Becky Lucas appointed CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties

FORT MYERS, Fla. - June 25, 2019 - PRLog -- The Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties has named Becky Lucas as chief executive officer (CEO). Her appointment follows the recent announcement that former president and CEO Katherine "Kitty" Green accepted the position of vice president for advancement at Florida Gulf Coast University. In addition to appointing Lucas as CEO, the Board has named Rick Mercer as president and Tanya Soholt as the chief operating officer (COO).

"Our board has always been impressed with Becky's leadership and her ability to bring people together to support the cause," said Gary Aubuchon, president of Aubuchon Team of Companies and board chair for Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties. "Not only does Becky have the depth of knowledge of nearly 20 years with Habitat, but she brings a tireless passion for making affordable housing a reality for families in our region to her role as CEO."

Lucas has served Habitat for Humanity in various roles over a span of 19 years including volunteer, director of construction, executive director and her most recent role as vice president of community outreach. She managed the Lee and Hendry Counties Habitat affiliate during a time of rampant growth, overseeing the construction of 600+ Habitat homes.

In her former role as associate director of philanthropy for The Nature Conservancy, Lucas worked with the state of Florida's top philanthropic entities to devise their charitable giving plans, resulting in the protection of natural resources worldwide. She also served as a director of the Children's Hunger Alliance in Columbus, Ohio where she was responsible for a USDA program, which fed 5,000 inner-city children a day.

Mercer has been with Habitat for Humanity for two years, previously serving as vice president of construction. With over 30 years of construction management and community development experience, Mercer oversaw the construction of all new homes, rehabilitated homes and critical repairs, as well as community planning and development efforts.

Soholt has been with Habitat for Humanity since 1999. She previously served as vice president of family services, overseeing the Family Services and Senior Housing departments and monitoring the homeowner family selection process, property management and mortgage division.

About Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties

Since 1982, 1,550 families in need of a hand up have partnered with Habitat Lee and Hendry to build or improve their home. Habitat homeowners, alongside volunteers, help build their own home and pay an affordable mortgage. Through volunteering, financial or material donations, everyone can help Lee and Hendry county families achieve strength, stability and independence. Through shelter, we empower. For more information, visit www.habitat4humanity.org.