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Meet the Staff
Administration
Executive Director:
Melanie Beelen
1996- Present
Email Melanie
ext. 239
Support Staff
Administrative Assistant:
Rhonda Erbes
2008-Present
rhonda@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 225
Financial Director:
Barb Christian
2008-Present
barbc@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 212
Technology/Contracts:
Joshua McAlpine
2007-Present
joshua@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 258
Building and Grounds:
Randy Posthuma
2007-Present
randy@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 229
Volunteer & Around the Table Coordinator:
Georgia Taylor
2008-Present
georgiat@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 224
Receptionist:
Vanessa Purcell
2005-Present
vanessa@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 210
Child Development Center
Program Director:
Lacy Ollie
Email Lacy
ext. 235
Professional Staff
Teacher:
Angel Durham
1996-Present
ext. 231
Teacher:
Wanda Nelson
2008-Present
ext. 236
Support Staff
Office Manager:
Joanie Rosema
joanier@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 214
Teacher-Aide:
Crystal Durham
ext. 231
Teacher-Aide:
Joanna Maeweather
ext. 231
Foster Grandparent:
Beatrice Bradley
ext. 231
Foster Grandparent:
Mary Bruce
ext. 231
Cook:
Jessica Melton
ext. 231
Wholistic Health Clinic
Supervisor/Counselor:
Rosie Saverson-Hair
ext. 216
Professional Staff
Nurse Practitioner:
Mary Holt
maryh@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 215
Family R.N.:
ext. 220
Dental Hygienist:
Katie Hudson
ext. 223
Dental Hygienist:
Cindy Neuendorff
2009-Present
ext. 223
WIC Program Coordinators:
Jan Flowers
2002-Present
wic@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 241
Chawntele Flowers
2009-Present
wic@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 241
Support Staff
Medical Receptionist:
Noele Stith
2008-Present
clinic@baxtercommunitycenter.org
ext. 218
Dental/Medical Receptionist:
ext. 223
Marketplace
Marketplace Coordinator:
Genika Horton
2010-Present
Email Genika
ext. 217 (intake) ext. 257 (office)
Mizizi Maji Mentoring Program
Mentoring Program Director:
Sharon LaChapelle
2004-Present
Email Sharon
ext. 233
Support Staff
Threads Coordinator:
Erica Millbrooks
ext. 232
Board of Directors
Larry Gerbens, President
Cle Jackson, Vice President
Paul Bulthuis, Secretary
Michael Lamfers, Treasurer
John Apol
Melanie Beelen
Annette Byl
Cathy Calveneau
Mark Carryl
Beverly Fairrow
Jorge Gonzalez
Lou Haveman
Elijah Libbett
Jeremy Louters
Mark McAleenan, Jr.
Elaine Schott
Karen Thompson
Pat Vredevoogd-Combs
“My favorite part of mentoring is that we always learn something new.”
- Maleeka Conley, Mentoring Student
“The mentoring program has helped me to break down the stereotypes that I harbored without even knowing it…”
- Anne Cassard, Mentor
“I choose to be a mentor because I think it’s important that our kids have role models and support…”
- Shayon Smith, Mentor
“Women getting together and accomplishing something is really one of the best parts…”
- Nancy Barnhart, Threads Teacher since 2000
“The Threads project provides students with self esteem. It tells them, ‘You can do something if you put your mind to it.’”
- Erica Millbrook, Threads Project Coordinator
“The best part of coming to Baxter is sewing class. I get to make my creations.”
- Ivory, Threads Student
“Beyond serving obvious physical needs in the community, people know they can count on Baxter…”
- Tammy Beckering, Volunteer
“I know that if I have an emergency, I can just walk through the door, and someone is there to help me.”
- Mrs. Willa Alexander, Adult Clinic Client
“We cherish [our son's] safety and security while we are at work and he is being cared for at Baxter Child Care.”
- Luke and Andrea Robinson, Child Development Center Parents
“Baxter offers their children nurturing care to help them feel safe and secure, and a planned curriculum to engage them in learning.”
- Jennifer Griffith, Kent County Regional 4C
“If I could choose one word to describe this environment, it would be ‘friendly.’”
- Michelle Mitchell, Marketplace Pantry Client
“This has transformed the way I spend money. Now I know that everything under heaven belongs to God.”
- Hazel Lewis, Freedom in Your Finances Class Participant
“What I love most about volunteering at the Marketplace is working with the people. ”
- Amber Hora, Marketplace Volunteer