Board and Staff

NDC’s Board is made up of neighbors interested in community development and quality affordable housing in the North end of Grand Rapids. If you are interested in joining the board or in other volunteer opportunities, please contact Executive Director Helen Lehman at 361-7500.

President:  Tom Deschaine
Treasurer:  Glenn Disosway
Secretary:  Carol Hennessy
Member:  Kathryn A. Dorsey
Member:  Jayne Johnson
Member:  AJ Setter
Member:  Chris Thompson

Helen Lehman – Executive Director

Helen has more than 20 years of neighborhood development experience, including 10 years as the Director of the Creston Neighborhood Association and leadership of the New Development Corporation since November of 2001.

Shelli Zomer – Program Coordinator

Shelli is a certified homebuyer counselor with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. She works part time for New Development Corporation.