Habitat for Humanity is a Christian Ministry that believes that all people deserve a simple, decent, affordable place to live. Wood County Habitat works towards the elimination of inadequate housing here in Wood County West Virginia and has been an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International since 1991. Since then, we have completed 47 homes and have provided housing for over 170 individuals.
In addition, Wood County Habitat for Humanity tithes ten percent (10%) of donations received to Habitat International. Since 1991 we have donated enough funds to build over 87 houses internationally.
Gwen Miles, Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Gwen Miles has been a Habitat staff member since 2007. She is a native of the Akron area, and spent several years living in Dallas. A former professional singer, she also has experience working in legal firms. While living in Dallas, she volunteered with Habitat several times with her church.
Greg Halterman, ReStore Coordinator
Greg Halterman was hired as the ReStore manager in early 2009. He's a native of Parkersburg and spent several years working in chemical plants. He loves racing stock cars and is an avid bowler with several 300 games to his record. In addition to working in the ReStore, he also volunteers on Habitat's family selection committee.
Stacy Workman, Family Services Coordinator
Stacy Workman has been with Habitat since 2006, she serves as the Family Services Coordinator. Stacy also served with Habitat for Humanity in 2000 as a VISTA volunteer.
She has been married to Blaine Workman for 16 years and they have three children Megan, Matthew, and Abigail. Stacy is a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Lisa Tanner, Restore Development Coordinator
Lisa Tanner is the new Americorps*VISTA for the Habitat for Humanity Restore. She will be the Restore Development Coordinator for the next year. In this position, she will be responsible for increasing the donations for the ReStore. She is very excited to be serving in her community and is looking forward to growing with the community.
She has been married to Tony Tanner for almost 13 years. They have total of four children: Sheila, 17, a Senior at Parkersburg High School; T.C., 16, a Sophomore at Hernando High in Florida; Shane, 11, a 6th grader at Hamilton Middle; and Tyler, 9, a 4th grader at Madison Elementary. They have just recently moved back to this area to be near family again.
Chad Ray, Construction Manager
Chad Ray has been Habitat's construction manager since 2005. Chad always has great stories to share with the work site volunteers. When he's not working with Habitat, he also has a private contracting business. Chad's family plays bluegrass music at area festivals and churches.
Ron Ward, ReStore Assistant
Ron Ward started working in the ReStore in mid-2009, but was a volunteer for the ReStore as early as 2006. He's retired from Kraton and enjoys attending WVU football games. His wife Becky is a math teacher at Parkersburg High School; their daughter Molly attends WVU.
Alvin Phillips, Executive Director
Alvin Phillips has lived in Wood County since graduating from college. He has worked as a teacher and a healthcare computer analyst, but now is working in his dream job. After being a Habitat volunteer for several years, he became Wood County Habitat for Humanity’s first executive director from 1995 – 1999, then worked in the regional office of Habitat for Humanity International until 2006. He returned to the local affiliate at that time, and hopes to stay until retirement!
He has been married to Jean Phillips for over 28 years and has two sons, Aaron and Adam. In Alvin’s spare time, he enjoys playing handbells with the Mid-Ohio Valley Ringers and is also involved with the Actor’s Guild.
