Our Staff
Krista Pettit
Founder and Executive Director
Krista Pettit is the Founder and Executive Director of Haven Ministries. In her leadership roll, she develops programs and policies for all of the programs. She is a grant writer and has responsibilities with finances, legal issues, and other operational responsibilities.
Mia Cranford
Marketing and Business Development Director
Mia Cranford enhances donor support and services thus increasing donor satisfaction. She oversees the business sponsorship program and engages the public with awareness and fundraising events.
Karen Bardwell
Volunteer Coordinator
Karen Bardwell is works with Church Coordinators, trains volunteers, recruits new volunteers, and assists with volunteer paperwork.
Sandi Wiscott
Director of Operations / Case Manager
Sandi Wiscott has worked with Haven Ministries for approximately thirteen years – first as a volunteer and then as paid staff. Her primary focus is working with guests at Haven Ministries Homeless Shelter. She has years of experience in working with clients to connect them to programs and services.
Erica Owens and Antonio Dennis
Overnight Shelter Staff
Alvin Craft
Case Manager Shelter
Alvin works alongside the Director of Operations and helps manage the shelter operations. He ensures that all shelter rules are followed and all policies and procedures are implemented.
Edwin Gibbs
Case Manager Resource Center
Edwin is a trained case manager at the Resource Center. He helps manage the daily operations of this program to assist clients with financial needs. He helps connect clients to services and programs. He provides 1-1 budget classes and teaches classes, such as self-help strategies.
Liz Bazzell
Manager of Our Daily Thread Thrift Store
Liz manages the Thrift Store by sorting and organizing inventory and scheduling volunteers. She is always ready to help customers, volunteers, and donors with a wonderful and cheerful smile.
Michael Gross and Linda Haney
Overnight Shelter Staff
Michael started working with Haven Ministries the winter of 2017. Linda Haney is new to Haven Ministries in 2018. Both Michael and Linda monitor the shelter overnight and assist clients.
Pamela Boyce
Overnight Shelter Staff
Pamela is a dedicated overnight shelter staff that have worked this shift for over 12 years! She monitors the shelter overnight to ensure safety and help the clients get ready for the day.
