Topher Hansen, JD, President/CEO

Topher started his career in the behavioral health field as a volunteer for the Drug Crisis Center in 1975. After a brief time as a counselor with CenterPointe, Topher attended law school and practiced law from 1985 to 1993. During his time in private practice, he also served as a CenterPointe Board member and as legal counsel for the organization.
In 1993, he returned to the CenterPointe staff as Director of Development/Legal Counsel. He became Chief Executive Officer in 2000.
Topher has served on numerous local, state, and national committees to help develop policies and delivery of mental health & substance use services. He is currently serving on the board of the Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.