Our Drug Rehab TeamOur staff at Renaissance Recovery Outpatient consists of caring professionals committed to excellence.
We work together to provide a safe and respectful environment while communicating with clients one-on-one and in group settings to help them achieve their addiction recovery goals. Our staff utilizes a team approach to ensure that all clients receive a comprehensive, in-depth treatment experience. Our staff takes pride in the success of our patients and their family members. |
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Taz Decker
Executive Director - Saint George, UT & Las Vegas, NV
Taz is a proud member of the recovery community with multiple years of personal and professional recovery experience. In June 2014, Taz and his wife Katie opened a substance abuse treatment center in St. George, Utah, and a year later in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taz was introduced to recovery in 2009 with the help of his wife and family. Through treatment, recovery, and the 12 steps, Taz has been able to find peace, hope, and transcendence through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Taz has compassion for those who are struggling with addiction and understands the depth, darkness, isolation, and torture caused by using drugs and alcohol. His lifelong mission is to guide those who suffer with the disease of addiction to Christ and His healing power. Taz is extremely excited to share with you his wisdom and experience in recovery because it has forever changed his, and his family’s lives forever.
Executive Director - Saint George, UT & Las Vegas, NV
Taz is a proud member of the recovery community with multiple years of personal and professional recovery experience. In June 2014, Taz and his wife Katie opened a substance abuse treatment center in St. George, Utah, and a year later in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taz was introduced to recovery in 2009 with the help of his wife and family. Through treatment, recovery, and the 12 steps, Taz has been able to find peace, hope, and transcendence through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Taz has compassion for those who are struggling with addiction and understands the depth, darkness, isolation, and torture caused by using drugs and alcohol. His lifelong mission is to guide those who suffer with the disease of addiction to Christ and His healing power. Taz is extremely excited to share with you his wisdom and experience in recovery because it has forever changed his, and his family’s lives forever.
Katie Decker
Family Relations Director - Saint George, UT & Las Vegas, NV
B.S. Uof U FCS 2004
As a recovering Codependent herself with years of Al-anon experience Katie has a passion to pass along what was given to her. Sharing her experience, strength, and hope she has gained over the years in many different support groups which include: LDS 12 step support groups where she facilitated a sex and pornography addiction support group for spouses, leading restorative women's retreats for the non profit HOYH inc., and online courses given by Brene Brown. Katie firmly believes that not only does the addict need healing and support but the family members do also.
Family Relations Director - Saint George, UT & Las Vegas, NV
B.S. Uof U FCS 2004
As a recovering Codependent herself with years of Al-anon experience Katie has a passion to pass along what was given to her. Sharing her experience, strength, and hope she has gained over the years in many different support groups which include: LDS 12 step support groups where she facilitated a sex and pornography addiction support group for spouses, leading restorative women's retreats for the non profit HOYH inc., and online courses given by Brene Brown. Katie firmly believes that not only does the addict need healing and support but the family members do also.
James J. Durbin II, MSW-Student, PRSS, CADCI,
Program Director - Las Vegas, NV
Jimmy has been in recovery since 2009 and is a certified alcohol and drug counselor intern (CADCI) who brings to Renaissance Recovery Las Vegas many years of experience in helping people in their quest to find long-term sobriety. He has lived in Las Vegas for over 30 years. Graduated from UNLV in Hotel Administration and spent 25 years working in various positions within the hospitality industry on Las Vegas Boulevard. He is currently enrolled at Widener University to receive a Master’s in Social Work to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
He serves as a board member for LDS Family Services and as a Las Vegas Program Coordinator for the Addiction Recovery Meeting (ARP) serving southern Las Vegas, Kingman, Lake Havasu Arizona and Havasupai Indian reservation. In addition, he and his wife serve, as missionary group leaders for the ARP meeting in Henderson, NV have been married for 25 years.
As the Program Director, Jimmy understands the day-to-day challenges that new clients face in early recovery and the importance of providing the keys that unlock the gate to long term sobriety, emotional healing and spirituality.
Program Director - Las Vegas, NV
Jimmy has been in recovery since 2009 and is a certified alcohol and drug counselor intern (CADCI) who brings to Renaissance Recovery Las Vegas many years of experience in helping people in their quest to find long-term sobriety. He has lived in Las Vegas for over 30 years. Graduated from UNLV in Hotel Administration and spent 25 years working in various positions within the hospitality industry on Las Vegas Boulevard. He is currently enrolled at Widener University to receive a Master’s in Social Work to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
He serves as a board member for LDS Family Services and as a Las Vegas Program Coordinator for the Addiction Recovery Meeting (ARP) serving southern Las Vegas, Kingman, Lake Havasu Arizona and Havasupai Indian reservation. In addition, he and his wife serve, as missionary group leaders for the ARP meeting in Henderson, NV have been married for 25 years.
As the Program Director, Jimmy understands the day-to-day challenges that new clients face in early recovery and the importance of providing the keys that unlock the gate to long term sobriety, emotional healing and spirituality.
Daren Snyder CSUDC
Counselor - Saint George, UT
Daren was born and raised in Idaho. While growing up he realized that helping others was what he needed to do for the rest of his life. He has family members who have fought and lost the battle with addiction, and others who continue to fight the disease; it is a very personal matter to him. Daren received his substance abuse disorder counselor credentials through Utah Valley University. Since then, he has continued on the journey of constantly improving his knowledge and skills.
Counselor - Saint George, UT
Daren was born and raised in Idaho. While growing up he realized that helping others was what he needed to do for the rest of his life. He has family members who have fought and lost the battle with addiction, and others who continue to fight the disease; it is a very personal matter to him. Daren received his substance abuse disorder counselor credentials through Utah Valley University. Since then, he has continued on the journey of constantly improving his knowledge and skills.
Chad Brandon
Client Relations - Saint George, UT & Las Vegas, NV
Chad was first introduced to Renaissance Recovery through his own treatment experience. He possesses a wealth of recovery skills and a passionate knowledge to help those suffering from addiction. Chad attributes his recovery and success to the 12 Steps. "It has forever changed my heart and my family". In Chad's recovery, spirituality, and actively helping an addict in need, is key to his personal growth. He loves to see others gain the strength to take back their lives, and “be the most amazing me I can be today”.
Client Relations - Saint George, UT & Las Vegas, NV
Chad was first introduced to Renaissance Recovery through his own treatment experience. He possesses a wealth of recovery skills and a passionate knowledge to help those suffering from addiction. Chad attributes his recovery and success to the 12 Steps. "It has forever changed my heart and my family". In Chad's recovery, spirituality, and actively helping an addict in need, is key to his personal growth. He loves to see others gain the strength to take back their lives, and “be the most amazing me I can be today”.
Phil Allen MFT
Therapist - Las Vegas, NV
Phil was raised in Wyoming and served a mission for the LDS church in England. He received his Bachelor and Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Colorado at Denver. Wyoming and Colorado were his playground as he loves hiking and backpacking. He met his wife at BYU Idaho. In addition to raising two of their own children, the Allen's have been foster parents to over a dozen children. The Allen's created a foster care agency and dedicated themselves to teaching other parents how to work with Higher Level of Care (HLOC) children and helping those children reach successful lives.
Phil is currently a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern living in Las Vegas Nevada. He and his wife love hiking in the deserts of Nevada and Southern Utah. Professionally, Phil has worked in addictions and with at risk youth. Phil has also enjoyed varied employment including a police victim assistance unit, a behavioral middle school, a residential treatment facility, and a psychiatric hospital. Phil started his journey, as a therapist, with Renaissance Recovery Las Vegas in June 2016.
Therapist - Las Vegas, NV
Phil was raised in Wyoming and served a mission for the LDS church in England. He received his Bachelor and Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Colorado at Denver. Wyoming and Colorado were his playground as he loves hiking and backpacking. He met his wife at BYU Idaho. In addition to raising two of their own children, the Allen's have been foster parents to over a dozen children. The Allen's created a foster care agency and dedicated themselves to teaching other parents how to work with Higher Level of Care (HLOC) children and helping those children reach successful lives.
Phil is currently a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern living in Las Vegas Nevada. He and his wife love hiking in the deserts of Nevada and Southern Utah. Professionally, Phil has worked in addictions and with at risk youth. Phil has also enjoyed varied employment including a police victim assistance unit, a behavioral middle school, a residential treatment facility, and a psychiatric hospital. Phil started his journey, as a therapist, with Renaissance Recovery Las Vegas in June 2016.
