Residential Treatment Center Program for Troubled Teens (Coed ages 12-17)

"Our Goal, is to help YOU help your Child."
Paul Arslanian - Founder/Executive Director
Toll Free: 888-698-7095
Professional Staff Bios
Paul says – “We get results at Eagle Ranch because we have an effective Value Based Behavior Change Program executed by talented professionals in a loving and nurturing environment.”

Program Staff

- Phil Clark, Professional Staff & Recreation Specialist   - Braxtin Ellett, Professional Staff
- Dan Slaugh, Professional Staff & Education Specialist   - Bob Chaviar, Professional Staff
- Lesley Ann Shaw, Professional Staff & Education Specialist   - Lauren Hill, Professional Staff
- Lori Brandt, Professional Staff   - Shannon Wellhoff, Professional Staff
- Chris Arslanian, Professional Staff & Parent Page Specialist   - Hollie Belair, Professional Staff
- Eric Pomeroy, Professional Staff   - Chris Cortez, Professional Staff
- Petina Dutro, Professional Staff   - Asiah Liuleraega, Professional Staff
- Heather Fay, Professional Staff   - Levi Manatai, Professional Staff
- Tyrone Hardward, Professional Staff   - David Woodbury, Professional Staff
- Adam James Lister, Professional Staff   - Kelvin Johnson, Professional Staff
- Seattle Umi, Professional Staff   - Ben Haycock, Professional Staff
- Krystlelie Jones, Professional Staff   - Deborah Berg, Professional Staff
- Sierra Bawden, Professional Staff   - Collete Tannehil, Professional Staff
- Tracy Wardrop, Professional Staff   - Spencer Munoz, Professional Staff



Phil Clark - Professional Staff & Recreation Specialist, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• Education - BA degree in Social Services, Almeda College of Atlanta, Georgia
• Related Experience - Over 10 years of professional experience in Youth Development Programs including: State of Utah Juvenile Justice System, Youth Technician - SunHawk Academy (St. George, Utah) , Program Supervisor - New Directions (St. George, Utah), Owner/Program Manager - Cinnamon Hills Youth Center (St. George, Utah), Assistant Youth Manager - Heritage Youth Treatment Center (Provo, Utah), Crisis Team Leader - Farmington Bay (Farmington, Utah), Youth Counselor - Red Rock Academy (Hurricane, Utah), Resident Manager.

Phil says - "Paul & Dave Arslanian have worked together as a Team throughout their coaching careers; and now I am very excited to be part of their Team at Eagle Ranch Academy in helping struggling teens get their lives together. After my near death accident, I know that I have a special calling to be working with special children."
Important Message from Executive Director & Founder, Paul Arslanian - "Phil Clark has been a valuable part of Eagle Ranch Academy from the beginning. He was our first Assistant Program Director, after a serious life threatening motorcycle accident, and following his miraculous recovery Phil returned to ERA as one of our valuable Professional Staff. He is truly our "miracle man" and we are honored to have him as an important part of our Team."




Dan Slaugh - Professional Staff & Education Specialist, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• Education - AA degree, Idaho State University; BS degree/MS degree, Brigham Young University.
• Related Experience/Education - Teacher/Coach at Aberdeen Public Schools (Washington), Minidoka County Schools (Idaho), Murray City Schools, Snow College & Weber County Schools (Utah); SunHawk Academy (Professional Staff/Teacher); Rain Dancer Youth Program (Professional Staff/Teacher).





Lori Brandt - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• Related Experience/Education - BS degree in Sociology, Southern Utah University; Sociology Student of the Year; Summa Cum Laude; Red Cliffs Regional Rehabilitation (Direct Care Staff); Sun Hawk Academy (Counselor).





Lesley Ann Shaw, Professional Staff & Education Specialist, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Chris Arslanian - Professional Staff & Parent Page Specialist, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Eric Pomeroy - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Braxtin Ellett - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Bob Chaviar - Professional Staff

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• Related Experience/Education - Dixie College (Student); State of Utah (Deputy Probation Officer); Country Cottage Youth Treatment (Out Patient Care); SunHawk Academy (Supervisor); Cinnamon Hills (Youth Supervisor).

Bob says - "In my year and a half as Professional Staff at Eagle Ranch, I have seen more struggling teens turn their lives around than all the time I spent in the other youth programs combined. And now, I am excited to work with our students and parents in providing a strong After Care Program that will meet the needs of the family as your child transitions home."






Lauren Hill - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Shannon Wellhoff - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Hollie Belair - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• Related Experience/Education - AA degree, Dixie State College; Student of the Year, 2000; Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 gpa; Sun Hawk Academy (Professional Staff).






Chris Cortez - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Petina Dutro - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Asiah Liuleraega - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Heather Fay - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• Related Experience/Education - Dixie State College; Manager/Customer Service in several Retail Stores, BUT when her Husband (Alan) fell in love with his job and the Students at Eagle Ranch Academy, he convinced her she would be a natural in Youth Development, and she is.





Levi Manatai - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Tyrone Hardward - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• Related Experience/Education - Dixie state College; Utah Valley State University; Licensed EMT; St. George City (Life Guard Supervisor); a top Night Time Staff at ERA.







David Woodbury - Professional Staff , Eagle Ranch Academy

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Kelvin Johnson - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Adam James Lister - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• Related Experience/Education - BS degree, Weber State University; State of Utah Juvenile Justice System (Youth Supervisor); Corporate Translator in Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.







Seattle Umi - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Ben Haycock - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Deborah Berg - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Krystlelie Jones - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Sierra Bawden - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Collete Tannehil - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Tracy Wardrop - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Spencer Munoz - Professional Staff, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Dan Huntsman - Therapist & Graduation Workshop Coordinator, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Joy Ann “Annie” Weippert - Therapist, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• Education – Master degree in Social Work, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; BS degree in Psychology/Sociology, Southern Utah University; AS degree, Dixie State College.
• Related Experience/Education – Sun Hawk Academy (Therapist); Southern Utah Home Care and Hospice (Social Worker); Danville Services (Behaviorist); Kolob Care and Rehabilitation (Director of Social Services); Rocky Mountain Child Services (Internship).

Annie says – “I am excited and honored to have joined the outstanding Team of Professionals at Eagle Ranch Academy.”



Daniel Afualo - Therapist, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• BS degree in Sociology (National Honor Society, Club President, Salutatorian), Brigham Young University; Masters degree in Social Work, Brigham Young University.
• Related Experience – Second Nature – Entrada, Wilderness Program (Therapist); Sun Hawk Academy (Therapist); Utah State Department of Corrections (Prison Therapist).

Paul Arslanian, ERA Executive Director says – “Dan was the first Therapist we tried to hire when we first opened in 2005, and we are excited to finally have him join our ERA Team; and our families will be richly rewarded through their association with Dan, and the help he will provide for their Child.”



Dr. Cantril Nielsen - Doctor of Psychiatry, Eagle Ranch Academy

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• Education – M. D. Degree, George Washington University (Washington, D. C.)
• Related Experience/Education – Private Practice of Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry (St. George, Utah); General Medical Officer (USAF); Clinical Director – In-Patient Child Psychiatry Unit for Primary Children’s Medical Center (Salt Lake City, UT); Director of Youth Services – Utah State Hospital (Provo, UT); Consultant for numerous Hospitals and Mental Health Centers including Idaho State Correctional Institution, SLC Mental Health Center; Program Director Adolescent Unit (St. Alphonsus Regional Center, St. Lukes Regional Center and Intermountain Hospital (Boise, ID).



Dennis Mitchell - Doctors Assistant, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Roxann Faux - Nurse, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Angie Aday - Office Assistant, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Bonnie Johnson - Insurance Specialist, Eagle Ranch Academy

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•Related Experience/Education – University of Utah; Shamrock Steamship Company (Administrative Assistant); Interim Personnel (Administration).

Bonnie says “I truly enjoy helping Parents help their Children; and I am honored to be part of the process.”





Bill Brieg - Cook/Supervisor of Bldgs & Grounds, Eagle Ranch Academy

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Ted Johnson - Kitchen Assistant / Head of Security, Eagle Ranch Academy

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