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About Us

Building Communities for 30+ Years

 

At Habitat for Humanity of NWA, we build strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. Since 1991, we've built 146 homes (and counting) in Northwest Arkansas.
 
Our mission
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
 
Our vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
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Board of Directors

JessE fulcher

president

 

Director of Land Acquisitions at

The Calara Group

 

Jesse Fulcher, Director of Land Acquisitions for The Calara Group, brings 20+ years of expertise in zoning and planning to Habitat. He serves on key committees to support affordable housing initiatives in NWA.

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Gene gates

vice president

 

Executive Vice President and Loan Manager at Arvest Bank

 

Gene Gates, EVP at Arvest Bank, has over 40 years of industry experience and serves on Habitat's board. His leadership supports Habitat’s mission of building homes and strengthening communities in NWA.

Catelynn gibbs

secretary

 

Attorney at Watkins, Boyer, Gray & Curry, PLLC

 

Attorney Catelynn Gibbs specializes in real estate, estate planning, and litigation. She contributes her legal expertise to Habitat’s mission of building affordable housing and fostering community growth.

Dakota Swearengin

Treasurer

 

Market President at Generations Bank

Tyler
Steele

Immediate past President

 

Vice Chairman at Grand Savings Bank

 

Tyler Steele, Vice Chairman of Grand Savings Bank, brings experience in construction and banking to the Habitat board. A lifelong resident of NWA, he is committed to supporting affordable housing in the region.

 

 

 

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Chris moore

Manager at Nabholz Construction

 

Chris Moore, a construction professional with over 20 years of experience, serves on the Habitat board. His expertise in building supports the organization’s mission of creating stable homes for families.

Curtiss smith

Senior Pastor at Redemptive Community Church

 

Curtiss Smith, Senior Pastor at Redemptive Community Church, brings his leadership and HR experience to the Habitat board. He is passionate about creating hope and dignity for underserved communities.

Hayley Franklin

Board Member

José hernandez

Community Development Mortgage Lender at Arvest Bank

 

José Hernandez, a top-producing mortgage lender since 2004, serves on the Habitat board. Fluent in Spanish, he is dedicated to supporting families in achieving homeownership and financial stability.

K. Catherine (“KC”) Roney

Board Member

Regina

Peck

Board Member

Scott Jackson

Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment for Walmart, Inc.

 

Scott Jackson, Walmart Lead Counsel, brings 15+ years of legal and business expertise to Habitat. As board Secretary, he is passionate about the generational impact of affordable housing.

TARA Pandher

 

VP of Treasury Management at Generations Bank

 

Tara Pandher, a leader in sales and operations, uses her skills in coaching and problem-solving to support Habitat’s mission. She is deeply involved in fostering relationships that drive community impact.

 

 

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vance layne

Vance Layne, a financial advisor and SmartVestor Pro, serves on the Habitat board. With a passion for community service, he supports Habitat's mission to provide affordable housing in NWA.

Leadership Team

Ashley wheeler

chief executive officer

 

Ashley Wheeler, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas, grew up in a Habitat home in Fayetteville and is passionate about giving back to the organization. With a background in mortgage lending, she and her husband have called Northwest Arkansas home for over 30 years, raising their five children in Fayetteville.

 

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Bella Townsend

Marketing

 

 

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Caren

Dyal

Construction adminstration Assistant
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Christina larsen, MS

Family
services manager
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Dawn head

fayetteville Restore assistant manager
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Jeremy conkle

Director of program operations
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JUlie Looney

restore director

 

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Leah

Jones

Development director

 

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Megan Wolfe

compliance
and grants manager
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Noah
Borel

Bentonville Assistant Store Manager
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Samantha keith

community engagement manager
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Tj

Davis

Harvest manager

 

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vinna francis

internal operations manager
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we are an Equal opportunity housing provider

As an equal opportunity housing provider, Habitat for Humanity provides housing opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Non-proselytizing policy

Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliate organizations (Habitat for Humanity) will not proselytize, nor will Habitat for Humanity work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat for Humanity. This means that Habitat for Humanity will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must (i) adhere to or convert to a particular faith or (ii) listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.

 

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