Board of Directors
The mission of the Firehouse Ministries Board of Directors is to support the overall mission and activities of The Firehouse by acting as ambassadors for the agency and the homeless community as a whole. The Board oversees and participates in Board and shelter sponsored events and fund raising, and ensures the health and sustainability of the agency through policy development, budgeting, and strategic oversight. Our board of directors represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and those we serve.
Board of Directors
Matt Cahill – Baker Donelson
Johnathan Coe , Board Vice President – O’Neal Industries
Nick D’Alessandro – LUCA
Brett Faucett – Brasfield & Gorrie
Dr. Ted Greer – AL Regional Medical Services
Sharon Haukohl – Crestside Consulting
Kathryn Howard – Community Volunteer
Bruce Lanier – Architecture Works
William Marinos, Board Treasurer – First Horizon Bank
Jennifer McGahey, Board Secretary – Bradley
Ricky Miskelley, Board Chair – Blue Dawg
Verlon Salley – UAB Medical Center
Victor Smith – Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services (retired)
Brian Wahl – Bradley
Michael Wade, Jr. – Advisory Council Representative
Nicole Boomhover, Executive Director – Ex officio member
Advisory Council
The mission of the Firehouse Ministries Advisory Council is to provide a connection to historical church partnerships and other avenues of community support, including formal agency partnerships, helping to advocate for Firehouse in those communities and provide strategic feedback on the mission of Firehouse Ministries. The role of the Advisory Council is to provide current knowledge, critical thinking, and analysis to increase the confidence of the decision-makers who represent Firehouse Ministries.
Advisory Council
Evans Dunn – Dunn Real Estate
Dr. Rick Kilgore – Retired
Kim Kimerlin – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Mark LaGory – Retired, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Don Lupo – City of Birmingham
Larry Lyda – Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Othodox Church
Doug McKinney – Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church
Arthur Price – 16th Street Baptist Church
Kyle Puchta – Regions Bank
Michael Wade – Southminster Presbyterian Church
Michael Wade, Jr., Chair of Advisory Council – ProAssurance
Junior Board
The role of the Junior Board member is to support Firehouse development staff in planning and execution of two annual fundraisers, serve as an ambassador for Firehouse in the community, and recruit and engage prospective young donors and volunteers.
Junior Board
Brian Blakes – Birmingham Fire Department
Shea Doriety – Beaty and Brow
Cassidy Goble – Regions Bank
Cody Jackson – Dunn Construction
Audrey Pannell – Birmingham Business Journal
Breanna Mitchell – The Episcopal Church in Birmingham
Uhland Redd – Dunn Building
James Rodgers – Keller Williams