servant leadership

Habitat Greater Fresno is a diverse family of individuals from various walks of life, of all ages and experience, Habitat's staff has 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

Recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and passion for building organizations, Matthew Sterling Grundy brings expertise in organizational development, real estate, finance and capacity building to the Valley. Most importantly Matthew has a genuine love for people...
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Marina Harutyunyan is a proud member of Habitat for Humanity with years of experience in development and relief work. Through her previous jobs in non-profits she contributed to youth and women empowerment in the rural areas of Armenia. Marina has a Master’s Degree in International Relations from University of Denver in Colorado....Click to read more

Rick O’Daniel brings over 37 years of construction experience to his role as Construction Manager for Habitat for Humanity-Fresno County. Starting as a laborer for a local Commercial builder in the summer of 1978 he has worked as an apprentice carpenter, lead carpenter, superintendent and finally as a Construction Manager... Click to read more

Torin A. Blount is a results-driven executive with a twenty-plus-year track record of success in the retail sales industry. Visionary business development leader able to provide long-range and tactical execution of strategic sales, business development, and training programs to promote change, improve overall market performance and realize double-digit revenue growth...Click to read more

Ashley Hedemann came to Habitat eight years ago as a construction site volunteer while working in a university setting.  Although she moved away for a period of time, she found her way back to the construction site as soon as she moved back to Fresno...Click to read more

Jorge Vargas first connected with the Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area family as a volunteer ten years ago.  After two years of consistent volunteering, Jorge joined the staff... Click here for more info.

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Mary Ayala, Family Services Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area. Born and raised in the Central Valley, a graduate of Madera High School. Mary has worked in the mortgage industry for more than a decade now... Click to read more

Tina Searcy is a native of the San Joaquin Valley and is the Community Outreach Project Manager for Habitat for Humanity. Her passion for civic responsibility in the community led her to serve on the board of a local anti-human trafficking agency and the Community Advisory Board for the California Pre-Term Birth Initiative....Click to read more

Stella strives to live a life rooted in the love and grace of Jesus Christ.  Her professional life has led her from financial gatekeeper to Office Manager for the Sequoia Council, Boy Scouts of America; Public Relations Assistant for Sears Roebuck & Co. – SW District; and thirty-two years in local government (Human Resources, Planning and Development and Public Works) for the City of Fresno...Click to read more

Greg Rounsivill started with Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area in 2008. He is a faithful husband and father of three with over 26 years of experience in the construction trades. He has done underground construction to roofing and everything in between. Click here to read more...

Sarah Pedelty has lived a life rooted in volunteerism and community engagement.  After graduating from Iowa State University (GO CYCLONES!) with degrees in journalism and mass communications and speech communications, Sarah joined AmeriCorps to serve as a community engagement coordinator at a business college. Click to read more...

Stacey Simpson is the Controller for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area. Stacey was born and raised here in Fresno, CA and graduated from California State University Fresno with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Stacey started her career with a local CPA firm which performed Habitat Fresno’s annual audit of the financial statements, and quickly fell in love...Click to read more

Prior to joining Habitat, Jerry Zuniga led a neighborhood revitalization program for Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley for over 8 years. During his tenure, his program became a community leader in home preservation services to low-income homeowners. By leveraging a vast network of contractors and volunteers, the program delivered over $5 million in market-rate renovation and preservation services per year...Click to read more

Megan Scholl is a Fresno native with nearly ten years of experience in the nonprofit industry. Her excitement and passion led her into the role of Donor Engagement Specialist with Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area... Click here to read more

Brad Stevens joins Habitat Greater Fresno Area with over 20 years of experience in development, fundraising, public relations, corporate relationships and special events... Click for more info on Brad

Chris Cates is a well-rounded employee who loves to help customers with whatever they may need. He is the person to go to figuring out how to fix a pesky problem...Click to read more

Cecilia Monique Washington is the Neighborhood Revitalization Assistant at Habitat.  She grew up knowing that Jesus had a plan for her life and a vision for helping others...click here to read more

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David Stephone Traylor is a young man with strong family values and a man of faith. Born in San Diego, his family made their way to Fresno when he was 13 years old...Click to read more

Aaron Sale is the newest addition to the Habitat team. As a leader within our Neighborhood Revitalization team, Aaron is someone you definitely will want to meet. Come back soon to read his bio.

Nou J. Thao is a preserving worker who truly believes that all of her potentials have come by the abilities she gains through daily life lessons. With English as her second language, Ms. Thao grew up learning both cultures. Adjustments aren’t easy, but she made every effort to get to where she is today...Click to read more

Cary Catalano needs no introduction. His PR, Marketing, Advocacy and Fundraising prowess speaks for itself in the Valley. Come back soon to find out more about the Habitat Veteran of 15 years... 

Youa Vang is a passionate and determined individual who truly puts her heart into working with children and the community.  As a Liberal Studies major at Fresno State University, she was encountered with many great opportunities to work with school-level children in which she discovered her life-long passion...Click to read more

Yes this could be you! Interested in joining the Habitat Fresno team? Click here to view current career opportunities, or submit your resume if you are interested in supporting Habitat in new ways. Click to read more...

Darla Trujillo joins the Habitat for Humanity community as a part-time Accounting Clerk.  She has 40 plus years of Full Charge Bookkeeping experience and has worked at businesses ranging from a tennis/swim club to a chocolate factory.  Click here to read more...