Together, we are changing lives in Ada and Canyon Counties.
9438 W. Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83704 PO Box 6571 Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 331-2916 Fax: (208) 344-1276
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Originally from Long Island, New York, Sue moved to Boise in 1982 to be closer to her family in Idaho. Spending much of her spare time with her 9-year-old twin grandchildren, Noah and Cora, Habitat’s family-focused mission was her largest draw to working in affordable housing. Sue’s three other grandchildren live in New York – Arianna will be attending University of Rhode Island and 12-year-old twins, Luke and Riley, enjoy playing soccer. Sue’s caring nature is displayed through spending time off gardening and walking her dog, Sophie.
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Morgan brings a lifelong passion for housing equality and nonprofit work to her role as Operations Director at Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity. Inspired by her childhood in San Francisco, where she witnessed housing insecurity, Morgan believes housing is a basic human right and has dedicated her career to making a difference.
When she’s not working, Morgan enjoys cheering on her kids at sports, camping, and baking—skills she honed while running a restaurant and bakery. She credits her mom as her hero for teaching her to forge her own path. Morgan is excited to further Habitat’s mission and help more families find stability through affordable housing.
A Boise native and BSU alumnus, Jake first began his involvement with Habitat for Humanity through an internship program at ReStore. After graduating with a BS in social science, Jake fell in love with Habitat’s hometown cause and family focus, soon after accepting a part-time truck driver position. Jake helped open the Collister ReStore and immediately became the store manager, which lead to his promotion to General Manager in 2018. Now focusing on repairs, Jake is excited to further develop the Home Repairs Program to provide safe housing and prevent displacement. In his spare time, Jake enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
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James was raised in Boise and graduated from BSU. He has a background in sustainable construction and material reclamation, previously operating Boise’s first dedicated deconstruction business. James was drawn to Habitat’s affordable housing mission, and is excited to further develop the Homeownership Program to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for people in need in the Treasure Valley. In his free time, James enjoys hiking, fishing, and camping with his wife and son.
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A Boise native, Ricky saw all of the amazing things Habitat for Humanity does for his local community and wanted to get involved. Ricky started off as a manager at the Collister ReStore. After working there for four years, he then became the manager of the Overland ReStore. Serving his community since 2018, Ricky has a passion for helping others whether he is working in the store or on his days off. In Ricky’s time off he loves to spend time with his 3 kids, go hunting, fishing, and snowboarding.
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A native Idahoan, Kenzie fell in love with nonprofits when she was only a teenager. Inspired by her work as an intern for Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations’ educational arm, Kenzie quickly developed a deep passion for charitable work. This resolve stuck with her through college, leading her to get her BS in public relations with a minor in marketing from the University of Idaho. Kenzie enjoys rock climbing, swimming, and taking advantage of nearly any outdoor opportunity Boise has to offer.
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Jim is a seasoned storyteller with three decades of nonprofit leadership experience. Serving since 2018, Jim is inspired by the Habitat for Humanity mission and loves crafting effective stories that compel others to help their neighbors in need. In his role as Development Director, Jim is inspired every day by the families served by Habitat, and the community that comes together to help them achieve their American Dream. A published author, Jim has completed a novel and is in the finishing stages of a nonfiction book. In his free time, he and his wife Debbie love the outdoors and enjoy exploring new trails. A baseball junkie, Jim played ball in college and is a devoted fan of the San Francisco Giants.
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As Executive Director, Janessa is committed to expanding Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity’s partnerships and focusing on local advocacy efforts so Ada County families can best be served. Before joining Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity, Janessa worked to strengthen her local communities by partnering with churches and community outreach organizations, helping them connect to serve more effectively. She also worked in international advocacy, creating educational opportunities in partnership with United Nations Task Forces, hosting international dignitaries, and helping activists prepare to testify before United Nations committees. She graduated from Willamette University with a degree in politics. She received her master’s from Drew University.
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