Ed Manion
Admissions Director
As Wasatch Crest's director of admissions, Ed oversees the admissions team, while guiding individuals and their families through the intake process, answering questions, and arranging care. Having completed Wasatch Crest’s residential, outpatient, and transitional living programs as a client, Ed offers an insightful perspective to those seeking substance abuse treatment.
With a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and experience as a Wasatch Crest recovery advocate, Ed enjoys helping clients creatively solve problems and overcome obstacles.
Understanding first-hand the adversity that those in early recovery often face, he’s able to offer clients well-founded support and strategies for navigating the beginnings of their sobriety journeys.
Outgoing by nature, Ed welcomes the chance to connect with clients, their families, and the center’s staff members daily. He also appreciates the ability to work with the majestic Wasatch Range and idyllic Heber Valley as his backdrop.
Originally from New York, Ed has made Utah home, attracted to the state's renowned rock climbing, world-class snowboarding, and endless alpine adventure opportunities.
Samantha Romriell
Admissions Coordinator
Having held roles at substance use disorder treatment and detox centers, Samantha enjoys working with people struggling with substance use.
In her position as an admissions coordinator at Wasatch Crest, she appreciates helping individuals get connected with the care they need.
As a person in recovery, Samantha is passionate about being a part of others' paths to healing from addiction and living meaningfully without drugs or alcohol. A go-getter with a laid-back personality, she is dedicated to bettering herself. Samantha is a proud mother of two, loves animals, and enjoys painting.
Sage Chiniquy
Admissions Coordinator
In her role, Sage is the initial contact for individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment. Providing support and guidance along the way, she helps ease clients’ transition into treatment
As someone in recovery, Sage has personally experienced the fears and challenges that accompany the process of changing one’s life for the better.
She believes that the pain and suffering of addiction can be transformed into something purposeful, such as resilience, gratitude, and self-awareness. Passionate about providing hope to those seeking treatment, Sage tries to set a positive tone for the rest of clients’ healing journeys.
She is actively involved in several recovery and community initiatives including serving as a co-chapter lead of Young People in Recovery (YPR), managing a sober living residence, participating in twelve-step groups, and volunteering her time to help others.
A “certified” adrenaline seeker, Sage is a licensed paragliding pilot, a pastime that has taken her around the world, including to Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, and Austria. She’s also a creative spirit and enjoys writing poetry and dancing. In her downtime, Sage likes watching movies and spending time with her fluffy black cat Lucy.
Darci Shelton
Outreach Director
Darci has dedicated nearly a decade to the mental health and substance use industry, holding various leadership roles as executive director, director of admissions, community relations manager, operations director, and case manager. Her passion for this field stems from her own transformative experience; she is a woman in long-term recovery, celebrating over ten years of sobriety. Given a second chance by a treatment center, Darci seized the opportunity to improve her life and that of her family, embarking on a journey of healing that she has never looked back from.
From the outset of her recovery, Darci has been committed to helping others who struggle with similar challenges. She possesses a deep understanding of the pain and difficulties associated with mental health and addiction, and her empathy and compassion are truly remarkable. Darci is the person who will sit with you during your struggles and walk alongside you when you are ready to move forward. She embodies a gentle yet firm energy, confidently setting boundaries while providing strong leadership.
In her role as outreach director, Darci focuses on building meaningful partnerships with community organizations and professionals. She believes that collaboration is vital for enhancing support networks and resources for individuals in need. By engaging with community partners, Darci aims to create a comprehensive framework that addresses the complexities of addiction and mental health, ensuring that help is accessible to all who seek it.
In her spare time, Darci enjoys quality moments with her husband, daughter, and three dogs. She is passionate about fitness, particularly weightlifting, and loves spending time outdoors walking her dogs and vacationing with her husband.
Jayme Dick
Business Development Representative
Jayme plays a pivotal role in forging new relationships and strengthening existing connections with community partners. Her mission is to ensure that anyone seeking support receives the help they need.
With a diverse background in the treatment sector spanning over a decade, Jayme has worked at every level of care, including detox, residential, outpatient, and sober living. Her extensive experience spans admissions, direct client care, administration, and business development. Interestingly, Jayme’s career in treatment began in the kitchen as a chef, leveraging her culinary background.
In recovery since June 2013, Jayme was drawn to a role in substance use treatment as a way to stay connected with others who share similar experiences. Her commitment to the field is driven by her desire to combat the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders and to contribute to humanizing these critical issues.
Outside of her professional life, Jayme enjoys an active lifestyle that includes running, hiking, and honing her culinary talents. She and her husband share a love for both fly fishing and saltwater fishing. They are also proud pet parents to three dogs: Lola, a 10-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer and Border Collie mix; Emma, a 9-year-old Border Collie, Aussie, and Red Heeler mix; and Harper, a 3-year-old Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
Troy Popp
Alumni Coordinator
With a Ph.D. in hard knocks and a dedication to celebrating recovery, Troy brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to his role as Alumni Coordinator at Wasatch Crest. His journey to sobriety, beginning in 1994, has imbued him with an understanding of the challenges and joys of the recovery process.
In his capacity, Troy orchestrates a vibrant program aimed at engaging and supporting alumni, with the overall goal of fostering a deep sense of community with Wasatch Crest graduates. Through coordinating weekly meetings, monthly events, and service projects, he creates opportunities for alumni to remain connected and find fulfillment in giving back to their community—a value close to his heart.
Prior to his role at Wasatch Crest, Troy served as the recreation and service coordinator in the mental health treatment field with a primary focus on treating professionals for post-traumatic stress disorder, where he honed his skills in facilitating meaningful activities and fostering a spirit of service among individuals in recovery.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Troy is a devoted single father to four children, cherishing every moment with them and finding inspiration in their growth and wellbeing. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to own and operate several businesses over the past two decades.
A lover of beautiful environments, Troy finds solace and inspiration in places like Montana, Bear Lake, Coeur d'Alene, and San Diego. His journey from living on the streets to where he stands today is a testament to the transformative power of recovery and the resilience of the human spirit.
Emily Keone
Jupiter Case Manager and Alumni Coordinator
Emily is the Jupiter case manager and alumni coordinator at Wasatch Crest. In her role as case manager for Jupiter women’s residential clients, she supports female clients by addressing non-clinical issues that could impact their success after leaving treatment. She works closely with both clients and their families during their residential stay, creating personalized aftercare plans tailored to each individual's unique situation and needs.
As the alumni coordinator, Emily ensures ongoing support for clients post-treatment by following up on their aftercare plans. She encourages the formation of lasting sober connections and provides additional resources, support systems, and engagement opportunities for alumni to foster long-term recovery.
With a background in employee relations and business management, Emily brings valuable skills to the recovery field. Her passion for recovery is deeply personal, having been in recovery herself for over a year. She finds purpose in sharing a message of hope, empowering others, and helping change the negative stereotypes often associated with individuals in recovery.
Emily’s interests include interior design and home renovation. In her free time, she also enjoys volunteering and participating in service work within the recovery community.
Kayla McGinley
Marketing Coordinator
As the marketing coordinator at Wasatch Crest, Kayla draws on her background in content marketing, copywriting, and media relations to help tell Wasatch Crest’s brand story through a variety of digital and traditional mediums.
She’s inspired by the courageous recovery journeys of Wasatch Crest’s clients, alumni, and team members, and she’s passionate about furthering the idea that recovery is truly possible. In her free time, Kayla loves to ski, mountain bike, and learn new things.
