. As Digital Outreach & Community Relations Liaison, Dan has played a foundational part in developing CGR’s website and expanding its digital footprint. He actively shares CGR’s message across the community, building relationships and fostering visibility for the organization’s mission of healing, dignity, and hope.

Currently pursuing his business education at the Community College of Vermont, Dan combines practical insight with a growing knowledge of nonprofit operations. Dan’s ongoing commitment to the organization’s early development and public outreach have been instrumental in CGR finding its footing in the early days of its operations.

Email: daniel@commongroundrecoveryvt.org

Mieshau Phillips is a person in long-term recovery and a dedicated advocate for community wellness. She currently serves as an Outreach Specialist with Rutland Mental Health, where she supports individuals navigating recovery and mental health challenges with empathy, respect, and lived experience. Mieshau has facilitated recovery groups across correctional facilities, treatment centers, and community spaces, and remains deeply committed to building inclusive, trauma-informed pathways to healing.

As a CGR board member, Mieshau brings her passion for youth empowerment, food access, and recovery visibility to our governance team. A proud mother of three boys and an adventurer at heart, she recovers out loud—so no one has to suffer in silence.