Renesting Staff and Board of Directors

Renesting Staff

Emily Jo Manchester-Sanden, CNP
Executive Director

Ashley Bowen
Office Manager

More info coming soon!

Noel Haacker
Founder

In October 2009, Noel answered a calling to serve the homeless in a way that uniquely matched up with her 30 years as a professional Interior Designer- she created the Renesting Project. Noel owned and operated Noel Interior Design, Inc. for more than 20 years and volunteered 16 years as Interior Design Coordinator for the St. Jude Dream Home. During her service to Renesting, Noel was nominated for the American Society of Interior Designers national Design for Humanity Award. Since her retirement in July 2021, she has spent quality time with her husband of 30+ years, her 3 grown children, 4 grandchildren, and the many dear friends she made in her 11.5 years as the head and heart of Renesting Project. She now continues her dedication to Renesting as a volunteer!

2025 Board of Directors
Charlene Morrison, Chair
Retired Educator & Administrator; Kappa Kappa Iota

Beth Fisher, Vice Chair
Retired Paralegal

Amy Hardy, Treasurer
Retired CPA

Brad Lipps, Secretary
Yarbrough Interiors

Cindy Aubrey
Citizens National Bank

Marissa Tavantana Diaz
KTALnews.com, KTAL NBC 6, KMSS FOX 33, KSHV 45

Jessica Elvin
Dignity Memorial

April Eskew
Lamar Advertising

Justin Manuel
Praeses

Johnny Norris
KTALnews.com, KTAL NBC 6, KMSS FOX 33, KSHV 45

Shilpan Patel
PJ United; Noble Savage

Jon Shellhaas
USAF; Main Squeeze Juice Co.

Jason Shidiskis
Willis Knighton

Interested in board service? Reach out at board@renestingprojectinc.org