Ronald Frantz, Executive Director
Ronn has a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Studies and a BA in Peace Studies.  He is a member of Reba Place Fellowship and Living Water Community Church.  Ronn has twenty years of experience working in the real estate business and has extensive experience with administration of non profit organizations, both as staff and on boards of directors. ronn@goodnewspartners.org

Bud Ogle, President Emeritus
Bud is an ordained Presbyterian minister and has a Masters of Divinity and a PhD in Diplomatic History. He is a co-founder of Good News Partners and a long-time North of Howard Neighborhood resident.  bud@goodnewspartners.org

Brian Drell, Rehab Crew Manager
Brian has over 20 years of rehab experience and has managed rehab crews for Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. He is a North of Howard neighborhood resident who owns and manages his own multi-unit building.  brian@goodnewspartners.org

Hendretha Hill, New Life Family Advocate
Hendretha has 25 years experience as a case manager and counselor. Before joining Good News Partners, she worked for Lutheran Social Services, Housing Opportunity for Women, and New Moms, Inc., with particular expertise in addiction counseling and family assessment.  hendretha@goodnewspartners.org

Peter Horth, Controller and Volunteer Coordinator
Peter has seven years experience as a youth advocate. He holds a BA in Philosophy and a BA in History, and has an Elementary Education Certificate (Ohio). As a Northwestern University student in the mid-1970’s, he was involved with Good News Partners at its inception.  peter@goodnewspartners.org

Jan Hubbard, Director, Major Gifts & Church Relations
Jan's business background and church consultant experience comes from owning/operating an interior design firm that specialized in childrens' education spaces at churches. Jan has led workshops at national conferences, authored a book, and worked with churches on design of their spaces, transition planning, and fundraising for capital campaigns.  jan@goodnewspartners.org

Leah Kranz, Director, Annual Giving
Leah began her career in 1979 as the Executive Director of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Leah has continued to grow in non-profit management over the years, most recently as Resource Development Manager at San Jose Obrero Mission.  leah@goodnewspartners.org

Ann Lerman, Reading Coaches Director
Ann has been working with struggling readers in the North of Howard neighborhood for over thirteen years. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching and a specialty degree in reading, and is a member of the International Reading Association.  ann@goodnewspartners.org

Richard Marks, Jonquil Hotel Manager
Richard has eight years of increasing experience in property management. He holds three certificates in Landlord Training.  richard@goodnewspartners.org

Anna Pawlikowski, Office Manager
Anna has served Good News Partners for over eleven years, first as Resident Coordinator for New Life Interim Housing and most recently as GNP's Office Manager.  anna@goodnewspartners.org

Marcos Ramirez, Property Manager
Marcos has over 10 years of carpentry experience. He is also bilingual and a neighborhood resident. Marcos has been a member of the Good News Partners staff for more than three years. He holds a Certificate of Training in Property Management.  marcos@goodnewspartners.org

Nora Wilburne, Chaplain, Family Advocate
Nora has a degree in Psychology with a concentration in Education and Religious Studies from Bradley University, and is a Family and Community Development Specialist. Her 15+ years in social services include training/directing the Suicide Prevention Hotline for the Mental Health Association and serving as Assistant Pastor at the Good Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago.  nora@goodnewspartners.org