OUR LEADERSHIP


Michele Crochtiere
President of the Board | Senior Director, One11 Advisors
Michele Crochtiere
President of the Board | Senior Director, One11 Advisors

Michele Crochtiere works as a Senior Director of Relationships with One11 Advisors. Michele has a Bachelor of Business and a MBA from Bay Path University.


Michele joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in April 2020.

Derek Mosiman
Vice President of the Board | Vice President & Division Manager, Swinerton
Derek Mosiman
Vice President of the Board | Vice President & Division Manager, Swinerton

Derek is a Vice President and Division Manager for Swinerton, a commercial general contractor in Atlanta. In his 12 years with Swinerton, Derek has been instrumental in developing Atlanta’s interior and aviation business as a market lead. As Division Manager, he focuses on the further expansion of key markets including corporate interiors, aviation, industrial, multi-key, and ground-up commercial markets and corresponding self-perform trades, while maintaining an emphasis on talent development, best-in-class project execution, and building quality relationships.     


In his free time, Derek enjoys spending time with his two daughters, wonderful wife, and friends.


Derek joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in June 2022.

John Hamilton
Treasurer of the Board | Vice President, Regent Partners
John Hamilton
Treasurer of the Board | Vice President, Regent Partners

John Hamilton currently serves as Vice President with Regent Partners, where he focuses on the acquisition, development and capitalization of ground-up projects primarily in the office, hotel and residential sectors. He is also active in the asset management, sales and marketing of certain office, residential, land and retail properties. Prior to joining Regent Partners, Mr. Hamilton worked with real estate investment banking firm Eastdil Secured. While at Eastdil, he completed $11.8 billion of transactions involving office, retail, multifamily, and land / master-planned community property types.


John graduated from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. He is currently a member of ULI, NAIOP, and is a licensed real estate agent in Georgia.


John joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in April 2020. 

Mark Crump
Secretary of the Board | Operations Manager, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Mark Crump
Secretary of the Board | Operations Manager, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Mark Crump is an Operations Manager for the general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC.


Mark joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in 2021. 

Michael Estep
Chief Operating Officer, REPLI
Michael Estep
Chief Operating Officer, REPLI

Michael Estep works as the Chief Operating Officer at REPLI, a leading prop-tech company that provides best-in-class websites and digital marketing solutions to multifamily organizations.


Michael joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in 2021.

Monique Fields
Managing Director of Broker Services, Badon Commercial Real Estate
Monique Fields
Managing Director of Broker Services, Badon Commercial Real Estate

A highly skilled and experienced real estate professional with over 19 years of experience, Monique has gained a diverse range of expertise in commercial and residential real estate, land sales, new construction, church sales, retail and office space, corporate and military relocation.


As the Managing Director of Broker Services, Monique oversees a team of top real estate professionals, ensuring that their clients receive exceptional service. Her ability to manage complex transactions and navigate challenging negotiations has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor within the real estate industry. She is also involved in various professional organizations, including CCIM Georgia, CREW Atlanta, the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors, and the Atlanta Realtors Association. 


Monique joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in September 2023.

Laura Friddell
Director & Partner, Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group
Laura Friddell
Director & Partner, Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group

Laura Friddell currently works as Director and Partner with Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group. Since joining Patterson in 2015, Laura has directly assisted in raising over $3.2 billion dollars in financing for clients.  She has worked on a wide range of property types across the Southeast, and is experienced in raising development, bridge and permanent financing.  The financing raised has included a mix of equity, senior debt and subordinate capital, such as mezzanine debt and preferred equity.  Laura has also been actively involved in the advisory side of Patterson’s business, helping clients with overall strategic thinking as well as detailed analyses for certain projects and situations.


She attended the University of Virginia, majoring in both Finance and French.


Laura joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in April 2020. 


Gautam Huded, Esq.
Senior Vice President - Counsel, Brookfield Properties
Gautam Huded, Esq.
Senior Vice President - Counsel, Brookfield Properties

Gautam P. Huded serves as the Senior Vice President - Counsel for the U.S. logistics team within Brookfield Properties, which provides real estate management and development services for Brookfield. Previously, he served as the counsel in the real estate practice of Eversheds Sutherland LLP. Gautam holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and a J.D. from Northwestern University, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of the Northwestern University Law Review. After law school, Gautam clerked for the Honorable Beverly B. Martin on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. 


Gautam joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in January 2019.

Jason Hughes
President, IMPACT Development Management
Jason Hughes
President, IMPACT Development Management

Jason Hughes began his career working for contractors in the Metro Atlanta area focusing on high-end hospitality, healthcare, mixed use, and residential facilities. Previously, Jason served as the Developer’s Representative on Mercedes-Benz Stadium from 2012-2018 and the President of Darden & Company. Now, as President of IMPACT, Jason provides strategic direction, oversees day-to-day operations, supports his business partners in project management efforts, and ensures projects have proper resources available to achieve success. 


Outside the office, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, including two young kids, friends, and any chance he can get on the golf course.


Jason joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in May 2019.

Joanne Jackson Degnan
Former Chief Customer Success Officer, UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Joanne Jackson Degnan
Former Chief Customer Success Officer, UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)

Joanne Jackson Degnan joined the Board of Directors in 2021. Joanne is Former Chief Customer Success Officer at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group). Joanne is a believer in giving back to her community through volunteerism and giving. She serves on the Development Committee for Rebuilding Together.


Joanne joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in 2021.

Dana Ladd
Partner, Director of Architecture & Business Development, Warner Summers
Dana Ladd
Partner, Director of Architecture & Business Development, Warner Summers

As Director of Architecture, Dana leads the Warner Summer staff in the design of large commercial and medical building types. As Director of Business Development, Dana is also in charge of searching for new opportunities, knowing the market, and evaluating the firm's future endeavors. She has been involved in leadership roles in CREW Atlanta and has held numerous speaking engagements with organizations in and around Atlanta.  Dana is a proud graduate of Clemson University and Georgia Tech, and proud mom to two children that keep her busy outside of work.


Dana joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in September 2023.

Shanda-Joy Laws
REALTOR®, Broker, & Owner, Adara Properties
Shanda-Joy Laws
REALTOR®, Broker, & Owner, Adara Properties

Combining her love and knowledge of real estate, design, and business, Shanda-Joy Laws is a REALTOR®, broker, and owner of Adara Properties brokered by eXp Realty, an Atlanta-based boutique real estate company that specializes in residential and light commercial. At the heart of her business, activities focus on veterans, public servants, buyers, sellers, investors, business owners, and mentoring agents, contributing to sustainable community and economic development.


Among the many professional certifications and designations from the National Association of REALTORS®, Shanda holds a GREEN designation and is a Military Relocation Professional. In 2018, she received personal training from former U.S. Vice President Al Gore to become a local leader with the Climate Reality Project and is Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) and OSHA 30 certified.


Shanda has the honor of being a proud mother of two sons and a daughter, who are affectionately known as "The Fab 3;" "Gigi" to her granddaughter, grandson, and two grand dogs; and mom to her rescue cat. Shanda is an avid home cook, baker, foodie, and wine aficionado. In her free time, she enjoys reading, antiquing, restoring, and reinventing furniture.


Shanda-Joy joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in May 2023. 

Megan Lisle
Lead Accountant, Chick-Fil-A
Megan Lisle
Lead Accountant, Chick-Fil-A

Megan Lisle serves as the Lead Accountant in Philanthropic Financial Services for Chick-Fil-A. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s in Accounting from the University of Georgia.

Tanya Nesbitt, Esq.
Partner, Thompson Hine
Tanya Nesbitt, Esq.
Partner, Thompson Hine

A Partner at Thompson Hine, Tanya is a nationally recognized formidable litigator who has litigated highly complex environmental matters. Her successes have earned her the distinction of Lawdragon 500’s Leading U.S. Environmental Lawyer. She collaborates with all her clients to find the best business solutions, whether it involves providing detailed strategic advice and tactics, counsel on the advertising and marketing of environmental benefit claims, or fighting for her clients in litigation.


Tanya joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in September 2023.

Matthew Smith
Chief Financial Officer, Atlanta & Pacific Real Estate Group
Matthew Smith
Chief Financial Officer, Atlanta & Pacific Real Estate Group

Matthew (Matt) Smith works as Chief Financial Officer – Investment Management with Atlanta & Pacific Real Estate Group. Matt graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He obtained his master’s in accounting from Florida Atlantic University. He is also licensed in the state of Florida as a Certified Public Accountant.


Matt joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in April 2020. 

Dana Towns
Omni Channel Operational Process Designer II , Ferguson
Dana Towns
Omni Channel Operational Process Designer II , Ferguson

Dana is a highly motivated and experienced Digital Commerce Operational Process Designer with a proven track record of success in the technology industry. She has a strong understanding of eBusiness processes and is skilled in developing and implementing process improvements that lead to increased efficiency and profitability. 


She currently works on projects and develops process improvements that have a significant impact on the various businesses within her company - helping to put the "digital" into their goal of delivering the best digitally enabled human relationships. 


Dana joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in October 2023.

Alex Vess
Senior Director, IMPACT Development Management
Alex Vess
Senior Director, IMPACT Development Management

Alex Vess began his career at a large non-profit, leading facilities and project management for all new construction, renovations, and improvements. In 2016, he joined a medical office building developer supporting two of the largest healthcare systems in Metro Atlanta. Since 2019, Alex has been managing and delivering complex construction projects for IMPACT Development Management, specializing in the healthcare, mission-critical, and film production markets. 


Outside of the office, Alex enjoys spending time with his wife and two young kids. 


Alex joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in January 2023.

Grace Williams
Principal Owner & Designer, Grace In Design Services
Grace Williams
Principal Owner & Designer, Grace In Design Services

Grace is the Principal Owner and Designer of Grace In Design Services, a boutique interior design and project management company specializing in both commercial and residential projects. As Principal Designer, she also provides aging-in-place and WELL Certified building services.


Grace joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in July 2023. 

Laura Young
Business Development, Young Contracting
Laura Young
Business Development, Young Contracting

Laura joined the Rebuilding Together Atlanta Board of Directors in September 2023. 

Nichelle Mitchem-Adamson, Esq.
Ex-Officio Member of the Board | Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Atlanta
Nichelle Mitchem-Adamson, Esq.
Ex-Officio Member of the Board | Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Atlanta

Nichelle Mitchem-Adamson is the Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Atlanta. For more than twenty (20) years, Nichelle has worked in the nonprofit sector at organizations devoted to improving the life outcomes for children, youth, and adults that are either homeless or at risk of homelessness. Nichelle has operated a range of housing programs from emergency shelters to permanent supportive housing. For more than fifteen (15) years, she has served as Executive Director of non-profit organizations committed to the empowerment of persons living in poverty. 


Currently, Nichelle is serving as the Governance Chairperson on the board of directors for Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage and Disability in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Secretary for the board of directors of People Living in Recovery, in Athens Georgia. 


Nichelle received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. She received her license to practice law in the state of Wisconsin.


Nichelle began her tenure as Rebuilding Together Atlanta's Executive Director in  2023.

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