A Word From Our Executive Director
I have been with the Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Affiliate for over seven years. I originally became interested in Habitat when a girl that I knew from school received a home. I thought how cool that all these volunteers are working to build her and her family a home. I eventually was able to be the person that took the very last mortgage payment for that home from the Sharp Family! I started with the affiliate as a Resource Committee Volunteer my first two years. When I began volunteering on that committee I was hooked. I hoped and prayed that one day a job would open up with the affiliate and I could make their mission my every day work ! That opportunity came to me about five years ago. I started in July of 2014 and haven’t looked back.
I am one of the luckiest people alive. I come to work every day and help build houses, build hope and change lives in Henderson County. I also get to talk (one of my favorite things) to people every day about how affordable housing can change a life. I may be a little bias but we have the best volunteers in Henderson who help us build every week. I am also surrounded by a wonderful staff, committees and Board of Directors. Lastly I keep in mind each day my 5 year old son Everett. I want Everett to grow up in a world where everyone works together and shares their blessings and talents. What better organization that Habitat for Humanity to show him how to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Affiliate Office Staff
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Britney started with Habitat for Humanity of Henderson in July 2014. She has a passion for helping others and loves what Habitat's mission is all about. She loves to speak about Habitat any time you will listen to her ! Britney works with grants, compliance and staff oversight on a daily basis. If you have an organization that wants to know more about Habitat don't hesitate to email Britney.
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Matt started part time with Habitat while attending nursing school in July 2012. He continued to take care of the bookkeeping after he became an RN. He eventually left his RN Career because of his love for Habitat and came to work for the affiliate full-time in April 2018. Matt has a passion to help the affiliate achieve its full potential through strategic planning and financial oversight.
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Shadley started with Habitat as a volunteer helping run the ReStore and assisting with the fundraisers like the annual Tri-Fest 5K Race held in April of each year. She came to Habitat with over 11 years of mortgage lending experience. She now oversees the Partner Family Mortgage Application process, Sweat Equity Program, Homebuyer classes, multiple events for each new partner family such as the groundbreakings and dedications. Shadley also coordinates the Annual Tri-Fest 5K event downtown and our largest fundraiser each year since 2019 being the Bourbon Raffle. She also keeps our website updated, Facebook events, the mobile billboard sponsorships, $25 Club Memberships, American Flag Program and is always willing to help in the ReStore when needed. We are all a family here at our small affiliate and are here everyday because of our passion for helping make a difference in the lives of others.
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Crystal started with Habitat through the Henderson Community College as a Ready to Work Program Member November 2017. Crystal then when on to serve as an AmeriCorps Member with the Henderson Habitat Affiliate as the On-Site Coordinator from April 2018 to August 2018. Once Crystal completed her AmeriCorps Service at Henderson Habitat she was named the Habitat ReStore Manager. Crystal has a heart for the Habitat mission and loves to come up with ReStore sales that both support Habitat and the Community. She helps put on a yearly food drive through the ReStore and also works on a Christmas Give Back Program through the ReStore that helps local children get toys for Christmas. If your organization or you want to get involved in the ReStore or with one of the ReStore Give Back Programs please contact Crystal directly.
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Larry has always loved being in the construction field. He has built hundreds of homes while running a successful contracting business. He has also worked for the Housing Authority in Evansville, IN building community homes. Once he decided to retire, he was approached by our Executive Director, Britney to come on as the new construction foreman. He started in the summer of 2016 and has helped lead the volunteer T-Crew build homes 58-65.
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Nick Todd, Construction Assistant
Nick came to us in 2020 straight from the military. He was in the U.S. Airforce for 4 years and was looking to get into the world of carpentry and learning the contractor trade. He works along with our Construction Foreman, Larry McDowell and the T-Crew volunteers who help on the home builds every Tuesday and Thursday. Nick has become a fast learner and has been an asset to our Habitat Family!
ReStore Staff
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Kim started with Habitat in 2021 as the ReStore Manager. She is responsible for overseeing the sales and day to day work in the store. She has been a great asset to our ReStore team and is always willing to help! Come see her and all the great deals at the Henderson ReStore or the Henderson Habitat Facebook page for daily sales and product updates!
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Catherine started with Henderson Habitat in November of 2021. She was hired on as our new Volunteer Coordinator which had her overseeing the partner families as they put in their "Sweat Equity" hours and taking care of our regular volunteers like the T-Crew and Barn Builders who come each week. We are also partners with Job Corps out of Morganfield and have their students and teachers here to help often on the build sites laying the flooring or lending a hand with moving products in the ReStore. In February of 2023, Cat decided to apply for a full time position in the ReStore and she will now be assisting the ReStore Manager daily with customer service and sales while Shadley Stone, the Director of Community Outreach & Homebuyer Services will take over overseeing the volunteers and partner families unless they are doing hours in the ReStore. We are happy for Cat and wish her well in her new position with us!
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Chris Saur, 2nd Bay Manager
Also know as "Wizard"
Chris has been with the ReStore since 2020 as a volunteer and Ameri-corp Member. -
Gustavo Munoz, ReStore DriverGustavo came to us as a volunteer in 2019. He accepted a full time position as the ReStore Driver in 2021. Gustavo oversees the daily pick up and delivery of ReStore donations and purchases. He is fluent in Spanish and English which has been a huge help when assisting our Hispanic community with in store purchases and questions about the Homebuyer Program. We are happy to have Gustavo as part of our family and he is always willing to help!
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Steven, Assistant ReStore Driver
Steven assists Gustavo with the daily pick up and deliveries for the ReStore merchandise. He started with the ReStore in 2022 as a volunteer helping to move large donations of furniture and building new furniture for the sales floor.
