Marilyn Kaczanowski became director of The Friendship Shelter on January 4, 2010. She has been a resident of Otsego County since 1974.

Teresa Koronka

Molly Stewart

Molly has a bachelors in social work (BSW) degree and started working at the shelter December, 2010.

Becky Phillips

Jackie Sink

Larry Blohm

Linda Roat

Roxann Morin

Al Dumeney

Al was in the US Army for 22 1/2 years, has managed and maintained a 32 unit apartment complex and 57 rental homes, and, has worked in construction and welding. Al began working at the shelter December, 2010.

In addition to building and grounds maintenance, Al helps manage the disposition of donated items, helps with transportation and performs some HSW (Human Services Worker) duties.

Vicky Rigney

President

Vicky moved with her husband to Gaylord in 2003 from Ann Arbor. Since moving she has been very active as a community volunteer. She served on the Michaywe` board of directors from 2006 to 2010, Co-coordinator of Gaylord Area Community Meal from 2007 to present, and State of Michigan Foster Care Review Board from 1993 to present. She is a Gaylord area Red Hatter. She joined the Friendship shelter board in June of 2010.

Ron Chavey

Vice President

Ron works for the Salvation Army in Gaylord and, while chairman of the Otsego County Board of Commissioners, was one of the original organizers of the Friendship Shelter in 1991.

Rev. Susan Webeler

Susan is the pastor at First Congregational United Church of Christ of Gaylord and has been a resident of Otsego County for over 5 years.  She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and Chicago Theological Seminary.  She is also a member of the Steering Committee of the Gaylord Area Community Meal and serves on the Otsego Memorial Hospital Ethics Committee.

Jan Shaffer

Jan joined the board of the shelter in 2010.  She is a graduate of MSU.  She spent 18 years working as a golf professional, after playing for State.  Jan made the move to selling insurance in 2005.  She has become the “non-profit specialist” for Korthase Flinn Insurance & Financial Services.  In her spare time, Jan helps find boats and RVs for her husband to haul across the country, for their business Sea Wise Hauling.