Board of Directors

Erika Bailey

President

Erika is a Wabash County resident and the Branch Manager for First Farmers Bank & Trust in Wabash and Huntington. She brings the knowledge and experience from her background in financial services and a desire to serve others. In addition to Habitat, she has volunteered with organizations such as Junior Achievement and local food banks. Erika joined the Wabash Board of Directors because she believes that the work Habitat for Humanity does benefits not only Habitat families, but the entire community.

Dan Early

Vice President

Dan is a lifetime resident of Wabash County. He has served Wabash County Habitat for Humanity for over 15 years as a volunteer and a board member. Throughout his decade and a half of service, Dan has witnessed the positive difference an affordable home can be for a family. Building alongside future homeowners, volunteers, and community members, he believes, is a rewarding experience, and he continues to advocate for Habitat for Humanity and the community.

Jana Thibos

Secretary

Jana is a long-time Miami County resident and the Director of Marketing & Special Projects at the Wabash County YMCA. She loves to connect with the community; and volunteers with other organizations such as the Young Professionals of Wabash County Board Member, Wabash Kiwanis Club Member, Blessings in a Backpack, and Wabash Valley Dance Theater. Jana brings a fresh perspective and is a great advocate for Wabash County Habitat for Humanity. She is excited to be part of this great organization!

Todd Hodson

Todd resides in Wabash County and is employed by The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. as the Marketing and Advertising Manager. As a member of the Board of Directors for the YMCA and with several Habitat builds under his belt, Todd looks forward to further serving Wabash County with the Habitat team.

Justin Denney

Justin has been an educator at Wabash City Schools for 11 of the 18 years in his career. He currently serves as the Engineering instructor and Math department chair. Justin looks forward to helping others in the community to own affordable homes as well as connect Habitat for Humanity experiences with his Civil Engineering and Architecture students.

Dean Gogolewski

Dean is the CEO of the Wabash County YMCA and has lived in Wabash County for the past 4 years. As an "amateur handyman", Dean enjoys home renovation projects and is looking forward to future Habitat projects in Wabash County.

Cathy Wolfe