Who We Are

Our Mission & Values

Following Jesus Christ, who transforms lives, we equip our community to love, serve, and connect with dignity.

Collaboration

Working together, we value every contribution. (1 Corinthians 12)

Dignity

We believe every person bears God’s image, and therefore has value. (Genesis 1:26-27)

Grace

Assuming the best, we lead with extending favor. (2 Corinthians 1:12)

Openness

We value and seek other perspectives. (Philippians 2:3-4)

Diligence

We are persistent in all efforts to achieve our mission. (Hebrew 6:10-11)

Staff

Leadership Team

Jodi Cole Meyer

Executive Director
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Kaitlin Verkaik

Director of Development [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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Tiffany Louzon

Treasures Shop Manager
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Love Your Neighbor logo for Annual Report 2022

Wendy Rios

Outback Shop Manager
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Kel Wabeke

Resale Assistant Manager

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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Judy Bergman

Manager of Finance & Administration [email protected]

Paige Vanklompenberg

Resale Assistant Manager
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Donald Lewis

Facilities Associate    [email protected]

Maya Gudbrandson

Food Pantry Coordinator
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Laura VanderPloeg

Life Skills Program Leader
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Emile VandenBerg

Life Skills Program Leader & Special Projects Coordinator   [email protected]

Shari Garcia

Life Skills Program Leader [email protected]

Kenneth Rasmussen

Outback Warehouse Assistant Manager [email protected]

Patrick McAvoy

Outback Warehouse Manager
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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. 

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