LOUISA, KY. — As news continues to break about Addiction Recovery Care’s efforts to re-size the company. Founder Tim Robinson announced yesterday via email to staff that longtime ARC executive Matt Brown is leaving the company on Feb 28, 2025. Lawrence Vinson will assume Brown’s duties.
Brown has been a key member of the ARC organization rising to a COO position over health matters. He was contacted for comment for The Lazer and we will post it when he replies.
Here is the ARC news release and Robinson’s email…
Addiction Recovery Care announces leadership change as ARC Healthcare President and Chief Administration Officer Matt Brown decides to pursue new opportunities
Vinson named CNO, COO
Louisa, KY — (Jan. 24, 2025) — After over a decade of dedicated service, Matt Brown, Chief Administration Officer of Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) and President of ARC Healthcare, has announced his decision to step down from his role to pursue the next chapter of his career and professional journey. This decision marks the end of a transformative and impactful tenure at ARC, where Brown’s leadership has played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the organization.
Brown’s last day at ARC will be Friday, Feb. 28, and he is committed to ensuring a smooth transition. During the next two weeks, ARC’s leadership team, including newly appointed Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Vinson, will finalize transition plans to ensure continued service to clients and support for the ARC community. Vinson has more than 22 years of experience in health care, both as a registered nurse and as a Chief Quality and Compliance Officer.
“ARC has been an integral part of my life and my journey,” Brown said. “This ministry helped connect me to God, restored my family, and gave me a life I never imagined. It’s with a heart full of gratitude and hope for the future that I step into this new chapter of my professional and personal journey. I will always be grateful to ARC and am carrying over 10 years of recovery and purpose with me to my next chapter in life. That includes continuing to refer people to ARC for treatment because it changed my life.”
Throughout his tenure at ARC, Brown was pivotal in leading the charge for recovery initiatives, expanding ARC’s reach, and providing life-changing opportunities for tens of thousands of individuals seeking recovery and a renewed sense of purpose. His leadership was critical in shaping the organization’s mission, growth, and establishing a culture of hope and healing – and his 25 years of healthcare and leadership experience give him a plethora of opportunities for the future.
Tim Robinson, CEO of ARC, expressed his heartfelt support for Brown’s decision: “Matt’s leadership has had a profound impact on ARC, and I do not doubt that the next phase of his journey will be just as impactful. I’m optimistic about ARC’s future and the incredible teams we have in place. Matt’s legacy of dedication, faith, and service will continue to inspire all of us. Our prayers and best wishes are with him as he follows God’s call into this next season of his life, and I look forward to the possibility of future community partnerships with him as he explores his next endeavor.”
ARC remains focused on its mission to serve individuals on their recovery journeys and continue creating life-changing opportunities for those in need.
“ARC’s best days are ahead of it,” said Robinson. “With the strength of our team and our shared vision, I am excited to see what God has in store for all of us.”
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About Addiction Recovery Care (ARC)
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), headquartered in Louisa, Kentucky, operates a network of over 20 licensed addiction treatment centers in 17 Kentucky counties. Our mission is to create opportunities for people to discover hope and live their God-given destiny. For full details about ARC’s full array of services, please visit ARCcenters.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and YouTube.
Tim Robinson 5:04 PM, January 23, 2025
ARC Team,
After much prayer, thoughtful deliberation, and wise counsel, Matt Brown has made the decision to leave ARC to pursue the next chapter of his career and professional journey. This decision was not made lightly, as ARC has been an integral part of his life and story. His last day will be on Friday, February 28th and he is committed to a smooth transition. Over the next week ARC’s newly-installed CNO/COO Lawrence Vinson, our Executive team and I will be finalizing transition plans. Our wonderful teams and leaders will do what they always do – prioritize serving our clients and each other.
This ministry helped connect Matt to God and gave him an opportunity to have a life he could’ve never imagined. It also helped restore his marriage and family. Matt is carrying over 10.5 years of destiny-filled recovery into this next chapter of his life.
Matt provided critical leadership in helping to champion recovery, grow ARC, and helped create opportunities for tens of thousands of people to achieve recovery and purpose during his tenure.
Lawrence Vinson our team COO, and I will be finalizing transition plans. Our wonderful teams and leaders will do what they always do – prioritize serving our clients and each other.
This ministry helped connect Matt to God and gave him an opportunity to have a life he could’ve never imagined. It also helped restore his marriage and family. Matt is carrying over 10.5 years of destiny-filled recovery into this next chapter of his life.
Matt provided critical leadership in helping to champion recovery, grow ARC, and helped create opportunities for tens of thousands of people to achieve recovery and purpose during his tenure.
Just as he was called to change careers from Physical Therapy to internship to employee at ARC, he is being called to step out in faith again and pursue the next steps in his personal and professional journey.
I am optimistic about our future and God’s plans. We are confident in the teams and people that serve here. My prayers and love are with Matt as He gets his next assignment from the Lord.
Thanks,
Tim Robinson, CEO
