About Us

Dane Prieston serves as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of Recovery Residences (KYARR), where he works to support and strengthen recovery housing across the state. With experience as a former recovery residence operator and a background in policy and program administration, he understands both the challenges and opportunities that come with operating quality recovery housing. Before joining KYARR, he worked with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, helping to align recovery residences with NARR standards and providing technical assistance to operators. As a person in long-term recovery himself, Dane is committed to fostering safe and supportive environments for individuals on their recovery journey. He is a graduate of the University of San Diego and the Golden Gate University School of Law. 

Greg has worked in the recovery housing field since 2007. This includes working in recovery housing programs that specifically catered to justice-involved individuals and the faith-based community. In 2018, Greg successfully spear-headed efforts to obtain a line item in the Missouri state budget dedicated to recovery housing and subsequently served as Executive Director of the Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers (MCRSP), Missouri’s affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR). Under his leadership, MCRSP was recognized in 2022 by Faces and Voices of Recovery as the National Recovery Organization of the Year and Greg was awarded the Unsung Heroes Award by the Kanas City Recovery Coalition for his leadership before the Missouri legislature. Prior to working in the recovery field, Greg worked for 16 years as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. and in roles within the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Justice, and national think tanks. He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. and Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. Greg is a person in recovery and currently resides in Louisville, KY.

Bethany Kaestner is a compassionate and driven leader in the field of
substance use recovery and peer support. With a career rooted in her
personal, lived experience and a deep commitment to community-based care,
she has served in diverse roles ranging from Recovery Support Technician to
Housing Director. Bethany holds an Associate of Science in Community Health
Services from Sullivan University and is a Certified Adult Peer Support
Specialist. Most recently, Bethany served as Housing Director, where she
successfully launched multiple recovery residences and led teams with a
focus on regulatory compliance, budgeting, and individualized client
support. Her previous work includes developing supportive housing for
pregnant and parenting women and coaching individuals to overcome
employment and life barriers. Bethany is known for her dependable work
ethic, honest communication, and ability to lead with curiosity. Bethany
brings a unique blend of administrative acumen, interpersonal strength, and
unwavering empathy to her position.

In every role, Bethany leads by example, encourages transformation, and
promotes recovery environments that are trauma-informed, client-centered,
and grounded in dignity and integrity. She continues to dedicate her life’s
work to improving outcomes for individuals in recovery by creating pathways
toward stability and independence.