Scott
Barr, Executive Director of Habitat for
Humanity of Miami and Shelby Counties is pleased to share that the Board of Trustees
voted at their August 20th meeting to approve the appointment of Reverend
Eileen Hix to the Habitat for Humanity Board. Reverend Hix serves as an associate pastor at
The Sidney First Methodist Church. She has served as an advocate for children through
the CASA program and on the boards of both Compassionate Care Clinic in Shelby
County and Samaritan Works faith filled sober living program. She has also been
involved with Tar Hollow Camp, Camp Union, and WMVR. “I feel blessed to be part of this vital organization
and to have the opportunity to come together as a community and make a
difference in someone’s life,” states Hix.
Reverend Hix joins a talented team of dedicated board
members that include Jason Haak, Superintendent and CEO of the UVCC; Paula Hill
of Homes by Hill Fathom Realty, Gustavo
Menezes of Copeland; Chris Ellington of FGKS Law, Nick Barley of Kentner
Sellers LLP; Seth Middleton who is self-employed;
Mickey Hamer who is retired from Sidney Cargill; Mike Lochard of Lochard Inc.; Chad
Hollinger of the City of Sidney Fire Department; Sharon Brulport of Miami County Job & Family
Services; Jackie Davis of NRL Mortgage, and Joanie Henderson of Clopay
Corporation. “Reverend Hix comes to Habitat for Humanity
with many years of experience working in and for her community in many
capacities. Her dedication to her faith and a life of service make her an ideal
addition to our board. I am excited to
have her join our growing team,” states Director Barr.