SCVHFH Staff

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 three dogs, Ray, June and of course Ava, who's favorite spot is the chair watching the younger dogs play.  Construction@scvhabitat.org

Jess Jackson, Billing Administrator

Jess comes to Habitat with extensive experience in finance, regulatory compliance and systems management.  Jess lives in New Richmond with her son and daughter, 3 dogs, 2 horses and a Mini Scottish Highland Bull.  Billing@scvhabitat.org

JaeMi Maehren, Construction Crew Lead

JaeMi comes to Habitat after co-owning a construction company with her husband.  She quickly dove into her work here, obtaining all of Habitat's construction trainings and sitting down with the Tuesday Crew to get the real story about 90 degree angles.  Crewlead@scvhabitat.org

Sheila McAlpine, ReStore Co-Manager

Sheila comes to the ReStore after raising her family in Hudson. She brings a great eye for donations and positive energy to our team.  In her free time, she loves her chickens, gardening and baking.  ReStore@scvhabitat.org

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 and she is an identical twin.  In her free time, Kristie spends as much time outdoors as she can, reads historical fiction and writes a bit.  Executivedirector@scvhabitat.org

Reid Smith-Wessel, ReStore Co-Manager

Reid brings technology background to the team and helps organize processes and sales development.  In his free time, he likes to fish in the Boundary Waters and look for pheasants with his German Shorthaired Pointer.  ReStore@scvhabitat.org

Jessie Timme, Volunteer Coordinator

Jessie loved serving our affiliate as an AmeriCorps member so much she took the opportunity to continue working with volunteer services.  She also helps with event development and community outreach.  In her free time, she's mastering the art of gardening and singing in The River City Chorale. Community.Outreach@scvhabitat.org