The Hired Power Team

Today, Hired Power is the longest established Professional Transition Service and continues to lead with a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, safety and responsibility. Hired Power is well-known both nationally and internationally for confidentiality, discretion, and anonymity.

The Hired Power team is committed to increasing awareness and providing opportunities for success in recovery to professionals, clients and families. Hired Power provides effective relapse prevention, specializing in Transitional Recovery Services that provide one-on-one support with a unique and innovative approach through Personal Recovery Assistants, Case Management and long-term Monitoring Program Services. Nanette Zumwalt, President/CEO believes that Hired Power provides the answer to bridging the gaps faced in traditional treatment plans.

Nanette Zumwalt, CADC II-CS, CCJP, CIP, CRS President/CEO

Nanette Zumwalt is the President/CEO of Hired Power and has worked in the mental health field and addiction recovery for over two decades. Under Mrs. Zumwalt’s care and leadership Hired Power has taken the pioneering role in treating addiction in adolescents, young adults and adults during the high risk and very important transition periods of long term recovery. Hired Power has established and provides professional services, with a gender specific focus, to clients and families. read more

Deidre Fitzpatrick MSN, RN, CARN, HACP, COO

Deidre is a Registered Nurse with over seven years of experience in the addiction and behavioral health field. Deidre’s passion for caring for the vulnerable populations and advocating for those that often are not able to advocate for themselves, makes Deidre a great asset to Hired Power. Deidre joined the Hired Power Team in 2020 as the Chief Operations Officer. read more

Dr. Zumwalt Ph.D., Lic# 31703, Specializing in Neuropsychology

Dr. Zumwalt’s involvement in Hired Power includes co-creating, with his wife Nanette, the transition care model which Hired Power is currently based on. He has written papers and conducted workshops on bringing recovery home through a professionally developed program such as Hired Power’s. A conversation with Dr. Zumwalt will inevitably lead to how important it is to support the transition from a treatment setting to a supported recovery plan in an individual’s natural environment. He believes, as a whole the field of substance abuse treatment requires a transition care model to bridge the gap between teaching recovery and living in recovery. read more

Monique Edwards QB Pro Advisor, Accounting Department

Monique is a professional bookkeeper with over 15 years of experience in administration, bookkeeping and business compliance. She started assisting business owners as an expeditor reading blue prints, creating estimates, organizing offices and found her solution based thinking made her an asset to whomever she was assisting. read more

Brandi Bradbury, SUDC Director of Client Services

Brandi, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, brings with her over 18 years of counseling, supervision, program development and business management experience working within the treatment industry. In her career, Brandi has had the opportunity to work for three of the industry leading behavioral health organizations. Within these organizations Brandi has been recognized several times for her professional, innovative approach and progressive style of management. read more

Marni Luther, Intake Director

Marni Luther joined the Hired Power team as the Intake Manager in 2018. Being the first point of contact for potential clients and families is the perfect place for Marni with over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health and addiction field. Marni brings a depth of expertise, understanding and compassion that allows families to trust and engage in the services being recommended to actively begin and maintain the recovery process. read more

Tracy Waters, CRS Client Relations Manager

Ms. Waters recently joined the team at Hired Power after retiring from a long tenure with the airlines as an International Flight Attendant. Tracy was a lead attendant managing many executive and high profile flights. Tracy has built her customer service, management and leadership skills over the years training and mentoring attendants’ in their career development. Prior to her work with the airlines Ms. Waters managed a family focused dental office for several years, working directly with customer service and client care. She brings her organizational skills and attention to detail as a valued and important role in Hired Power. read more

Laura Crossett, CADC-II, ICADC, CRS Recovery Case Manager

Laura proudly serves as the Monitoring Case Manager for Hired Power. Laura joined the Hired Power team in January 2015, and it has felt like the perfect fit from the start. Laura made the decision to enter the field of addiction and mental health treatment by following her inner voice that had been nudging her towards careers in recovery for several years. Laura share her own experiences. read more

Alexandra Zumwalt, Clinical Outreach

Alex joined the Hired Power team in May 2020 as Clinical Outreach serving Northern California and Arizona. Alexandra graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University. She maintains a current goal of continuing her education earning an MBA. Alexandra graduated a year early, with honors, from high school in order to pursue a career in modeling which enabled her to work and live around the country and abroad. For nearly a decade, she acted as a global brand ambassador for numerous major companies. Alexandra also brings additional experience and communication skills in client relations from her prior work in the Real Estate Appraisal industry. read more

Norton Smith Team Member

Norton Smith joined the Hired Power team in 2012 after retiring from a professional career and spending several years as a primary care taker for his wife. Norton’s professional focus is attending conferences and workshops where he can share the Hired Power Mission. Norton has a passion for people and enjoys walking the conference halls, attending the workshops and having the opportunity to speak with like minded professionals in the field of addiction and recovery. read more