Our Family
Executive Team

Maureen Kornowa
CEO/Executive Director
Maureen Kornowa has almost 20 years of experience in the nonprofit arena. Since joining Home of Hope in 2014, she has taken HOH from a state-funded children’s shelter to a business model that saves children from homelessness and keeps young families together.
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Renita Pollard
Director of Operations
Renita Pollard has been a part of our team since 2004. She currently serves as our director of operations where she oversees all day-to-day responsibilities and activities. She keeps us running smoothly and effectively each and every day.
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Anthony Tanksley
Director of Finance
Anthony Tanksley brings his 35 years of experience in business management, real estate, and accounting to the table to keep track of the various fiscal and HR policies which accompany the non-profit environment.
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Samantha Pryor
Exec. Assistant & Volunteer Coord.
A new mom and jack of all trades, Samantha Pryor is a light to everyone in Home of Hope’s office. She’s been a part of the team since 2019, and currently works as our executive assistant and volunteer coordinator.
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Michele Barbee
Residential Advisor
Michele has been a part of the Home of Hope team since 2012 . She serves as a residential advisor and assists with Home of Hope clients.
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Ashley Turner
Case Manager & Residential Advisor
Ashley Turner serves as both a case manager and residential advisor for Home of Hope. She’s been a part of the Home of Hope team since 2019 and brings a passion for helping others.
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Judaea Wallace
Case Manager and Residential Advisor

Bridgette Fredrick
Coordinator of Food Services
Since 2009, Bridgette Fredrick has helped keep our Home of Hope families full. She serves as our food coordinator and plans and prepares meals for residents.
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Eric Williams
Lead Residential Advisor
Executive Board

Doug Meyer
Chairman of the Board
Community Leader

Jennifer Bridwell
Vice President
Gwinnett Market President GBC

Ruth Davis
Secretary Fund Development
Community Leader

Ray Stanley
Treasurer
Community Leader

Lever Stewart
Attorney
President/CEO Accushield
Board Members
David Ehrhardt
Associate VP,
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C
.Melody A. Glouton
Attorney,
Anderson, Tate & Carr, PC
Andrew Hedrich
CPA, Manager,
Smith+Howard CPAs
Matt Hopkins
President & CEO,
SEI Group, Inc.
Natasha Leeper
Assistant VP & Support Center Operations,
Federal Reserve Financial Services
Jim Lloyd
President & CEO,
InsuranceHub
Mark McGrath
Partner,
WMBO CPA Group
Amanda Thomas
Vice President,
City National Bank