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Team & Board Members

Empowering families by helping make their dreams a reality

Team & Board Members

Empowering families by helping make their dreams a reality

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  • Construction & Warehouse
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Our Team

“Habitat is a life-changing, faith-strengthening experience. After attending my first home dedication, I realized my life would never be the same. Once you experience the eager face of a child showing you their new room and feel the joy of parents realizing this is their home, and see the tears on the faces of the volunteers and sponsors who helped fulfill a dream for this family, you’re changed forever.”

-Habitat Board Member

“It takes everyone to build a community”

Board Officers

Jason Williams, Chair
National Nail

James White, Vice Chair
Cinnaire

Alexis Reame, Secretary
PNC Bank

Doug Young, Treasurer
Behler-Young

Board Members

Matt Bennett
SpartanNash

Lamont Edwards

Maria Erazo
Maria Erazo Enterprises

Eric Fischer
BDO USA LLP

Fred Johnson lll Ph.D.
Hope College

Greg McCormick

Kim McLaughlin
Wolvering Building Group

Gregory Schmidt
Warner Norcross & Judd

Janet Veldhouse
Steelcase

Members Emeritus

John Benz
Community Volunteer

Dan Molhoek
Varnum LLP

Craig Van Ess
West Shore Wealth Management Group

Leadership Team

Abby Lagenberg

Construction and Warehouse Director

Bev Thiel

Executive Director

Gail Hollen

Mission Impact Director

Sarah Hotchkiss

Director of Development and Communications

Ivor Thomas

Director of Community Development

Wayne West

Director of Finance & Administration

Community Development

Ivor Thomas
Director of Community Development

Melody Geerlings
Real Estate Specialist

Construction and Warehouse

Abby Lagenberg
Construction and Warehouse Director

Craig Johnson
Maintenance Specialist

Jade Johnson
Construction Administrator

Bill Moerdyk
Senior Site Supervisor

Shane Moore
Rehab Project Manager

Steve Nauta
Warehouse Inventory Supervisor

Troy Pethers
Site Supervisor

Tom Poll
Facilities and Procurement Manager

Finance and Admin

Wayne West
Director of Finance & Administration

David Davis
General and Project Accountant

Cheryl Droese
Accounting Manager

Heather Hoezee
Human Resources

Mission Impact

homes@habitatkent.org

volunteer@habitatkent.org

Gail Hollen
Mission Impact Director

Jillianne Carrasco
Homeowner Services Specialist

Jesenia Camacho
Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator

Andrew Claucherty
Neighborhood Revitalization Specialist

Jordan Kelley
Homeowner Services Specialist

Michelle MacNall
Homeowner Services Specialist

Sarah Poole
Volunteer Services Manager

Resource Development

together@habitatkent.org

Sarah Hotchkiss
Director Development and Communications

Fiona Brennan Shea
Development & Event Specialist

Jess Eglinton
Donor Relations Specialist

Sharon Ellens
Database Coordinator

Evelyn Fitch
Development Associate

Mark Ogland-Hand
Senior Donor Relations Specialist

Sarah Pegman
Communications Specialist

ReStore

restore@habitatkent.org

donate@habitatkent.org

Scott Baldwin
ReStore General Manager

Sam Bronsink
ReStore Associate

Mariela Carreno
ReStore Manager

Anne Caverly
ReStore Associate

Stephen Craven
ReStore Associate

Dustin Howe
ReStore Associate

Alyse Hunt
Material Recovery Specialist

Albert Larkin
ReStore Associate

Jonathan Marchese
Material Recovery Supervisor

Paul Moreau
ReStore Warehouse Associate

Trisha Murphy
ReStore Donation Driver

Bill Norton
ReStore Associate

Elvie Sahagen
ReStore Associate

Catherine Schroeder
ReStore Associate

Richard Sharkey
ReStore Donation Driver

Annie Taylor
ReStore Associate

Elvira Torres
ReStore Manager

Lori Verbrugge
ReStore Associate

Brian Williams
Distribution Center Supervisor

Tyler Wolcott
ReStore Associate

A Home Can Change Lives

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

  • Main Office:

    425 Pleasant St. SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    (616) 774-2431

  • Main Office Hours:

    Monday – Thursday: 10am – 2pm*

    *Visits at all other times are by appointment only.

  • ReStore South: Division

    5701 Division Ave S
    Wyoming, MI 49548
    (616) 531-4591

  • ReStore North: Alpine

    5920 Alpine Ave NW
    Comstock Park, MI 49321
    (616) 647-9292

  • ReStore Hours:

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • ReStore Donation Drop-Off Hours:

    **PLEASE NOTE: DONATION HOURS CURRENTLY VARY DUE TO STAFFING

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Interested in this house? Get a pre-qualification letter from a participating mortgage lender participating within our program requirements:

  • Mercantile Bank, Staci Nichols
  • Choice One Bank, Bonnie Potter
  • Mortgage 1, Dan Grzywacz , or
  • Click here to see a list of MHSDA-approved lenders

Veteran Homeownership Application Request

Home Repair Wait List

Group Interest Survey

  • Habitat for Humanity of Kent County provides a variety of volunteer opportunities which can vary depending on the group size, age restrictions, season and general availability. Construction opportunities are full day commitments. Should you prefer a partial day activity or volunteers to work in shifts you will be scheduled for specific tasks or in one of our 3 ReStore locations.
  • Age restrictions apply to certain projects and will be enforced. Most tasks require volunteers to be at least 16 years old. Specific jobs may allow other ages. These restrictions will be indicated by a member of the volunteer services department when a date is offered.
  • Please acknowledge that you understand groups may not be confirmed until 30-60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE AGREED UPON by our volunteer services department. Due to the volume of requests for volunteer opportunities, we will ask that you agree/disagree to the date we offer within a week’s time (unless otherwise noted in our email). This ensures we can look for an alternative date if necessary and place you within a timely fashion.
  • After the completed form is submitted expect to be contacted by a member of our volunteer services department within one week.