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Our People-Focused Team Wants to Help

EFR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit human services organization that aims to help people manage life’s challenges to reach their full potential.

At EFR, our team specializes in prevention, intervention, and treatment of behavioral health issues, all under one roof. Moreover, we provide a judgement-free environment that only seeks to help.

Key Facts About Us

1964

Founded in 1964 as the National Council on Alcoholism – Iowa Affiliate

1975

Iowa’s First Employee Assistance Program founded in 1975

300,000

Serving over 300,000 employees and students in all 50 states

Our Mission

Helping People Manage Life’s Challenges to Reach Their Full Potential

We support communities with relevant prevention, intervention, and treatment services. No matter who you are, where you are, or what you’re going through, EFR can help. We have 60+ years of experience strengthening communities and supporting the individuals within those communities so they can reach their full potential.

Our Team

Tammy Hoyman

Chief Executive Officer

Julie Spencer

Chief Financial Officer

Josh Bowlin

IT Director

Tina Leaf

Clinical Director

Haley Pederson

Community-Based Services Director

Louise Crall

HR & Community Engagement Director

Johanna Dunlevy

EAP Operations Director

Board of Directors

Cory Bauer

Board President

Delta Dental

Matthew Vogl

Audit Committee Chair

Meriwether, Wilson & Company

Julie Eggleston

Bankers Trust

Josh Lenz

Kansas City Life

Jim Wichman

Inspired Edification, LLC

Alex Hanna

Governance Committee Chair

Retired Educator

Gretchen Bunt

Wells Fargo

Kimber Foshe

Des Moines Public Schools

Karter Smith

Baton Global

Troy Thompson

Finance Committee Chair

First National Bank of Omaha

Megan Eberth

Holmes Murphy & Associates

Erin Hoxmeier

Velera

Trish Studebaker