Our story

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Kristie Smith, Executive Director

Kristie has a background in nonprofit work and communications, after spending more than 30 years in media, marketing, project development and organizational leadership.  Her family includes five grown-up kids, a pretty adorable grand and a loving and loyal dog named Maddie.  In her free time, Kristie visits dog parks, reads historical fiction and writes a bit.

Kailey Nourse, Resource Development Manager  

Kailey was introduced to the nonprofit world of 4H at an early age and always knew it was a world she wanted to stay in. Her Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications and time in construction offices led her to St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity. In her free time, Kailey bakes cupcakes and enjoys golf. 

Dave Christensen, Construction Supervisor 

Dave joins Habitat with a goal to share his 30 years of construction experience with his appreciation of supporting the mission of safe, affordable housing and giving back in a nonprofit environment.  Dave is a Hudson resident who lives with his wife and two dogs.  Currently, he is helping Ray, the puppy, master the art of riding shotgun in all the ways a good dog does.  

Jessie Timme, AmeriCorps Member

Jessie became interested in volunteer work while participating in a community service initiative with Starbucks, where she helped coordinate employee participation at the stores she worked at. She recently earned her Associate Degree in Business Management.  Jessie also serves as a Board Member and Fundraising Event Organizer for the Andrew Cray Higher Education Fund.  She lives with her fiancé and cat, and in her spare time enjoys playing video games, learning languages, photography, and a variety of arts and crafts.

St. Croix Valley Habitat’s Board of Directors & Executive Committee are volunteers who come from a variety of backgrounds with the resources, wisdom, and passion to lead in constructive, effective, and meaningful ways.

Our board is charged with long-term planning and governance, as well as overseeing the organization’s interests and well-being including policy and strategic development, governance, financial management and fund raising,  among other activities. 

Board members take the lead in welcoming families and conducting home dedications to recognize and thank sponsors and congratulate new home buyers.

• Bill Richard, (President), Retired, MoneyGram
• Joel Skinner, (Vice President), Skinner & Associates
• Mike Stearney, (Secretary) Retired, UW Green Bay
• Michael Steblay (Treasurer) Andersen Corporation
• Jim Ellis, Retired, Imation
• Christopher Ferreira, Moss & Barnett
• Tabitha Jackson, First Command
• Mike Orth, Retired, Consultant
• Lisa Smith, WESTCAP
• Melissa Steiner, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
• Jon Whitcomb, President and Owner, MetroEast Commercial Real Estate
• Gary Zifko, Kraus Anderson

For more information on board service, email Kristie at executivedirector@scvhabitat.org.