Stephen Reiter is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Canterbury Institute, LLC.  The Company develops, owns and operates Addiction Treatment Centers for substance abuse treatment and behavioral health issues.  Stephen’s is responsible for all aspects of growth of the Company including overseeing sales, marketing, operations, budgeting, acquisitions, financing and contract negotiations.

Stephen has a history as a very successful entrepreneur as he Founded Nature’s Choice Corporation out of a single office and no employees and then grew it to $25 million in sales and over 200 employees in less than 10 years.  The Company became both the Country’s largest Vegetative Waste Composting Company as well as the largest manufacturer of bulk topsoil.  In 1997, Nature’s Choice was named by INC. Magazine to be on the INC. 500 for being the 50th Fastest Growing Private Company in the Country.  In May 2003, the Company was sold to a private equity firm.

Stephen went to Graduate School at New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business in NY, NY, from which he graduated with an M.B.A. in Finance in 1990.  Stephen went to College at Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business in New Orleans, LA, from which he graduated with a B.S.M. in Finance in 1987.  Stephen is married with three children ages 10, 7 and 4 and resides in New Jersey with his wife Alyssa.  He finished the New York City Marathon, enjoys a wide range of sports and is a coach for Youth Soccer, Baseball, Hockey and Basketball.

Jeanie is an indispensable member of our team whose contributions go well beyond any single job description.   As Canterbury Institute’s very first employee, she has become the “go to” person for most daily function needs.  Before coming to Canterbury Institute, she worked as a Clinical Research Scientist for one of the world’s largest cosmetic companies.   With a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Rutgers University and ACE Personal Trainer Certification, she’s always had a passion for health and well-being.    Having seen close friends struggle with  addiction, she was more than excited with the opportunity to work on Canterbury’s mission.  Jeanie now feels that she is making a difference in the lives of others.   With her welcoming personality and gentle smile, she makes all visitors feel a part of the Canterbury Institute family.