[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E168]
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              RECOGNIZING ERC; COUNSELORS AND CONSULTANTS

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2023

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 30th 
anniversary of ERC: Counselors and Consultants. Founded in 1992, this 
thriving Employee Assistance Program based in Green Bay partners with 
organizations throughout Wisconsin and the Nation with the goal of 
enhancing the mental health of employees, improving business 
performance, and strengthening communities. While ERC remains focused 
on the Midwest, the company has a national footprint through their 
network of counselors.
  Steve and Allyson Baue purchased ERC in 2014. Their strong leadership 
and passion for helping others led ERC to experience record growth in 
2022 as companies sought better benefits for their employees. Today, 
ERC has more than 100,000 employees covered by their Employee 
Assistance Program, and they have more than 400 partnerships with 
customers throughout Wisconsin and the United States. ERC has an 
outstanding reputation for helping lift the mental health burdens that 
hold employees back. I commend Steve and Allyson for the hard work and 
dedication they have displayed towards helping companies improve 
employee mental health.
  ERC is positively changing the workplace by embodying Northeast 
Wisconsin values in all that they do. It is exciting to hear of ERC's 
plans to continue promoting quality mental health benefits while 
expanding their footprint in underserved areas. They are a true benefit 
to the Green Bay area and all of Northeast Wisconsin. I am grateful to 
Steve and Allyson, ERC's counselors, and the entire ERC team for their 
continued support and dedication to helping individuals address mental 
health challenges with easy access to quality counseling services.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate ERC: Counselors and 
Consultants on its 30th year in advancing the mental health of 
employees. I wish this company many more years of continued growth and 
success.

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