About Us
Creating Pathways to Affordable Homeownership
At Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln, we believe everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to call home. We are dedicated to empowering families in our greater Lincoln community to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. We build and sell homes to hardworking individuals and families in need of decent housing. Partnering with low- and moderate-income families willing to invest their time and effort, our homeownership program helps them build and buy their own homes. Habitat homeowners not only help construct their future but also take on an affordable mortgage, fostering independence and stability.
Our Mission and Values
Through community partnerships and a focus on long-term impact, we provide the tools and resources needed to address the root causes of poverty housing. Our mission is rooted in our values, guiding everything we do to create a future where everyone has a safe, stable place to call home.
Our Mission
- Affordable Homeownership
- Provide Education to Families
- Build Strong Communities
- Encourage Collaborative Partnerships
- Create Lasting Change
Our Values
- Empowerment
- Community
- Dignity
- Integrity
- Sustainability
Our Leadership
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln board members are volunteers who come from a variety of backgrounds with the resources, wisdom, and passion to lead in constructive, effective, and meaningful ways. The board is charged with long-term planning and governance, as well as overseeing the organization’s interests and well-being. Within these broad areas, the board develops policy, sets strategic priorities, governs, oversees finances, and raises funds, among other activities. The standing committees of the board are Construction/Site Selection, Faith Relations, Finance, Resource Development, Homeowner Support, Human Resources, Nominations, and ReStore.
Board Officers 2024-2025
Board President
Megan Bolmer, Maptician
1st Vice President
Ageda Montes de Oca, Woods Bros Realty
Secretary
Karissa Vandenberg, US Bank
Treasurer
Kirby Reardon, West Gate Bank
Past President
Dan Hile
Board Members 2024-2025
Janelle Crouse, Location Real Estate, LLC
Jarvis Green, Gem Health Fitness
Lisa Lozano, Lozano Law Office
Stephen Pointon, Fourth Presbyterian Church
Renee Sobotka, True North Technologies
Tessa Warner, Monarch Homes, RE/MAX Concepts
Lisa Williams, Ameritas, Habitat Homeowner
Hannes Zetzsche, Baird Holm LLP
LuRae Hallstrom, Immanuel Grand Lodge
Our Staff
Shay Homeyer
CEO & Executive Director
Jake Hanshaw
Ambassador of Faith Relations & Volunteer Services
Martha Saettele
Comptroller
Matt Ross
Mark Vondracek
Nick Bocott
Annual Reports & Financials
Thank you to all of our donors and volunteers who have given their time, talent and treasure over the last 12 months. Together, you build homes, communities and hope for low-income families wanting to achieve the dream of homeownership. We show our gratitude within these pages. Thank you.
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