Corey Masson began operating homes with the Vanderburgh Communities in April of 2022. For Corey, being an operator is a partnership with journeyers, a collaboration that creates an environment of trust, support, and accountability.

Corey’s desire to become an operator stemmed from his experience working with the Texas Homeless Network, where he recognized the challenges faced by individuals struggling with addiction and homelessness. Working with over 180 different stakeholders, Corey helped develop a strategic plan that focused on empowering individuals to take ownership of their personal recovery journey, which has become the foundation of his operator style.

As the Chief Strategy Officer for his governance coaching and leadership development business, NXT Board, Corey has witnessed and participated in many sober communities across the country. He coined the term “journeyers” to identify individuals in recovery, recognizing that everyone has their own unique path towards personal growth and healing. Corey’s promise as an operator is to “empower journeyers to take ownership of their personal recovery journey and to introduce the knowledge, skills, and tools to discover and overcome barriers in being their best selves.”

Some Vanderburgh House sober homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators. Please visit Vanderburgh Communities for more information on how to become a Chartered sober living operator and part of the Vanderburgh House community. Please visit Vanderburgh Communities for more information on how to become a sober living Operator with the Vanderburgh House system.