Bernie brings his unique experience as a former pastor and non-profit leader to Manatee County Habitat for Humanity. Before joining the MCHFH team, he served as the lead pastor of Grace Community Church in Rochester, New Hampshire, and as Donor Development Director at Habitat for Humanity Lee and Hendry Counties. Bernie has also served as the president of a homeless shelter and a hurricane relief charity, building homes for victims of natural disasters. A seasoned leader of people, Bernie is patient, detail-oriented, and has been a strong advocate for homelessness and poverty alleviation. His vast leadership experience and heart for the Habitat for Humanity mission serve the organization well.
In 2018 Bernie relocated to Southwest Florida from New Hampshire with his wife, Cece. They have been married for 34 years and together raised three children. He has a Masters’s Degree in Psychology and continues to be active in church and charitable causes. For recreation, he loves fishing and wildlife photography.