David L. Piccoli, II, President and CEO

David L. Piccoli, II, President and CEO, established Smart Management, Inc. as the vehicle to design operations software for his substance abuse treatment clinics located in five states. The result was software that set the tone for excellence in clinic management software, and the SMART software system is now used in clinics throughout the world.

Mr. Piccoli graduated from Roger Williams College and is a licensed helicopter pilot. In 2005, he established the Ishi Dojo Youth Center, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit in Providence’s South Side to provide physical and nutritional programs to increase well-being and self-esteem for children at risk.

He is a resident of Jamestown, RI, where he resides with his wife Gilda and their three children. 

Paul LeBeau, Vice President Software Division

Paul helped establish SMART, and since that time he has led the team that created the industry’s pioneering clinical operations package, Smart2K. Prior to joining SMART in 1992, Paul worked with MIT to develop the first multi-user operating system for an IBM Series 1 minicomputer and created systems for various companies including an accounting and manufacturing software system for the world’s largest costume jewelry manufacturer, and pioneered the use of computers to support live coverage of local and national elections by a local network television station.

Paul earned an MBA with high honors at Bryant College and is a member of the Delta-Mu-Delta Honor Society. He is a resident of Cranston, RI, where he resides with his wife Sandy and their Shetland Sheepdog, Sadie. His hobbies of bowling, motorcycling, home improvement, woodworking and an occasional round of golf provide relief from the intensity of software development.

Michael Carruthers, Asst. Director Software Division

Michael Carruthers, Assistant Director of the Software Division, learned clinic operations in the field as the Director of a Discovery House facility and then as a Discovery House Operations Manager. Using his first-hand knowledge of clinic operations, he moved into the position of Software Marketing Director, and in 2004 was appointed Assistant Director of the Software Division.

Michael is originally from Colorado and now makes his home in Providence, RI. Michael is single and enjoys the great amount of travel required by his position. When he is not on the road, he finds time for the game of basketball.

Rick has the positive attitude and leadership skills associated with individuals who see the big picture and who are able to set aside personal emotions when making day-to-day decisions. Prior to becoming leader of the Journey to Excellence project, he served as Project Director for Discovery House clinics in three states. He has tremendous communications skills and the ability to help others think calmly and clearly in the decision-making process. Rick resides in Cranston, RI, with his wife Marian. They are parents to two grown children. He loves to ride on his motorcycle, do home improvement projects, and is the official cappuccino barrista at SMART.

Ed came to SMART with 25 years of experience in Quality Assurance. As Quality Assurance Coordinator, Ed develops and maintains the QA processes for the Software Division, including the development of test suites and procedures.  He works with the Development team to design and implement work flow processes that identify opportunities for improvement in the design and flow process of software development.  He also assists SMART software customers with the day-to-day functions of Smart2k.  Ed is a member of the Rhode Island section of the American Society of Quality and serves on the steering committee  He resides in Fall River, MA, with his wife Sue, where Ed makes furniture, paints landscapes in oil, is an amateur astronomer and an avid Celtics fan.

As Support Department Supervisor, Marilia’s responsibilities are many and varied. Her number one priority is to provide technical assistance to both internal and external customers. In addition, she helps to improve support procedures, maintain support logs, helps with installation and training, works on testing of SMART software, and helps to deploy updates and patches to customer sites. Prior to joining SMART, Marilia was a program manager for the Discovery House substance abuse treatment center in Providence. Her education includes a BS from the University of Rhode Island; LCDP (Licensed Dependency Professional) and SAP (Substance Abuse Professional). Marilia resides in Pawtucket, RI, and she is a member of the Emergency Response Team of RI. She has also won the Discovery House Threshold Award for outstanding performance above and beyond what was expected of her.

 Brenda assists with telephone support, testing, updates and installation of software.  She has    
 experience in Quality Assurance, computer hardware, billing and inventory.  A resident of North 
 Providence, RI, Brenda enjoys spending time with her daughter and shopping for shoes and 
 handbags.

Neng joined SMART IN 2001 as a Senior Software Engineer who held similar positions with software companies in Rhode Island and Connecticut. He was very instrumental in developing SMART’s pure Java application. Neng holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island. He was a champion chess player in high school and ranked the No. 5 individual in the nation in his category. Neng is a resident of Cranston, RI, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies today are outdoor sports and brain teaser games.

Prior to joining SMART, Michael was a Programmer with the giant lottery company, Gtech Corp. His experience, combined with his B.A. in Computer Science from Rhode Island College, enables Michael to do a great job as Java Programmer at SMART. Michael is single and resides in North Providence, RI . His hobbies include mountain biking, fishing, and amateur astronomy.

Rimjhim came to SMART as an experienced Java Programmer with a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communication. Her duties include developing new features for SMART and assisting with field service. In her native India, Rimjhim won several awards for her scholastic and athletic talents, such as achieving national ranking as a basketball player. Rimjhim is married and lives in Providence, RI. When she is not working to improve and develop new software for SMART, she enjoys traveling, music, cooking, swimming and reading on the subjects of nature, geography, and world history. Rimjhim is certainly a multi-talented SMART team member.

Neal brought the hands-on experience he gained in the United States Air Force as a Computer Programmer to the SMART team.  Now he is responsible for fine-tuning SMART--making all the changes and corrections to existing software as needed.  Neal is currently working on a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Science.  He is a resident of East Providence, RI, and enjoys video gaming, karaoke, reading, writing and playing with his son. 

No one is more entwined in the corporate structure than Shelly, who serves as Executive Assistant to Michael Carruthers, Assistant Director of the Software Division. Shelly is his representative in the day-to-day administrative functions of the company, and everyone who works at or visits SMART gets to meet her. Shelly holds a degree in Computer Science and Administration from Bristol Community College. She resides in Swansea, MA, with her husband and their young daughter. Shelly enjoys riding motorcycles with her husband Rick, driving her Corvette, and doing craft activities with her daughter.

Denise is responsible for compliance with policy, CARF and regulatory agencies.  She is also a CARF Surveyor.  She has experience in adolescent and adult in-patient treatment, and is an ATTC Technology Transfer Specialist.  Denise holds a Bachelor’s degree and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional.  A resident of Cranston, RI, she is married with two children.

Heather has oversight of the Finance Department for all Discovery House clinics.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rhode Island College.  Married, Heather resides in Oneco, CT, where she enjoys gardening and attending the movies.

Stephanie supervises the billing staff for Discovery House clinics, and assists in training for new and potential SMART software customers.  She also provides demonstrations on billing for potential customers and monitors changes in regulations in the insurance industry.  Stephanie resides in Glocester, RI, with her two children and a Border Collie mix named Kyla who was rescued off the streets in Puerto Rico and brought to the US for adoption.

Michael manages all Smart Buildings including the home office, clinics and tenant-occupied real estate.  He is Chairman of the Global Health and Safety Team, creates and revises CAD drawings and serves as a project manager.  He holds a BS degree in Facilities Planning and Management, and an Associate degree in Architectural Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology.  Michael is single and resides in South Dartmouth, MA.  He enjoys music, travel, cars and sports.

Martin supports Smart2k in remote sites.  He also does testing, updates and installation of software and is currently working on a SMART data base.  Martin is originally from the UK where he was with a telecommunications company.  He is currently enrolled in a Bachelor Degree program in Information Science.  He is married with two children.  He writes fiction and is an avid supporter of Arsenal (English soccer) and Surrey cricket team.  Martin resides in Cranston, RI, where he enjoys gadgets like his HP Pocket PC and his AT&T Tilt.

Mason is responsible for maintaining all communications related equipment within Smart Management and the Discovery House clinics.  He previously worked with Cox Communications, One Beacon Insurance and is a former United States Marine.  Mason, who lives in Pawtucket, RI, with his wife and two children, is Microsoft Certified.  He enjoys spending his free time with his children, keeping up on new technology, as well as movies, music and games. 

Smart Management and Discovery House networks are maintained by Christopher Curran.  Chris has a BS in Computer Science from Rhode Island College.  He has a daughter with whom he enjoys spending time, as well as working in his home and doing landscaping projects.

A married mom with three adult children, Adrienne ensures the timely payment of all Smart Management and Discovery House bills.  She resides in Providence, RI, where she enjoys gardening, cooking and traveling.

One of the first members of the Smart team, Joe has been with Smart for twelve years.  He is responsible for all commercial and residential properties, security, safety, construction and remodeling, as well as overseeing communication, computer, telephone and the Network Department.  Joe is a licensed voice, data, video contractor in Novell CAN, CNE.  He has received certification of Storage Expertise from the Roger Williams University Gabelli School of Business.  Joe is married and resides in Cranston, RI.  He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, as well as gardening and video games.

Lynn serves as a member of the 3rd Party Billing Team.  She has more than 16 years experience in healthcare billing and administrative functions.  Lynn is single and resides in Cranston, RI.  She enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews and has an interest in Astrology.

Cheryl supports overall day-to-day operations and compliance of the Discovery House clinics managed by Smart.  She also coordinates projects between the Home Office and Discovery House and serves as a System Administrator for Discovery House and co-chair of the software team.

A resident of Norton, MA, Cheryl has two daughters and enjoys skiing and hiking.

Lori works with 3rd Party Billing for five Discovery House clinics.  She is married and resides with her family in West Warwick, RI.  Community minded, she was one of the top fundraisers at the SMART Bowl-A-Thon in 2007.  Her special interests are reading, skiing and attending the movies.

Prior to joining Smart, Tina worked in both the banking and the entertainment industries. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Salve Regina University with a minor in Philosophy. Tina is a member of the Community Awareness Team and Associate Recognition Team. She enjoys reading, writing, gaming and collecting classic literature. Tina resides in Warwick, RI with her husband Scott and their Pug Isabel.

 Paul Desrosiers, Maintenance Manager 

Paul maintains all SMART properties.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics.  Married, Paul resides in Coventry, RI, with his wife and 4 children.  He enjoys fishing and hunting.    

Rajeev Velichala, Java Programmer

Rajeev holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of New Haven, CT. He was honored with Sun Certified Java Professional Second Prize in a National Level Paper Presentation in India. His experience includes working as a software tester. He is single, lives in Providence, RI and enjoys playing cricket, tennis and reading.