About Us

Tavasi

Tavasi was established and operated by Maple Rise Property, LLC which is owned by seven individuals:

 

• Larry Carter,  MHA: Owner/Founder/Executive Director of Logan River Academy.  Prior to opening LRA he worked in various leadership roles in healthcare and behavioral health organizations.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Logan Regional Hospital.
• Jeff Smith, MPA:  Owner/Founder/Operations Director of Logan River Academy.  Prior to opening LRA he worked his way from a directcare staff to CEO of a large residential treatment center in Utah.  Jeff has over 20 years experience in residentil treatment and currently serves as the NATSAP – Utah Chapter President. He also serves on the Licensing Board for the Utah Department of Human Services.
• Mark Peterson, MPA:  Owner/Founder/Student Services Director of Logan River Academy.  Prior to opening LRA he worked as the Residential Director of a large residential treatment center in Utah. 
• Lori Connin:  Owner/Founder/Financial Services Director of Logan River Academy.  Prior to opening LRA she worked for over 30 years experience in finance and business operations of treatment facilities.
• Robert Crist, MD:  Owner/Founder/Medical Director of Logan River Academy.  Dr. Crist is a pioneer in the residential treatment field and has been a the founder and medical director of multiple programs.

• Kirk Farmer, MS Academic Director of Logan River Academy.  Prior to moving to Logan River Academy Kirk worked for over 15 years as a Supervising Teach er at a residential treatment program.  He currently sits on the Utah State Education Accreditation Board.
• Craig Rodabough, LMFT.   Craig is the Director at Tavasi and as such will be involved in the day to day operations.  He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has 17 years of experience working with youth in various mental health settings.  Prior to opening Tavasi, he was the Clinical Services Director at Logan River Academy.   He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs and previously served on the Board for the Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.