Staff

Erin Ness
Executive Director
Erin has been in the non-profit sector, championing for those individuals who are marginalized for over 20 years. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Erin served as the Program Director with St. Joseph Missions since its inception. Erin also worked with families who were experiencing homelessness as the Director of Operations at Vincent Village. Erin earned her Masters of Social Work from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Erin is the Regional Chair for Region 3 Planning Council on Homelessness and sits on the Advisory Board of the Fort Wayne Salvation Army.
Executive Director
Erin has been in the non-profit sector, championing for those individuals who are marginalized for over 20 years. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Erin served as the Program Director with St. Joseph Missions since its inception. Erin also worked with families who were experiencing homelessness as the Director of Operations at Vincent Village. Erin earned her Masters of Social Work from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Erin is the Regional Chair for Region 3 Planning Council on Homelessness and sits on the Advisory Board of the Fort Wayne Salvation Army.
Christi Baker- Case Manager
William Rowles - Resident Advisor
Harper Hensley - Resident Advisor
Ora Pace - Resident Advisor
Gail Curry - Resident Advisor
Dianne Jenkins - Resident Advisor
Cynthia Chandler - Resident Advisor
Kathryn Mbwellera - Resident Advisor
Jennifer White - Resident Advisor
Cheyenne Beeman- Resident Advisor
William Rowles - Resident Advisor
Harper Hensley - Resident Advisor
Ora Pace - Resident Advisor
Gail Curry - Resident Advisor
Dianne Jenkins - Resident Advisor
Cynthia Chandler - Resident Advisor
Kathryn Mbwellera - Resident Advisor
Jennifer White - Resident Advisor
Cheyenne Beeman- Resident Advisor
Board of Directors
Dr. Monique Levesque-Hartle
BOARD PRESIDENT - ALLEN CO. CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER Named to the board in 2018, Monique serves as President. She is a Doctor of Chiropractic and owner of Allen County Chiropractic Wellness Center. A member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monique has volunteered with Catholics on a Mission, Executive Women International - Fort Wayne Chapter, and Boy Scouts of America. She has always been passionate about helping the homeless. "Those who have need to help those who don't. Single homeless women are the only people in our area that have nowhere to go. I know that by joining the board of St. Joseph Mission I would be able to be a part of making a lasting difference in the lives of these women." |
Jennifer Bearman
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Thomas F Weir, LCSW
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Geanie Edgington
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Joseph Schenkel
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Sharon Kacprowicz
FOUNDING & ACTIVE BOARD MEMBER - COMMUNITY ACTIVIST
Sharon is passionate about working with the poor, the displaced, the marginalized and
vulnerable members of our society. She and her husband Mike support several formerly
homeless individuals as they transition to a steady and productive lifestyle. Sharon
volunteers with Allen County Jail’s substance abuse program for women, JA Finance Park,
Confraternity of Penitents and serves on the board of The Rose Home, a recovery home for
women and the Solanus Casey Society, a Catholic organization to promote and support
vocations. She is a founder of DeKalb County Cares 100+, a philanthropy group who raises
money for DeKalb County non-profits.
She retired from Signature Construction of Auburn, Indiana, where was she was Office
Manager and Project Manager/Estimator for commercial construction and high end
residential projects. Sharon has been an active member of her parish community. She has
served on several school boards: Fine Arts, Athletics, Fundraising, and Boy Scouts.
Sharon grew up in Avilla, one of nine children, and has been happily married to Mike for 38
years. She has two grown sons; Zach lives in Milwaukee, and Nick lives nearby. She loves to
travel, volunteer, read, hike and spend time with family and friends.
FOUNDING & ACTIVE BOARD MEMBER - COMMUNITY ACTIVIST
Sharon is passionate about working with the poor, the displaced, the marginalized and
vulnerable members of our society. She and her husband Mike support several formerly
homeless individuals as they transition to a steady and productive lifestyle. Sharon
volunteers with Allen County Jail’s substance abuse program for women, JA Finance Park,
Confraternity of Penitents and serves on the board of The Rose Home, a recovery home for
women and the Solanus Casey Society, a Catholic organization to promote and support
vocations. She is a founder of DeKalb County Cares 100+, a philanthropy group who raises
money for DeKalb County non-profits.
She retired from Signature Construction of Auburn, Indiana, where was she was Office
Manager and Project Manager/Estimator for commercial construction and high end
residential projects. Sharon has been an active member of her parish community. She has
served on several school boards: Fine Arts, Athletics, Fundraising, and Boy Scouts.
Sharon grew up in Avilla, one of nine children, and has been happily married to Mike for 38
years. She has two grown sons; Zach lives in Milwaukee, and Nick lives nearby. She loves to
travel, volunteer, read, hike and spend time with family and friends.

Linda Williams
Communications Committee Chair l Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Group
Linda is a licensed REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group here in Fort Wayne.
She and her partner co-lead the Gates Williams team of 8 agents. She has been in the
Marketing and Sales field since graduating from Indiana University in 1994. Linda was looking
for an organization where she could use her time and talents to give back to the community.
“The feelings I have about this mission are overwhelming. Housing is near and dear to my
heart of course, but the fact that there are so many without a basic need of shelter should stir
in us a very big call to action. I am thankful for SJM - they are answering this call!”
Communications Committee Chair l Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Group
Linda is a licensed REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group here in Fort Wayne.
She and her partner co-lead the Gates Williams team of 8 agents. She has been in the
Marketing and Sales field since graduating from Indiana University in 1994. Linda was looking
for an organization where she could use her time and talents to give back to the community.
“The feelings I have about this mission are overwhelming. Housing is near and dear to my
heart of course, but the fact that there are so many without a basic need of shelter should stir
in us a very big call to action. I am thankful for SJM - they are answering this call!”

Kristin Redmond
- BOARD MEMBER l PARKVIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INSTITUTE PROGRAM MANAGER
Aaron Kennerk
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA Aaron is the business manager of the Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana, President of the Solanus Vocation Society, and a recent graduate of Leadership Fort Wayne. Aaron felt called to intern with St. Joseph Missions through his passion of giving back to the community. He said "St. Joseph Missions is a necessity in Fort Wayne to support women in time of need. I am honored to be an intern in helping women find housing, jobs, medical care and more."
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