Meet the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Team
The leadership and staff at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity bring experience, passion, and expertise to expanding affordable housing opportunities for local families. Led by President & CEO Ashley Owen Brundage, our dedicated team works alongside volunteers and partners to provide guidance, resources, and strategic support across real estate development, construction, mortgage services, retail operations through our ReStore, and community engagement.
From education and advocacy to construction and beyond, we empower families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.
Meet the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Team
The leadership and staff at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity bring experience, passion, and expertise to expanding affordable housing opportunities for local families. Led by President & CEO Ashley Owen Brundage, our dedicated team works alongside volunteers and partners to provide guidance, resources, and strategic support across real estate development, construction, mortgage services, retail operations through our ReStore, and community engagement.
From education and advocacy to construction and beyond, we empower families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.
Senior Staff
President & Chief Executive Officer
Experienced affordable housing leader and community advocate. 17+ years leading affordable housing initiatives. Chairs the Dallas Housing Coalition.
Chief Development Officer
15+ years in nonprofit
fundraising. Leads fundraising
strategies to expand affordable
housing access.
Chief Operating Officer
17 years at Dallas Area Habitat
for Humanity. Oversees
operations, procurement, and
retail strategy.
Chief Marketing Officer
Nearly 25 years in strategic marketing.
Leads brand positioning, marketing, and public relations at Dallas Habitat.
Chief People Officer
With Dallas Habitat since 2013.
Leads internal culture and external volunteer and community engagement.
Chief Financial Officer
Brings extensive financial leadership and expertise in budgeting, operations, and strategic planning to Dallas Habitat.
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief People Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Departments
Administration
Ellie Conrad
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Construction
Andrea Batarse
Project Manager
Ajhia Pope
Senior Construction Site Manager
David Ramirez
Construction Site Manager
Johnny Rodriguez
Senior Construction Site Manager
Venson White
Senior Inventory Control Associate
Jimena Zuleta
Purchasing Coordinator
Development
Fariha Hussain
Donor Relations Manager
Brad Mashburn
Director of Development, Individual Giving and Foundations
Rebecca Thompson
Development Operations Manager
Dean S. Wilson
Corporate Relationship Officer
Finance
JaShun Jackson-Bailey
Director of Accounts Payable and Administration
IT
Syed Kamal
Salesforce Administrator and Technology Support
Monica Cunningham
Director of Homeowner Services
Courtney Jenkins
Financial Education Counselor
Jaenett Reyes
Homeownership HUD Housing Counselor
Marketing
Kolani Clark
Marketing and Outreach Manager
Brianna Salinas
ReStore and Marketing Assistant
Mortgage Services
Alfonso Diaz
Loan Officer
Melissa Garza
Senior Director of Homeowner and Mortgage Services
Paula Wuerthele
Mortgage Support Associate
Rebecca Bally
West Dallas Assistant Manager
Tim Blakeway
Walnut Hill ReStore Manager
Melony Combs
Senior Director of ReStores
Raquel Longoria
Donations Coordinator
Brenda McVoy
I30 & Broadway ReStore Manager
Reggie Robinson
Director of ReStores & Facilities
Christopher Vielma
West Dallas ReStore Manager
Destini Cano
Volunteer Coordinator
Melissa Hadley
Director of Community Engagement
Oscar Maldonado
Senior Manager of Volunteer Engagement
London Rosemary
Senior Manager of Neighborhood Programs
London Rosemary
Senior Manager of Neighborhood Programs
Interested in joining the Dallas Habitat team?
See current job openings here.
Ashley Brundage's Biography
Chief Executive Officer
Ashley Brundage (she/her) is passionate about transforming Dallas through the power of affordable homeownership. Her vision is to drive systemic change, innovate housing solutions, and forge impactful public-private partnerships to break the cycle of poverty and uplift communities.
With 17 years at United Way Dallas as Executive Director of Housing Stability and SVP of Community Impact, she led initiatives to address affordable housing and homelessness. An active community advocate, Ashley chairs the Dallas Housing Coalition, which she helped establish in 2023. She also serves on the boards of HousingForward, the All Neighbors Coalition, and the DFW Housing Consortium.
During the COVID pandemic, Ashley spearheaded the Dallas Rental Association Collaborative and North Texas Cares, securing substantial funding to support housing stability and nonprofits.
A native Texan and Coppell High School graduate, Ashley is a Proud Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2001 and holds a Master’s in Social Work from UT Arlington. She is a member of Leadership Dallas Class of 2019 and YPO DFW. Ashley is married to Chris and proud momma of Owen and Mary.
Kathryn Cox's Biography
Chief Development Officer
Kathryn Cox (she/her) is a dynamic fundraising executive with over 15 years of success in surpassing revenue goals and driving sustainable growth for nonprofits.
As the Chief Development Officer for Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, Kathryn leads fundraising strategies to expand access to affordable housing. She works closely with key stakeholders, corporate partners, and board members to drive philanthropic investment in the organization’s mission, ensuring sustainable funding for homeownership initiatives that strengthen communities.
Prior to this role, Kathryn was the Chief Development Officer for the Kansas-Oklahoma Region of the American Red Cross, where she led a team to exceed ambitious fundraising goals. Under her leadership, the team exceeded their target goals by 125%, secured historic funding from tribal partners, and played a pivotal role in disaster relief fundraising. Her leadership and ability to develop a collaborative culture earned her the title of “Chief Development Officer of the Year” in 2024. Kathryn previously held leadership roles at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, where she managed corporate partnerships and spearheaded digital fundraising initiatives. Her expertise spans major donor cultivation, board engagement, strategic planning, and organizational growth.
Born, raised, and educated in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Texas and still resides nearby in Keller with her husband, daughter, and dog. Kathryn is an avid reader, passionate traveler, self-proclaimed at-home chef, and soccer mom extraordinaire.
Cory Hohweiler's Biography
Chief Operations Officer
Cory Hohweiler (he/him) is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in business strategy, operations, and nonprofit management, currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity.
With a proven track record in leadership, team building, and operational efficiency, Cory has played a pivotal role in Habitat’s continued success. He has pioneered innovative approaches in procurement and construction, enhancing cost-effectiveness, and has developed expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, retail operations and land acquisition.
Prior to his work with Habitat, Cory honed his skills at Grand Homes and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, where he drove cost reductions and provided leadership training and operational consulting.
Tiffany Leon's Biography
Chief People Officer
Tiffany Leon (she/her) began her journey with Dallas Habitat in 2013, and over the years, she has had the privilege of serving in several roles. Currently, she serves as the Chief People Officer, leading both internal and external engagement efforts. Externally, she oversees Volunteer and Community Engagement, driven by her love for people and a deep commitment to building meaningful relationships. As the leader of the Culture and Engagement Committee, Tiffany works to create an environment of trust and collaboration, where every voice is valued, and innovation can thrive.
Her passion for community engagement is deeply rooted in her upbringing, growing up in a close-knit community where her parents led by example. Their activism sparked her own journey, focusing on addressing inequities in legislation, education, health, and affordable housing.
In addition to her professional work, Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Organizational Leadership and is a proud graduate of Leadership Southwest and the Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership cohort. When she’s not working, Tiffany enjoys traveling, spending time with loved ones, cheering on her favorite sports teams, playing spades, and dancing!
Domonique Hollins' Biography
Chief Marketing Officer
Domonique “Dom” Hollins (she/her) is an award-winning marketing executive with nearly 25 years of experience in brand transformation, strategic marketing, and community engagement. She has successfully built and scaled brands across nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies, and community-based organizations.
As Chief Marketing Officer at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, Dom leads its strategic brand positioning, marketing, and public relations efforts. She is passionate about driving impact through compelling messaging, dynamic partnerships, and deep community engagement.
Previously, as Chief Brand Officer at Kesem, she spearheaded multi-channel fundraising and digital marketing strategies, generating over 67 million views and raising $25 million to support children impacted by a parent’s cancer. Before that, she served as Vice President of Brand Strategy at Teach For America. Domonique began her career in account management at advertising agencies, including J. Walter Thompson and McCann in New York. She worked with clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Capital One.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film from The University of Texas at Austin. Committed to service, she is actively involved in organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Outside of work, Dom enjoys reading, traveling, and experimenting with gardening. She lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and their two dogs.
Woodrow McMinn's Biography
Chief Financial Officer
Woody brings extensive leadership and financial expertise to our organization. He began his career as a staff accountant with Arthur Andersen in Austin, later moving into a CFO role at Byram Properties in the early 1990s. In 1996, Woody relocated to Dallas and joined Goldman Sachs as the VP and CAO of Archon Group, where he oversaw multiple departments and cultivated a collaborative corporate culture through 2012.
He went on to serve as Chief Operating Officer at United Commercial Realty, guiding the CEO through the company’s sale to CBRE and playing a key role in the successful integration. Most recently, Woody served as Chief Development Officer at SRS Real Estate Partners, leading national growth initiatives and supporting leaders nationwide.
Woody holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business and remains an enthusiastic Baylor sports fan. Outside of work, Woody has been married to his wife, Mindy, for 41 years, and they have three grown married daughters and three beloved grandsons.





