Meet the Leadership Behind Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County
At Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County, our strength comes from dedicated leadership committed to building a better future through affordable housing. Our Board of Directors and professional staff team work together to guide our mission across Pasco County—east of the Suncoast Parkway—including communities like Dade City, Zephyrhills, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Lacoochee, and Spring Hill.
Founded in 1994, our affiliate is located in the northern Tampa Bay area and has built more than 160 affordable homes for hardworking families in East and Central Pasco County.
Board of Directors
Our volunteer Board provides governance, fiscal oversight, and strategic leadership to ensure our work aligns with Habitat’s mission and long-term impact.
Executive Leadership
Melonie Monson
Board Chair – Bahrs Propane & AC
Glendora B Merchant
Vice Chair – Sky International Realty
Michelle Delker
Treasurer – The William Stanley CFO Group
Johnny Santos
Secretary – Wharton Smith
Manny Long
Past Chair – First National Bank of Pasco
Directors
Scott Amole
Chick-fil-A
Nick Burgess
AdventHealth Foundation
Jamie Hamilton
RISE
John Harding
Advent Health
Sarah Schrader
San Antonio Lumber Co.
Michelle Steele
Steele Family Foundation
Jordan Williams
TECO
Karly Jarrett
Jarrett Ford
Nicole Newlon
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort, P.A.
Stanton Phillips
Community Member
Hayes Stephens
Alera Group
Habitat Staff
Our team combines passion and professionalism in service to every family and community we reach through homebuilding and housing support programs.
Crystal Lazar, CFRE
President & CEO
Terena Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Parks
Operations & Compliance Manager
Jere Ferguson
Program Manager
Jose Garcia
Construction Manager
John Mezzei
Construction Operations Manager
Kathy Proulx
Development & Community Engagement Manager
Jenny Lehmann
ReStore Manager
Committed to Community & Affordable Housing in Pasco County
Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County is proud to serve families through volunteer-driven, donor-supported home construction and repair. Every leadership member plays a vital role in our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
