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David Ludlow is the Executive Director of Promises Brazos Valley, a recovery advocate, and a leader in behavioral health whose work is deeply connected to his own experience with addiction and recovery.
David entered treatment on April 26, 2017, after years of substance use had taken an enormous toll on his health, relationships, career, and future. He arrived skeptical and initially unsure that recovery was something he truly wanted. But hearing the experiences of other people who had rebuilt their lives began to change his perspective. What started as simply showing up eventually became a commitment to doing the work and discovering what his own life could become.
As David rebuilt his life, he knew he wanted to remain connected to the treatment community and help other people find the same hope he had found. That path eventually led him into behavioral healthcare leadership and his current role as Executive Director of Promises Brazos Valley.
Today, David approaches leadership through many of the same principles that shaped his recovery: honesty, integrity, accountability, consistency, and showing up for others. He is passionate about creating treatment environments where people feel safe, cared for, and supported by teams that genuinely believe in the possibility of change.
His story is also one of continued growth. David speaks openly about rebuilding relationships, taking personal responsibility, allowing recovery to evolve, and learning that asking for help is an act of courage rather than weakness.
For David, recovery isn't simply about leaving addiction behind. It's about continuing to show up, doing the work, and creating a life that once seemed impossible.
