03/17/2026
Meet Chris Stites- Operations Manager at Lotus Recovery Services.
Chris Stites is a behavioral health operations and program management professional with over 12 years of experience across detox, residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care. He has progressed from direct care roles to senior operations leadership, giving him a comprehensive, ground-up understanding of how effective treatment programs function in real-world clinical settings. Chris has overseen day-to-day operations, supported multidisciplinary teams, managed regulatory compliance, and served as a steady point of contact for clients and families.
Beyond his professional background, Chris brings a reflective, values-driven perspective to his work, shaped by a long-standing passion for music, philosophy, and thoughtful conversation. These interests inform his belief that recovery is not only a clinical process, but a deeply human one—requiring structure, clarity, and compassion. He approaches leadership with an emphasis on integrity, meaning, and the creation of environments where people can do their best work and individuals can begin to heal.
