Meet the Team

The Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a group of volunteers committed to ensuring Habitat for Humanity MVI does the best possible work in pursuit of our goal to end the cycle of poverty through a pathway to affordable homeownership. Board members can serve for a maximum of two terms (one term = three years) and are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Board is responsible for the overall governance of Habitat Mid-Vancouver Island; actively engaged in determining the future strategies and are advocates in the community for Habitat’s work.

Kimberly Cook

Board Chair

Trevor Coyle

Vice Board Chair

Katherine Lamb

Director

Teresa Pitt

Treasurer

Jessie Chalmers

Director

Bill Anderson

Past Board Chair

Leadership Team

The work of Habitat Mid-Vancouver Island is entrusted to dedicated staff who would be pleased to answer questions or provide you with more information about the organization.

"I’m proud to be a part of an organization that creates impact and provides opportunity."

Jeff Krafta

Executive Director
"I'm honoured to be supporting families and building stronger communities, one home at a time."

Alison Wassermann

Operations and Family Services
"I love working in non-profit. It’s all about the “feels” for me."

Donna Holland

Finance and Admin Manager
"I am grateful to be part of such a powerful movement because everyone truly does deserve a decent place to live."

Anna-Maria Korell

Fund Development Manager
"My job is interesting & fun. I work with great people at an organization I believe in."

Dawn McHarg

ReStore Manager Nanaimo
"I love coming to work each day knowing I'm not only helping the environment but also enabling someone to find a home."

Zsu Lenarth

Nanaimo ReFresh Manager
"It sometimes takes a village to support a family and I am proud to be part of the Habitat MVI village."

Jennifer Purdy

ReStore Manager Duncan

Les Orcutt

Build Manager
"Woof!"

Daisy

Customer greeter