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OUR DIRECT CARE TEAM

Our team of over 100 Direct Care Workers that we call "Sidekicks" live out The Ben’s Hope Way around the clock. They are the core of what it means to be a live, learn, play, worship community. We believe it is in the coming alongside, each of us with strengths and weaknesses, that we enjoy the pleasure of most fully reflecting the image of our Creator.

Our greatest resource is our people, particularly our Sidekicks, who spend every day building meaningful relationships with our residents and assist them in their daily activities. Whether it is preparing meals, doing laundry, or just sitting and chatting, Sidekicks provide compassionate support to enrich the lives of many individuals in a growing community. We couldn't do what we do without our amazing team of Sidekicks. If you'd like to find out more about joining this amazing team, click here for more information.

In addition to our Sidekicks, our Administrative Staff play important roles in providing the support that keeps the organization running, from visionary leadership to human resources to finances to project and program development and management and clinical support. Below you can find and connect with the right support person you might need or you can send us an email if you can't find what you're looking for.

OUR ADMIN TEAM

 

Bryor Biles
Program Experience Coordinator

Janine Boysen
Finance Manager

Anne Brand
Barn & Garden Manager

Tom Elenbaas
COO

Sara Hogan
Director of Administration

Anna Irvin
Project Manager

Laura Kuiper
CFO

Sue Kuyvenhoven
Director of Development

Molly Maday
Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness

Krista Mason
Executive Director

Joel Meyer
Director of Programming and Worship

Eric Peterson
Pastor

Molly Postma
Clinical Support Manager

Becky Reed
Director of Residential Services

Liz Shrauger
Office Manager

Ali Sheets
Scheduling & Training Manager

Corey Veldheer
Operations Manager

Justine Watson
Hospitality and Ministry Support Manager

Mike Westrick
Facilities Director

Lola
Facility Dog


OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Marci Branderhorst - Director of Human Resources, Worksighted

Brent Dykstra - Senior Associate, AMDG Architects

Ken Filippini, President - Legacy Business Strategies

Jim Luyk - Chief Financial Officer, VEC (USA) Inc. 

Krista Mason - Executive Director of Benjamin’s Hope

Russell Richardson - Partner at LevelTen Group

Nicholas A. Reister, ESQ., MBA - Attorney at Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge

Mary Veldink, Parent Liaison - Jenison Public Schools

Dr. Phillips Winter, M.D. - Retired Otolaryngologist