Habitat Staff

Tracy Curtis
Director of Operations
tracy@cchfh.org

How long have you worked for CCHFH and what do you do?
I began working for CCHFH in September 2009 after serving as on the board of directors from 2003 - 2009. As Director of Operations, I am responsible for our construction program, our ReStore, volunteer management, administration, public relations, marketing, and events. Thankfully, we have a wonderful mix of staff and volunteers working together.

What do people say you do?
They would say that I am a question answerer, cheerleader, hugger, and opportunity finder.

If you were not doing this, what other job might you enjoy?
I would love to be a full-time organizational development consultant, traveling the country and the world to help grow organizations.

How do you feel CCHFH is changing?
The staff seems to enjoy working together as a team. We have a lot of positive energy with our volunteers and homeowners, and there is a robust feeling of sorts. The ReStore is organized and folks are shopping heavily. The family selection team is first-rate. We are actively building in two locations at the same time. Our volunteers can choose from a series of meaningful opportunities. It's just fantastic.

What was the worst job you ever had?
When I was in college I was desperate for cash and accepted a job cleaning a woman's swimming pool area. Little did I know she would have me scrub her entire patio with a horse-hair brush. I've still not gotten over it.I think she paid me $40 and I worked from sun up to sun down.

What is the most enjoyable part of your job?
The most enjoyable part of my job is connecting people with the right resources every day.

If you could give your 18 year-old self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Choose a focus that is worthy of your passion and stay the course.

Describe yourself in three words:
Achiever, Activator, Maximizer

Mike Jenkins
ReSTORE Manager
mike@cchfh.org

How long have you worked for CCHFH and what do you do?
I began working in February 2010 as the ReSTORE Manager.

What do people say you do?
They would definitely say I'm running, juggling and organizing.

If you were not doing this, what other job might you enjoy?
I'm a full-time working drummer and drum teacher — that'd be great.

How do you feel CCHFH is changing?
Cleveland County has the people, resources and desire to make our community a better place to live which fits perfectly with Habitat for Humanity’s mission. The possibilities for growing the organization here are virtually endless.

What was the worst job you ever had?
I did not enjoy being an overnight grocery stocker.

What is the most enjoyable part of your job?
It's great working with a wide variety of people. Different faces everyday keeps the workplace fresh and vibrant.

If you could give your 18 year-old self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Work hard now for better results later.

Describe yourself in three words:
Friendly, curious, happy

Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet and what one question would you ask him/her?
Willie Nelson. "Do you need a drummer?"

Lisa Ray
Financial Coordinator
lisa@cchfh.org

Linda Banta
Project Coordinator
linda@cchfh.org

Rob Howell
Construction Assistant
rob@cchfh.org

How long have you worked for CCHFH and what do you do?
I have worked here for two years and am the Assistant Manager of the ReStore.

What do people say you do?
Other people would say that I do EVERYTHING, like drive the forklift, cashier, customer service, pricing, unload and receive donations, and whatever else needs to be done.

If you were not doing this, what other job might you enjoy?
I would love to design parts and recreation areas for small towns.

How do you feel CCHFH is changing?
I see us becoming more established as a permanent business in Norman, Moore, and Noble. We are reaching out to the Lexington area very soon.

What was the worst job you ever had?
The worst job I had was framing houses in the summer. There is nothing like working in the hottest part of summer on a concrete slab. It’ll melt your brain.

What is the most enjoyable part of your job?
I love hearing all of the praise about the store and our mission.

If you could give your 18 year-old self one piece of advice, what would it be?
I would advise two things. The choices you make today may guide your future. Also, stay in college.

Describe yourself in three words:
Dedicated. Honorable. Respectful.

Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet and what one question would you ask him/her?
I would love to visit with President Obama. I would ask, "Which event will be remembered more, how the government reacted to Katrina or how unprepared they were to handle the BP oil spill of 2010?"

Ben Dragoo
Construction Assistant

Larry
ReStore Staff

How long have you worked for CCHFH and what do you do?
I have worked in the ReStore for two years and I do a little bit of everything.

What do people say you do?
Other people would say that I am the sweetest Habitat grump around.

If you were not doing this, what other job might you enjoy?
I believe I have a talent for human relations.

How do you feel CCHFH is changing?
We are changing all for the better.

What was the worst job you ever had?
I did not enjoy being a truck driver.

What is the most enjoyable part of your job?
I enjoy everything about my job.

If you could give your 18 year-old self one piece of advice, what would it be?
I’m too old to remember that far back.

Describe yourself in three words:
easy. going. but…!!!

Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet and what one question would you ask him/her?
Gosh, I wish I could meet John Wayne.

Virgil Rifenbaker
ReStore Donation Driver

Bogan the Dog
Team Mascot