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Our full-time staff is made up of passionate people who believe deeply in the cause of affordable housing in Will County.
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Have a question about what we do or how to help? Feel free to reach out to us and the appropriate staff member will contact you.
Nicole Murray
Executive Director
815-483-0303 | nmurray[at]habitatwill.org
Nicole enjoys being a part of her community. She has a passion for planning community events. She enjoys hosting gatherings at her home that bring her friends and family together. Her family is what brings her the most joy.
Dave Neary
Associate Director
562-883-9200 | dneary[at]habitatwill.org
6’0, 185lbs, hzl eyes, auburn hair (with a few distinguished gray highlights), good sense of humor, can be clumsy, likes to build stuff, married with 3 boys
Gina Glasgow
Development Director
779-702-5642 | gglasgow[at]habitatwill.org
Rebecca Cutrano
Business Manager
779-702-5644 | rcutrano[at]habitatwill.org
Ty’Shalia Woods
Neighborhood Revitalization Program Manager
Shay is passionate about creating vibrant spaces for youth, fostering family growth, and boosting the overall community well-being. When she’s not transforming neighborhoods, you can catch her exploring the world for the views and the food, or relaxing and spending time with her family.
Cheryl Toohey
Community Outreach Coordinator
779-702-5649 | ctoohey[at]habitatwill.org
Cheryl has been involved with Habitat for Humanity for many years, starting as a volunteer in high school. She has been in her role at Will County Habitat for Humanity since June 2021. Connecting with volunteers is her favorite part of the job. Cheryl enjoys her native wildflower garden, listening to live music, volunteering in a variety of roles and spending time with her cherished family members and friends. Cheryl loves sharing stories with others about Habitat for Humanity and has a long-time passion for the organization.
Cynthia Harvey
Family Services Coordinator
779-702-5658 | charvey[at]habitatwill.org
Retired from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development with over 33 years of Federal Government Service. I held the position as the Senior Public Housing Specialist. I also volunteer and work with underprivileged youths, in the city of Chicago from the ages of 5 to 21years old. I conduct workshops that focus on positive conflict resolution, anger management, anti-bullying and anti-violence practices. I am a devoted Christian and serve on the Usher board under the leadership of the Illinois First Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ.
Corina Salas
Repairs Program Manager
630-995-6029 | csalas[at]habitatwill.org
Corina finds joy in lending a helping hand to others and going above and beyond to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Her passion for helping others inspires her to continue going on this journey God has placed her on, and for this she is thankful. She shares a strong bond with her family filled with love, support, and laughter. Together they love to create beautiful memories and navigate life’s ups and downs as a team. Her family is a joy and comfort, and makes each and every day brighter.
Melissa Gianakopoulos
Special Events Manager
melissag[at]habitatwill.org
Melissa is our Special Events Manager. When she is not planning events for Habitat you can usually find her shopping or at home with her family. Melissa has lived in the Will County area for 25 years but originally is from Las Vegas. Melissa is always ready to take a road trip on a whim
Raquel Lightbourne-Coley
Partner Relations Manager
Raquel finds joy in connecting and building relationships with people from all walks of life. With a background in community relations and strategic communications, Raquel has spent more than 20 years working within corporate, non-profit, and faith-based organizations. She enjoys exploring other cultures through travel, reading, and embarking on culinary adventures. When she is not working, Raquel enjoys life with her husband and two daughters.
Cody Meirick
Marketing and Communications Manager
Cody has over 14 years of experience managing communications, marketing, web, and media needs for nonprofits. He is originally from Missouri. In his free time he enjoys reading, occasionally taking on film projects, and hanging out with his family.
Matthew Bae
Project Coordinator
Matthew is the Project Coordinator for Will County Habitat for Humanity. He is also known as the “data guy” around the office. If Matthew isn’t working, you can catch him filming a YouTube video, recording a podcast, or visiting every cafe in the city.
Heidi Chignoli
Development/Special Events Assistant
Jennifer Williams
Administrative Assistant
Ashley Allen
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Blanca Ochoa
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Construction
Scott Stern
Director Contracted Projects
Scott has been a home builder for over 40 years and has built over 400 homes. After considering retirement, he decided to make the world a better place and build for Habitat for Humanity. His hobbies include running half-marathons and playing with their new puppy.
Thomas Bellos
Logistics Facilities Manager
Michael Digiovanni
Site Supervisor
Mike has worked for Will County Habitat for just over a year. He grew up in the Detroit Metro Area. Go Lions! His background includes operating business remodeling, OTR trucking, and teaching. He has three wonderful daughters and four grandchildren.
Juan Aguilar
HVAC Program Manager
Payton Sprankle
Site Supervisor
ReStore
Heidi Serena
Restore Manager
779-227-3922 | hserena[at]habitatwill.org
When Heidi is not overseeing the ReStore, she is involved in the organization Shorewood HUGS that she cofounded in 2008. The non-profit’s mission is a Wishes Program that brightens the lives of people in our community going through a difficult time. During Covid she received her ICF life coaching certificate and recently started “Simply Organized” where she is a home organizer as well as a life coach organizer. Her greatest love, however, is spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Edwin Cintron
Operations Manager
Gezelle Sanchez
Warehouse
Alona Allen
Cashier
Gabriela Costilla
Cashier
Mason Simpson
Warehouse
Luc Melnick
Warehouse
David Wheeler
Furniture Repair
Faustino Partida
Driver
James Weber
Driver
Jose Herrera
Driver
