Staff
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John HarveyPresident and Executive Director John Harvey believes that nails and 2 x 4s are just the start of urban rehabilitation. Equipping people to own property and to organize and build a community is just as critical, he believes. An ordained minister and former director of a citywide program for elderly, low-income, and handicapped residents in Topeka, Kansas, Harvey is an entrepreneurial businessperson who understands the personal and financial obstacles that often prevent urban residents from achieving their dream of living in healthy, affordable, and stable neighborhoods. His passion for this cause was so great that he resigned his position as pastor of Hillview Church of God in 1994 to work full time at City Vision. “In the past decade, our team, with the cooperation of residents, and the support of many partners, has dramatically changed the landscape of several urban neighborhoods,” Harvey says. “Our work gives hope to hard working people who want to improve their lives.” Harvey earned a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Kansas. |
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Evelyn HudsonDirector of Property Management and Leasing Evelyn Hudson became a part of the City Vision family in February 2002 and manages a growing inventory of residential and commercial properties and artist studios. “There is great satisfaction in knowing that I work for an organization that is committed to growing healthy, sustainable urban neighborhoods,” Evelyn says. Evelyn attended Mid-America Nazarene College and received a bachelor’s degree in management of human resources. From Faith Bible College she received a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate degree in scriptural psychology. |
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Jonathan BirkelVice President for Real Estate Development Jonathan Birkel joined City Vision in February 2004 as Vice President for Real Estate Development bringing 14 years of experience in residential design and real estate to City Vision. He is overseeing the Mission Cliffs project and also is in charge of planning for the downtown redevelopment district. “These are exciting opportunities to work with such great people and to have a direct and positive effect on the environment in which we live,” Jon says. He graduated from the College of Architecture, Design and Planning at Kansas State University. |
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Edward LinneburDirector, Downtown Shareholders Ed joined City Vision’s staff in 2006 and brings over 15 years of experience and background in community development to the organization. He is currently directing the programs and services of the Downtown Shareholders and the downtown area Self Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). “I really enjoy working on possibilities that become realities, especially when they promote a better place to live, work, and play,” Ed says. Ed graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor of science degree in consumer and family economics. |
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Michelle JonesController Michelle Jones recently joined City Vision’s staff as Controller in September 2011 and is responsible for all of the accounting responsibilities of the company. She previously worked as an Internal Auditor for Hallmark Cards before deciding to stay home and start a family. “Becoming a part of the City Vision family has been one of the best professional decisions I have made. Not only are the staff wonderful to work with, but the ability to work in an organization that makes a significant, tangible, and lasting impact in the community has been great.” Michelle graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. degree in Accounting and Management. |