Wingate and Expanse Wilderness Therapy, adolescent and young adult programs located in southern Utah, are excited to announce the hiring of Crete Gallagher as their new Director of Marketing. 

After several years of experience in residential and wilderness programs, and lifelong exposure, Crete brings both a unique and big picture vision to the marketing and outreach department at Wingate. Contemporary and seasoned, Crete graduated from Dixie State University with a degree in psychology, and is currently pursuing an MBA at Oklahoma State University.

Crete comes to Wingate and Expanse after working in admissions at a southern Utah residential treatment program. Crete also worked with adolescents as a mentor and guide for 3 years in both residential and wilderness therapy programs, thus bringing a unique and big picture vision to the marketing and outreach department at Wingate. He graduated from Dixie State University with a degree in psychology and is currently pursuing an MBA at Oklahoma State University. 

Crete will continue to direct the marketing department and outreach for Wingate and Expanse Wilderness Therapy, as well as continue to support and market Wingate’s exciting family programs Wise Parent Coaching and Roots Intensives Therapy Programs. Crete will also focus on working with referring professionals in the mental health field in continue the growth and healing of adolescents and young adults at Wingate and Expanse. 

In his free time, Crete enjoys golf and basketball. Above all, he loves spending time in the outdoors with his wife and extended family. 

WinGate Wilderness Therapy is located in southern Utah, in the Grand Staircase National Monument. The program provides personalized treatment for teens, ages 13-17; and young adults, ages 18-28, through their young adult program Expanse Wilderness. WinGate passionately provides the best clinical service and highest quality of care in treating those who are struggling and need support. WinGate specializes in treating a range of issues, including (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, failure to launch, substance abuse, and mal-coping mechanisms. WinGate believes that establishing a respectful, and caring relationship with clients, allows for dynamic and lasting growth.