Our Team

John Conor O’Brien – Founder, Primary Recovery Guide

John has personal experience in substance abuse recovery. Having spent 12 months in a transitional living home he was able to build the foundation and community of a successful and fulfilling life without drugs and alcohol. John is a recognized and beloved member of the Los Angeles 12-Step community and is often asked to share his experience, strength, and hope at AA meetings. John has become a hopeful, kindhearted, and responsible man largely due in part to the tools and principles that were reinforced on a daily basis during his own transitional living experience. Through Eric’s House John is able to share with others the model of what has been so successful for him personally. His ability and desire to help people is easy to experience.

John spent six years working across the substance abuse continuum of care at numerous treatment facilities in the Los Angeles area. These experiences at Transcend, Authentic Recovery, and Start Up Recovery provided John not only with a wealth of knowledge but a wide network of professionals should their additional support be required by a client of Eric’s House. He has completed his CADC (California Alcohol and Drug Counselor) coursework.

John’s other passions included music, the great outdoors, and astronomy.

Conor Gallagher Gray – Founder, Primary Recovery Guide

Conor is a young sober male who has been in the recovery community in Southern California since 2015. He has gained experience working in the field of recovery services as a recovery coach and support staff for Riviera Recovery. Conor has a B.A in Economics from Seaver College at Pepperdine University. His background in business development and finance has uniquely prepared him to be able to be an important founding member of Eric’s House Recovery.

Since Conor is not from the area, he has worked hard to figure out ways to get involved in the community and to make a home on the West Coast. His problem-solving and resilience have allowed him to try his hand at many things and find where he truly excels: helping other people find their path. Conor is passionate about physical wellness, sports, and lifelong learning. He loves to cook and spend time with his dogs, Juno and Beau.