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Second Chances: A Conversation with Tim Cross

September 07, 2023 Addiction Prevention Coalition Season 1 Episode 18
Second Chances: A Conversation with Tim Cross
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APC Recovery Cafe
Second Chances: A Conversation with Tim Cross
Sep 07, 2023 Season 1 Episode 18
Addiction Prevention Coalition

Join us for a conversation with Tim Cross, APC Board Member and the Co-Founder and CEO of Expedited Transport Agency, a business that is at the forefront of recovery friendly workplaces.

In this episode, Tim will discuss how his life was impacted by his substance use and how he found recovery. Tim also discusses how Expedited Transport Agency (ETA) has become a model organization when it comes to hiring those in recovery and holistically supporting their employees. 62% of ETA’s current employees are currently in recovery.  Tim tells us about how a recovery friendly workplace has allowed those in recovery to instant accessibility to others in recovery, how ETA has supported employees through relapses, and the success stories of those, who are in recovery and thriving. As Tim explains, “sober addicts make great employees."

We invite you to join us at APC's 2nd Annual Alabama Workplace Evolution One Day Conference: Supporting Mentally Healthy Work Environments. The conference will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Check out apcbham.org/events to register.

For more information on Tim Cross, check out the link listed below and feel free to reach out to him at: tim@eta-agency.us

https://businessalabama.com/expedited-transport-focuses-on-both-shipping-and-living/

Show Notes

Join us for a conversation with Tim Cross, APC Board Member and the Co-Founder and CEO of Expedited Transport Agency, a business that is at the forefront of recovery friendly workplaces.

In this episode, Tim will discuss how his life was impacted by his substance use and how he found recovery. Tim also discusses how Expedited Transport Agency (ETA) has become a model organization when it comes to hiring those in recovery and holistically supporting their employees. 62% of ETA’s current employees are currently in recovery.  Tim tells us about how a recovery friendly workplace has allowed those in recovery to instant accessibility to others in recovery, how ETA has supported employees through relapses, and the success stories of those, who are in recovery and thriving. As Tim explains, “sober addicts make great employees."

We invite you to join us at APC's 2nd Annual Alabama Workplace Evolution One Day Conference: Supporting Mentally Healthy Work Environments. The conference will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Check out apcbham.org/events to register.

For more information on Tim Cross, check out the link listed below and feel free to reach out to him at: tim@eta-agency.us

https://businessalabama.com/expedited-transport-focuses-on-both-shipping-and-living/