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Karolyn Moore

Director of Supportive Services
(620) 241-7828 x17
karolyn@mcphersonhc.org

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Chris Goodson, M.S.

Executive Director
(620) 241-7828 x11
chris@mcphersonhc.org

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Mary Driskill

Chief Financial Officer
(620) 241-7828 x15
mary@mcphersonhc.org

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Joey Hammers, M.S.

Communications/Media Specialist
(620) 241-7828 x16
joey@mcphersonhc.org

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Sherrie Sparks

Case Manager
(620) 241-7828 x10
sherrie@mcphersonhc.org

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Madison Langdon - Case Manager

Madison is a Case Manager with MHC. She has previous experience as a case manager in the mental health setting. Madison has a bachelor’s degree from Central Christian College and a Masters in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. She has a passion for meeting people’s needs and helping them progress in their well-being.

Madison and her husband Adam have been living in McPherson for about 6 years. They both grew up in Virginia, but stayed in McPherson after attending college. Madison enjoys drinking coffee, running, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.

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Karolyn Moore - Director of Supportive Services

Karolyn is the Director of Supportive Services at the McPherson Housing Coalition (MHC). She oversees
the Emergency Solutions Grant, Tenant-based Rental assistance program and the Community Services Block Grant that MHC manages. She also serves as the secretary for the MHC Board.

Karolyn has also been active in the development of the Oak Harbor non-congregate shelter cottages overseeing the construction of the cottages. She is also the property manager for the cottages, making sure families are following the rules to ensure the privacy and safety of those staying there. While families are staying in the
shelter, she offers them mental health services, physical health appointments, job training, education opportunities, and legal assistance using partnerships with local providers.

Karolyn comes to the McPherson Housing Coalition with lived experience, she grew up in poverty and she understands the struggles that many of the families face in trying to move
out of poverty and change the trajectory of their children’s lives into a
better future. Helping families change their lives is very important to her.
She has always enjoyed helping others, and has been involved with other
community outreach programs  for several years, one in particular, accepts furniture from people who no longer need it and give it to people who need furniture but can’t afford it.

Karolyn and her husband, Kerrey, have been married for 40+ years and together they have 4 children and 7 grandchildren.

 

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Chris Goodson - Executive Director

 

Chris has 30 years of experience in real estate as a licensed real estate appraiser and has experience in development, contracting, and property management. She is a consultant for attorneys, contractors, developers, and Government agencies and provides expert testimony in real estate court cases. She was instrumental in developing the Oak Harbor Cottages (A Non-congregate shelter with services) and a founding member of MHC. Chris holds a BA from McPherson College and an MS in Organizational Leadership and Entrepreneurship from Grand Canyon University. “She believes everyone deserves a safe, secure, affordable home.” 

She is the president and CEO of Chris Goodson Appraisal Service, Inc and Jamie’s House (Licensed IDD Provider) and serves on several boards. She is married to Kip Goodson, and together they have three children and two grandchildren.

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Mary Driskill - Chief Financial Officer

Mary is a licensed real estate appraiser in Kansas with an extensive background in financial accounting for large nonprofits. She developed accounting procedures that are now used in several nonprofits across the country, using her experience in nonprofit auditing, compliance reports and grant procedures. She has a Bachelor of Science from McPherson College. As a result of her involvement in several nonprofit organizations in the community, Mary feels that housing is the number one issue facing families in our county. She serves as the treasurer for the MHC board.
Mary and her husband Jerry, who retired from the Air Force, have five children, eleven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren spread all across the country. They love having the family come to visit their rural home just outside of the city of McPherson, where they can run and play and have cookouts.
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Joey Hammers - Director of Creative Services

Joey holds a Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and Technology and a Bachelor of General Studies with an emphasis in History and Informatics, along with a Certificate in International Studies.

Joey’s areas of expertise lie in audio and video production, scripting, and imaging. He focuses on the creative aspects of the production whether it be images for a PowerPoint® presentation or laying the audio tracks for an in-depth interactive multi-media eLearning course.

Joey’s extensive background includes over 30 years in customer service and teaching adults. His expertise in modern theories of learning and teaching, combined with choosing the right development model, ensures success for the customer.

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Sherrie Sparks - Case Manager

Sherrie Sparks is the Case Manager for McPherson Housing Coalition. She 
works with families staying in the Oak Harbor Cottages to increase connections with needed services and develop a plan for stability. She also supports those reaching out for assistance to connect with the appropriate resources.

Sherrie has over 7 years of previous experience working with families to overcome poverty, is knowledgeable about community resources, and well-trained in trauma-responsive and person-centered goal planning. Sherrie comes with lived experience of homelessness and poverty. Through her personal journey and education, she understands the barriers and challenges that many people face as they strive to build a sustainable future, and has a passion for supporting people in achieving their 
dreams.

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