Robert Baczynski started with Habitat in 2007. He has been involved with annual mission trips since 1996. He lives in New Richmond with his family after having moved to the area from New Hampshire. He is employed by the Wisconsin DNR in the Water Division and works in Baldwin.

Mike Briggs is a Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hammond. "Habitat for Humanity has blessed my life and the lives of my parishioners since 1990 when we first took a youth group to an Affiliate in Coahoma, MS. That parish has sent a team every year since then. The people of Trinity in Hammond have also experienced God working through their hands when they hammer a few nails or paint a room for a brother or sister in Christ. Thank you for helping volunteers experience God as well as new homeowners!"

Joined the board in 2008. Have served on numerous local and governmental boards, and sees SCVHFH as the epitome of leveling the playing field for making energy efficient and healthy homes affordable to those less able to afford them. "The spirit and effort of SCVHFH is synonymous with sustainable community development, and there is no more important work and service than this, in my opinion. It is where the rubber meets the road.""

Serves as president of the board. He feels his family has been blessed and thinks everyone should share. Jim enjoys working with volunteers and giving people a first or second chance at being a homeowner.

Matt Hieb joined the board in 2008. Matt lives in River Falls with his wife and two children. "I joined the board to help give back to the local community." Matt is Vice President of a local engineering and surveying firm located in Hudson, Auth Consulting and Associates and is a civil/environmental engineer.

Robert Jeffrey joined the board in 2007. He is retired from Kraft Foods in the Milwaukee area and has done extensive home remodeling. They moved to River Falls 3 years ago. "One of the goals for our life in retirement is to make a meaningful, relevant contribution through volunteer work and Habitat for Humanity seems to provide an opportunity to fill that desire".

He and his wife lived in "rudimentary" housing, saving for years to build. Mark says, "we realized how much it benefited our family to have a home." He believes getting involved with Habitat is a great way to give back to the community.

Had been doing public service work for SCVHFH and got onto the Habitat board three years ago. He now serves as treasurer and on SCVHFH’s Mortgage Compliance Committee and says he got involved because he thinks everybody ought to do some kind of public service work. "Stu" said, "it’s gratifying to see Habitat’s work make a difference in someone’s life; it means and does more than sending a check".

Has been volunteering nine years and chairs the Church Relations Committee. John feels volunteering is very rewarding and loves giving back to the community. He says, "the best thing about serving is getting to meet families and working side-by-side with them on their new home."

Bobbi Likes is an Office Manager at Citizens State Bank in Hudson. She joined the board in 2007 and says it is a rewarding opportunity to help people and help the community.

Jumped into Habitat work about five years ago and serves on both the Family Support and Church Relations Committees. He says, "the job(s) allow me a small way to return the health and happiness that have blessed my family." Jay thinks seeing the joy on a new homeowner’s face makes the work worthwhile.

Carol Merriman retired from Andersen Corporation after 29 years. She spends a lot of her time now volunteering for her church and other groups. Many years ago "I signed up to work on a Habitat house through work…. and I was hooked! I took every opportunity Andersen allowed to help on weekend builds and more recently Womens Builds and blitz builds with Twin City Habitat….Volunteering, working to help others in need, is the main reason I retired (I didn’t have time for work!)” She has been a board member since 2007".

While not a member of the Board, Amy Muzzy, as Executive Director for SCV Habitat, participates in all board meetings. Amy was hired as the Executive Director of SCVHFH in May 2005. She has over 20 years of experience working for government and non-profit agencies including the University of Wisconsin - River Falls, the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust, the Minnesota Zoo and the Wisconsin Conservation Corps.

Has been with Habitat for twelve years and serves on several committees: Including: Site Selection and Construction. He says, "I just want to do it" and enjoys working with friends in the organization to make things happen.

Began with Habitat two years ago and serves as vice president and on the Construction Committee. He says, "the organization is just good and it provides affordable housing for people who wouldn’t otherwise have a house." He likes seeing the homeowners’ joy when they get a home as well as working with them and the volunteers.

Helped establish the St. Croix Valley Chapter twelve years ago, now serving on the Construction Committee. Paul says, "I volunteer to challenge myself and help others; and, it keeps my building skills sharp."

Joined Habitat’s board three years ago. He says, "the work is consistent with my socialwork profession, which removes barriers that may interfere with people fully participating in our democratic society." He enjoys providing individuals with a greater sense of belonging and more opportunities to feel valued.

Started with Habitat eleven years ago. She chairs the Site Selection Committee. Gloria loves working with people, especially children and says, "I got involved because I believe it’s important to use our abilities, talents and gifts to help others and getting involved locally has the greatest impact."