Meet our leadership.
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 in communities east of the Suncoast Parkway.
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. We have built alongside families in Dade City, Zephyrhills, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Lacoochee, Spring Hill, and Crystal Springs.
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.
Melonie Monson, Board Chair
Mayor of City of Zephyrhills
Glendora B Merchant, Board Vice Chair
Sky International Realty
Michelle Delker, Board Treasurer
The William Stanley CFO Group
Johnny Santos, Board Secretary
Wharton-Smith, Inc.
Scott Amole
Chick-fil-A Zephyrhills
Nick Burgess
AdventHealth Pasco County Foundations
Jamie Hamilton
CENTURY 21
Karly Jarrett
Jarrett Ford Dade City
Nicole Newlon
Johnson, Newlon & DeCort, P.A.
Stanton Phillips
Community Member
Sarah Schrader
San Antonio Lumber Company
Michelle Steele
Steele Family Foundation
Hayes Stephens
Alera Group, Inc.
Administrative Staff
Our team combines passion and professionalism in service to every family and community we reach through homebuilding and housing support programs.
| Jere Ferguson | Homebuyer Program Manager |
| Jose Garcia | Construction Site Manager |
| Terena Jones | Chief Financial Officer |
| Crystal Lazar | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Jenny Lehmann | Store Manager, Habitat ReStore Zephyrhills |
| John Mezzei | Construction Operations Manager |
| Linda Moscardelli | Development Coordinator |
| Melissa Parks | Operations and Compliance Manager |
| Kathy Proulx | Development and Community Engagement Manager |
| Rhonda Ragsdale | eCommerce and Cleanout Coordinator, Habitat ReStore Zephyrhills |
| Jennifer Welsh | Process Improvement Project Manager |
Committed to community and 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.
