Arc of Hilo, Hawai’i
Robert Efford serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Arc of Hilo, Hawai'i County, since July 2021, focusing on enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through innovative programs, including the Career Exploration initiative launched in fall 2021. Prior to this role, Robert was the Chief Executive Officer at Embassy Family of Companies, where support was provided to over 3,000 individuals across residential and employment services from February 2016 to June 2021. As Vice President at The Mentor Network from June 2008 to December 2015, oversight was provided for operations across four states, serving over 6,000 individuals. Robert's earlier experience includes serving as the Director of Supported Employment at Villa Esperanza Services and as a Creative Executive at The Walt Disney Company. Educationally, Robert holds a BA in Honors English and Communications from Pepperdine University, completed graduate studies in Rehabilitation Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and is pursuing a Master's degree in Human Services with a focus on Executive Leadership at Liberty University.
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Arc of Hilo, Hawai’i
The Arc of Hilo is the largest employer of adults with disabilities in eastern Hawai'i County. Our commercial services division support federal contracts through SourceAmerica, including landscaping and custodial support to locations including the post office and federal courthouse, County contracts with over 50,000 square feet of janitorial services, and healthcare and hospitality laundry contracts including Hilo Medical Center, Vision Center, and Kona area hotels. The Arc of Hilo also provides Adult Day Health services to area residents, personal care and chore services in-home, and owns and operates three apartment complexes for low income adults and seniors with disabilities. The Arc of Hilo Weinberg Foundation Event Center provides a vaccine clinic in partnership with the Hilo Medical Center, and serves as a training, wedding and event center. In the fall of 2021, the Arc of Hilo is proud to partner with area schools to offer a Career Exploration program for transition-age youth with special needs.