Our Employees
Susie Hollenbeck
April Stith
Annette Martinez
Frank Ojeda
Bob Love
Georgiy Bratulin
Ed Burkey
Dirk Nelson
Shelley Rowell
Jimmy Waldron
Diane Gustafson
Ona Livingston
James Wilson
Jenefer Adelmund
Susie Hollenbeck is the Executive Director of High Desert Homeless Services, Inc. She has been in this position since June 2000. She is responsible for the administration of the shelter and is the chief executive office of the agency. All staff, employees and volunteers are under her direct or indirect leadership. She organizes, reorganizes and arranges the administrative, supervisory and instructional staff, including programmatic and business affairs, as best serve the agency. She selects and supervises all personnel within the guidelines of the personnel policies and approved annual budget. In general, she performs all duties incident to the office of the executive director and such other duties as may be prescribed by the agency board. Her duties also include: development and implementation of the agencies fundraising plan, which includes fundraisers and grant writing.
She sees her purpose as finding better ways to assist homeless individuals and families to pursue a better way of life. Her main duty is to keep the shelter running smoothly by bringing in the funds for support.
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Assistant to the Executive Director.
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Shelter Manager
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Frank "Poncho", is our Head Shelter Manager. He has also taken up the challenge of organizing the weekly Thursday night Bible study sessions.
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Bob is the late shift night manager.
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Georgiy is responsible for the maintenance and care of the entire shelter property, including grounds, buildings, equipment and shelter vans. He makes repairs to the facility and constructs neded cabinetry. He also picks up and transports all donations from various restaurants and organizations. When necessary, he transports clients. He also assists shelter managers whenever needed.
He was a volunteer for 6 months before being one of our favorite employees. He became a valued staff member in July 2001.
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Ed is a Case Manager, Teacher, and Volunteer Coordinator
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Dirk is a volunteer teacher in our adult education program. He teaches life skills, parenting and budgeting.
Dirk has been a volunteer at the shelter since August 2005.
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Shelter Assistant Manager
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Shelter Assistant Manager
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Shelter Manager Assistant
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Fundraising and Event Coordinator
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Secretary to the Director
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