1 616 458-5102 1120 Monroe Ave. NW Suite 220, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Our Team

Our Board

Leadership with Purpose:
Community Rebuilders is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors committed to our vision of ending homelessness. Our board consists of community leaders and subject matter experts who volunteer their time to steer our strategic direction and ensure we meet our goals with the utmost integrity.

Diverse Expertise:
Our Directors bring diverse perspectives and expertise to the table, each contributing to the robust governance and oversight of our organization. Their collective wisdom is crucial in shaping our innovative approaches to housing and community support. We are proud to have those with lived experience serve on our Board of Directors and other policy-making bodies.

Impactful Governance:
The Board of Directors leadership enables Community Rebuilders to make lasting impacts in the lives of those we serve. Their governance ensures that every decision aligns with our core values and mission.

Upholding our values, and ensuring we remain steadfast in our effort to end homelessness:

Jonathan Anderson – Director
Rosalynn Bliss – Director
Laurie Craft – Secretary
Win Irwin – Treasurer
Linda Likely – Director
Robbie Schaffer – Director
John Patrick White- Board President

Full profiles and more information about each board member’s background and contributions to Community Rebuilders will be available soon

Our Team

Executive and Director Leadership

Vera Beech President and Chief Executive Officer

Anna Diaz Vice PresidentHerbert Musikavanhu Chief Financial Officer
Heather Brinkman Chief of StaffAngela Gillisse Chief of Data and Technology
Vicki Squires Director of Training and Development Maranda VanZegeren Chief of Operations
Samantha Dowling Director of Advancement and CommunicationsCatherine Bassett Director of Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance
Patrick Buhay Director of Facilities Georgeta Smith Director of Grants and Contract Management
Nate Morris Director of FinanceBill Stapleton Director of Co-Housing