Our Team
Kayte Bergman, MBA - Founder, Executive Director
In 2020, Kayte attended detox herself. At the time, she was trying to figure out a business she could open. As clarity set in, she looked around the detox and thought, "I could do this." After many setbacks in finding suitable property and making preparations, Kayte had lost the wind in her sails.
By 2023, Kayte reignited her passion for establishing a detox facility with a renewed purpose: to assist others in their journey to sobriety- not just the pursuit of entrepreneurship. A pivotal moment occurred during a lunch with women from AA, where one woman shared her plans for a comprehensive recovery clinic, sparking Kayte’s determination to pursue her own venture. Inspired by her personal triumph over alcoholism and driven by the memory of her brother lost to addiction, Kayte’s mission became deeply personal.
With a background in finance and economics from Utah State University, complemented by an MBA, Kayte is equipped to make a meaningful impact in her field. Her motivation goes beyond mere business enterprise; it's about offering genuine support and dignity to those just like her.
Bandong Sandall, Director of Nursing
Brandon has been a registered nurse for over 20 years. Working in a long-term care setting, he began his career in healthcare as a nursing assistant. After graduating from nursing school, Brandon packed up his young family and moved to Texas to complete an intensive care internship while working at the local community hospital.
Over time, Brandon moved his family back to Northern Utah where he completed graduate studies at Weber State University, earning a master’s degree in nursing administration. Shortly after earning this degree, and with a desire to help others help others, Brandon became a nursing instructor for Weber State’s School of Nursing.
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Throughout his career, Brandon has helped champion and pilot multiple healthcare programs in Utah. He opened the care management program for Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Porter Family Practice Clinic, had the opportunity to develop and implement case management services for Utah’s Medicaid program, and was a nurse manager for Ogden Regional Medical Center’s behavioral health and Alcohol and Chemical Treatment programs.
Most recently, Brandon has been traveling as a nurse and had assignments in areas like Los Angeles, California (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), Phoenix, Arizona (Mayo Clinic), and Northern Colorado (Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health, Weld County Jail).
As an addict in recovery, Brandon is excited to give back to our local community as part of White Dove Detox’s administrative team.
Dr. Scott Erickson, MD- Medical Director
Dr. Scott A. Erickson was born in Bountiful, Utah and is a graduate of the University of Utah. He obtained his medical degree at Saint Louis University in Missouri and then completed his Family Medicine residency at The Washington Hospital located in Washington, Pennsylvania. He is board certified and re-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a special interest in Addiction Medicine.
In August 2005, Dr. Erickson returned to his home town of Bountiful, Utah and started his private medical practice where he continues to practice as a family physician.
Recovery begins from the darkest moment.
-John Major