Nearly seven years ago, I joined the Habitat team as an Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper, a role that followed my initial volunteer experience at a Habitat worksite. I thrive in the dynamic environment of a small non-profit, where I wear many hats and face a diverse range of tasks each day— from drafting letters, reports, and requests to reviewing finances, completing forms, and generating reports. Though my role is largely behind the scenes, I understand the crucial impact it has on the success of our direct work with partner families.

In my administrative capacity, I handle calendar invitations, set up virtual meetings, write staff meeting agendas and minutes, assist with organization filing, and compile documents for monthly board meetings. I also coordinate with contractors to ensure our records of insurance and licenses are up-to-date.

On the financial front, I manage income recording, including donations and grants, handle bill payments and expense recording, reconcile bank statements, prepare annual budgets and monthly financial statements, and organize financial documents for our annual audit. Additionally, I seek and apply for grant funding, oversee the use of grant funds, and manage Critical Home Repair promissory note payments by maintaining contact with CHR homeowners and updating their payment methods to ensure timely payments. I take great satisfaction in connecting with homeowners who benefit from our critical home repair program, knowing they now have a safer home. I also celebrate our homeowners' program completion when preparing Mortgage or Lien Discharge documents after they’ve met their payment obligations.

As the Golf Outing Committee Chair, I dedicate many hours from March through July, working with co-workers and volunteer committee members. My responsibilities include soliciting sponsorships and donations, recruiting golfers, coordinating event logistics, and managing finances. I truly enjoy interacting with our Habitat supporters at this annual event and am always looking for ways to enhance the experience and make it more engaging for our participants.

Additionally, I support Barb with compliance tasks related to policies and procedures, gather essential demographic, financial, and statistical data, and report to Habitat International, the State of Michigan, and our grant funders. I am deeply grateful to be part of the Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity team!

I am deeply committed to ensuring that everyone has a safe and secure place to call home. Each day, I take pride in knowing that my efforts contribute to making this vision a reality. Whether it's through managing finances, supporting our critical home repair program, or engaging with our community, my goal is to help create safe living environments for all those we serve.