Administrative Team
Our administrative staff at Ascend Counseling & Wellness are the friendly and compassionate first point of contact for every client. They play a vital role in creating a welcoming, supportive environment—whether it’s helping with scheduling, answering questions, managing paperwork, or assisting with billing and insurance concerns. With professionalism, warmth, and a deep understanding of the sensitive nature of mental health care, our team works behind the scenes to ensure each client’s experience is smooth, respectful, and centered on their needs. Their dedication helps make Ascend a place where healing, trust, and support begin from the very first interaction.

Administration

Matt Eschler
Founder & Owner
St. George Clinical Director

Chad Olson
Founder & Owner

Wendy Paxman
Operations Manager

Chris Eschler
CFO Human Resource Manager

Trever Thompson
Business Director

Quinn Boyer
St. George Clinical Director

Malia McDermott
St. George, Kids & Teens Clinical Director

Martin Koford
Mesquite Clinical Director

Ephraim Hanks
Hurricane Clinical Director

Merilee Dalton
Cedar City Clinical Director

Bear Haslam
Delta Clinical Director

Kati Soli
Telehealth Clinical Director

Martha Pieper
Lead Administrative Assistant

Kaylee Butcher
Administrative Assistant, Hurricane

Becky Gentry
Administrative Assistant, Cedar City

Paityn Campbell
Administrative Assistant, St. George

Denise Roylance
Insurance Specialist