I deeply value CooperRiis’s culture, which is founded on respect, autonomy, and unconditional high regard for residents. These core principles are vital to the healing process and to cultivating a truly supportive and inclusive community. By fostering an environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their recovery, CooperRiis supports lasting healing and well-being.
Nolan serves as the Managing Director at CooperRiis in Asheville. In this role, he holds both residents and staff in high regard and treats everyone with respect to positively impact the meaningful and life-saving work we do together.
He started his journey at CooperRiis on the Farm Campus in Mill Spring, NC, as an intern and quickly moved into the role of garden crew leader. Over time, he has taken on multiple roles, including overseeing the Farm Program.
Before joining CooperRiis, Nolan had a varied career, including running a family restaurant in Chimney Rock, NC, leading backpacking trips for teenagers with neurodiversities, and volunteering with the Montana Conservation Corps, a program affiliated with AmeriCorps.
Nolan earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Brown University in Rhode Island and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at UNC–Chapel Hill.
When not at work, Nolan enjoys cooking, baking bread, gardening, and hiking with his wife and daughters.