Meet the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of House of Refuge is made of a diverse group of individuals who have a great deal of compassion for the community and a strong belief in our mission. These amazing people willingly donate their time, talents, and resources to improve our neighborhood and help House of Refuge achieve its vision.
Why? Because they believe that “every family deserves a home.”

Brian Heath
Chair
SRP

Rick Kettner
Vice Chair
Retired Aerospace Executive

Deanna Portelli
Treasurer
YPTC

Cyndy Joseph
Secretary
Western Alliance Bank, Director of TM & Deposit Operations

Johnna Switzer
Immediate Past Chair
Retired Nursing Faculty, Mesa CC

Yira Brimage
Voting Member
Community Volunteer

Sally Harrison
Voting Member
Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Kayla Kolar
Non-Voting Member
House of Refuge

Julissa Ricks
Voting Member
BriComp IT Consulting Services

David Smeed
Voting Member
Dignity Health

Marty Tomljenovic
Voting Member
Gilbert Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Julio von Birman
Voting Member
Paramis International Consulting
