Northpoint Recovery Staff

Robert Castan

In 2010, after finding his own recovery, Robert dedicated his life to helping others find freedom from addiction. Since then, he has created innovative, and successful addiction treatment programs, across the Western US. Robert has extensive experience with marketing, brand management, web development and intake coordination.

In 2014 Robert co-founded Northpoint Recovery in Boise, Idaho. From Northpoint’s inception, Robert oversaw the facility layout, marketing campaigns and key team development. With Northpoint’s growth and success, Robert assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer. Today he is responsible for supervising daily operations of the administrative, marketing and intake teams, as well as; assisting in key growth initiatives.

"I am extremely proud of what we have created at Northpoint Recovery, we get to do something we love and help people change their lives." Robert’s vision and determination are evident throughout Northpoint’s services.

Steve Laats

Steve joined the team at Northpoint Recovery in 2016 after spending 16 years working in the sales divisions of some of Idaho's most prominent technology companies, including Micron PC and Hewlett-Packard.

As Vice President of Operations, Steve oversees admissions, the contact center, clinical outreach, marketing, facilities maintenance and information technology. Steve was also instrumental in developing Northpoint's signature alumni program and the private Alumni app that helps patients stay engaged with recovery and friends long after leaving the facility.

Steve sums up what it means to work for Northpoint in two words: proud and purposeful. As someone who personally understands the challenges of addiction and long-term recovery, Steve relishes the opportunity provided by Northpoint to make the lives of people better and to change the public narrative on addiction and recovery.

"I believe, and am committed to advancing the approach that people can emerge from the worst situations or environments to become thriving, successful community leaders when given the option, the tools and support network to do so," he said.

Steve and his wife, Crista, love spending time with their two dogs and enjoy traveling and camping.

Erica Lopez, LCSW

Erica has been with the company since 2015 when she began working as a counselor at Ashpoint Recovery. An alum of Boise State University's Advance Standing Social Work Program, Erica initially focused on substance abuse, mental health, crisis intervention and advocacy for the LGBT community.

Erica is responsible for overseeing programs at Idaho facilities and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure Northpoint programs are both complimentary and diverse for treating patients for substance abuse and mental health issues. As someone motivated to discovering the underlying causes of a patient's ongoing challenges, she strives to stay current in the latest research and strategies capable of improving patient outcomes and recovery.

She is energized by spending time with family and friends and describes her two black Labrador retrievers as her pride and joy.

Logan Stroud

Logan R. Stroud joined Northpoint Recovery in February 2019 as Vice President in the Washington market. In this role, Logan is responsible for day-to-day operations in Washington, ensuring Northpoint facilities maintain focus on positive patient outcomes and helping guide new growth opportunities.

With a master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Logan has spent more than 13 years in the healthcare industry. Most recently, he was an operations executive at Washington-based Providence St. Joseph Health and was responsible for overseeing multiple facilities and teams focused on patient rehabilitation and medical management.

What appealed to Logan about Northpoint is its ability to make impactful differences in the lives of patients and the potential for expanding that sphere of impact in Washington. "This organization is poised to make big and positive impacts on communities and it's satisfying on a personal and professional level to be a part of something like that."

Outside the workplace, Logan enjoys spending time with his family exploring the plentiful outdoor activities available in the Pacific Northwest.

Nycole Thomas, BSN, RN

As Director of Patient Services, Nycole is responsible for oversight of Northpoint's medical departments in Idaho and Washington. A registered nurse with experience ranging from hospice to corrections, Nycole played a significant role in the planning and implementation of Northpoint Recovery treatment center in 2015 and growing and developing medical teams in both states.

Being a part of the team at Northpoint enables Nycole to pursue some of her professional passions: providing quality care and helping make life changes to underserved populations.

"What I've experienced at Northpoint is that the work we're doing can have such a significant impact on those in our community who are underserved and struggling with addiction. More than anything, this satisfies my internal drive to truly make a difference in people's lives."

A graduate of Boise State University, Nycole loves sports, adventure and all things food related. She and her husband have two children and she is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Watch Nycole's Video »

Teresa McClure, LPC, ACADC

Teresa holds a master's degree in Clinical Counseling, is a licensed professional counselor and ACADC certified. Her professional background and experience in these disciplines is key to her oversight role for staff training at Northpoint, compliance with ethical rules and state/federal laws, development of company policy and procedure and ensuring Northpoint facilities are prepared and compliant with Joint Commission surveys.

Teresa began working part-time in outpatient services at Ashwood Recovery in 2012 and in 2014 transitioned to Northpoint Recovery's inpatient facility. She embraces Northpoint's philosophy that addiction is a treatable disease achieved with the help of caring individuals, a commitment to therapy and helping patients realize their full potential.

Her leadership has been essential to helping Northpoint open new facilities, adhering to state licensing standards and communicating the importance of compliance to the entire team.

"It's important to approach our jobs in a way that we're constantly focused on doing the right thing every day, all the time. We accomplish great things by keeping our eyes on all of the details and components that are fundamental to delivering successful programs and results for our patients."

Teresa enjoys spending time with family and traveling, with a special fondness for Hawaii. She enjoys golfing and relaxing at the family cabin in McCall.

Watch Teresa's Video »

Janice F

Janice Fulkerson, has over twenty-five years of progressive leadership experience in the health care industry and over 30 years in the nonprofit sector. She has expertise in administration, start-up operations, network and product development, and strategic planning. Janice calls herself a natural ‘builder’ and recently joined Northpoint Recovery, as the Director of Contracting.

Janice currently sits on the board of Your Health Idaho, the Idaho insurance exchange as well as the State of Idaho High Risk Pool board. Her work experience includes ten years with The Regence Group, six years as Executive Director of the BrightPath network, and several years consulting with accountable care organizations. She is a 2015, 2016 Idaho Business Review Woman of the Year, and was selected as the 2017 Big Sister of Year for Big Brother’s Big Sisters.

Janice graduated from Boise State University, served in the United States Army Ready Reserve, and is applying her skills to payer contracting and working with the administrative team.

Julia H

Julia comes to us from Arizona, where she was born and raised. In 2014 she was offered the opportunity to move to Boise to help open Northpoint, and has been with us since inception. She graduated from University of Arizona in 2008 with a BA in political science, and is currently pursuing her Masters in public health. Working in the substance abuse industry for over four years, she had the opportunity to explore various positions before landing in the billing department. Her favorite part about working as Director of Billing for Northpoint is the ability to offer flexible payment plans to patients.

Todd S

Todd Salzsieder joined Northpoint Recovery in late 2018 and is the only certified Physician Assistant on the Idaho staff. A graduate of Idaho State University, Todd provides medication management services to Northpoint patients, is responsible for staff training, partners with the clinical team in delivering continuity of care to patients across the substance abuse and mental health spectrum.

His experience in mental health care spans nearly 10 years in various roles, including mental health technician, Intensive Behavioral Interventionist, Psycho-Social Rehabilitation specialist and outpatient psychiatry. For Todd, satisfaction comes from guiding patients through their mental health challenges and helping them overcome addiction and the damage it causes.

"It's so meaningful to be a part of something that can have such a dramatic impact on so many lives. I truly believe that every day we are helping people make positive, impactful contributions to their families, friends and communities. From a personal and professional standpoint, it's hard to top that level of impact on my community."

Todd is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, boating and hiking with his wife and three dogs. He also volunteers his time precepting PA students and is actively involved in PA issues at the state and national level.