Our team
At Greenville Transitions Sober Living, our team is made up of individuals who are deeply committed to helping men rebuild their lives with structure, accountability, and purpose. Each member of our team brings a unique combination of professional experience and real world understanding, allowing us to support residents in a way that feels both practical and personal. We recognize that recovery is not a one size fits all process, which is why our team takes the time to understand each individual’s challenges, goals, and strengths. This approach allows us to provide guidance that is not only supportive but also relevant to the realities of everyday life.
Our team is actively involved in the recovery process, offering consistent support, encouragement, and accountability as residents move forward. We focus on building genuine relationships with the individuals in our program, creating an environment where trust and growth can develop over time. By combining structure with compassion, our team helps residents stay focused while also feeling supported through challenges and progress. At Greenville Transitions Sober Living, we believe that strong, engaged leadership plays a critical role in long term recovery, and our team is here to walk alongside each resident every step of the way.
DAVID MCNEASE
David was born and raised in a small town in South Georgia. Although he grew up in a stable and loving home, addiction still managed to take over his life at a young age. After nearly 10 years of running from his fears and problems with drugs and alcohol, David realized he needed to make a change. He took his first steps toward recovery in 2012 by accepting treatment in Kentucky. Although resistant at first, by the time David entered an extended care sober living facility, he was ready to adopt a new lifestyle.
LUCAS COLEMAN-SOCIA
Raised in Charleston, Lucas is a South Carolina native who turned to drugs and alcohol at age 14. Despite multiple school and geographical changes, many medications, psychiatry visits, and countless inpatient and outpatient treatments, he could not free himself from the hold of addiction. After 11 years of fighting an uphill battle with sobriety, Lucas accepted treatment in Asheville, North Carolina that led him to a fulfilling, sober life. His new lifestyle was not effortless.
DR. MARY LADD
Dr. Mary Ladd specializes in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry in Greenville, SC. She strives to use a personalized approach when it comes to her patients. Dr. Ladd graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.S. in Biology. She attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she earned her medical degree. She then moved to Charleston, South Carolina where she underwent residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina. She continued her training in Child and Adolescent fellowship at MUSC where she also served as Chief Resident.
When it comes to diagnosis, assessment, evaluation and treatment, Dr. Ladd believes that these should vary depending on a person’s needs. Her comprehensive approach has always been guided by her respect of individuality and uniqueness.
Cole Cown
Previously, Cole managed his counseling private practice as well as coordinated an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). He was educated at the University of Georgia and Clemson University.
He believes the absolute best thing about working with substance abuse is the incredible changes people can experience in recovery. Helping people with substance abuse struggles is a privilege because he has a front row seat to tremendous physical, psychological, and relational transformation. It is the belief that everyone can experience change that keeps him doing this work.
Outside the office, Cole can be found planning the next adventure with his wife, wrangling his two young girls, contemplating Star Wars mythology, riding his bike, wondering when Georgia will win a national championship, or attempting to destroy his friends in pickleball.
Scott Pressley
Scott joined Greenville Transitions Recovery Center as Program Director in June of 2024, bringing with him a strong background in hospitality and recovery support. Born and raised in the Upstate of South Carolina, Scott proudly calls Greenville home. Before stepping into his current role, Scott served as Assistant General Manager for Marriott Hotels and gained extensive experience working in several restaurants and kitchens. Most recently, he was the Kitchen Manager at South Carolina Addiction Treatment, where his passion for helping those in recovery was solidified. Scott believes that working in the recovery field is his true purpose. He finds deep joy and fulfillment in supporting individuals on their journey toward a better way of living, and his goal is to help others discover that same sense of hope and purpose.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with his nephews, trying new restaurants with friends, cooking and baking cakes, and going on adventures with his family. A dedicated sports fan, you’ll often find him watching football, baseball, basketball, or just about any game on TV.
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Wilson is the Supupintendant of Greenville Transitions Recovery Center. He holds a Dogtorate in Emotional Support and extreme cuteness. Every day he brings smiles to people’s faces and in his free time he enjoys chasing after tennis balls, trying to befriend squirrels and meeting other hooomans and puppers. Wilson is so excited to be with the team at GT and says that he has found his furrrever home!
