Our Board members

Ty Reed, founder

Ty decided to start Recovery Career Services (RCS) after experiencing difficulties finding work after his recovery from addiction, homelessness, and periods of incarceration. Despite having extensive work experience and an advanced degree, quality employment was initially hard to find. He recognized that for people not lucky enough to have his work history and education, things must feel impossible.

Ty has dedicated himself to the service of others in recovery. In addition to his work with RCS, he is co-lead of the Snohomish County Coordinated Entry Committee, a group that works to improve the homeless services system in the County. He also volunteers as a speaker coach for the People’s Committee, a Pierce County group that helps individuals in recovery tell their stories.

As a speaker, Ty has used his addiction, recovery, and employment experiences to deliver his inspirational message to Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, businesses, associations, and nonprofits.

He holds an MBA from the University of WA Foster School of Business, a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation, is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP)

Originally from Tennessee, he has called WA State home for almost 35 years and lived in all parts of the state. He currently resides in North Seattle with his girlfriend and their two dogs.

taj hayden

Along with Ty Reed and Phillip Eppright, he reviews the strategies, results and overall direction of the organization. Together they promote the mission of Recovery Career Services.

Taj has over 20 years of experience in sales and has spent the last 10 years focused on how technology can add value to organizations. His professional focus is equipping people to build a solid foundation underneath them that will support their future success, which is why he was eager to join the board and support the vision of Recovery Career Services.

A father of two, Taj resides in Maple Valley, WA, with his wife and pets.

Phillip Eppright

Phillip is blessed to enjoy life with his son and 2 amazing grandbabies. He spends most of his free time connecting with our natural world. He has summited Mount Rainier, not to mention many other difficult peaks, spends time hiking, kayaking, and camping. Mother Earth is his go to place whether deep in the mountains or in our amazing city parks.

His professional background lies in retail services and technology services. He currently works in contracting for access rights and amenity options for a Fortune 50 corporation. His background of customer account management, success in directing company goals and exceeding company expectations has put him at the top of his field.

Socially Phillip finds joy and passion in volunteering for over 30 years. He has served on numerous Boards and Committees with a goal of making our communities a better place. Phillip’s focus is on children’s issues, environmental sustainability, food security and DE&I.