Justin entered Teen Challenge in 2004 as a 110-pound meth addict. He graduated the program in 2005 and immediately began serving in ministry as a youth pastor.
His parents, John and Novella Franich, founded Shenandoah Valley Teen Challenge in 2000. Justin and his wife Ashley came alongside them, and together the family grew SVTC from a single brick house into a full recovery campus serving both men and women. Justin now serves as Executive Director, overseeing ministry operations at 6043 Broad Street.
In 2021, Justin launched the Rebuilding Life After Addiction podcast. Long-form conversations with people who have walked through addiction, faith crisis, and recovery. The show has featured pastors, counselors, TC graduates, and families who have experienced God's restoration firsthand.
Justin and his wife Ashley have four daughters.