Faces of Habitat: Meet Carl

Last month, we kicked off a new feature called Faces of Habitat. This is where we shine a light on the amazing people who make Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity what it is. This month, we're featuring Carl, our ReStore Director.

Carl has been working for Habitat for Humanity since May of 2009 when the ReStore officially opened here in Green Bay (fun fact: it was originally located on Ramada Way, just off of Oneida Street in Ashwaubenon).

Put simply, Carl knows everything there is to know about this place. He's the one who usually answers the phone if you call, he knows every item out on the sales floor, he knows most repeat customers by name, and he runs the 9:45am daily meetings for our staff and volunteers.

We asked him a few questions about what inspires him everyday:

What is your favorite part about working with Habitat? In other words, what is your why?

The Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore helps the community in so many ways. We help keep perfectly good items out of the landfill, and we help people save money while improving their home. We then are able to provide funding to help GGBHFH provide simple decent affordable housing to deserving families. My job is a win all the way around!

What is one moment that stands out from your time at Habitat?

When we were able to move into our current building, that was such a big milestone. It opened up so many more possibilities for what we could do and how we could make an impact through our retail space. A close second to that would be the Habitat Homestead development. It was incredible to watch that process happen and see individuals and families move into the homes.

What is something you love to do when you're not at work?

I like to play with my dogs, Ollie and Memphis.

Just for fun: if you could instantly become an expert at anything, what would it be?

Human psychology or woodworking.