Staff

Tim Bailey | Chief Executive Officer

Timothy Bailey, originally from Omaha, NE currently serves as the Executive Director for Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity in Dover, DE. Raised in a military household, the mid-west provided a jumpstart to a life rich in family values and community.

Tim moved to Denver, CO in 1996 where he began his career in reprographics serving the architectural, engineering, and construction industry. He started as an entry level blueprint technician and in the first year took his first management position as a production supervisor. In 2003, Tim married his wife, Cynthia and started a family. In the following years, he continued to serve the Denver building industry as a production manager until 2010 when he accepted a position as general manager for a family owned reprographics company.

In 2014, Tim, his wife, and four children moved to the Delaware area to be near family. In 2017, Tim accepted a position as affiliate operations manager for Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity where he began work to provide affordable homeownership opportunities to individuals and families in Kent County, DE. In April of 2019, Tim was named Executive Director by the CDHFH board and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer. He hopes to spend many years supporting the revitalization of the Kent County community.

Chrissy Kyriss | Chief Operating Officer

Chrissy Kyriss was born and raised in Chester County, Pennsylvania. From 2001-2015, she was a military wife. Chrissy came to Delaware from her previous home in Washington State. After a short time in Delaware, Chrissy and her children, Hannah, Jacob, and Adam, fell in love with the area and decided to settle down and establish roots here. Chrissy has a giving heart and enjoys helping her community with activities such as volunteering at local churches, Girl Scouts and Boy scouts. Chrissy and her children are happy to call Delaware “home.”

Chrissy has been in service to Kent County, Delaware, residents at Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity since 2016. She began as an event volunteer, where she quickly embraced the spirit of service and community. Shortly after, she began her employment with CDHFH as a ReStore Associate. A natural leader, Chrissy was quickly promoted to ReStore Director. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer, a position in which she manages a staff of 21 and oversees the daily operations of Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity.

Angel Stark | Chief Financial Officer

Jocelyn Tice | Real Estate Development Manager

Jocelyn Tice has been working at Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity since 2009 in various capacities and has been serving as the Grant Administrator since 2015. Jocelyn feels it is a joy being a part of an organization that changes lives. Prior to joining Habitat, Jocelyn served in Pass Christian, Mississippi as a project manager coordinating volunteers and overseeing the construction of homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Jocelyn has also worked in Albany, New York for a public relations/advertising agency prior to moving to Mississippi. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. She resides in Dover with her husband and two daughters.

Maria Hynson | Director of Homeowner Services

Maria moved to Maryland from California, over 25 years ago – the Eastern Shore has been her home longer than anywhere else, and she has been involved in serving her beloved adopted community for years.

Prior to her arrival at Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, Maria served as an AmeriCorps National volunteer with Habitat International, as a Family Services Coordinator with Choptank Habitat for Humanity in Maryland. She chose a year of service to learn new skills and relaunch her career, after losing her job at Washington College due to the pandemic.

While at Washington College, Maria was not only a staff member but also a part-time student, earning her B.A. in the Humanities with minors in Art History and Philosophy, in 2015. She spent nearly 12 years as a student leader to earn her degree while participating in many honor societies and student organizations, and as a vocal activist for non-traditional students and students experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, eventually founding support groups and facilities to assist them.

During her time at Washington College, Maria volunteered her free time as the staff advisor to the campus Habitat for Humanity Club, teaching students the value of moral courage and to adopt service work as a lifetime commitment. During the 13 years of her advisorship, the club went from a fledgling group to one that was recognized for excellence on the local and national levels. She is immensely proud of her service in this role, as the students who she advised now serve their communities in so many ways, even as full-time Habitat staff members!

As the Director of Homeowner Services, Maria plans to continue to practice her talents in education to make homeownership accessible, equitable, and sustainable in Kent County. She will continue to live in Maryland, where she likes to read, spend time with friends and family, binge-watch rom-coms, and still serve her Washington College community as a member of the Alumni Board.

Harvey Carrow | Director of Construction

Harvey learned early in life that he enjoyed building things with wood and always built things around the farm. When he turned 16, he got a summer job working with a local Amish builder who sent him to frame houses. Later in the summer, the builder taught Harvey how to trim out the houses because of his attention to detail. He quickly learned that he enjoyed the job and felt very accomplished.

After high school, Harvey worked in a warehouse for five years and learned that he loved to be outdoors. After learning the trade with other builders, Harvey started his own construction business. Struggling to find good help, he decided to look for a permanent position elsewhere – where he found Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity. Harvey fell in love with the construction position and has learned to work with volunteers that made him feel right at home!

In his spare time, Harvey loves to coach baseball, hunting and fishing.

Michael Weeks | Director of Development

Michael is originally from southwest Missouri and a graduate of Southwest Baptist University. He served on active duty in the Marine Corps before joining the Navy Reserves. Michael served with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in Iraq in 2004-05, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and as part of the humanitarian efforts to evacuate civilians from Beirut in 2006.

Michael was very active in the greater Springfield community having served on the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging Foundation board, Republic Athletics Booster Club, Jaycees, Moral Injury Institute, Sertoma Club, West Side Optimist Club, American Cancer Society and the Ozark and Republic Chamber of Commerce.

Michael moved to Delaware in 2021, and after twelve years in finance and business development decided to pursue his passion for community by joining the Habitat Team.

Heather Kline | Director of Marketing

Heather is a 2008 graduate of Delaware Technical and Community College with an A.A.S in Communications and is currently attending Wilmington University to obtain her B.S. in Visual Communications. She joined the CDHFH team in 2020 to help promote the ReStore and assist with the development programs of CDHFH. Heather’s role quickly evolved into marketing both the ReStore and Affiliate, helping in the layout of eye-catching marketing materials, social media management, and fundraising appeal projects.

Heather has over eight years of non-profit experience with a specialization in marketing, social media management, and layout and design. She has over 13 years of experience in marketing, layout and design, social media management, and event planning. She also has 13 years of experience in retail.

In 2009, Heather married her husband, David, and joined his professional wrestling business in 2010 assisting in the box office, and eventually working her way up to event planning, operations manager, marketing director and finally, CEO. Together, they live in Hartly with their dog, Lizzy. Heather loves to garden, watch true crime and history documentaries, Disney and Marvel movies, collect Funko Pop!’s and diamond paint in her free time.

Melissa Allaband | Director of Neighborhood Revitalization

Melissa grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and has made Delaware her home for over 20 years. Her love of people, volunteering, and giving back was developed at a young age as she volunteered with her grandmother to provide activities and outings for local seniors. This led to volunteering with various organizations over the years, including Girls Scouts USA, local children’s ministries, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

After earning her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services in 2016 from Ashford University, Melissa began working in the home service industry. Over the last five years, she has worked to enhance the quality of life for Delaware residents through, home care, residential cleaning, family training, and sharing community resources.

Melissa is excited to join the Habitat Team to increase her reach to the community, especially to families in Central Delaware. She looks forward to the opportunity to share her heart and serve individuals, families, and communities in Central Delaware.

Amber Epperson | Repairs Manager

Amber is a native of Kent County, Delaware, known for her unwavering dedication, determination, and diligence. She spent her formative years assisting her grandfather in his plumbing business, gaining invaluable skills and experience. Eager to broaden her horizons, she embarked on a journey to gain more knowledge and started with a carpentry apprenticeship. She also obtained a CDL and began driving commercial vehicles.

However, Amber’s true passion lies in helping others, and she found her calling in Habitat for Humanity. Starting as a volunteer, she worked her way up to become the Repairs Manager, overseeing the organization’s vital repair and restoration projects.

While working, Amber continued to pursue her dreams of academic excellence and enrolled as a student at Delaware Tech. She hopes to earn a Bachelor’s degree in construction management, furthering her knowledge and expertise.

Despite her busy schedule, Amber never loses sight of what’s most important: spending quality time with her children and family. Her relentless drive and determination inspire all those around her, making her a role model for many.

Chakhya Bell | Community Resource Manager

Empathy in action. Chakhya Bell, a compassionate soul hailing from the charming Kent County, Delaware. With a heart for helping others and an impressive background in the helping profession as a DSU alum, Chakhya is dedicated to making a positive impact as an exceptional social worker. Her unwavering commitment to those in need is matched only by her love for cherished moments with loved ones and embracing new adventures. Join her on this journey of empathy, growth, and meaningful connections.

Scott Kyriss | Construction Assistant

Originally from Pennsylvania, Scott graduated from Phoenixville H.S. in 1995 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft hydraulic systems technician, serving the first three years of his career in Charleston, South Carolina. During Scott’s second assignment to McChord AFB, Washington he started a family and had three wonderful children, Hannah, Jacob and Adam.

In 2007, after 9 years in the Pacific Northwest he was selected for assignment to Dover AFB, Delaware. Throughout many deployments and multiple positions, Scott developed into a detail-oriented Quality Assurance subject matter expert responsible for ensuring quality and safety compliance of aircraft maintenance operations. After earning the rank of Master Sergeant, Scott closed-out his military career as a C-17A Production Superintendent, retiring in 2015 after 20 years of service.

His military training and Quality Assurance expertise brought multiple opportunities post-retirement, gaining valuable experience working for the Defense Logistics Agency in Philadelphia and as an aircraft corrosion control contractor at Dover AFB. Because he prefers working with his hands and has always had an interest in learning construction, he was determined to pursue a career with Habitat for Humanity. Scott was hired as CDHFH’s Construction Assistant in October 2022 and hasn’t looked back, allowing him to serve the community on a more intimate level. His newfound love for construction provides many opportunities to utilize his military experience and attention to detail, fueling his drive to learn and excel.

When not assisting on the build-site and learning everything involved with building homes for current and future CDHFH homeowners, Scott spends most of his time relaxing with his kids and his dog, going to the beach or working on his car.

Keshawnna Fuller | ReStore Director

Keshawnna Fuller is the ReStore Manager at Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity. In this role, she focuses on creating and improving processes to increase profit and customer satisfaction in the ReStore.

She is a native Delawarean and recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Wilmington University. In her childhood, Keshawnna would volunteer at local organizations and develop the desire to help those in need. In her spare time, she loves to travel and spend time with her three children.

Gene Parker | ReStore manager

Hannah Kyriss | ReStore Assistant Manager

Hannah began her career with Habitat by volunteering at the ReStore during her sophomore year of High School and quickly excelled from a volunteer to a part-time cashier.

During this time, Hannah quickly developed her abilities and understanding to offer assistance in other areas of the store. She began attending events where she saw first-hand how impactful Habitat’s work was to our families and community partners, which only strengthened her passion for altruism.

During the height of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Hannah was selected for a new position as the Online Sales Coordinator and began applying her passion for photography to create and launch the Online Store, an alternative shopping outlet for CDHFH. After graduating from Caesar Rodney High School in 2020, Hannah increased her hours to dedicate more time to other areas of Habitat as well as improving the quality of the Online Store.

Recently, Hannah earned the additional role of Assistant Manager of the ReStore where she is committed to utilizing her expanding knowledge and attention to detail to make quality improvements to The ReStore and the community, with the help of her management team.

Outside of work, Hannah expresses her creative outlet through photography, interior design, and lounging with her two cats, Sullivan and Herman.

Pat Bradley | Warehouse Supervisor

Patricia Bradley was content to live the rest of her life as a renter. After retiring from the State of Delaware, Patricia needed change. She wanted to live closer to her daughter and grandchildren, who resided in Texas. That Thanksgiving, her daughter, with her grandchildren, came to visit for the holiday. They all had a vision of living closer together. Rather than going back to Texas, Patricia decided to forego renting, and moved into a 1975 mobile home to host herself and up to 13 other family members at any given time, including her daughter and grandchildren and two children Patricia gained custody of while helping a friend in a bad situation.

Living in Lakeland Mobile Home park in Dover was not sustainable for Patricia or her loved ones. After two years of living there, with rampant violence around them and deterioration of the mobile home, Patricia sought God’s love to be put into action. She reached out to Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity in February of 2018 where she got approval to become a homeowner in April of 2018.

Through her journey towards affordable homeownership, Patricia and her niece, Natalia – who Patricia raised since birth, each committed to completing 250 hours of sweat equity, building their new home, assisting the CDHFH office staff and volunteering in the ReStore. After hard work and dedication, Patricia officially moved into her new home in February of 2020.

Today, Patricia’s journey has come full circle. Patricia began working for the CDHFH ReStore assisting customers with purchases and telling their story to encourage potential future homeowners. She is now the Warehouse Supervisor.