Rick Sautter comes from a strong executive background. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he had a distinguished twenty-four year career as an officer in the United States Navy. The Naval Helicopter Association honored him as Pilot of the Year for his participation in the evacuation of Viet Nam. He was also the recipient of the prestigious Steven Decatur award from the Navy League of the United States. He holds a Masters degree in systems management from the University of Southern California.

Rick Sautter has also held sales, marketing and management positions in industries dedicated to helping people. He has been extensively involved in alcoholism and drug abuse treatment, having directed a 200-bed in-patient treatment facility and served as executive director of an addiction counselor membership and certification organization. He was the director of operations for 26 clinics devoted to the treatment of addicts throughout California, and he is a highly successful interventionist. Throughout his career, both in the military and civilian worlds, Rick's primary concern has been caring for people.

On a personal note, Rick's passion for providing care and treatment to those suffering from the disease of addiction began in 1986 when he participated in a successful intervention for a loved one. He is committed to providing support to the families and friends who are directly affected by this life-threatening disease. An expert in crisis management, he believes in the powerful results a professional intervention can provide both to those suffering from the disease of alcoholism and addiction and, sometimes even more, their families.

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