Leadership

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Meet the dedicated leadership team who makes it possible.

Chief Executive Officer

Amanda Brewer

After dedicating much of my career to Habitat Omaha’s mission, I’ve seen firsthand that homeownership is about more than a house. It creates stability for families, pride in accomplishment, and a foundation for generational wealth. I’m deeply grateful for the homeowners, donors, volunteers and community partners who make this life-changing work possible.

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THE TEAM

If you need to reach anyone from this list, please contact our office at (402) 457-5657 or habitat@habitatomaha.org.

  • Habitat Omaha relies on individual, government, corporate, volunteer and faith partners to maintain financial stability for our bottom line – Safe, affordable and attainable homeownership.

    Christine Tjelmeland
    Chief Financial Officer

  • One of my favorite parts of serving Habitat Omaha is attending Home Dedication Ceremonies, where I see firsthand how a gift can create lasting change for a family and community.

    John Haske
    Chief Development Officer

  • Habitat Omaha is a champion for families. Working with legislators and advocates, we help tear down barriers and build hope for the “American Dream” of affordable homeownership.

    Tracie McPherson
    Chief Communications Officer

  • Homeownership today is difficult, but possible. In partnership with those we serve, there is a “let’s make it work” mentality that puts them on the right path to homeownership through counseling, education and financial tools.

    Lacey Studnicka
    Chief Program Officer

  • I’m grateful to work alongside our talented Construction, Home Repair, and Real Estate teams, as we build and preserve housing opportunities that help our community grow stronger.

    Curt Caldwell
    Chief Operating Officer Construction

  • Habitat Omaha is growing, utilizing strategy, discipline, and the right people. This helps us be an outstanding financial steward while serving a record number of families each year.

    Janneane Gerot
    Chief of Staff

  • Every job at Habitat Omaha is important and helps a family achieve homeownership. We are working to build partnerships in surrounding communities because it takes all of us to find lasting homeownership solutions.

    Ken Mar
    Area Director Burt, Cass, Sarpy, Washington Counties

  • Getting to witness the life-changing experience that is home buying and homeownership is one of the most special things I get to do at Habitat Omaha.

    Cydney Franklin
    Director of Real Estate

  • Sharing stories of the incredible humanity of the people we serve energizes me every day.  We hope they inspire you to support, partner and invest in helping more families achieve homeownership.

    Jasonea Shockey
    Director of Marketing & Advocacy Operations

  • Habitat Omaha is homeownership success, not just homeownership. Our counseling and education components drive success and help us to be good financial stewards, furthering our mission.

    Lynn Gorman
    Director of Finance

  • One of the most rewarding parts of my work is connecting generous donors and partners with opportunities to create lasting change for local families.

    Meg Thomas
    Director of Development

  • After decades in the mortgage and title business, working at Habitat Omaha shows me every day that making homeownership possible is more than just numbers. It positively changes people’s lives and communities.

    Joanna Wright
    Director of Program Operations
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