Meet Our Staff - Greenbranch Recovery, NJ

Clinical Staff

Lori McCline

Regional Clinical Director

Lori McCline

Lori McCline is Regional Clinical Director overseeing the Greenbranch Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program. Lori has been with Behavioral Crossroads Recovery since 2013 and has been instrumental in its continued growth and strategic evolvement. She received her B.A. in Management in 2011 and went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling in 2013 from Grand Canyon University.

Valerie Stone

LMT
Massage Therapist

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Valerie Stone, LMT

Valerie is an experienced licensed massage therapist specializing therapeutic massage. Her passion is helping others to help themselves is her passion. Valerie believes in the holistic approach, providing therapeutic massage treatments, self-help tools/tips and comprehensive Wellness education. She is a graduate of the Omega Institute for basic massage and other specialized modalities. As a Trauma Competent Professional trained by Lakeside Global, Valerie’s focus is helping individuals impacted by trauma discover their own journey towards recovery, healing, and hope.

Stan Witcoskie

MDiv, CADC-I
Counselor Intern

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Stan Witcoskie, MDiv, CADC-I

Stan has an undergraduate degree in Biology from LaSalle University. He worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 13 years. He then completed a Master’s degree in Divinity and worked as a priest in an active ministry for more than 20 years. In 2008, he began his career in counseling with an emphasis on Drug and Alcohol Addiction. At the age of 75, he continues to be amazed by people who have woven themselves in the fabric of his life, holding it together, and giving him hope in the human condition.

Jaqueline Deniz

MSW, LCSW
Credentialed Counselor Intern

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Jaqueline Deniz, LCSW, CADC-I

Jacqueline M. Deniz, MSW, LCSW is a bilingual clinical social worker in the state of New Jersey. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work from Stockton University in 2017. She has more than 20 years of experience working with children with behavioral and mental health issues in an institutional setting and an in-home environment. She has extensive experience providing individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as conducting psychoeducational classes for individuals with drug and alcohol related issues. She provides cognitive behavioral and solution focused strategies to assist individuals achieve a fulfilling life and a sense of balance. She has the following certifications: Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP), Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), Certified Child and Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP-CA), Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD).

Maryann Litrenta

Administrator

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Maryann Litrenta

Maryann joined The Crossroads Companies team in August 2013 as a Counselor-Intern. Her passion is to help people in need with addiction and mental health issues. She is currently an active member in the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) community, and she is excited about the effective treatment clients are getting at Greenbranch.

Samuel Lagroteria

Intake Counselor

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Samuel Lagroteria

Sam has served the state of NJ in the parole board and as a probation officer for over 25 years. He started his career as a counselor for the Atlantic County Department of Corrections then worked in Probation for three years. After that he worked for the NJ State Parole Board for 21 years. After retiring from Parole in April 2023, he immediately went back to work for the Egg Harbor Township school system and NJ State Probation writing reports for the courts.

Sam now counsels First Responders who have experienced trauma in the field and behind the scenes. He has a degree in social work from Stockton University and is continuing his education in the social service field by obtaining the Certified Drug Alcohol Counseling (CADC) certification.

Leadership Staff

Alex Kushnir

Chief Financial Officer

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Alex Kushnir

Results-oriented Finance & Operations Leadership Professional with comprehensive experience overseeing business operations and driving growth of organizations of all sizes, from entrepreneurial endeavors to global media firms. Proven record of success implementing key process improvements to maximize revenue generation, minimize costs, and increase overall efficiency.

Laurel A. Vnucak, MS

Director of Human Resources

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Laurel A. Vnucak, MS

Laurel has been a human resources executive, manager, and generalist for over a decade. She has a Master’s degree in Human Resource Training and Development and experience in various healthcare specialties, including Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery, Mental Health Treatment, Partial Care, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Residential and Vocational Training Programs, and Gastroenterology. Laurel loves living near the shore, and in her free time enjoys swimming, the beach, traveling, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.

Michael T. DiMarco

Director of Business Development

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Michael DiMarco

Michael has been the with the Crossroads Companies for 18 years. He has extensive experience in sales, marketing and business development. He loves my career and the impact the agency has on the local community. He is part of a team that helps people every day with support and structure that allows them the tools and techniques to live their best lives.

Kimberly Hirneisen

Atlantic Regional Outreach and VA Liaison

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Kimberly Hirneisen

Kim is a retired US Army service member with over 26 years of experience. She has over 10 years of experience in senior management. As an Employment Consultant at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), she supported disabled veterans in their career development and transition. She worked with local employers, community organizations, and government agencies to create and promote inclusive and accessible hiring practices and programs. She has helped hundreds of veterans find meaningful employment opportunities that match their skills, interests, and goals.

Kim received her Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. She supports the Greenbranch programs in marketing and outreach, especially the veterans’ services.

Eric Nilson

First Responder and VA Specialist

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Eric Nilson

Eric Nilson is our First Responder and Veterans Affairs (VA) Specialist on the Greenbranch team. Eric retired after 25 years of service at the Atlantic County Justice facility ending his career as a Lieutenant (Shift Commander). He has been working with Bluestone Services USA as a Consultant and has been directly involved with the First Responder population at Greenbranch for our trauma informed “Firstbranch” track. On his days off, Eric likes the beach, hiking, golf and travelling. He enjoys meeting new people and trying out new activities.

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Addiction & Mental Health Services Leadership & Staff

Addiction & Mental Health Services Leadership & Staff

Clinical Staff

Lori McCline

Valerie Stone

Stan Witcoskie

Jaqueline Deniz

Maryann Litrenta

Samuel Lagroteria

Leadership Staff

Alex Kushnir

Laurel A. Vnucak, MS

Michael T. DiMarco

Kimberly Hirneisen

Eric Nilson