• Our Most Valuable Asset

    Everything our organization achieves is due to the dedication and passion of our people. Every St. Mary Development team member strives to cultivate excellence with everything we do, furthering our mission to improve lives, elevate communities, and support the seniors and families that need it most. We work tirelessly to provide affordable housing and support services that empower residents to live with dignity, independence, and hope. Get to know the individuals who make our work possible!

  • Senior management

  • Wes Young, president and CEO

    Wes Young

    President & CEO

    Wes Young is the President and CEO at St. Mary Development Corporation. With over 35 years of real estate experience, he has been with the organization since 2011 and has overseen Real Estate Development and Asset Management. Wes lives in Englewood, Ohio, with his wife of 39 years and is a proud father, grandfather, and member of Living Word Church.

    Denise Blake Vice President, Real Estate Development

    Denise Blake

    Executive Vice President

    Denise Blake, Vice President, Real Estate Development, brings nearly 24 years of experience in affordable housing, contributing to over 2,700 units since 2000. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Cincinnati and began her journey with St. Mary on the Grand Place adaptive reuse project. Denise’s career progressed from administrative assistant in commercial construction to developer and project management director.

    Lucinda Patterson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    Kimberly Kolleck (Kim)

    Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

    Kimberly “Kim” Kolleck serves as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 30 years of accounting and financial leadership experience across real estate development, manufacturing, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. She holds an Associate Degree in Accounting from Columbus State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Franklin University, with expertise in financial reporting, operational finance, multi‑entity accounting, and strategic financial planning.

    Terri Pitts Director of Resident Services

    Terri Pitts

    Vice President of Resident Services

    Terri Pitts, Director of Resident Services, leads a team supporting over 1,000 low-income seniors in the greater Dayton area, focusing on Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity. With 20+ years of experience in healthcare and social services, she is also a WISE Master Trainer, community educator, and advocate for improving seniors' quality of life.

  • Directors

    Victoria Long Director of Development Services

    Victoria Long

    Director of Development Services

    Prior to joining St. Mary, Victoria has worked in real estate development at Speedway LLC and before that spent years in local government, working in planning, zoning, and building departments. Victoria is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a BS in Community Development.

    John Haws Director of Real Estate Services

    John Haws

    Director of Real Estate Services

    John Haws, Director of Real Estate Services, has been with St. Mary Development since 1992, overseeing all construction projects and managing the company’s physical assets. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, John holds a B.S. in biology and chemistry from Heidelberg University and brings over a decade of prior experience from Haws Construction.

    Management

  • Jason Storms Maintenance Manager

    Jason Storms

    Maintenance Manager

    Jason Storms, Maintenance Manager, oversees maintenance across all St. Mary Development properties, including Pivotal and the home office. With 31 years of experience in the garage door industry, he brings diverse skills and a commitment to excellent customer service in his work with residents and colleagues.

    Gretchen Kelly Real Estate Development Specialist

    Gretchen Kelly

    Organizational Development Manager

    Gretchen serves as our Real Estate Development Specialist, holding a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master’s in the Study of Law (MSL) with a focus on Government Contracting and Procurement from the University of Dayton. She brings experience from the University of Dayton Research Institute and School of Engineering, where she managed proposal development, contract and grant funding, and compliance processes. Gretchen’s background also includes small business ownership, adding practical insight to her work in development and resource management.

    Terry Vandeberg Strategic Partnership and Development Manager

    Terry Vandeberg

    Strategic Partnership and Development Manager

    Terry Vandeberg, Strategic Partnership and Development Manager, oversees grants and fundraising to support St. Mary Development’s mission of serving low-income seniors. With 27 years of experience advocating for seniors in Dayton, she is passionate about holistic health, aging in place, and fostering community-driven solutions.

    Victoria Romero Asset Manager

    Alicia Heeter

    Resident Services Manager

    Alicia Heeter is the Resident Services Manager at Riverside Senior Lofts.

    She brings 12 years of customer service experience, including management, and holds an associate degree in liberal arts and social work from Sinclair Community College. Alicia has five years of combined experience as an in-home caregiver, Community Health Worker, and Resident Service Coordinator.

    She is passionate about supporting seniors and helping them maintain a high quality of life as they age.

    Operational Staff

  • Erin Kelly Technology Specialist

    Candis Wilson

    Staff Accountant

    Remy Muneza Staff Accountant

    Tracie Miller

    Outcomes Manager

    Erin Kelly Technology Specialist

    Erin Kelly

    Technology Specialist

    Remy Muneza Staff Accountant

    Remy Muneza

    Senior Staff Accountant

    Remy Muneza Staff Accountant

    Vetrice Nickson

    Assistant Controller

  • Resident Services

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    Carolyn Brooks

    Senior Resident Services Coordinator

    Carolyn Brooks Senior Resident Services Coordinator

    Tiffany Blake

    Resident Services Coordinator

    Shelica Brooks Resident Services Coordinator

    Tawynya Salazar

    Resident Services Coordinator

    Alicia Heeter Lead Resident Services Coordinator at The Biltmore

    Bill Younk

    Resident Services Coordinator

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    Jessica Young

    Resident Services Coordinator

    Carolyn Brooks Senior Resident Services Coordinator

    Shannon Russell

    Prevention Service Coordinator

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    Nanci McGuire

    Lead Prevention Coordinator

    Tamara Blake Resident Services Coordinator

    Tamara Blake

    Resident Services Coordinator

    Carolyn Brooks Senior Resident Services Coordinator

    Shawna Martinez

    Resident Services Coordinator