Meet Our Team
These are the members of staff here at Oconee Addiction Recovery & Solutions
Ashley Williams
Director
David Ashley Williams - OARS Director of Clinical Operations Ashely Williams is a life-time resident of Oconee County. His relevant work experience includes Pastoral Counselor Christ Centered Counseling, Christ Central Ministries Oconee - Walhalla, SC December 2017 to Present. Specializing in: Premarital/Marital Counseling, Substance Abuse/Recovery Counseling, Individual Counseling, Life Coach Mentoring/ Counseling Approach, Biblical Counseling, Person Centered, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Family System. Peer to Peer Certification. Integrative Director Christ Central Ministries Oconee - Walhalla, SC August 2008 to Present. Direct daily operation of Christ Central Ministries Oconee which has included ASHTREE Men's Recovery Home, Oconee GED, Families Fighting Addiction Support Counseling, local feeding programs to individuals in need, and Oconee Addiction Recovery and Solutions Center focusing on substance abuse, homelessness, transitional housing and life skills. Education: Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Pentecostal Theological Seminary - Cleveland, TN 2015 to 2018; Bachelor's in Pastoral Studies Holmes Bible College - Greenville, SC 2011 to 2015; Church of God School of Ministry in Minister's Licensing Greenville, SC. Church of God Ordained Bishop October 2008 to Present.
Ashley and Tiffany Williams have been married for 24 years with four kids, Dawson 18, Xander 16, Jacob 14, and Debra 5. Ashley Williams is currently a LPC working with Fortitude Counseling and the Director and Supervising Counselor at Christ Central Ministries Oconee/OARS which oversees Mental Health Assessments for the Oconee County Detention Center
Shawn Carroll
Daytime Counselor
My name is Shawn Carroll. I have been in recovery for almost 4 years now thanks to My Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! My role here at OARS is as Daytime Counselor. My duties here include teaching classes, transporting our participants to work and appointments, and making sure our facility is running smoothly. I am so happy to be able to give back what was so freely given to me.
Stanley Caldwell
Evening Counselor
Stanley "Bo" Caldwell is a graduate of the OARS and Ash Tree programs. After retiring from work Bo was asked to come on as our Night Counselor. He helps keep the guys on task during their nightly routines which include their nightly meetings (Celebrate Recovery, AA, NA).
Adam Elrod
Weekend Counselor
My name is Adam Elrod. I have been in recovery for over 2 years now. I came through both the OARS and Ash Tree program in 2022 and returned to work doing Fencing. I now enjoy working weekends at OARS as weekend counselor. I assist with getting our participants to meetings and recreational outings as well as assist with Family Counseling on visitation weekends. I love helping others in recovery the way I myself was helped.
Ronnie Jones
