Board & Staff

Volunteer Kalamazoo gratefully acknowledges the service and leadership of its Board of Directors (Board) and Officers. Board members transact all business of the organization, report its activities at an Annual Meeting, and make other reports to the community as needed. The Board is composed of no more than 18 and no fewer than 12 persons who are elected to serve a three-year term. In keeping with our Diversity Statement, efforts are made to ensure broad community representation among those serving on the Board. Applications to serve in this capacity are open to the public. If you are interested in serving as a member of the Board please contact the Volunteer Kalamazoo’s Executive Director by calling 269.382.8350 or send us an email.

Board of Directors & Executive Committee

Name & Employer

President Doug Thompson, retired
Vice President Jennifer Nemecek, Fifth Third Bank
Secretary Mary Applegren, Stryker CMF
Treasurer Ryan T. Cook, CPA, Jansen Valk Thompson Reahm PC

Board Members

Name & Employer

Melisa Beeson, Western Michigan University
Jennifer Greenman, Kalamazoo Gazette
Joe Hawver, Hawver Law, PC
Kathleen Hemingway, Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office
Sonya Hollins, Community Voices
Jules Isenberg-Wedel, Residential Opportunities, Inc.
Jean Johnson, Johnson Leadership Coaching
Kayla Morin, Student
Terry Morrow, Congregation of Holy Cross
Bianca Woodby, Community Member
Amanda Wright, Upjohn Institute
Nick Zafer, TeamLogic IT

Staff

Volunteering at Girls on the Run. From left to right: Katie Keel, Chris Sizemore, Amanda Reel, Libby Ziemelis, Matt Lechel, Ann MacCreery

Executive Director: Chris Sizemore
Administration, Fundraising, Consulting and Program Services
Phone: 269.492.3720 email

Program & Services Liaison: Ann MacCreery
Consulting, Programs
Phone: 269.492.3721 email

Office Manager: Libby Ziemelis, CNP
Billing, Volunteer Job Postings, Volunteer Management, Event Registration, Web Development, Volunteer Guidebook
Phone: 269.492.3722 email

Program Coordinator: Amanda Reel, CNP
VolunTEENS & BoardConnect® Program Coordinator, Program Service
Phone: 269.492.3723 email

Fund Development Director: Katie Keel
Fund development, event planning
Phone: 269.492.3726 email 

Program Coordinator: Matt Lechel
Kalamazoo Neighborhood Safety Initiative
Phone: 269.492.3725 email