Amy P.

Amy began her career at CFR in 2012 as a treatment specialist while completing her bachelor’s degree at Buena University. She received her BA in Human Services with a minor in Psychology and Sociology in 2014. She went on to be a substance abuse counselor and received her CADC. Amy also has experience at CFR as being the residential intake specialist and then moved on to being the women’s residential supervisor and supervisor of the men’s recovery houses until 2021. She then took an absence from CFR to be home with children. She returned to CFR in 2022 as the men’s residential substance abuse counselor before moving on to be the women’s recovery house manager. Amy utilizes several evidence-based interventions such as Living in Balance, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Skills, and Matrix. She also has experience facilitating 12 step groups. She is passionate about helping those in substance abuse and having the opportunity to help them with their recovery.

In Amy’s free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies and pastimes include entertaining friends and family in her backyard by their pool, going on motorcycle rides with her husband, spending time with her three girls, chasing around the three dogs, making custom signs or t-shirts and taking pictures of the sky.

Connie H.

Connie H. is the Case Manager at CFR’s Men's Recovery House located in Fort Dodge. Connie began her journey with CFR in 2012 as an overnight Treatment Specialist at the STARS Adolescent Residential Treatment Program and worked for CFR until 2014, then returned to CFR in 2016 as a Residential Counselor. Prior to her current position at CFR, Connie worked at Friendship Haven as the activity person in the Alzheimer’s Unit. Connie completed her Bachelor degree in Human Services and Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Buena Vista University. She has a passion for people and loves what she does.

When Connie is not working she loves spending time with her 3 sons and 11 grandchildren. Connie loves attending as many of their events as possible. Connie also likes to work in her flower garden, sit on her porch and watch the hummingbirds.

Drew R.

Drew attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA and graduated with a BS in Therapeutic Recreation and a minor in African American Studies.

Drew has worked in a variety of roles in the human services area including working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health for 7 years, working with children and families, and he also worked in corrections. Drew has been coaching for 10 years in several organizations, including as a volunteered with a local nonprofit to help youth and the Fort Dodge Middle School where he coaches 7th grade football and boys’ basketball along with 8th grade girls’ basketball. Drew is all about his family and his love of sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes. He is a proud father of 3 boys.

Dr. McGregor, DNP

Dr. McGregor joined CFR in February of 2022 as a Medical Healthcare Provider. She is certified in Psychiatry and Family Practice.

Dr. McGregor graduated from University of Iowa with her Doctor of Nursing degree in 2011 and her family nurse practitioner in 2004. She has worked in family practice, psych, ER, internal medicine, urgent care, and as a hospitalist. Dr. McGregor enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She most recently spent time providing care at Community Health Center in Fort Dodge.

In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has a husband of 32 years, a son, daughter, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

Dr. Minion

Dr. Minion has practiced family medicine for over 40 years to include 12 years in Canada and 25 years in Fort Dodge. During his time in full time practice he worked in family practice, emergency medicine, and addiction medicine. He has been medical director at CFR for a number of years. He believes in compassionate care for people with addiction.

Katlin S.

Katlin S., MA, IADC, joined CFR as the Adult Residential Women’s Unit Program Supervisor, and she also oversees the Men’s Recovery House’s in Fort Dodge in March 2021. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista University in 2017 and her Master of Arts degree in Human Services, with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health at Concordia University, St. Paul in 2021. Katlin’s career in substance use began in 2015 as a treatment specialist and then substance use residential counselor at a women and children’s facility in 2016. She received her CADC in 2016 and then upgraded to an IADC in 2018.

In her free time, Katlin enjoys spending time with her four children, her husband, friends, and two dogs. She enjoys theme parks/roller coasters, spending time at the pool, Crossfit, self-care, and is passionate about helping people seek recovery. Katlin is excited to continue to learn and grow her career at CFR.

Ronette C.

Ronette C. is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the State of Iowa. Ronette is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree. Before coming to CFR, she worked for eleven years with at risk juvenile males with substance use, behavioral, and emotional concerns. She has also worked in two different school districts helping students with special needs and behavioral disorders.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her granddaughters, Arriya and Elliya.