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 for substance use disorders and 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 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
Louise Crall
HR & Community Engagement Director
Board of Directors
Matt Ahmann
Board President, Transamerica Corporation
Don Fifer
Audit Committee Chair, Tiger Hawk Consulting
Lainie Cooney
State of Iowa
Megan Eberth
Holmes Murphy and Associates
Erin Hoxmeier
Co-op Solutions
Josh Lenz
Delta Dental of Iowa
Jim Wichman
Inspired Edification, LLC
Cory Bauer
Governance Committee Chair, Delta Dental
Tim Fitzgibbon
First National Bank
Troy Thompson
Finance Committee Chair, Bankers Trust
Elizabeth Zaletel
Wells Fargo
Alex Hanna
Retired Educator
Matthew Vogl
Meriwether, Wilson and Company
Kimber Foshe
Des Moines Public Schools
Trish Studebaker
Holmes Murphy and Associates