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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 for substance use disorders and behavioral health issues, all under one roof. Moreover, we provide a judgement-free environment that only seeks to help.

Smiling EFR Counselor

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
Family meeting a counselor

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

Tammy Hoyman

Chief Executive Officer

Julie Spencer

Julie Spencer

Chief Financial Officer
Josh Bowlin

Josh Bowlin

IT Director
Tina Leaf

Tina Leaf

Clinical Director

Louise Crall

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
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