our staff family
Habitat Greater Fresno Area includes a diverse family of individuals of all ages and experiences. We have come together for one reason: to love people. For more information on our dynamic team, see below. To find out how you can join our team, click here!
Ashley Hedemann
CEO
Ashley Hedemann came to Habitat over ten years ago as a construction site volunteer. Through the course of...
Torin Blount
ReStore Director
Torin A. Blount is a results-driven executive with a twenty-plus-year track record of success in the retail sales...
Stacey Simpson
Controller
Stacey Simpson is the Controller for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area. Stacey was born and raised...
Justin Burd
Neighborhood Revitalization Construction Manager
Justin Burd began his construction journey when he fell in love with carpentry and...
Mary Ayala
Family Services Coordinator
Mary Ayala, Family Services Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area. Born and raised in...
Marina Harutyunyan
Director of Community Programs & Compliance
Marina Harutyunyan is a proud member of Habitat for Humanity with years of experience in...
Rick O'Daniel
Construction Director
Rick O’Daniel brings over 37 years of construction experience to his role as Construction Director for Habitat...
Megan Scholl
Digital Engagement & Fundraising Manager
Megan Scholl is a Fresno native with 11 years of experience in the nonprofit industry. Her excitement and passion...
Jorge Vargas
Site Supervisor
Jorge Vargas has worked at Habitat Greater Fresno Area for twelve years. After two years of...
Juan Gonzales
NR Repair Tech
Juan Gonzales has been working in the renovation field for over 17 years. He grew up in San Jose...
Cary Catalano
Development Director
Born and raised in Fresno County, Cary Catalano’s passion is providing families with the tools they need...
Brad Stevens
Director of Strategic Giving
Brad Stevens joins Habitat Greater Fresno Area with over 20 years of experience in development...
Danielle Rowland
Volunteer Engagement Manager
Born and raised in Fresno, Danielle Rowland has an immense passion to help individuals and families...
Ramiro Lara
Assistant Site Supervisor
Ramiro Lara, a skilled carpenter, joined our team in 2020 as a construction site worker! He has lived...
Nou Thao
ReStore Back-Office Lead
Nou J. Thao is a preserving worker who truly believes that all of her potential have come by...
