Ellen Hadley, Board Secretary

She is a nurse at Michigan Medicine working in cardiac surgery. Ellen graduated from the University of Michigan and has lived in Ann Arbor since 2017. She enjoys reading, playing pickleball, and practicing her Spanish. Ellen joined our board in 2026. Her current term ends December 31, 2029.

Stephanie Brinley, Board Director

She is an associate director of S&P Global Mobility, joining them in 2013. She has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. Stephanie holds degrees from Eastern Michigan University and Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business.  She is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and a member of their board. Stephanie joined our board in 2026. Her current term ends December 31, 2028.

You may communicate directly with our Board of Directors by letter or email.

House by the Side of the Road, Attn: Board of Directors, 2051 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Email: hbsrboard@gmail.com

Debra Dill, Board Director

She is a Senior Project Representative at the University of Michigan. She earned her BS and MPA at Eastern Michigan University. Debra and her husband have three daughters. Debra enjoys traveling, spending quality time with family and friends, and volunteering with Dress for Success Michigan Inc. Debra joined our board in 2019. Her current term ends December 31, 2027.

Ken Westerman, Board Treasurer

He is retired from the Ann Arbor Public Schools where he was director of Choral Activities at Scarlett Junior High from 1975 to 1981 and Pioneer High School from 1981 to 2010. Ken has degrees from Yale and the University of Michigan. He and his wife, Cherry, have a daughter, son, and three grandchildren. He enjoys golf and ice hockey. Ken joined our board in 2021. His current term ends December 31, 2027.

Brock LaHart, Board Director

He is Managing Director of Industrial Metrology for North America at Metronor USA with a background in leadership, strategy, business development, and marketing, specializing in advanced manufacturing technologies. Brock is passionate about strengthening families, supporting children's development, and creating lasting positive change in his community. He lives in the Ann Arbor area with his wife and two daughters and enjoys coaching his daughters' volleyball teams, mountain biking and traveling. 

Brock joined our board in 2026. His current term ends December 31, 2029.

Venus DePena, Board Director

She is a Special Education Teacher Assistant at Huron High School. She has a teaching certificate and MA in Education from the University of Michigan. Married with one son, she met her husband in New York City where she was born and raised. They have lived in Michigan since 1994. She enjoys teaching, volunteering, and faith-based activities. Venus joined our board in 2023. Her current term ends December 31, 2028.

Scott King, Board Vice President

He has a background in Enterprise Software Sales and served as a Solution Engineer for a variety of big tech companies including Salesforce, MicroStrategy, and OpenText. He earned his dual-CAD/CAM BS from Eastern Michigan University. Scott has a daughter and enjoys University of Michigan football games, wake-surfing, and traveling. Scott joined our board in 2022. His current term ends December 31, 2027.

Jack Harrington, Board Director

He is recently retired from Michigan Medicine where he was most recently a clinical social worker with the adult Heart Transplant & VAD program. He has been a social worker for 40 years and his work has also included working with BMT, ALS, ICU, and CMH populations. He strives to promote social justice and enhance the dignity of those in our community. Jack joined our board in 2026. His current term ends December 31, 2029.

Mark Hopper, Board President

He is a recently retired Ann Arbor lawyer who has served as Mayor of the City of Saline.  He has two adult children and currently resides with his wife Vicki in the Saline area. Mark joined our board in 2022. His current term ends December 31, 2028.