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Our team
Sherrie Arey
Executive Director
Sherrie leads our team in all aspects of our work - development, fundraising, and neighborhood revitalization.
Keith Nelson
Director of Construction
Keith is a long time NeighborWorks employee. Keith oversees all of our single-family construction, including Owner Built.
Carol Bronson
Director of Community Initiatives
Carol leads our community engagement programs to bring together residents and resources to make a positive impact.
Vickie Erickson
Senior Accountant
Vickie assists our accounting department in keeping our multi-service organization in order.
Kerri Tanner
Property Manager
Kerri oversees the daily operations of our rental properties throughout Cascade County.
Greg Biggs
Construction Project Supervisor
Ashley Benefiet
Accounting Specialist
Ashley assist the team with day-to-day accounting duties including payroll and financial reporting.
AMANDA nidros
IT & Salesforce Administrator
Amanda helps us communicate effectively & efficiently both internally and with our neighbors who are utilizing services.
Deacon Haman
Owner Built Construction Crew Helper
Deacon assists our Owner Built Homes neighbors, guiding them through the construction process.
Jeff Neiffer
Chief Finance Officer
Jeff has a long background in the financial world and oversees all finance and accounting responsibilities for NWGF.
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Rosie Kiernan
Homeownership Director
Rosie leads our homeownership team, including all pre- and post-purchase education, counseling, and lending.
Jenel Figarelle
Deputy Director
Jenel handles operational duties and human resources. She coordinates with the executive director in leading our team with the organization's strategic goals.
Brenda Kukay
Owner Built Homes Coordinator
Brenda coordinates all the moving pieces in our Owner Built Homes program. From application to move in, she's your gal.
Tammy Michelotti
Homeownership Planner I
Tammy works with neighbors wherever they are in their homeownership journey - from pre-purchase prep to homeowner help.
Ashly Graham
Homeownership Planner II
Laura Bolstad
CDFI Coordinator
Beverly Talbert
Administrative Assistant
Beverly is the first person you'll meet when you stop in or give us a call. She keeps the communication at the front desk efficient!
Karen Cleveland
Mortgage Loan Officer
Karen assists our homeowners and prepares documentation for our lending program, guiding them through the loan process
Meet Our Board of Directors
Steve King
Montana CU, Board President
Steve is our Board President and President of Montana Credit Union. Steve brings many years of experience in banking and finance.
Jack Prothero
Immediate Past President
Jack is a long time board member and supporter of NeighborWorks Great Falls, serving as a board president for two different terms.
Sean Sturges
D.A. Davidson Companies
Sean is our Vice President and brings great financial knowledge to our board meetings and endowment committee meetings.
Susan Humble
Retired, Anderson Steel
Susan is our board Secretary, and she brings with her an array of business knowledge as President of Anderson Steel.
Kristi Pollard
US Bank
Kristi has several years of experience in the finance industry. She recently purchased a home & is passionate about homeownership.
Healy Lyons
KRTV
Healy is native to Great Falls and brings years of marketing experience to our board. She also used NeighborWorks to purchase a home!
Cari Yturri
Family Promise
Cari is a great asset to our board! Her community connections as a former business owner lead to her place as chair of our endowment committee.
Kari Young
WIPFLI
Kari has 9+ years of experience in accounting, taxation, and consulting. She is the newest member of our board and is happy to get involved.
Ann Whittlesey
Target Neighborhood Resident
Ann is a target neighborhood resident, local business owner and used NeighborWorks to purchase her home.
Terry Miller
Black Eagle Resident
Terry is a long time board member and engaged community activist - she is chair of the neighborhood advisory committee.
Pam Blackwell
Benefis Health System
Pam is the Human Resource Manager at Benefis and brings years of HR experience to the NeighborWorks Board of Directors.
Troy Lane
Target Neighborhood Resident
Troy has experience in the construction industry and is active with his neighborhood council, living in the downtown target neighborhood.
Jim Dea
ERA Advantage Realty
Jim is a local Realtor and broker. Jim brings a wealth of knowledge to our real estate decisions. Jim is co-chair of our real estate committee.
Steve L'heureux
Target Neighborhood Resident
Steve is a long time supporter and board member. Steve is a local architect and co-chairs our real estate development committee.
Linda Daggett
Target Neighborhood Resident
Linda is our longest board member with over 30 years under her belt. She is a downtown resident and lives in a NeighborWorks home.
Celia Blewett
Slate Law PLLC
Celia is our board Treasurer and joined our team in 2017. She brings a wealth of information from the legal world as an attorney with Slate Law PLLC.
Travis Neil
Dick Anderson Construction
Travis is a Project Manager with Dick Anderson Construction and brings great experience and knowledge to our real estate development decisions.
Carley Tuss
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Carley is originally from Black Eagle, and provides a wealth of knowledge about the community.