Meet Our Staff

Driven by passion and purpose

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries is led by a staff of professionals, committed to its mission to advocate, educate and empower. They have a shared passion for building strong relationships with their neighbors and the partners, donors and volunteers that support them.

Leadership Team

Suzanne Kathman
Executive Director

Sheila Kinnen
Director, Facilities and IT Operations

Jenny Rye, RN BSN
Director, Caregiver Training

Aimee Shinkle
Director, Development & Community Engagement

Human Resources & Finance

Cheryl Endres
HR Coordinator & Finance Specialist

Brenda Maxie
Finance Coordinator

Caregiver Training

Sheeva Crute, RN
STNA/Home Care Aide Training RN Instructor

Tracey Fullman
Nursing Supervisor, HCAT & STNA Instructor

Vioka Ross
Program Assistant

Facilities & Reception

Robert Gillespie
Facilities Specialist

Dorothy Jones
Receptionist

Senior & Supportive Services

Judy Harrison
Senior & Supportive Services Coordinator

Sr. Carren Herring, RSM
Payee Services Specialist

Linder Hunt
Food Pantry Specialist

Mary Ann McDowell
Crisis Assistance Specialist

Workforce Development & Supports

Kristy Appel
Education and Workforce Development Coordinator

Robin Brenner
Workforce Education Resource Navigator

Cynthia Brown

Workforce Supportive Services Program Assistant