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Leadership & Staff

A strong community supports its own.

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MCREST’s leadership and staff are made up of individuals dedicated to the mission of transitioning individuals and families experiencing homelessness to self-reliance. Among our team are passionate social workers, communication professionals, and teachers, each serving those experiencing homelessness with the respect, empathy, and professionalism they deserve. Meet our leadership and staff today.

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Executive Staff

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April Fidler

Executive Director

586.415.5107

aprilf@mcrest.org

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Heather VanDenberg

Shelter Manager

586.415.5101 ext. 230

heatherd@mcrest.org

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Janet Peplin

Learning & Resource Center Director

janetp@mcrest.org

Staff

Judy Sutherland

Administrative Assistant
judys@mcrest.org

Judy Dudek

Supports Services Coordinator
judyd@mcrest.org

Meg Chorzempa

Marketing & Communications Manager

megc@mcrest.org

Christina Naden

Volunteer & Membership Liasion
christinan@mcrest.org

Jennifer Karaffa

Learning & Resource Center Assistant
jenniferk@mcrest.org

Aleesa Morrison

Case Manager
aleesam@mcrest.org

Jane Mahoney

Case Manager
janem@mcrest.org

Jess Gaskin

Case Manager
jessg@mcrest.org

Raqueal Riley

Case Manager
raquealr@mcrest.org

Carlisha Johnson

Night Manager
carlishaj@mcrest.org

Dyanne Schultz

Night Manager
dyannes@mcrest.org

Destiny Crippen

Front Desk Specialist
destinyc@mcrest.org

Richara Booker

Night Manager
richarab@mcrest.org

Pat Fouchey

Front Desk Specialist
patf@mcrest.org

Lisa Herrera

Front Desk Specialist
lisah@mcrest.org

Sarah Will

Front Desk Specialist
sarahw@mcrest.org

Ariel Morris

Kitchen Staff
arielm@mcrest.org

We are grateful to our Board of Directors for their leadership, guidance and commitment to our mission.

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Dave Austin

Vice Chairman
IBEW Local 58

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Bob Boccomino

Board Member
Warren Chamber of Commerce

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Janice Donahue

Board Member
1st VP, Flagstar Bank

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Cindy Gliesman

Board Member
Trinity Lutheran Church

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John Johnson

President
Chief Executive Officer,
Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Tim Joy

Board Member
Retired Financial Director,
North Oakland Residential Services

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Kristina Malcolm

Board Member
Senior Vice President,
Citizen Bank's Commercial Lending

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Jeannie Pauli

Treasurer
CPA, Partyka & Company, P.C.

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Sue Ostosh

Board Member
Executive Director,
Harvest Time Christian Fellowship

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Lawrence Rocca

Board Member
Macomb County Treasurer

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Ken Williams

Board Member
Chandler Park Academy

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Scott Zemens

Board Member
RE/MAX First

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Chet Decker

Board Member
Owner, CFD Enterprises

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Stephanie Jackson

Board Member
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Hank Luks

Board Member
President,
Controller Security Systems

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Tammy Patton

Board Member
Trustee,
Clinton Township Board of Trustees

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Diane Royer

Secretary
St. Isidore Catholic Church

Join a dynamic team!

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Join a team of qualified professionals dedicated to changing lives—one individual experiencing homelessness at a time!

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