Meet the Team who are Habitat for Humanity of the Nature Coast
Our team brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table, united by their commitment to Habitat’s mission.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated professionals who share a singular goal: eliminating substandard housing in our region. Following their annual swearing-in ceremony presided over by Judge Spaight each June, these officers step into their roles to advocate for affordable homeownership across Citrus and Levy Counties. We invite you to get to know the individuals who volunteer their expertise to help our neighbors build better lives through ‘sweat equity’ and partnership.
Executive Staff Officers
Justin Leech
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Nadia Miller
Chief Financial Officer
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Wendy Malik
VP of ReStore Operations
Habitat for Humanity of the Nature CoastExecutive Board Officers
Chris DeFelice
Chairperson
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Linda Daly
Vice Chairperson
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Ryan Naugle
Secretary
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Dwight Hooper
Asst. Secretary
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Douglas Wright
Treasurer
Habitat for Humanity of the Nature CoastBoard Members
Rane Herzek
Board Member
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Ron Daly
Board Member
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Rob Peters
Board Member
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Darren Nichter
Board Member
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Cindi Frink
Board Member
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Ardath Prendergast
Board Member
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Mark Casper
Board Member
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Linda B. Powers
Board Member
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Natalie Thomas
Board Member
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Brigitte Rusaw
Board Member
Habitat for Humanity of the Nature CoastDirectors
Jason Hester
Construction Director
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Jess Benbenek
Family Service Director
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Michelle Montanez
Marketing Director
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Brihanna Staschiak
Director, Land Acquisition & Development
Habitat for Humanity of the Nature CoastReStore and Construction Management
Kimber DeMarco
Inverness Store Manager
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James LaGuidice
Crystal River Store Manager
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Jacob Fryar
Construction Superintendent
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Tomas Gottlieb
Construction Superintendent
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Habitat for Humanity of the Nature Coast is an equal opportunity housing provider and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or familial status.
Administration Office
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