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]

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]

Love Your Neighbor logo for Annual Report 2022

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
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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