Who we are

Combining dynamic facilitation expertise with an appreciation for operational performance, Patrick brings a unique lens to the Encompass team. As an educator he has served a variety of populations ranging from COEs, to veterans, and young professionals. Having studied Natural Horsemanship in Australia, led thousands of miles of canoe and sea kayak adventures, and having served as a Sr. Manager for the second largest healthcare provider in the US, he is well suited for the board room or the backcountry.

His journey began in the field of experiential education. Working for a variety of organizations including Outward Bound, The Boojum Institute for Experiential Education and Prescott College, Patrick hone his risk management, curriculum design, and facilitation skills.

In addition to being a dynamic facilitator, he brings experience in the operational side of people development. Driven by an appreciation for performance metrics, he has led the design and implementation of large scale people and culture initiatives that demonstrate measurable change. Implementations range from LMS and digital learning strategy, to building a coaching culture.

As a jack of many trades and a systems thinker, Patrick explores all angles of people development. Whether serving as a facilitator or consultant, he is passionate about helping others connect purpose and performance.

Areas Of Expertise

• Digital Learning
• Curriculum Design
• Leadership & Management Development
• Equine Assisted Learning
• Healthcare/ Care Experience
• People & Culture Strategy

Steve has 17 years of experience working in addictions treatment. He graduated from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work in 2008. During and after completion of his degree, he worked for the University of Colorado’s ARTS Synergy Program. After working in the adolescent PHP Milieu at Synergy during his graduate studies he transitioned to in home family therapy utilizing the Multisystemic Family Therapy model. In 2010, Steve started working at the Department of Veteran’s affairs as the Substance Use Disorder Specialists in the HUD VASH Program. After a couple years working in this capacity, he transitioned into the Substance Abuse Treatment Program. Steve held many roles in this program, including Acting Clinical Director, Program Manager of the MAT Program, Senior Social Worker, etc. He was provided training and 6 months of focused consultation in many therapeutic models: Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, CBT for SUD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy. Near the end of his time at VA Steve was one of only a few providers in Denver that specialized in treating Veterans with co-occurring SUD and PTSD. Additionally, he led multiple efforts in his career to re-design and implement the SUD IOP curriculum for the VA System. During his time at the VA, Steve helped manage patients being tapered off of prescription benzodiazepines. For years veterans were frequently offered these medications for anxiety despite many bad outcomes.

In April of 2020 Steve joined the Gallus Medical Detox team opening the Littleton, CO clinic. He has redesigned the clinical care provided to patients incorporating Motivational Interviewing, Measurement Based Care, family support, and a hands-on approach to aftercare planning. Steve transitioned to the role of Executive Clinical Director in August of 2020. Steve has helped cultivate better community perceptions around benzodiazepine tapers. The evidence supports the need for longer tapers in patients that have been on higher doses for longer periods of time. He is committed to educating and supporting treatment providers on the need to more slowly taper folks and move away from stigmatizing these patients as “med seeking.”

In 2017, Steve began as an Adjunct Professor in the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. He has taught, designed, and piloted many courses: Assessment of Adults with the DSM V, Intersections of Mental Health Substance Use and Trauma, Clinical Skills, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health and Substance Use Policy, and Telemental Health. Steve serves on the DU Curriculum Committee and has helped design/pilot three courses: Intersections of Mental Health Substance Use, Virtual Field Experience, and Trauma and Telemental Health. Steve is passionate about teaching and has mentored, supervised, and train many students, interns, and employees throughout his career.

Prior to his education and work in the clinical field, Steve was a Trainer and Lead Instructor for Outward Bound. In the early to mid-2000s he led Paddling, Backpacking, and Dogsledding Courses in wilderness settings for Outward Bound. He is father to two children and has been married for 13 years. In his free time now, he can be found fly fishing, skiing, hiking, or in a hot yoga class.

Connor Garvey is a leadership and team development professional from Portland, ME. He builds impact from over 15 years of intentional experience working with teams ranging from student groups to corporate/non-profit leadership. Many of his formative years in experiential education were rooted in forming positive and supportive community in times of celebration and intense conflict. This lens of shared experiences and unified direction have led Connor down a rewarding and challenging path to bring the best out of individuals and the teams they exist within. He also believes deeply in the power of connection and the ability of play, problem solving, adventure, and harmony to achieve this goal.

Lucas is drawn to human-powered experiences whose life revolves around adventure, recreation, and simple living. He pairs his degrees in Recreation & Outdoor Education and Outdoor Adventure & Expedition Leadership with his own experiences in facilitating meaningful moments to deepen a participant’s connection with their surroundings, a personal pursuit, and themselves. 

Lucas has spent over 15 years in the outdoor industry working in leadership development, technical skills progression, and programming in various higher education institutions and as a private contractor. He is a regular adjunct instructor in Southern Oregon University’s Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program and an instructor with the American Canoe Association.

He and his partner, Natalie, are based on Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior. You can frequently find him loading his bike for a bikepacking trip, paddling something on the water, or dreaming about snowy pursuits.