Hope Community Builders, Inc.
A non-profit Housing
Development Organization.

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Wayne Teel, President A teacher and avid environment advocate, Wayne is Asst. Professor of Environmental Science at James Madison University. He has several years of development experience in Africa. He is a member of Community Mennonite Church. |
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Henry Whitelow, Secretary Henry is a retired director of the Juvenile Probation Department. He now works part time. He attends the John Wesley United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg. |
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Don Allen, Member An active community advocate, Rev. Allen is a retired Presbyterian Minister. |
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Pat Blakey, Member A professional teacher who took an early retirement and is substitute teaching again, Pat is an active member of the First Baptist Church in Harrisonburg. |
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Sarah Sampson, Member A long time resident of of N.E. Harrisonburg, Sarah has worked in various mid-management responsibilities. She is retired. She is an active member of the AME Church in Harrisonburg. |
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Cephornia Smith, Member Cephornia is a resident of the North East and is a welder by profession. She attends the AME Church in Harrisonburg. |
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Richard Taveras, Member Richard is the owner of Latino Tax and is the newest board member. |
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Asrat Gebre, Executive Director & CEO, Ex-officio and non voting |
Updated: 9.27.2006