The Atlanta Habitat Staff includes full- and part-time employees, who manage the day-to-day operations. This includes acquiring property, recruiting and selecting homebuyers, ordering construction supplies and materials, building houses, raising funds, managing mortgage accounts, managing subcontractors, overseeing our large cadre of volunteers and much more.

Atlanta Habitat’s Board Members are volunteers who come from a variety of backgrounds with the resources, wisdom, and passion to lead in constructive, effective, and meaningful ways.  The Board of Directors operates independently of Habitat for Humanity International and in accordance with its own set of bylaws.

The Advisory Council is composed of former board members, supporters and community leaders who serve as advocates for Atlanta Habitat’s mission.

ATLANTA HABITAT STAFF:
Office phone: 404-223-5180

Larrie Del Martin
President & Executive Director

Corliss Brown
Receptionist and Program Coordinator, ext. 100

Dan Garreau
Director of Operations, ext. 175

Debbie Griffiths
Financial Consultant

Syd Janney
Executive Administrative Manager, ext. 165

Judy Molleur
Office and Program Manager, ext. 115

Communications Group
Sarah Fedota
Communications Consultant, ext. 151

Shannon Sanders
Communications Coordinator, ext. 111

Development Department
Marci Bozeman
Director of Development, ext. 128

Cappy Harmon
In-Kind Donations Consultant, ext. 153

Elizabeth Heys
VISTA Development Administrator, ext. 171

Kyle Kenyon
Volunteer & Special Events Manager, ext. 113

Drew McGuffin
AmeriCorps Volunteer Administrator, ext. 107

Rebecca Murphy
Sponsorship Manager, ext. 130

Valerie Winship
Development Coordinator, ext. 114

ReStore
Lisa Schwinghammer
Director of Retail Sales, ext. 146

Jack Barnes
Warehouse and Inventory Coordinator, ext. 152

Marylynn Bujalski
Sales Assistant, ext. 140

LaTisha Oliver
VISTA Research Administrator, ext. 147

Charlene Rogers
ReStore Manager, ext. 162

Family Services Department
Economy Jackson
Director of Family Services, ext. 168

Chiquita Board
Financial Education Consultant, ext. 161

Extriara Gates
AmeriCorps Family Services Assistant, ext. 169

Geneva Hall-Shelton
Homeowner Selection Manager, ext. 124

Melissa Klein
Homeowner Education Manager, ext. 163

Maricarmen Smith-Martinez
Homeowner Outreach Coordinator, ext. 133

Legal Department
Jane C. Barwick
In-House Counsel, ext. 122 

Bettina Brown
Attorney, ext. 172

Chris Martin
Senior Resources Manager, ext. 117

Katherine Thomasset
Legal Assistant, ext. 126

Finance Department
Norman McKay
Director of Finance, ext. 118

Jennifer Chisholm
Mortgage Services Manager, ext. 132

Nary Dam
Business Manager, ext. 125

Paul Tomlinson
Mortgage Services Associate, ext. 145 

Laurel Simpson
Accounting & Inventory Coordinator, ext. 159

Wanda Timm
Accounting Consultant


Real Estate Department
James M. Sibley, Jr.
Director of Real Estate, ext. 131

Judi Boardman
Tax Specialist, ext. 120

Rich Thompson
Real Estate Acquisition Manager, ext. 116

Keenan Yates
VISTA Real Estate Information Analyst, ext. 108

Site Planning & Design Department
Rosemary Kernahan
Director of Site Planning and Design, ext. 112

Ben Annis
Site and Building Design Coordinator, ext. 142 

Construction Department
Ray Maynard
Director of Construction, ext. 138

Jim Blackstone
Assistant Director of Construction, ext. 143

Valarie Smith
Warehouse Manager, ext. 109

Tom Peacock
Warehouse and Inventory Coordinator

Houseleaders
Denise Childs
Alex Cook
Brian Findley
Drew Henley
Reid Lockwood
Steve Niederfringer
Jason Owens
Caleb Starr
Free Walker

AmeriCorps Assistant Houseleaders
Daniel Bell
Travis Copeland
Irene Kagika

On working for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity:

“Working at Atlanta Habitat allows me to further my personal mission of helping to foster equal opportunities for low income families.  Through our Home Smart education classes, we provide the tools for families to be successful, financially sound homeowners.  They are not only getting a quality built home, but building wealth for generations to come.”  
     Economy Jackson, Director of Family Services 

"I came to work for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity because I felt the need to make a difference in people's lives.  There's no better feeling than handing the keys of a house that I helped build to a grateful family."
        Denise Childs, Houseleader

ATLANTA HABITAT BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Atlanta Habitat Board is charged with long-term planning and governance, as well as overseeing the organization's interests and well-being.  Within these broad areas, the Board develops policy, sets strategic priorities, governs, oversees finances, and raises funds, among other activities.

There are six standing committees of the Board, including Executive, Human Resources, Finance, Development, Nominating and Community Relations.  Board members take the lead in fundraising efforts and in conducting home dedications to recognize and thank sponsors and congratulate new homebuyers.

"Atlanta Habitat is one of the best investments in our community. Their stewardship of every dollar is remarkable, having been recognized with the highest rating from Charity Navigator.  Over 1,000 Atlanta Habitat homes have been built in Atlanta, serving children and families and building community."  
      Susan Bixler, Atlanta Habitat Board Member, President of Bixler Consulting Group

"Atlanta Habitat is all about real people making a real difference, and I wanted to be a part of that.  The faith-based mission erases all color and economic lines and results in a group of people working on one accord.  It basically makes each of us better people because it gives us the honor of serving others."
        Karen Stickney, Former Board Member, Community Volunteer

ADVISORY COUNCIL:

The Advisory Council is composed of former board members, supporters and community leaders who serve as advocates for Atlanta Habitat’s mission.  This group of experienced volunteers is a resource for advice and assistance to the Board and Executive Director on issues such as administration, housing, construction, funding and community relations.

"My life is enriched by my involvement with Atlanta Habitat. I care deeply about my city, so there is great satisfaction in participating in the renewal of neighborhoods where we build, and there is great satisfaction in seeing people from all parts of the city from many different backgrounds coming together to help their neighbors.  Everyone involved is blessed by being a part of this ministry."
        Barbara Reid, Non-profit Accounting Consultant

"I give my time to Atlanta Habitat because it works on so many levels: personal responsibility, family, community, faith.  When our families buy their homes, they, Habitat, and the volunteers make a profound investment in all of these things."
         Alan Arnold, Former Board Secretary, Senior Attorney
        Delta Air Lines, Inc.

"I feel strongly about nurturing families, and I know of no better way than to help provide a warm, safe home for them....and that's what Atlanta Habitat is all about -- and is so good at consistently -- and that's why I am enthusiastically involved."
        Sue Wieland, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods