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
Jeanna Raterink
Director of Relational Ministries
Kaitlin Verkaik
Director of Development
Alex Damaska
Director of Operations
Our Team
Carter Damaska
Development Coordinator
Liv Wilbraham
Office Receptionist
Holly Harvey
Community Engagement Manager
Patrick McAvoy
Outback Warehouse Manager
Paige Vanklompenberg
Treasures Shop Manager
Wendy Rios
Outback Shop Manager
Kel Wabeke
Resale Assistant Manager
Alissa Raymond
Resale Assistant Manager
Jeana Anderson
Resale Assistant Manager
Macabe Scholtens
Resale Assistant Manager
Judy Bergman
Finance & Administration Manager
Lana Bush
Resale Assistant Manager
Elizabeth Parrish
Life Skills Program Leader & Connection Center Coordinator
Maya Gudbrandson
Food Pantry Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Laura VanderPloeg
Life Skills Program Leader
Emile VandenBerg
Life Skills Program Leader & Special Projects Coordinator
Shari Garcia
Life Skills Program Leader
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 Your Neighbor while actively contributing their time, expertise, and resources to equip our community and foster a sense of connection among its members.
Jen Brozowski
Program Director
Tim Steenstra
Retired School Administrator
Lori Grysen
Realtor
Ben Ipema
Finance
Leanna Kermeen
Nursing
Scott Kearney
Consulting
Sandy Bloem-Roskamp
Financial Services
Carrie Rodgers
Pastor
Mary Zoet
Retired Social Worker