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Staff & Board of Directors

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Our Staff is the Beating Heart of MCREST

They are the ones who answer the call.

Behind every story of survival and second chances is a team of people who refuse to give up. At MCREST, our staff are more than professionals—they’re advocates, mentors, and at times, lifelines. They’re the ones answering late-night calls, tracking down vital documents, finding landlords willing to take a chance, and making sure someone has a coat when the temperature drops. Many bring lived experience to their roles, giving them a unique empathy that can’t be taught. Their work doesn’t end at five o’clock; it follows them home, carried in their thoughts and prayers for the people they serve.

Every success begins with their persistence. From helping a guest replace a lost ID to navigating the labyrinth of housing applications, our team members walk alongside each person, step by step, until stability is within reach. They are the reason MCREST remains a place of transformation—where compassion meets action, and where hope isn’t just offered, it’s lived out daily.

Staff Directory

Meet Our Team

Meet the dedicated team that brings MCREST’s mission to life every day. Their compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment ensure that every guest who walks through our doors is met with dignity, guidance, and hope for a better tomorrow.

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April Fidler

Executive Director

586.415.5107

aprilf@mcrest.org

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Scott Joy

Marketing & Communications

586-415-5101

scottj@mcrest.org

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Christina Naden

Volunteer & Membership Liaison

586-415-5101

christinan@mcrest.org

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Danielle Workman

Case Manager
daniellew@mcrest.org

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Kimerie Guy

Case Manager
kimerieg@mcrest.org

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Angel Vasquez

Night Manager
angelf@mcrest.org

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Jane Mahoney

Front Desk Specialist
janem@mcrest.org

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Heather VanDenburg

Shelter Manager

586.415.5101 ext. 230

heatherd@mcrest.org

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Jay Newcomb

Kitchen Coordinator

586-372-5854

jayn@mcrest.org

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Janet Peplin

Learning & Resource Center Director

janetp@mcrest.org

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Jenna Roland

Case Manager
jennar@mcrest.org

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Kristen Lawrence

Case Manager
kristenl@mcrest.org

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James Harris

Front Desk Specialist
jamesh@mcrest.org

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Pat Fouchey

Front Desk Specialist
patf@mcrest.org

Board of Directors

Meet Our Leadership

MCREST’s Board of Directors brings together community leaders, nonprofit professionals, faith-based partners, and industry experts who share one mission: to strengthen the safety net for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Their guidance, stewardship, and vision ensure that our programs remain compassionate, effective, and accountable as we work to lift individuals and families into stable, independent lives.

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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
Vice President
President,

Controllor Security Systems

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

Sandra and April.HEIC

Sandra Campbell
Board Member
Para Pro, Van Dyke Schools

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Janice Donahue
Board Member
1st VP, Flagstar Bank

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Tim Joy
Board Member
Ret. Financial Director,
North Oakland Residential Services

John Johnson
President
CEO, 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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Jeannie Pauli
Treasurer
CPA, Partyka & Company, P.C.

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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

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