Gregory Emelander is the co-host of The Greg and Fred Show, a podcast dedicated to real conversations about recovery, resilience, personal growth, faith, leadership, and overcoming adversity. As the Founder and President of Michigan Addiction Recovery Alliance (MARA), Gregory has dedicated his life to helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of substance use disorder and recovery. Drawing from both professional experience and personal lived experience, he brings authenticity, insight, and compassion to every conversation. Gregory's journey is one of transformation. Having faced significant challenges and setbacks throughout his own life, he understands firsthand the struggles that many people encounter when trying to rebuild, recover, and find purpose. That perspective allows him to connect with guests and listeners in a genuine and meaningful way. Beyond his work in recovery, Gregory is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, designer, and creative professional with a passion for building organizations, developing innovative solutions, and creating platforms that inspire positive change. His work has helped connect thousands of individuals to recovery resources, support services, and opportunities for growth throughout Michigan and beyond. On The Greg and Fred Show, Gregory enjoys exploring the stories behind the people making a difference. Whether interviewing individuals in recovery, treatment professionals, community leaders, business owners, advocates, first responders, or people with extraordinary life experiences, his goal remains the same: to uncover lessons that encourage hope, resilience, and personal transformation. Gregory believes that every person has a story worth telling, every setback can become a stepping stone, and no one is ever beyond the reach of hope. Co-Host, The Greg and Fred Show President & Founder, Michigan Addiction Recovery Alliance

Fred Hill is the co-host of The Greg and Fred Show, where he brings authenticity, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping others find hope and purpose through recovery. As the Community Outreach Coordinator for Michigan Addiction Recovery Alliance (MARA) and a Recovery Coach at Samaritan Way, Fred works directly with individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder, helping connect people to resources, support systems, and pathways to recovery. His passion for serving others is rooted in his belief that no one should have to face life's challenges alone. Drawing from both professional experience and personal understanding of recovery, Fred has a unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Whether meeting someone where they are in their recovery journey, building relationships within the community, or sharing encouragement through the podcast, his approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and hope. On The Greg and Fred Show, Fred helps create meaningful conversations that go beyond surface-level discussion. His ability to ask thoughtful questions and relate to the experiences of guests allows listeners to hear the real stories behind recovery, resilience, personal growth, and transformation. Whether the guest is a person in recovery, a treatment professional, a community leader, or someone with a remarkable life story, Fred's goal is simple: to help people discover that change is possible, healing is real, and hope can be found even in life's most difficult moments. Through his work, Fred continues to demonstrate that recovery is not just about overcoming obstacles—it's about building a life worth living and helping others do the same. **Co-Host, The Greg and Fred Show** **Community Outreach Coordinator, Michigan Addiction Recovery Alliance** **Recovery Coach, Samaritan Way**