Organization
Executive Board
- President
- Gordon Lorig
- Vice President
- Ruth Ryan
- Treasurer
- David Vollmayer
- Secretary
- Kathleen Kneis
Board Members
Carole Conaghan
Janice Davey
Paul Drago
Beth Everett
Gary McDowell
John Lester
Christopher Scanzera
Peter Zarras
Staff
- Executive Director
- Blair Schleicher-Wilson
- Construction Manager
- Doug Wright
- Construction Supervisor & Trainer
- Mark Bippes
- ReStore Director
- Joanne Arnold
- Development Director
- Deborah Ramirez
- Project Director
- Liz DeCoursey
- Director of
Community
Development - Pat Bomus
- Accountant
- Debra Jones
- Office Manager
- Cindy Flanagan
Teams
Construction Management
Develops construction plans, oversees implementation, researches acquisition of construction materials and coordinates home repair ministry. Looking for skilled volunteers to lead unskilled workers in all phases of construction. We specifically need crew leaders, site supervisors and material donors for our current projects.
- Doug Wright
Development
Prepares grant applications and develops partnerships with foundations, banks and other businesses. Recruits new supporters through presentations to potential partners including volunteer organizations, local businesses, and trade associations. Generates awareness by staffing tables at local street fairs and trade shows. Volunteers plan special fundraising events and lead specific tasks, such as donations of raffle items, arranging entertainment or planning site logistics. We are currently seeking volunteers from the faith community to serve as liaisons between the various congregations and Morris Habitat. If you would like to represent your congregation please e-mail us.
- Anna Masker
Homeowner Relations
Handles the application and selection process which includes home visits and interviews. Once the homeowners are selected, a family partner is assigned and workshops are scheduled to prepare the families for home ownership. Team also reviews applications and selects homeowners for our home repair program.
- Angela DeQuina
Property Management
Locates and assesses building sites. The purpose of this team is to generate property leads. Property location and acquisition is the greatest challenge facing Morris Habitat. We need your help to identify potential Habitat sites. We appreciate referrals from the community on potential sites that are either abandoned, run-down or boarded-up.
- Bruce Katona
Public Relations
Prepares newsletters, promotional materials, and press releases; oversees web site design and content; and develops annual strategic public relations plan. This team is responsible for publicizing special events as well as overall publicity and supports all the other teams’ activities. We are always in need of printing services. If you can provide donated or discounted printing services, please call the Habitat office at 973.891.1934.
- Leanna Povilaitis
ReStore
Organizes a store for selling donated construction materials and household items. Volunteers are needed to pick up donations, price donations, and operate the cash register.
- Joanne Arnold
Volunteer Services
Assists with recruitment and coordination of volunteers; conducts volunteer information and training sessions; shares information about Habitat by acting as construction site hosts and manning information booths; and plans volunteer recognition programs.
- Pat Bomus
Youth United
Brings youth ages 5 to 25 together to plan, fundraise for, and build a Habitat house. Adults are also needed as mentors.
- Pat Bomus