Our Team
ReStore Team
Stacy has been a resident of Ionia her entire life. She is very involved with her son, family, and community. She graduated from Central Michigan University, with a degree in family services and psychology. Stacy has worked in the human services filed in Ionia County for the last 20+ years. She has been the director of HFHIC since 2016.
Russ Maxim – ReStore Manager
Ray Lachance
Hunter Dena
Roger Weber
Our Board of Directors
Ben is an Ionia native and joined Habitat for Humanity to help restore homes around Ionia County so that we can revitalize our communities. He believes in small towns and wants to see them succeed while also preserving their character. He owns a small business in the web & digital marketing space, providing tech and marketing support to small businesses who want to grow using the internet. He lives with his growing family in Saranac.
Reverend Paul Reissmann is the lead pastor at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, MI. Rev. Paul has a passion for housing and empowering others to live their life with vitality and freedom. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he’s ready to help do whatever it takes to improve the local community.
Michele and her husband have been apart of the Lake Odessa community for over 30 years while raising their 4 boys there. She’s worked in the credit union industry for over 28 years and when she became involved with Habitat she couldn’t believe how similar their missions were. Both organizations are about “People Helping People,” which spoke to her heart and why she wanted to serve on the board.
Deb is a retired banker with over 40 years of experience in retail lending and project management with a focus on affordable housing. She also serves on the board of the Ionia County Commission on Aging and volunteers as a resident leader for MH (Manufactured Housing) Action, the nation’s largest nonprofit advocating to preserve safe and affordable housing in our manufactured home communities. In August 2025, Deb was appointed to the Michigan Manufactured Housing Commission, responsible for establishing uniform policy relating to all phases of manufactured housing, business, and parks.
Gordon moved to Ionia with his wife Sue in 1988. Together they have raised three daughters and hosted seven exchange students. He is the owner of KDH Construction, has previously served on local and state Home Builders Associations, as well as been a long time member of the Ionia City Council and various other local boards.
Amy has a Bachelor’s in Psychology which she uses as Public and Community Relations Manager at Herbrucks Poultry Ranch. She is also a proud board of director of the Ionia Chamber of Commerce, Sparrow Hospital Group and Rotary Club. She is married to her husband Mike and their family lives in Saranac.
Linda is a Property Analyst for the Michigan State Land Bank Authority and focuses on special projects, most of which focus on how the State Land Bank can be an agent of economic development. She holds a Masters in Science of Administration, has served as Secretary and Fundraising Committee Chair for the Board of Directors for the Shiawassee County Humane Society. She is a mother of two and resides in Crystal Township.
Wendy was raised in Ionia and resides in Ionia today with her 3 boys; Dyson, William and Isaac and her wonderful husband; Ryan. Wendy works full time as a Manager of Employee Services for 7-Eleven Canada. When she is not working or volunteering with her family in the community, you can find her at one of her kids sporting events, scrapbooking, reading, or camping.
Mike has been a proud board member of Habitat for 27 years. He is a devoted member of the Lake Odessa community where he resides with his wife after having retired from banking. His knowledge of banking regulations can only be matched by his wit and dry sense of humor.
Samantha began her career at Edward Jones as a branch office administrator in Ionia. With her passion for helping individuals and families meet their financial goals, she became a financial advisor. Although Samantha enjoys being a financial advisor, her first loves are her husband Kyle, and her daughters, Lilaina and Callia. When she is not helping others reach their goals, Samantha and her family love getting outside and enjoying nature as well as a good movie night.