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Leadership & Staff
A strong community supports its own.

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.

Executive Staff

April Fidler

Christina Naden

Scott Joy

Heather VanDenberg

Janet Peplin

Jay Newcomb
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.

Dave Austin
Vice Chairman
IBEW Local 58

Janice Donahue
Board Member
1st VP, Flagstar Bank

Tim Joy
Board Member
Retired Financial Director,
North Oakland Residential Services

Robert Brannon
Board Member
Senior Pastor, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church

Cindy Gliesman
Board Member
Trinity Lutheran Church

Hank Luks
Board Member
President,Controllor Security Systems

Sandra Campbell
Board Member
Para Pro, Van Dyke Schools

John Johnson
President
Chief Executive Officer,Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce

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

Sue Ostosh
Board Member
Executive Director,
Harvest Time Christian Fellowship

Tammy Patton
Board Member
Former Trustee,
Clinton Township Board of Trustees

Jeannie Pauli
Treasurer
CPA, Partyka & Company, P.C.

Lawrence Rocca
Board Member
Macomb County Treasurer

Diane Royer
Secretary
St. Isidore Catholic Church

Pete Thomas
Board Member
Cash Exchange

Ken Williams
Board Member
Chandler Park Academy
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