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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 148 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.

 

 

vance

layne

Vice president

 

Financial Advisor at

SmartVestor Pro

 

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.

 

 

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

    

General Manager at

RLP Homebuilders

 

Dakota is a strategic leader with 15+ years of experience in finance and building. As a former Market President in banking and current General Manager of RLP Home Builders, he brings expertise in aligning resources, partnerships, and vision to support Habitat NWA's mission.

Hayley

Franklin

Executive Real Estate Broker at Viridian Real Estate

 

With years of experience guiding families through the home-buying process, Hayley brings valuable insight into local housing needs and market trends. Hayley is passionate about supporting the mission of providing affordable homes for families across NWA.

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

Senior Director of ESG Strategy at Walmart

 

KC has previously served as Senior Director of Programs at Habitat  Philadelphia, leading program strategy and advancing affordable homeownership initiatives. She brings organizational knowledge and firsthand Habitat experience to support Habitat NWA’s mission locally.

TARA

Pandher

 VP/Treasury Management Officer

at Sterling 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.

 

regina

Peck

Director of Deli Marketing and Customer Planning

at Tyson Foods

 

Regina Peck has 20+ years of brand and strategy development experience as a Habitat board member.  She serves on the Marketing and PR committee to support bringing affordable housing options to communities in Northwest Arkansas.

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.

Staff

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 MANAGER

 

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Christina larsen, MS

Family
services manager
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Danny

Hall

Construction Foreman

 

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Jake

Jones

DEConstruction manager

 

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Jeremy conkle

Director of programs

 

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JUlie Looney

Director of restores

 

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Leah

Jones

director of development

 

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MorgaN
Benton

Community Outreach Manager
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Noah
Borel

Bentonville Assistant Store Manager
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sam

Russell

fayetteville Assistant Store Manager
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Tj

Davis

construction assistant
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Vinna
Francis

Director of internal operations
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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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