During Edmund’s career as a Drug Court Coordinator and SUDP, he noticed a need for improved access to Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Snohomish County.  In 2018, Edmund assembled a group of Board Members who supported this vision.  They were fortunate enough to connect with a local contractor who made it all become a reality when Holman Recovery Center opened in 2022.  As Executive Director, Edmund helps the Team at HRC to fulfill their mission of compassionately helping those in need to build new lives in Recovery.  When he’s not at HRC, Edmund enjoys spending time with his wife & daughter and traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Prior to working at HRC, Amy spent nearly 10 years in the substance use disorder treatment field as a Counselor and Patient Navigator for treatment providers in Snohomish County.  Her commitment to maintaining high-quality care standards has been instrumental in our program’s success.  One of Amy’s greatest strengths is her ability to balance professionalism with warmth. Her characteristic laughter, which often fills the hallways of HRC, creates a positive and welcoming environment for both staff and clients.  When she is not at HRC, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and lovable Golder Retriever named ‘Louie’.

Jeanette joined the HRC Team as a Counselor in January of 2023. Jeanette Palomarez has an Associate of Applied Science in Addiction Studies and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Child, Youth, and Family Studies.  Jeanette values HRC’s holistic approach to substance use treatment.  Prior to working at HRC, Jeanette was working in the Recovery field for 8 years, guiding individuals through the Recovery process.  In addition to her professional experience, Jeanette said her personal journey of Recovery has given her a profound sense of empathy for those struggling with substance use disorders. We are so grateful and honored that Jeanette is a part of our Team at HRC!

Dan began working at Holman Recovery Center in December of 2021.  For Dan, HRC has given him a unique opportunity to “Pay it Forward” by becoming a part of a dynamic community dedicated to compassionate action and making the world a better place.  After decades of working in horticulture, Dan found the transition to working with clients in treatment at HRC relatively easy to understand since, per Dan, “all living things need room to grow, a nurturing safe environment, fresh air, light and a guiding, caring hand”. When Dan is not at work, he enjoys gardening, working on crafts, rock hounding and exploring the Pacific NW.  Dan is a State licensed SUDP.

Sherrie joined the HRC Team as a Counselor in December of 2023.  Sherrie truly felt supported by the HRC team and understood what it meant to work in an environment that values its staff.  Sherrie brings both personal and professional experience to her work. As a person with her own Recovery experience, Sherrie has developed deep empathy, understanding, and compassion for the individuals she serves. Outside of work, Sherrie enjoys finding moments of peace, creating diamond art and acrylic paintings, and spending time in nature whenever possible. Sherrie is an SUDPT and is currently preparing to take her state licensing exam to become an SUDP.

Haylee began working at HRC in August of 2022. Haylee said she wanted to work at HRC so she could be in an environment where healing takes place.  Haylee said she also wanted to join the team at HRC after seeing a loved struggle from addiction and then enter into Recovery and “find their way through the dark”.  Haylee started at HRC as a Behavioral Health Technician and was promoted earlier this year in to her current position as Admissions Coordinator.  She is a caring, dedicated staff member who cares about the welfare of the clients we serve. When she’s not at work, Haylee enjoys photography and listening to classic rock.  Haylee has an Associate’s Degree, has completed several psychology courses and plans to continue to pursue educational goals.

Elena joined the HRC Team in March of 2023 as a Behavioral Health Technician and was later promoted into the role of Medical Technician.  Elena said she enjoys working at HRC because of the people she gets to work with and the clients she gets to help.  Elena said that being a part of a program that helps people recover from addiction is special since it impacts so many lives.  Elena had experience prior to joining the HRC Team working as a certified home care aid and medical technician in facilities and residential settings.  Elena enjoys working professionally to help others and is always positive and supportive with the clients at HRC.  Outside of work, Elena said she enjoys spending time with her family and horses.

Austin Speed, a Lead Behavioral Health Technician, began working at HRC as a Recovery Monitor in March of 2024.  Austin is a hardworking, dedicated team member who is motivated to work with clients at HRC by his own lived Recovery experience.  Austin is a Certified Peer Counselor and supports the clients at HRC everyday as they participate in the program at HRC.  Austin also enjoys spending time with his wife, son and canine companion.  Austin says he enjoys making music with his son in his free time, and stated he is active in a 12-step Recovery Group outside of HRC.  Please join me in recognition of Austin Speed for his contributions to the clients and fellow team members at HRC!

Donavan started working at HRC as a Behavioral Health Technician in September of 2024.  Donavan said that ‘Recovery is ongoing work and helping others can also provide the reinforcement message for self. It reminds me of the importance of the journey.”  Donavan is a committed, caring professional who is dedicated to the clients at HRC. Donavan said, “I am surrounded by supportive and caring people, and I am grateful for the strength and resilience I have gained here at Holman”.

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Heather joined the HRC team in September of 2024.  Heather said she’d seen the changes HRC was making in people’s lives and wanted to be a part of it.  Heather likes being a part of a treatment program team that has a strong sober community feeling, like HRC.  Heather has faced and overcome her own life challenges, and uses that lived experience to help our clients at HRC.  Heather is a single mother and said she enjoys spending time with her amazing son.  In addition to being a Behavioral Health Technician, Heather is a Certified Peer Counselor and Recovery Coach.

Latonya joined the HRC team in July of 2025.  Latonya said, “helping people has always been a passion of mine. I’ve known since I was young that I wanted to be in the field of social work and working at Holman is a great start to that career”.  Latonya said having her own lived experience gives her the opportunity to relate to people on a deeper level.  Latonya said sharing her experience, strength, and hope with the people who need it gives her purpose.  Latonya said her husband, kids, and family are her biggest supporters and she loves spending as much quality time with them as possible.

Josh joined the HRC Team in January of 2024 as a Behavioral Health Technician.  Josh is a reliable, caring professional who uses his own lived experience to support our clients during their journey of Recovery. Before HRC, Josh worked in construction for many years. When Josh is not working at HRC, he enjoys spending time with his 3 sons and playing in a local clean & sober softball league. Josh is a valuable member of our team, and he makes a positive difference in the lives of the clients we serve every day at HRC!

Bobby says he can relate closely to the clients we work with at HRC as a result of his own lived experience facing similar life challenges. Bobby said, “I want to give that same Hope, Faith, and Courage that was so freely offered to me to another struggling human being who might feel like I once had.. lost, defeated, and hopeless.” Bobby is a dedicated, hardworking Team member and we’re grateful he’s decided to join us at Holman. When he’s not at work, Bobby said enjoys spending time with his Mother and family.

Matthew Allen joined the HRC Team in November 2024 as a Behavioral Health Technician / Certified Peer Counselor.  Matthew is a committed professional who goes above and beyond every day at HRC to support our clients and his fellow Team Members.  Matthew says he finds joy in being a part of our clients’ Recovery journey and fulfillment in witnessing their transformation from the beginning of their process to graduation.  When he is not working at HRC, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and Dachshund, Bailey.

Jacob joined the HRC team in July of 2025.  Jacob said he wanted to work at HRC because, “I enjoy working with others in my community and helping people in need”.  Jacob said that growing up he had a parent that faced life challenges, as he himself did for 2 years before making a decision to live a healthier life.  Jacob said when he’s not a work, he likes to spend time with his four children, coach a local youth basketball team and work for a youth housing program.

Because I am a Chef, one of the best ways I know to give back to the programs that helped me is to help feed and educate people that are new to Recovery.  I’ve had both Chef and Manager experience totaling over 35 years. One of my favorite things to do is to hold BBQs at the apartments where I live to help feed our little low-income community.  I am a certified Dining Services Manager, Account Manager, Head Chef, and Kitchen Manager all of which Holman Recovery Center and HCSG Corp helped me achieve. I absolutely love what I do today for my career.

Dylon has been with the HRC team since we opened in February of 2022.  Dylon said he wanted to work at HRC to use his passion for cooking great food to give back to the community.  Dylon said he’s faced and overcome his own life challenges, so he makes sure that sympathy and understanding is felt not only in the food he serves, but in the positive attitude he shares daily with HRC clients.  When Dylon’s not at work, he likes to spend time with his fiancée and animal companions, working out at the gym, paddle boarding, camping and relaxing with a good cup of tea and a comic book

Nanette joined the HRC team in September of 2025 as an Administrative Assistant.  Nanette said she chose to work at HRC because she thought it would be a good way to give back to the community and because she had a very close family member in Recovery.  Nanette said she became familiar with 12-step programs and treatment through her support of her family member. Nanette previously worked for over a decade with Alzheimer’s patients and their families. Nanette and her husband have two adult children and three grandchildren. When she’s not doing an amazing job at HRC helping clients, Nanette said she enjoys crafts, sewing, and reading. She also said she has 2 Red Fox Labrador Retrievers that keep her and her husband pretty busy!

Stacy has practiced yoga for many years and loves the benefits it gives the mind and body. She wanted to share this with others, so she began her teaching journey in 2017.  In 2019 she launched her own yoga/dance studio and short-term rental business in a rural renovated dairy barn.  Since then, she has offered healing classes and retreats to the community and attained her ERYT-500 in 2022, Trauma Informed Yoga in 2021, and Yoga for Addiction Recovery in 2024. When not teaching or running the studio business, she enjoys theatre arts and cosplay, antiques, and working on her 113-year-old house amongst 5 cats and a careful watchdog.