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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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Christina Naden

Volunteer & Membership Liaison

christinan@mcrest.org

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Scott Joy

Marketing & Communications

scottj@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

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Jay Newcomb

Kitchen Coordinator

jayn@mcrest.org

Staff

Jane Mahoney

Case Manager
janem@mcrest.org

 

Danielle Workman

Case Manager
daniellew@mcrest.org

Kimerie Guy

Case Manager
kimerieg@mcrest.org

Kristen Lawrence

Case Manager
kristenl@mcrest.org

Jenna Roland

Case Manager
jennar@mcrest.org

Dyanne Schultz

Night Manager
dyannes@mcrest.org

Angel Vasquez

Night Manager
angelf@mcrest.org

Pat Fouchey

Front Desk Specialist
patf@mcrest.org

Jennifer Karaffa

Front Desk Specialist
jenniferk@mcrest.org

James Harris

Front Desk Specialist
jamesh@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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Janice Donahue

Board Member
1st VP, Flagstar Bank

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Tim Joy

Board Member
Retired Financial Director,
North Oakland Residential Services

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Robert Brannon

Board Member
Senior Pastor, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church

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Cindy Gliesman

Board Member
Trinity Lutheran Church

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Hank Luks

Board Member
President,Controllor Security Systems

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Sandra Campbell

Board Member
Para Pro, Van Dyke Schools

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John Johnson

President
Chief Executive Officer,Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce

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Kristina Malcolm

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

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Sue Ostosh

Board Member
Executive Director,
Harvest Time Christian Fellowship

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Tammy Patton

Board Member
Former Trustee,
Clinton Township Board of Trustees

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Jeannie Pauli

Treasurer
CPA, Partyka & Company, P.C.

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Lawrence Rocca

Board Member
Macomb County Treasurer

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Diane Royer

Secretary
St. Isidore Catholic Church

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Pete Thomas

Board Member
Cash Exchange

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Ken Williams

Board Member
Chandler Park Academy

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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