Coleman Emerson (Executive Director)
Coleman is nearly a lifelong resident of Rowan County. His family owned and operated a furniture store in Salisbury. After graduating from Catawba College he worked as a manufacturers representative for Bassett Furniture Industries. Later he settled down, got married, and purchased his families' interest in their furniture store. Seeking to experience first hand the value of a job focused on service he closed his store and began working for Habitat in 1998. He considers his work with Habitat to be a blessing, saying that it has allowed him to participate with some very fine people in a very fine cause. |
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Jane Hartness (Volunteer Coordinator)
With the exception of her college years, Jane has lived in Salisbury all her life, and has been involved in church, school and community activities most of that time. She loves to work with volunteers! She has coordinated volunteer services as a profession for 25 years, and enjoys getting to know people who give their time and abilities to help a cause in which they believe. Habitat for Humanity provides a wonderful opportunity for people to help others through various activities and events. She is pleased that Rowan County has the services of Habitat and that she can be a part of this great organization. |
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Elizabeth Brady (Director of Store Operations) Elizabeth has lived in Salisbury for most of her life. After graduating from Salisbury High School in 1988 and Western Carolina University in 1992, she went to work as a buyer/merchandiser for the JCPenney Company for seven years. She spent the next 8 years raising her family and volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, the North Carolina Transportation Museum, Overton Elementary School, and Milford Hills United Methodist Church. Looking to go back to work in a field that would utilize her business training but also be spiritually fulfilling, she says she "found the perfect fit with Habitat". |
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Regina Stansel (ReStore Manager) Regina has lived in Lexington all her life. She started working with Habitat in 1997 through an AmeriCorps program. Her first year she did construction at Habitat sites under the supervision of H.B. Keen. She later became the General Store manager. Regina is a huge animal lover and enjoys being outside, canoeing, gardening, and canning. |
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David Rowh (Construction Supervisor) A native of Virginia, David first worked with Habitat for Humanity as a volunteer in Florida after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. He came to Salisbury while serving in the AmeriCorps program. As Construction Supervisor since 1998, David has participated in the construction of more than 40 houses in Rowan County. |
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