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Jennifer
Thomason

Staff - Habitat for Humanity

PRESIDENT & CEO

Jennifer Thomason is a native of Palm Beach County, having grown up in Delray Beach, Florida, and attended local schools such as S.D. Spady, St. Joseph’s, and Saint John Paul High School.

Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University and her master’s degree from George Washington University. Upon returning home, she began her career at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach County, where she held various leadership roles and created an award-winning high school mentoring program. After eight years with the organization, Jennifer transitioned to leadership roles with The Boy Scouts of America, serving South Palm Beach County for three years and the Tampa area for another three years. She returned from Tampa to care for her father, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and took on a volunteer leadership role with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Jennifer’s career then led her to The American Heart Association, where she focused on the Boca Raton Heart Ball. After three years, she was recruited by Trustbridge Hospice to represent the organization in South Palm Beach County for six years.

Currently, Jennifer serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County. In 2023, she successfully guided the merger of Habitat South Palm Beach County and Habitat Palm Beach County, creating a unified affiliate that proudly serves the entire county and was recognized as Non-Profit of the Year in 2024.

Jennifer is married and has two sons. She is deeply committed to her community, having served as a Scout Leader and Faith Training teacher at St. Paul. Jennifer held leadership roles with the Alzheimer’s Association for three years and chaired the Women of Distinction Breakfast for Soroptimist International Boca Raton Deerfield. She currently holds board positions with the Delray Chamber of Commerce, In The Pines, and the FAU International Business Program Advisory Board.

EXECUTIVE

Staff - Habitat for Humanity
JULIA MURPHY

Chief Advancement Officer

Staff - Habitat for Humanity
TARA OKLER​

Chief Operating Officer

Staff - Habitat for Humanity
TODD PASSEHL

Chief Retail Officer

ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE

RICHARD COORE

Finance Controller

ARLINE LEWIN

Bookkeeper

Andres Rovira

Mortgage Coordinator

Debra Scott

Director of People and Resources

ADVANCEMENT

Kristen Bardin

Director of Advancement

Melchor Cardenas

Strategic Partnerships and Events Coordinator

Samantha Cassino

Communications Manager

Jeni Davidson

Director of Grants & Special Projects

MARTA KNOWLES

Director of Marketing

DAYANA ROOKS

Director of Corporate Relations

Zenia Mackey

Events Coordinator

CONSTRUCTION

Josh P. Burrell
Construction Director
Jennifer Gardener
Construction Admin
JOHN STEFF ​
Project Manager

HOMEOWNER SERVICES

Brad Hertzberg

Director of Homeowner Services

Ana Neira

Homeowner Services Manager

NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT

ALEXIS LOCKHART
Director of Neighborhood Engagement
GENIDE NAZAIRE​
NR Engagement​

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

MAURA TAGGART
Volunteer Services Director
BRITTANY PARISH​
Volunteer Services Manager
Indira Moosai
Volunteer Coordinator

ReStores

Galaxie Cartagena

General Manager - Greenacres ReStore

Nadin Cartagena

Director of Retail Operations

Thomas King

General Manager - Delray Beach ReStore

Emily Kutsmeda

General Manager, Jupiter Thrift Store

Crystal Nicholson

General Manager - Riviera Beach ReStore

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