Dave Marlon
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| Dave Marlon | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Matthew Marlon May 12, 1964 |
| 🏫 Education | State University of New York (BS) University of Nevada, Las Vegas (MS) |
| 💼 Occupation | Interventionist, Addictionologist |
| 📆 Years active | 1995–Present |
| Known for | Entrepreneurship and Addiction Recovery Advocacy |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 🌐 Website | daveforvegas |
David “Dave” Matthew Marlon is an American businessman, addictionologist, treatment professional, politician and reality television participant. He is best known for operating addiction rehabilitation facilities and founding non-profit organizations which provide community services to combat homelessness, mental illness, and drug addiction.
Education and early life[edit]
Marlon attended The State University of New York (SUNY) and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Marlon then attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he earned a Master's degree in Business administration and Counseling.
Marlon’s first experience using alcohol and drugs began during his second year at SUNY and he quickly developed into a functional alcoholic and drug addict. This pattern would continue, sporadically, for 17 years through college and into his early years as an executive.[1] After a stay in an addiction treatment facility Marlon achieved sobriety which he has maintained since May 15, 2005.[2] Marlon recognized the experiences of both struggling with and successfully addressing his addictions made him suited to help others overcome their struggles.
Career[edit]
Marlon spent 20 years working for various Sierra Health Services subsidiaries, including Health Plan of Nevada. He served many roles including Vice President, President, and Chief Operating Officer.[3][4][5]
In 2007 Marlon co-founded Solutions Recovery, a first of its kind residential treatment facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.[6] He served as both President and CEO.[7]
Marlon founded the non-profit Vegas Stronger in 2014 originally under the name Solutions Recovery Foundation.[8][9] Vegas Stronger provides free treatment and services to those suffering from addiction, mental illness, and homelessness.[10] Marlon serves as CEO.[11]
On May 3, 2016, American Addiction Centers acquired Solutions Recovery for $13 million in cash and stock.[12][13][14]
In January 2018 Marlon was named Regional Vice President of Nevada for American Addiction Centers.[5]
On January 20, 2020, Crossroads of Southern Nevada partnered with Vegas Stronger on January 20, 2020.[8][15] Marlon was named CEO of Crossroads of Southern Nevada as a result of the partnership.[16][17][18] While CEO Marlon was noted for his monthly trips into the 600 miles of tunnels beneath Las Vegas seeking out those in need.[19]
In 2021 A&E's Emmy award winning reality television show "Intervention" featured Marlon in multiple episodes of Season 22.[20]
2019 Las Vegas City Council Election[edit]
Marlon announced his candidacy for Las Vegas City Council representing Ward 1 on January 8, 2019.[21]
He was defeated during the primary held on April 2, 2019.[22]
Boards and Foundations[edit]
- Founded The Solutions Foundation in 2007 which provided addiction education, awareness, and treatment.[23][24][25]
- Founded the C.A.R.E. Coalition and served as its executive director.[26][27]
- Marlon was named Chairman of the Organ Donor Foundation on September 2, 2020.[28][29]
- Served on the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.[30][28]
- Member of the Board of Directors for Serving Our Kids Foundation.[31]
- Served on the UNLV Soccer Foundation’s Board of Directors.[32][28]
- Served on the Board of Directors for H.E.L.P. of Southern Nevada.[33]
- Served on the Governor and Attorney General’s Substance Abuse Working Group of Nevada.[34][35][36][37][38][39]
Honors and Awards[edit]
- On September 20, 2014, he received the "Vanguard Award" from the Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada.[40]
- MyVegas magazine honored Marlon in the 2016 Fall edition as one of the “Top 100 Men in Las Vegas.” [33]
- On October 25, 2018, Las Vegas HEALS awarded Marlon the “Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Award.”[41] [42][43]
- On November 12, 2018, Marlon received the "Sen. Harold E. Hughes Advocate Of The Year Award" from the Association of Addiction Professionals during their annual Advocacy in Action Conference.[44][45]
Controversies[edit]
Marlon was arrested in 2012 and 2015 for alleged domestic violence against his now ex-wife Erin Smith. He was charged with battery constituting domestic violence in 2012. The charge was later dropped. Marlon was not charged with a crime involving the 2015 arrest. Marlon stated to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, “I’ve never been convicted of any crime. Not only have I never put my hands on Erin (Smith), I’ve never put my hands on anyone.”[46]
In November 2021 Marlon’s former employee filed a lawsuit accusing Marlon of sexual abuse and harassment. Marlon denied the accusations. He resigned as CEO of Crossroads of Southern Nevada as a result.[47]
The lawsuit was dismissed in July 2022 after a confidential settlement agreement was reached with Marlon and his former employee. As part of the settlement agreement the former employee, “acknowledged that Marlon denied many of the allegations in her lawsuit and she agreed to retract the claims that pertained to his liability.”[48]
"Despite Marlon vigorously denying all allegations, the District Attorney refusing to accept any charges, and the accuser recanting her story in a court document the salacious and damaging headlines remain. A disgruntled, drug-addicted former employee levied fictitious allegations against Dave Marlon. No physical evidence has ever been presented which shows any of the allegations against Marlon are true. However, it is true said former employee was in contact with Marlon’s sociopathic ex-wife Erin Smith who has a long history of mental illness, extortion, drug abuse, and violence. Both sought to enrich themselves. Marlon has never been convicted of the crimes of which he has been accused. Nor has there even been so much as a civil finding made against him."[49]
References[edit]
- ↑ "vegaslegalmagazine's podcast: SPECIAL GUEST DAVID MARLON FROM SOLUTIONS RECOVERY". Vegas Legal Magazine. August 28, 2018. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "State of Nevada Association for Addiction Professionals". 2023-03-03. Archived from the original on 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "1997 DIRECTORY OF MANAGED CARE PROVIDERS (PART 1/2)". Business Insurance. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS: H". Business Insurance. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Reports, Staff (16 January 2018). "On the Move: 16 January 2018". Nashville Post. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ Langrell, Rob (June 8, 2007). "First of its kind drug and alcohol rehab opens" (PDF). Las Vegas Sun.
- ↑ "Use of illicit drugs becomes part of Silicon Valley's work culture – The Mercury News". 2016-09-21. Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Gentry, Dana; February 28, Nevada Current; 2020 (2020-02-28). ""Culture of unsafe patient care" alleged at shelter/treatment center". Nevada Current. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, Sisi Wei, Alec Glassford, Brandon (2013-05-09). "Vegas Stronger - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "CrossRoads CEO stepping down after accusations of sexually abusing assistant". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "About Us". Vegas Stronger. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "aac-10k_20161231.htm". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "AAC Holdings to Expand in Las Vegas with Acquisition of In-Network Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Provider for $8 Million and Real Estate Acquisition of Sober Living Beds for $5 Million | Business Wire" (Press release). 2019-09-20. Archived from the original on 2019-09-20. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ Kaufman, Matt (2018-08-10). "First Responders, Second Chances". Daily Citizen. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ Marlon, Dave (2020-01-30). "Vegas Stronger Announces Partnership with CrossRoads of Southern Nevada". EIN News. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ Staff, News 3 (2020-02-26). "CrossRoads of Southern Nevada hits 1 year of providing detox, recovery care". KSNV. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "CrossRoads of Southern NV Inks Deal with VA & TriWest to Provide Treatment Specifically to Veterans". Mesquite Citizen Journal. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ Grega, Kelcie (2020-05-18). "Deprived of social interaction, Las Vegans fighting addiction can feel tug of relapse - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "Advocates trek underground to reach homeless in Las Vegas tunnels | Las Vegas Review-Journal". 2020-11-01. Archived from the original on 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "Dave Marlon - Intervention Cast | A&E;". 2021-05-18. Archived from the original on 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Addiction recovery advocate to run for Las Vegas City Council". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Kihuen's bid for City Council seat ends in loss to Diaz, Clary; Goodman wins third term". The Nevada Independent. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Solutions Foundation nonprofit organization providing drug treatment awarness for Las Vegas". 2008-01-02. Archived from the original on 2008-01-02. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, Sisi Wei, Alec Glassford, Brandon (2013-05-09). "Solutions Foundation Inc D/B/A Substance Free Nevada - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Solutions Foundation Board Member - David Marlon". 2012-10-29. Archived from the original on 2012-10-29. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Minutes/Senate/HHS/Final/416.pdf
- ↑ https://www.snaap.net/pdf/David-Marlon.pdf
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 "Organ Donor foundation names Marlon as chair". Pahrump Valley Times. 2020-09-02. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ Staff, VEGAS INC (2020-09-21). "People on the Move: Sept. 21, 2020 - VEGAS INC". vegasinc.lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, Sisi Wei, Alec Glassford, Brandon (2013-05-09). "Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Full Filing - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "About — Serving Our Kids". 2020-04-17. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ https://www.unlvsoccerfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/8-27-20-Minutes-UNLV-Soccer-Foundation.pdf
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 "MYVEGAS Fall 2016 by MyVegas Magazine - Issuu". issuu.com. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ http://epubs.nsla.nv.gov/statepubs/epubs/80890-2013-05.pdf
- ↑ https://ag.nv.gov/uploadedfiles/agnvgov/content/hot_topics/issue/2014-08-19_sawg_minutes_draft.pdf
- ↑ https://ag.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agnvgov/Content/Hot_Topics/Issue/2016-06-8_SAWG_Minutes.pdf
- ↑ https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/77th2013/ExhibitDocument/OpenExhibitDocument?exhibitId=8618&fileDownloadName=h0601sb374_FitL.pdf
- ↑ https://ag.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agnvgov/Content/Hot_Topics/Issue/2013-01-11_SAWG_Minutes.pdf
- ↑ https://ag.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agnvgov/Content/Hot_Topics/Issue/2015_SAWG_Final_Report.pdf
- ↑ "Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada's Bite at the Museum | Las Vegas Woman Magazine". 2014-08-18. Archived from the original on 2014-08-18. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "7th Annual 'Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards' Honorees Announced – Las Vegas HEALS". 2023-03-03. Archived from the original on 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20230303064935/https://www.lasvegasheals.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Heathcare-Headliners_2018_Sponsorship-Packages.pdf
- ↑ "David Marlon – 2018 Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Honoree – Las Vegas HEALS". 2023-03-08. Archived from the original on 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ https://www.naadac.org/advocacy-awards
- ↑ https://www.naadac.org/advocacy-conference
- ↑ "Las Vegas City Council candidate was arrested twice on domestic violence charges". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "CrossRoads CEO stepping down after accusations of sexually abusing assistant". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "CrossRoads CEO Dave Marlon reinstated after sex abuse lawsuit dismissed | Las Vegas Review-Journal". 2022-07-19. Archived from the original on 2022-07-19. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ Longfellow, Foxx (2024). Extorted: The Deception of Celebrity Sexual Misconduct Accusations. pp. 17–27. ISBN 979BB76762535 Check
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