Our Team
At the heart of our Next Step’s mission is a dedicated and passionate group of individuals committed to making a difference. Each team and board member brings unique expertise and a shared commitment to creating positive change in the communities we serve. Get to know the faces behind the impact!
Staff
![Stacey Epperson](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSCN0775-1080x1080.jpg)
President & Founder
![Amy Barnard](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSCN0752-1080x1080.jpg)
Vice President of Next Step Homes
![Grant Beck](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSCN0792-1080x1080.jpg)
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
![Cindy George](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSCN0787-1080x1080.jpg)
Board Secretary & Accountant
![Kelly Fleck](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSCN0772-1080x1080.jpg)
Vice President of Homeownership
![Billie Wells](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_3473-1620x1080.jpg)
Controller
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Kathryn-GG-headshot_2020.jpg)
Chief Impact Officer
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Temp-Headshot.png)
Communications Manager
Board of Directors
![Clemente Mojica](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Clemente-Mojica-e1703017795426-1080x1080.jpeg)
NPHS
![Hale Shaw](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hale-Shaw.jpg)
Vice Chairperson
mullbry
![Jay Arneja](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Jay-Arneja-Headshot-e1703018070402.jpg)
Secretary
SimpleNexus
![Barry Noffsinger](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BarryNoffsinger.jpg)
Treasurer
Credit Human
![Debbie Campbell](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Debbie-Campbell-grey-background-Print-Square-1080x1080.jpg)
X-Caliber Capital
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Lanalle-Smith-Headshot.jpg)
Oweesta
![Lauren Williams](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lauren-Williams-headshot.jpg)
Independent Designer
![Lowell Ungar](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lowell_ungar.jpg)
ACEEE
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Adonis-Logan.jpg)
Inclusive Capital Partners
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Doctor-Arica-Young.jpg)
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Doug-Ryan.jpg)
Prosperity Now
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sarah-Kackar.jpg)
NeighborWorks America
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/White-Square-for-Staff-Page2-150x150.png)
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/White-Square-for-Staff-Page2-1.png)
Next Step Homes Board of Directors
![Michael Bauer](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Michael-Bauer-e1703018188212.jpg)
ONDA Housing Group
![Smith Rodes](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Smith-Rhodes.jpg)
St. John Center
![Bob Bender](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG-1286-1-965x1080.jpg)
Wintercress LLC
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/White-Square-for-Staff-Page2-1.png)
Board Emeritus
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/John-Gillespie.jpg)
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Emanuel-Levy-e1703088750165-1080x1080.jpg)
Systems Building Research Alliance
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/David-Dangler-scaled-e1703088901987-1080x1080.jpg)
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Frank_Olson-e1703091013378.jpg)
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Sheila-Rice.png)
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Douglas-K-Smith-e1703091220961.jpg)
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jeff-Sterns.jpg)
![](https://nextstepus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/White-Square-for-Staff-Page2-1.png)