Clinical Staff and Associates

At Aureus, we take pride in the extensive level of training and experience we bring to our work.  Not only do we offer our clients the benefit of working with people who are credentialed in the field of addiction, many also have advanced degrees and years of experience working in behavioral health, business and law.  Aureus can deliver services that respond to the complexities of our client’s lives.

William Messinger, JD, LADC - President
Bill Messinger started Aureus (formerly Addiction Recovery Professionals) to improve recovery rates for functional alcoholics and addicts. He did so after seeing friends and treatment peers repeatedly relapse and suffer due to the inability to abstain from alcohol and drugs. Inspired by highly successful programs for physicians and pilots, Bill developed similar approaches for complex family systems. His legal training and experience are invaluable assets when addressing the needs of Aureus' clients regarding trusts and estates as well as when working with lawyers on addiction-related concerns.

Bill is a graduate of Yale University, received his law degree from the University of Minnesota, and his chemical dependency training at Hazelden Foundation's graduate school. He has a thorough understanding of the treatment needs affluent and prominent people as well as the challenges these individuals face when returning home after treatment. bill@AureusInc.com

Ginger Washburn, RN, PHN - Executive Family Advisor
Ginger specializes in managing the effects of addiction within the family, and her empathetic approach is very effective during interventions. Ginger’s two decades of healthcare and substance abuse expertise make her especially effective in helping clients sort through complicated and longstanding addiction. In addition, Ginger’s knowledge of senior citizens and their medications is an invaluable resource for adult children discovering a parent is addicted to alcohol or prescription medicines. By helping the family members join together to face addiction, Ginger allows families to recover their most valuable resources: their members. ginger@AureusInc.com

Dr. Terry Hunt, EdD
Terry is a Harvard-educated therapist specializing in family systems and the emotional trauma resulting from addiction and other destructive behaviors. He is co-author of the books Emotional Healing and Secrets to Keep, Secrets to Tell. Terry advises extended families and leads workshops on wealth and addiction. He excels at conflict resolution and facilitation of family meetings. Terry is also a therapist with Market Street Health in Massachusetts. terry@AureusInc.com

Dr. Tamara Tinkham, PsyD, LP
As a clinical psychologist, Tamara draws on her extensive experience as well as diagnostic and therapeutic skills to find solutions to complex family issues related to mental health and substance dependence. She assists Aureus professionals in case consultation as well as psychological testing and assessment, and provides long-term intervention and case management for clients and their families. Tamara has also taught several classes at the Hazelden graduate school and presented continuing education for the staff and community. Tamara brings warmth and humor to her work, and is able to instill a sense of hope and confidence in those with whom she works.

Wes Barnhart - Manager of Professional Services
Wes is an important part of our support structure and actively works to meet the needs of our clients through logistical planning and administration. Wes comes to us with an extensive background in Information Technology. He has been a vital part of building our internal procedures, and helping us prepare for the challenges we will face as the nature of business and business technology changes. wes@AureusInc.com