Raymond is a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist with sustained consecutive years of recovery from substance use disorder since 1988.  He is also a Certified Mindfulness in Recovery® Facilitator and has lead groups focused on mindfulness and meditation practices in PHP, IOP and sober living environments.  In 2021, Raymond founded Recovery On Course, which provided concierge-level recovery services for individuals and families struggling with substance use disorder and other mental health challenges. Services included comprehensive treatment placement navigation and care management and coaching for individuals and families, recovery companion placements, and sober transportation to individuals assuring safe passage to and from treatment.

After a 25-year career working at the top levels of the entertainment and live event industries, Raymond turned his commitment and passion for his own recovery process to helping others build meaningful lives in recovery and achieve their own “impossible” dreams. 

A native Texan, Raymond has resided in New Orleans, North Carolina, New York City, Dallas, and currently makes Denver his home, where he spends most of his free time with family, participating in community-based organizations, and exploring the wonders of Colorado. An avid culture vulture, he never misses an opportunity to see live theatre, attend concerts, see the latest films, or binge-watch a good television series.