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.
Amber Marko, LADC, Treatment Supervisor
Amber received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Prior to joining Sage Prairie as a LADC Supervisor, Amber worked at Park Avenue Center as a Clinical Supervisor in the Women’s Program and metro-area ISD 622 as a Chemical Health Counselor. She has experience in educating youth and communities on various topics involving chemical health. She is passionate about meeting clients where they are at, keeping a positive attitude, and getting people the help they need. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer and traveling with her family. Amber’s motto is “work hard, play hard”.
Matthew Huberty, LADC
Matthew joined the team at Sage Prairie after completing his internship there and graduation from the Addiction Counseling program at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. He is a person in long-term recovery and is an active member in AA.
Brooke Menard, CPRS
I began working in the recovery services field in 2020 as a person in recovery herself who wanted to help others. I knew quickly this was the career I wanted because I have personal experience with addiction and am working with people like myself to better their lives. I completed the CPRS course at Bold North recovery to further my education and have a better way of how to help others. I love helping others find their purpose after facing the hardship of addiction.
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!
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 : )
