Our Team

Paul Scudo was named Chief Executive Officer in September of 2023, with a focus on building partnerships to bring Step’s model into communities across the country. He previously served as Executive Director (2016-2023) and Director of Programs (2015-2016), bringing extensive expertise and experience in the addiction recovery community, coupled with a 27-year career in senior management for leading global hospitality companies. Prior to Step, Paul worked at the University of Colorado’s CeDAR Addiction Treatment Facility. Paul is in recovery from the disease of addiction, and he was homeless for two years as a consequence of his addiction. Now a locally recognized recovery leader, Paul serves on the Board of Advance, operator of Aurora’s Regional Navigation Campus.

Meghan Shay was named Executive Director in September of 2023, previously serving as Director of Fund Development & Marketing (2019-2023). Prior to joining Step, Meghan served in leadership roles with a large behavioral healthcare organization that provided the full continuum of services, as well as a police department where she created an Amnesty with Treatment Program for people struggling with addiction. Meghan’s current role is a continuation of 20 years of dedication – both professionally and through board service – to addiction recovery, mental health, and reentry programming for people exiting prison. She serves on the board of Advance, the Regis Criminal Justice Advisory Board, and the CO Providers Association. Meghan is grateful for the men of Step who have the strength and courage to recover.

As the first employee of Step Springs, Jaime joined in 2024 to support advancing the mission in Step’s second location, Colorado Springs. A native to Colorado Springs with 20 years of fundraising experience, she has supported veterans, seniors, and families facing food insecurity. Jaime has also served as a philanthropy advisor for numerous nonprofits and philanthropists regionally and nationally. Her decades with the University of Colorado culminated in Jaime overseeing the successful execution of the UCCS Ent Center for the Arts capital campaign. She is an adjunct professor at Pikes Peak State College and Purdue University Global. Jaime’s personal connection to Step’s mission fills her with deep gratitude for those who are willing to embrace a community of recovery and do the work to regain their lives.

Stephanie Landree became Step’s Director of Vehicle Donations in February of 2018, served as the Assistant Executive Director for 5 years, and has been the Director of Administration since May of 2024. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for 17 years, as well as in senior management for large retail operations for 20 years. Stephanie has extensive business development and operations experience, previously raising revenue via vehicle donations and gala events for one of Colorado’s largest nonprofits.

Andre Podpolucha became a resident at Step Denver in September of 2022. While in the program, Andre was hired as the Overnight Facilities Coordinator, then was swiftly promoted to the Facilities and Program Support Manager. In May of 2024, Andre assumed the role of Director of Operations. Andre has over 10 years of experience in security, facility and operations, and has functioned as a manager and director on a global scale for fortune 500 companies. He is devoted to working with the team to ensure that Step provides a safe, secure and clean environment for the residents, so that they can focus on their recovery.

Vincent Turnbull is a graduate of Step 13 (now Step Denver) and has served the organization in multiple roles over the course of 16 years including Intake Coordinator and Executive Assistant to former Executive Director Bob Coté. Vincent is currently the Director of Vehicle Donations.