ABOUT US

mission

Building Blocks of Kalamazoo empowers residents, one block at a time, to enhance the quality of neighborhood life. 

vision

Building Blocks of Kalamazoo promotes vibrant neighborhoods where resident-led groups work together to address block-level issues, complete projects and collaborate with community stakeholders. 

STAFF

Katie McPherson

Executive Director

director@bbkazoo.org

Eddie DeGraw

Lead Community Organizer
eddie@bbkazoo.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President/
Executive Committee

Judd Easton
Connected Care Account Manager,
Philips Healthcare

Treasurer/Vice President
Executive/Finance Committee

Joe Kiser

Community Relations Manager
Old National bank

Secretary/Executive/
Program Committee

Willa Ditaranto

Home Provider

Kim Cummings, Member

Founder, Retired Professor, Kalamazoo College

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Anthony Ladd, Member

Publics Works Division Manager, City of Kalamazoo
Department of Public Services

 

Daniel May, Member/Finance Committee
Founder/Owner, Public Skool LLC

Matt Millcarek, Member
Construction Manager, Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services

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Pat Taylor, Member/Executive/Program
Executive Director, Eastside Neighborhood Association

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Steve Walsh, Member/Executive/Program Committee
Executive Director, Vine Neighborhood Association


Tammie Winfield, Member/ Program Committee
Project Coordinator, Landscapes Forms

Thank you for everything you do for Building Blocks!