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
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
Daniel May, Member/Finance Committee
Founder/Owner, Public Skool LLC
Matt Millcarek, Member
Construction Manager, Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services
Pat Taylor, Member/Executive/Program
Executive Director, Eastside Neighborhood Association
TJ Waldofsky, Member/Finance/Nomination Committee
Interim CEO, Discover Kalamazoo
Steve Walsh, Member/Executive/Program Committee
Executive Director, Vine Neighborhood Association
Tammie Winfield, Member/ Program Committee
Project Coordinator, Landscapes Forms