About Us
MEET US
Katie Pylkas-Blue, MSN CARN, Treatment Director, Owner
Katie is a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience as a nurse helping those who suffer addiction and other chronic disorders. She has also been educated as a recovery coach through the Minnesota Recovery Connection. Katie is a board member of several recovery non-profits to support the Recovery Oriented System of Care in Scott and Dakota counties. She is a Past President of the Minnesota Chapter of the International Nurses Society on Addictions and continues her involvement in the Minnesota Chapter to date. Katie is a graduate of Gonzaga University where she received her Masters of Nursing with an emphasis in Health Systems Leadership. She is a coach and mentor to many staff members and relies heavily on servant leadership to empower each member of the organization to continue to give generously her of spirit of hope through each employee.
Marcus Blue, CADC
Marcus Blue, CADC is Sage Prairie Operation’s Director. Marcus attended Capella University and received his training through the Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders to serve as an addiction counselor. He is also a recovery coach who received his training at the Minnesota Recovery Connection. As a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation in North Dakota, he brings over 28 years of recovery to Sage Prairie. Marcus also serves on several committees and boards to support recovery in the south metro.
James Longhenry, CPRS-FE, Director of Business Development
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Junior
Junior is the Master of Maintenance at Sage Prairie and is responsible for anything that needs to be fixed, built, shoveled, plowed, etc. He makes sure Sage Prairie is ready to go!
Matthew Rommel, LADC, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
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Robin Zimmerman, LADC
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Karla Sellness, LADC
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Carlos Ayala, LADC
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Rob Carbonell, LADC
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Ashley Collignon, ADC-T
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Mandi Neset, LADC
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Tiffany Rodgers, CPRS
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Kenny
Kenny brings smiles to patients and staff wherever he wanders. He’s always willing to accept a hot dog or whatever else you might have to offer. He’s not too picky : )
