Who We Are
Our Mission & Values
Following Jesus Christ, who transforms lives, we equip our community to love, serve, and connect with dignity.
Staff
Leadership Team
Jodi Cole Meyer
Executive Director
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Kaitlin Verkaik
Director of Development [email protected]
Carly Johnson
Executive Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator
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Brian Hinken
Director of Relational Ministries [email protected]
Alex Damaska
Director of Operations [email protected]
Our Team
Carter Damaska
Development Coordinator
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Karla Lewis
Connection Center Coordinator
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Cindy Pontier
General Manager
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Sierra Albus
Grandville Shop Manager [email protected]
Wendy Rios
Outback Shop Manager
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Tiffany Louzon
Treasures Shop Manager
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Tracy Velasquez
Resale Assistant Manager
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Jeana Anderson
Resale Assistant Manager
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Macabe Scholtens
Resale Assistant Manager
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Carol Kuiper
Resale Assistant Manager
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Paige Vanklompenberg
Resale Assistant Manager
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Kel Wabeke
Resale Assistant Manager
Carrie Rodgers
Life Skills Program Coordinator
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Laura VanderPloeg
Life Skills Program Coordinator
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Emile VandenBerg
Life Skills Program Coordinator & Special Projects Coordinator [email protected]
Patrick McAvoy
Outback Warehouse Manager
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Tina Phommachanh
Receptionist
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Kenneth Rasmussen
Outback Warehouse Assistant Manager [email protected]
Judy Bergman
Manager of Finance & Administration [email protected]
Maya Gudbrandson
Food Pantry Coordinator
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Board
Each one of our board members is a valued member of our community, bringing their unique skills, talents, and gifts to Love Your Neighbor. They play a vital role in guiding Love while actively contributing their time, expertise, and resources to equip our community and foster a sense of connection among its members.
Jon Ver Lee
Entrepreneur
Tech | Entrepreneurship | Church
Tim Steenstra
Retired School Administrator
City Gov’t | Fund Development | Teaching
Lori Grysen
Realtor
Real Estate | Investments
Ben Ipema
Finance
Finance | Reporting | Strategy
Leanna Kermeen
Nursing
Public Health
Scott Kearney
Consulting
Research | Finance
Sandy Bloem-Roskamp
Financial Services
Finance | Oversight
Olivia Freriks
Parts Manager
Networking | Perspective | Automotive
Mary Zoet
Retired Social Worker
Social Work | Organizational History