Belinda Thrift

Administritive Assistant

Belinda first joined out team as an intern from Belhaven University.  She has served in many roles here at the Center.  She currently serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Servant.She helps to keep our team informed of all that is happening around the Center and the many changes being made.  She also keeps our accounting department up to date and facilitates partner relations.  Belinda is a great team member and a blessing to the community.

Marc & Laura Belen

Directors in Training

Marc is the community relations liason and assistant to the Chief Servant. He helps with business development at various chamber events.

Laura  helps with research and various programs at the center. She provides assistance with the Summer School Program as well.

Walter Woods

IT Tech

Walter maintains our computer network and all IT updates. He repairs computers that are offline, and provides training to the staff on security and program updates. 

Dennis Roop Jr.

Facilities Manager

Dennis is a blessing to the Center and Community.  As a missionary to the urban community, he has a heart for people.   

One of the many projects he facilitates is the repair and maintenance of the property. He also organizes donated items.  Dennis works with and coordinates multiple volunteer teams on projects around the center.

Leah Benjamin

Media & Marketing 

Leah helps with special media and marketing events and is a valuable trouble-shooter with various projects.  She also coordinates website maintenance. 

Kimberly Bane

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Elizabeth Hammond

 Community Development and Partnerships

Kimberly & Elizabeth work to ensure that current programs and services, as well as future projects are funded.   As community liaisons, they also focusing on collaborative partnerships that promote family resilience.

Antonio Barbosa

VP of Ministry Development

Antonio has a heart to serve others.  His business card says, PH, People Helper...  Founder of "Kitchens By Antonio," He has always helped in the community.   When Antonio remodels a kitchen, he donates the used cabinetry to the Dream Center.  Most of these donations go to upgrade the homes of single mothers or families in need.

 Antonio serves in the community by building relationships with pastors and business leaders.   One of his goals is to secure funding for the Center; to see the vision come to full completion...

 David Roquemore

Director of Development

David has a heart for people and the community.   He helps our partners stay connected with the mission and vision of the Center.

David serves well at the Center.  When there is a need in the Job Center, he is there to help and assist families in the community.  He is a great team player.

Ed Becker

Director of Business and Entrepreneurship

Ed has a love to see people grow and develop their God-given potential in the marketplace and at home.  He works with men and women to help them start and finish well in business. Working with local chambers and community leaders, he is connecting people with their passion and purpose in business. Ed will also be working to develop a Youth Entrepreneurship School for business development.  We are raising-up the next generation of community business professionals.

Rob Bennerman

Director of Youth & Family Development

Rob has over 20 years of Youth Development experience. He believes that there is no limit to how far a person can go in their life as long as they have the resources and knowledge to use them. As a life coach, Rob has mentored over 50 teenagers and many of these now adults are eager and ready to mentor other youth at the Dream Center.