BUILDING BLOCKS
of
Kalamazoo
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.
meet the team
Katie McPherson
Executive Director
Stephanie Vallar
Northside & Douglas Community Organizer
Emily Brittain
Eastside, Edison & Vine Community Organizer
board of directors
President/
Executive Committee
Judd Easton
Connected Care Account Manager,
Philips Healthcare
Co-Vice President/
Executive Committee
Adam Reaume
Critical Home Repair Site Supervisor
Habitat for Humanity
Co-Vice President/
Executive/Nomination Committee
Steve Walsh
Executive Director
Vine Neighborhood Association
Treasurer/Executive/
Finance Committee
Joe Kiser
Community Relations Manager
Old National Bank
Secretary/Executive/
Program Committee
Willa Ditaranto
Housing Resource Specialist
City of Portage
Daniella Betke, Member
Senior Branch Manager, PNC
Kim Cummings, Executive Committees
Founder, Retired Professor, Kalamazoo College
Anthony Ladd, Member
Publics Works Division Manager, City of Kalamazoo
Department of Public Services
Sarah Matyczyn, Member
Admission Event & Guest Experience Coordinator, Kalamazoo College
Matt Millcarek, Member
Construction Manager, Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services
Michael Seals, Member
Deputy Treasurer at Kalamazoo Township Government
Pat Taylor, Member/Executive/Program Committee
Executive Director, Eastside Neighborhood Association
Tammie Winfield, Member/ Program Committee
Project Coordinator, Landscapes Forms