​ Meet Our Team
Brian Stockard- Executive Director
Brian Stockard joined the Turning Point team in June 2018 as a member of the Board of Directors. In June of 2019, He moved into the position as the Executive Director. Brian and his wife, Rachel, have been actively involved in the recovery community working with men battling addiction and the families that are affected. Brian has a strong commitment to serve those who are struggling and is passionate about helping them find a path to sobriety and a relationship with God. In 1995, Brian graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Accounting. He graduated from Highlands College in 2018 with studies focused on Ministry and Leadership. Brian and Rachel have 3 children and live in the Birmingham area.
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Stephen Land- Program Director
Stephen Land came to Turning Point Foundation in 2021 as a program participant. Upon completion of the program he stayed on as a volunteer, assisting with intakes and our Family Program. Educated as a clinical social worker, receiving his MSW from Alabama A & M, and having worked in nonprofit development and health care management, Stephen was suited for the role of Program Director here at Turning Point. Stephen brings a unique yet practical experiential framework to our participants and culls from his own history to share hope and a solution. Stephen spends most of his free time working with other addicts in the Birmingham area, serving on the Board of Directors for JAFI, whitewater kayaking, and spending time in the outdoors with his children.
Tom Braddock- Chaplain
Tom entered into recovery from various addictions on December 16, 1999. As his relationship with God grew, he began seeking more opportunities to serve others who were suffering. Tom spent time as a partner and directed part of a sober living facility for men coming out of treatment. He began to speak at treatment centers and churches about God's love and addiction.
He has since become certified in equine therapy as well as a recovery/life coach and interventionist. His mission is to spread God's love to broken souls. Tom began volunteering at Turning Point in 2007. In March of 2018, he came on staff as our Program Director and has since moved into the role of Chaplain.
Josh Easterling- Operations Manager
Josh began his journey with Turning Point as a resident in 2015. After completing the program in early 2016, he was asked to stay on as an intern and acted as a Resident Assistant. Josh shares his experience and love of Christ on a daily basis with the men that are in the program. In 2018, he became the Operations Manager overseeing the day to day structure of our program. Josh is actively involved at Bethel Church in Thorsby.
Robbie Pine- Phase Instructor
​Robbie was born and raised in Gadsden, AL and is a graduate of Auburn University. His journey at Turning Point began in April 2021 as a resident. Upon completing the program, he stayed on as a volunteer and has been a permanent staff member for the last four years, serving as the Phase One instructor and experiential activity coordinator. "This place means so much to my life and my recovery. Hopefully, I can pass on to the residents what I have learned here about myself and my recovery journey."
Dan Townsend- Phase Instructor
​Dan Townsend brings a breadth of experience from his extensive professional background working with individuals and groups in behavioral health settings. Dan is active in the Birmingham recovery community and he combines his clinical acumen with a practical approach that invites and fosters our participants embracing the value of vulnerability. Dan came to Alabama to complete his graduate studies at UA in Social Work and we are grateful that he is sharing his gifts and talents to serve the mission of Turning Point.
Chris Zucco- Freedom Instructor/Night Manager
Chris Graduated from Homewood High School in Birmingham, AL. He has been a team member with us for four years. Chris became a member of Church of the Highlands in 2022 and has facilitated Freedom Small Groups since 2019, including 10 semesters, 9 conferences, serving as a flow director and intercessor in the last two conferences. He currently co-leads Freedom Small Groups with us and serves full-time as our on duty overnight staff.
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Scott Elliot- Culinary Artist and Kitchen Manager
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