Leadership
Putting into place the final component to end homelessness, permanent affordable supportive housing, would not be possible without the support of our compassionate community members and the guidance and dedication of our leadership team. Learn more about our dedicated Board of Directors, Staff and Community Partnerships.
Board of Directors
Douglas Tymins (President)
President and Chief Executive Officer, AIG Global Real Estate Investment Corp.
Howard C. Epstein (Vice President)
National Executive OREO/Real Estate Asset Sales, Bank of America Corp.
Betsy Ganz
Community Volunteer
Terry Goddard
Goddard Law Office PLC
Benjamin M. Greenberg
Senior Counsel, Real Estate – Carvana
Michael Kurtenbach
Arizona Department of Education
Guy Mikkelsen
Community Volunteer
Nellie Nekouie
Community Volunteer
Jodi Sheahan, CPM
Principal, MEB Management Services, AMO
President and Chief Executive Officer, AIG Global Real Estate Investment Corp.
Howard C. Epstein (Vice President)
National Executive OREO/Real Estate Asset Sales, Bank of America Corp.
Betsy Ganz
Community Volunteer
Terry Goddard
Goddard Law Office PLC
Benjamin M. Greenberg
Senior Counsel, Real Estate – Carvana
Michael Kurtenbach
Arizona Department of Education
Guy Mikkelsen
Community Volunteer
Nellie Nekouie
Community Volunteer
Jodi Sheahan, CPM
Principal, MEB Management Services, AMO
Staff
Amy Pfeifer – Interim Chief Executive Officer: Amy brings expertise in strategic financial management, governance, and leadership best practices. Amy is an Arizona Native and brings more than 25 years of experience working for and leading Arizona non-profit organizations. She is dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community.
Amy is an Arizona native and has 25 years of not-for-profit professional experience in the Phoenix area. Amy has worked with children, youth, adults and older adults and has a special passion for social justice. Amy is a Piper Fellow award recipient and her sabbatical focused on social enterprise and impact evaluation. Amy completed Harvard Business School’s Performance Measures for Nonprofits course and has a degree in accounting. Amy lives in Phoenix with her husband Paul and enjoys gardening and her two Labradors, Lily and Maggie.
Krickette Wetherington – Chief Program Officer: Krickette brings more than 20 years’ experience in social services to AHI, serving in leadership roles with the ASU Action Nexus on Housing and Homelessness, Valley of the Sun United Way, Hope Village Arizona, the Gilbert Community Action Network, and Community Services of Arizona, Inc. As a true champion for change, Krickette’s career has been marked by her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities. Her expertise and leadership have played a vital role in advancing social justice and equity initiatives, making her a respected figure in the social services sector.
Krickette earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming and Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Illinois. She was an inaugural fellow in ASU’s Knowledge Exchange for Resilience program and graduate of the ASU Lodestar’s American Express Leadership Academy. In 2021 Krickette was honored as ASU Field Instructor of the Year and was recipient of the Heart of Social Work Award.
Ursula Strephans – Chief Operating Officer: Ursula brings years of operations experience to AHI and has served the community in leadership roles at Maricopa County Human Services Department, Central Arizona Shelter Services, and Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Throughout her career she was worked to address the complex social issues of housing and homelessness. Her background in real estate and community development make her uniquely qualified to advance the mission of AHI and serve vulnerable communities.
Ursula has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University.
Amy is an Arizona native and has 25 years of not-for-profit professional experience in the Phoenix area. Amy has worked with children, youth, adults and older adults and has a special passion for social justice. Amy is a Piper Fellow award recipient and her sabbatical focused on social enterprise and impact evaluation. Amy completed Harvard Business School’s Performance Measures for Nonprofits course and has a degree in accounting. Amy lives in Phoenix with her husband Paul and enjoys gardening and her two Labradors, Lily and Maggie.
Krickette Wetherington – Chief Program Officer: Krickette brings more than 20 years’ experience in social services to AHI, serving in leadership roles with the ASU Action Nexus on Housing and Homelessness, Valley of the Sun United Way, Hope Village Arizona, the Gilbert Community Action Network, and Community Services of Arizona, Inc. As a true champion for change, Krickette’s career has been marked by her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities. Her expertise and leadership have played a vital role in advancing social justice and equity initiatives, making her a respected figure in the social services sector.
Krickette earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming and Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Illinois. She was an inaugural fellow in ASU’s Knowledge Exchange for Resilience program and graduate of the ASU Lodestar’s American Express Leadership Academy. In 2021 Krickette was honored as ASU Field Instructor of the Year and was recipient of the Heart of Social Work Award.
Ursula Strephans – Chief Operating Officer: Ursula brings years of operations experience to AHI and has served the community in leadership roles at Maricopa County Human Services Department, Central Arizona Shelter Services, and Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Throughout her career she was worked to address the complex social issues of housing and homelessness. Her background in real estate and community development make her uniquely qualified to advance the mission of AHI and serve vulnerable communities.
Ursula has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University.