Habitat Staff

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley Staff

Sarah Stanton, Executive Director
Joined Habitat: 2003
Prior to Habitat: She has been a Director of nonprofits since 1996 and has directed housing-related agencies for the last 12 years.
Role at Habitat: Establishes and communicates the overall goals of the organization. Oversees all operations of the affiliate, and recruits and retains talented staff.
Contact Information: sarah@h4h.org, 734.677.1558

Sarah Teare, Policy Director
Joined Habitat: 2006
Prior to Habitat: Managed the Trading and Operations Department at an independent brokerage firm in Ann Arbor.
Role at Habitat: Securing funding and overseeing contract compliance for grants from public sources and from programs administered through Habitat for Humanity of Michigan and Habitat for Humanity International.
Contact Information: steare@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 130

Rob Nissly, Housing Director
Joined Habitat: 2008
Prior to Habitat: Builder in Ann Arbor and Habitat Board Member.
Role at Habitat: Responsible for identification, negotiation and purchase of houses to be renovated.
Contact Information: rob@h4h.org, 734.677.1558

Ron Thomas, Finance Director
Joined Habitat: 2011
Role at Habitat: Responsible for the planning, forecasting, and execution of all financial activity within the organization.
Contact Information: rthomas@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 103

Sybilla Prest, Administrative Assistant
Joined Habitat: 2011
Contact Information: sprest@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 109

Crystal Stevens, Director of Family Services
Joined Habitat: 2006
Prior to Habitat: Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable at a building supply company. Volunteered for a variety of non-profits in various roles.
Role at Habitat: Assists in identifying qualified partner families to participate in the Habitat program, and assists them through the process.
Contact Information: crystal@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 104

Stephanie Schmoldt, Family Support Associate
Joined Habitat: 2008
Prior to Habitat: Worked in the Habitat ReStore, and worked in various roles in the community.
Role at Habitat: Assists in Recruitment, Outreach and Support for Habitat’s Homeownership Program and Habitat Homeowners.
Contact Information: stephs@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 106

Maggie Porter, Development Director
Joined Habitat: 2010
Prior to Habitat: Development Officer at Covenant House Michigan.
Role at Habitat: Responsible for faith relations development, donor database management, and event planning.
Contact Information: mporter@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 119

Latanyta Manuel, Major Gifts Officer
Joined Habitat: 2011
Contact Information: lmanuel@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext 121

Angie Sarb, Development Associate
Joined Habitat: 2011
Prior to Habitat: Worked as Office Manager at Harbor Habitat for Humanity in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Role at Habitat: Responsible for group construction volunteer coordination, faith relations development, donation processing, and website management.
Contact Information: asarb@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 105

Tom Steinbauer, Construction Manager
Joined Habitat: 2011
Prior to Habitat: Worked as a licensed builder in residential construction for 20 years.
Role at Habitat: Responsible for scheduling and monitoring construction activities on site.
Contact Information: toms@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 110

Ervin Miller, Construction Support
Contact information: 734.677.1558 ext. 107

Andrew Manuel, AmeriCorps Construction
Contact information: amanuel@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 107

Victor Whipple, ReStore Director
Joined Habitat: 2010
Prior to Habitat: Worked in both advertising sales and the construction industry.
Role at Habitat: Maintains store inventory by securing donations from both local individuals and businesses, and contributes to the recognition and awareness of the ReStore throughout the community.
Contact Information: vicwhip@h4h.org, 734.323.7028

Kristen Wargelin, ReStore Floor Manager (Warehouse)
Joined Habitat: 2011
Prior to Habitat: Worked as a non-profit apprentice at Habitat for Humanity, Seattle.
Role at Habitat: Responsible for overall management on floor, including receiving, testing and maintenance of appliances, customer support, coordination of donation drop-offs and pick-ups and supervision of ReStore Associates.
Contact Information: kwargelin@h4h.org, 734.822.1530

Katie Sharp, ReStore Floor Manager (Storefront)
Joined Habitat: 2011
Prior to Habitat: Architectural and Design Work in Commercial and Residential Building Industries.
Role at Habitat: Responsible for managing the Jackson Centre Storefront location.
Contact Information: ksharp@h4h.org, 734.478.6331

Alana Knoppow, ReStore Volunteer Coordinator/Marketing Associate
Joined Habitat: 2011
Prior to Habitat: Graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master of Social Work degree.
Role at Habitat: Responsible for welcoming and training ReStore volunteers, and publicizing what the ReStore has to offer to the public.
Contact Information: aknoppow@h4h.org, 734.677.1558 ext. 108