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.
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.
Chelsee Spinello
National Business Development
Chelsee serves as a National Business Development representative at Wasatch Crest, where she builds and strengthens relationships with partners across the country—including treatment centers, hospitals, physicians, and other behavioral health professionals. Her work focuses on connecting individuals and families to high-quality, compassionate care, while expanding access to meaningful treatment resources.
Chelsee serves as a National Business Development representative at Wasatch Crest, where she builds and strengthens relationships with partners across the country—including treatment centers, hospitals, physicians, and other behavioral health professionals.
Her work focuses on connecting individuals and families to high-quality, compassionate care, while expanding access to meaningful treatment resources.
With more than 10 years of experience in business development—and six years dedicated specifically to the addiction and mental health space—Chelsee brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her role. Her passion for this work is deeply rooted in her own lived experience, including the loss of her mother to fentanyl poisoning in 2023. This perspective fuels her commitment to reaching those who feel alone or without support, helping them see that healing and a fulfilling life are possible.
Chelsee is drawn to Wasatch Crest’s shared sense of purpose and the team’s collective commitment to serving the community. She values being part of an organization where the focus remains on people—meeting individuals where they
are and guiding them toward lasting change.
Outside of work, Chelsee is a dedicated mother of three. She loves spending time around horses, enjoys karaoke, and never turns down a good seafood boil.
Charles Sales
Outpatient Coordinator/Business Development
Cade Feinauer
Alumni Coordinator
As alumni coordinator, Cade Feinauer leads outreach and engagement for clients who have completed treatment, helping maintain connection and support beyond their time in care. He coordinates alumni events and groups that keep individuals engaged and connected to the Wasatch Crest community.
A graduate of Wasatch Crest’s program, Cade brings both personal experience and professional dedication to his role. He is passionate about giving back to the community that supported his recovery.
Cade values the sense of connection at Wasatch Crest and the shared commitment to helping individuals build better lives. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.
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.
