Ann and Bill Schneider, Co-Founders, Experienced Texas Addiction Treatment
In response to this unmet need, they founded The Life Healing Center of Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1994. Under their guidance, and with a strong commitment to providing quality care, it combined the latest in successful mental health therapies with traditional 12-Step spiritual support. Life Healing Center soon emerged as the leading residential trauma treatment facility in the country attracting hundreds of referrals from Hazelden, Betty Ford, Caron Foundation, Sierra Tucson and The Meadows as well as receiving referrals from all fifty states and fifteen foreign countries.
Bill and Ann sold their addiction treatment facility in 2004. Then, with help from their long time friends, the late Coach Darrell Royal and his wife Edith, they devoted much of the next several years to aiding a struggling Austin non-profit alcohol and drug treatment center. The Center was in danger of closing its doors with the resulting loss of free services that the poor and working families of Central Texas had relied upon since 1967. The Schneiders assisted in re-organizing the board of directors, rallied community support, and helped guide the agency to become one of the most successful community treatment facilities in Texas.
Now Bill and Ann are excited to re-enter the addiction recovery field. They bring their talents for innovation and program quality to an emerging new recovery model that can lead men to the full and fulfilling life in recovery they’ve been searching to find.
Ann and Bill Schneider
Co-Founders | Experienced Texas Addiction Treatment
Corbin Bigheart, Program Director
“I found that I had a passion for, and a purpose in, guiding others through the recovery process. There is no greater joy than helping people heal, in helping them find happiness. I wanted to make it my life’s central focus.”
Corbin has served in a number of capacities at The Last Resort and has been a dedicated member of the team since 2016. Corbin’s approach to treating substance use disorders blends evidence-based clinical modalities, spirituality, and behavioral change methods to produce genuine changes in our clients’ lives. He also translates his previous professional experience in data consulting into the behavioral health field.
“I am a big believer in using evidence, using data, to guide and direct the treatment process. I believe in what works, and there is plenty of evidence that supports that what we do at The Last Resort is effective. My goal as the Executive Director is to implement and facilitate tried-and-true treatment methods, while not neglecting the human element by conveying compassion, understanding, and empathy to all of our clients and their families”
Check out Corbin on Deep Water Recovery Network’s Podcast:
Corbin Bigheart
Executive Director
Kim Rabago, Director of Finance
Kim’s passion for horses and rescuing dogs brought her to the Smithville area, where she lives with her husband, three dogs, two horses, and a donkey. Her newest dog, Harper, joins her at TLR everyday and is well-loved by our residents.
“I feel honored to work for a company with such an important mission; The Last Resort changes lives everyday.”
Kim Harrison, CPA
Director of Finance
Becky Babb, Director of Admissions
Becky is also currently finishing up her obtaining her undergraduate work at the University of Alabama, Roll Tide! She is working on completing her Bachelor of Science in Human and Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Consumer Sciences. From there she hopes to enter graduate school to pursue a Masters in Business Administration.
She is originally from the Corpus Christi area but her home is in the Texas Hill Country where she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, four dogs, and her two wild cats. In her spare time, Becky is a part of a number of service groups that work with animal shelters and rescue organizations, finding displaced and abandoned animals a loving deserving home.
Becky Babb
Director of Admissions and Payer Relations
Bob Beare, Ph.D
A professional actor, director, and composer, Bob is the founder of Houston Playback Theatre (a personal story-based theatre troupe) and is also the author of The Creative Fire – 10 Weeks to Emotional and Creative Fitness. He is a trained expressive arts therapist using art, poetry, music, movement, and theatre in all of his therapeutic and coaching work.
Dr. Beare is the founder of The Authentic Leadership Program, helping leadership teams to become more effective and profitable through dynamic emotional intelligence training. He is also the founder of The Brave Heart Experience, an intensive 2 ½ day workshop for men, women, leaders, and people in recovery who are ready to dive deeply into self-empowerment.
Dr. Beare has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. His doctoral research and published dissertation was on the topic of “Senior Leader’s Experience’s with Vulnerability.” Bob is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, and is a certified Birkman Method Consultant.
Bob Beare, Ph.D
Senior Clinical Consultant, The Brave Heart Experience and Men’s Depth Work Program (Adjunct Professional Staff)
Will Harper
Will Harper
Director of Transitional Services
Dr. Van Wyk, Psychiatrist
Dr. Van Wyk graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Nutritional Sciences and received her medical degree from Texas A&M Health Sciences College of Medicine. She did her post-graduate training at The University of Texas Dell Medical School in Psychiatry where she was recognized for her outstanding work in the areas of systems of care and innovation. She has a private practice in Bastrop, works with a non-profit organization to provide psychiatric care through telemedicine to physicians, residents and medical students throughout Texas and teaches at University of Texas Dell Medical School psychiatry residency program. Working in coordination with our Medical Director and Clinical Team, Dr. Van Wyk is responsible for psychiatric assessments and evaluations, follow ups, and medication management.
Dr. Van Wyk
Psychiatrist
Aaron Austin
After receiving my undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, Crookston, I went on to receive my Master’s in Addiction Counseling from Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies in 2011. Since then I have been honored with the opportunity to participate in the healing process of many individuals, families, and friends impacted by addiction. I’m an LCDC, LPC-I, certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and certified personal trainer.”
Aaron Austin, M.A., LPC, LCDC
Clinical Director
Arthur H Litteken, LPC, LCDC
Art battled addiction, personally and within his own family, most of his life and with no exposure to AA or the 12 steps before landing in residential treatment. After rehabilitation, he resigned from Juvenile Probation and earned his MA in General Counseling. Art has worked in the recovery field ever since. “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. This is a calling for me and I am truly blessed to be a part of The Last Resort team.” Art enjoys outdoor activities, including water and snow sports. He is an active member of the AA community and has a zest for life that is apparent to all who know him.
Arthur H Litteken, LPC, LCDC
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Drew Tindell, LCDC, Chemical Dependency Counselor
At age 40 Drew had a 9th grade education and with the help of a strong mentor and friends in recovery he went back to school and received a GED, an associate’s degree from Hill college in criminal justice for drug and alcohol counseling, has a certificate in correctional counseling, and is furthering his academic studies at Texas Tech where he will receive a bachelors in communication studies and sociology by the summer of 2018. He plans to continue his education through Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies in the spring of 2019.
Drew has struggled with addiction for various drugs since he was a teenager. On July 24th, 2007 he had his last drink and started going to court ordered treatment where he was introduced to a twelve-step program of recovery and he has been sober ever since. Through working the program in his life and practicing mindfulness and meditation he has been able to enjoy a full and vibrant life. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, fishing, and continues to broaden his spiritual life through fellowship and sharing the message with anyone who wants it.
One of his favorite sayings is “Go with the flow of life and let God be your current.”
Drew Tindell, LCDC
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Kyle Rainwater, Business Development Representative
Kyle is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals and acting as a liaison between the company and the client seeking treatment. Kyle represents The Last Resort Recovery’s brand while providing education to the community, clients, and their loved ones. Kyle entered the Mental Health/Behavioral Health field shortly after he found the gift of recovery himself. His drive and passion in the field stems from personal experience and triumphs. Helping others start anew is truly the bright spot of his life today. Addiction hurts everyone, and Kyle is committed to alleviating suffering and ending the stigma of substance use disorders. His powerful journey has helped countless individuals and their families find recovery.
Kyle Rainwater
Business Development Representative
Parker Chapin, Alumni Coordinator
Parker Chapin
Alumni Coordinator
Shawn Marie Parrott
Shawn Marie Parrott
MA, LPC-S Clinician
Cori Choate
Cori Choate
Recovery Specialist
Zack Plyler
Zack Plyler
Director of Outpatient Services
Brittany Bass
Brittany Bass
Business Development Representative
Josie Herrera, Admissions Specialist
In her spare time, Josie enjoys spending time with her husband, their 2 bullterriers and their chickens. She is an avid gardener and enjoys spending time in her yard working on new homesteading projects as well as reading and writing.
Josie Herrera
Admissions Specialist
Jack Reigner, Admissions Specialist
Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Jack’s recovery journey first began in 2012. After finding freedom from drugs and alcohol in 2018, he entered the Substance Abuse/Mental Health field at the same facility where he originally developed a passion for helping others. Jack joins the admissions department at TLR excited to bring the same level of passion to the team that he does to his own personal recovery.
On a Saturday, you’ll find Jack enjoying the great outdoors with his beautiful girlfriend, exploring Austin’s lovely food scene, reading a good book, or being let down by the University of Georgia’s football team (Go Dawgs).
Jack Reigner
Admissions Specialist
Tiffany Waneck
“I love my job and the people I work with, both staff & clients.”
Tiffany Waneck
Staff Accountant / HR Coordinator