LEADERSHIP
2026 Board of Directors
Janet Teer, President
Retired attorney, DCH Health System
Adjunct Professor, The University of Alabama Honors College
Brock Corder, Vice President
President, Builders Group
William Cork, Treasurer
CIO, Phifer, Inc.
Felyicia Jerald, Secretary
Director of Communications, Mercedes Benz US International
Gaines Brake
Attorney, Maynard Nexsen
Richjetta Branch
Principal, Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy,
Tuscaloosa City Schools
Michele Coley
Owner, The Coley Agency
Vincent Dooley
Senior Architectural Design/ADA Coordinator
Construction Administration, The University of Alabama
Dora Drake
Retired Housing Counselor, City of Tuscaloosa
Shane Elmore
Retired CFO, Randall Reilly
Jim Guin
Retired judge, Tuscaloosa County District Court
Bob Haraway
Retired orthodontist
Michelle Robinson
President, Bryant Bank Mortgage
Jade Scales
LICSW. Departmental Coordinator & Instructor,
The University of Alabama School of Social Work
Markedia Wells-Binion
Habitat Homeowner
Executive Assistant, DCH Health System
Our Team
OFFICE STAFF
Ellen Potts, Executive Director
Cassie Davis, Office Manager
Romel Gibson, Community Outreach Director
Susan Kasteler, Homeowner Services Coordinator
Stephanie Hickman, Marketing Coordinator
Caroline Muller, Volunteer Coordinator
Shannon Oswalt, Bookkeeper
RESTORE STAFF
James Melton, Manager
CONSTRUCTION STAFF
Brandon Kasteler, Construction Director
Barry Stough, Repair/Rehab Supervisor
Andrew Blake, Build Site Supervisor
Arielle Nevins, Build Site Supervisor
Josh , Build Site Supervisor
Marcelo , Build Site Supervisor
The Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa welcomes visitors to its open meetings at noon on the dates listed below.
2026 Board Meeting Schedule:
January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 21, No June Meeting, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, No November Meeting, December 17 (Annual Meeting)
As board meeting venues change, those who wish to attend may email the staff at info@habitattuscaloosa.org or call (205) 349-4629.
We rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations, faith groups & foundations to maximize our impact.
“The heart of a volunteer is not measured by size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.”
Learn more about our home ownership program and see if you qualify for a Habitat for Humanity house.