Our Mission
Enriching the lives of children in need
LEADING WITH COMPASSION
Meet Our Board
Get to Know the Faces behind HTC
HTC (formerly Hannah’s Treasure Chest) is a nonprofit charity organization dedicated to providing essential items to those in need. Founded in 2001, we have grown to 8 employees and over 75 volunteers who help us fill care package orders for those in need. We take pride in our mission to ensure local families receive the items they need, especially during difficult times. We are passionate about helping others and grateful for all the donations and support we have received throughout the years.
Trish Hill
Chair
Rick Valencia
Vice Chair
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RETIRED ATTORNEY
Trish Hill was a Partner with the law firm of Bricker Graydon LLP based in their Liberty Township Office. Her practice concentrated on loan workouts, commercial collection and foreclosure, and bankruptcy law, and she is licensed in Ohio, Florida, and Michigan. Her representation covered the spectrum of loan origination issues, re-documenting of loans, through the execution on judgment, and real estate foreclosures. She is a graduate of the University of Dayton in Civil Engineering and her J.D. and a member of the Dayton Leadership Dayton Class of 2019.
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OWNER AND OPERATOR, METAL SUPERMARKETS DAYTON
Rick and his wife Elizabeth are new business owners and operators of Metal Supermarkets Dayton. Previously, he had a 26-year career as a Senior Account Executive selling high-end software solutions globally with most of those years in search technologies. Rick also serves as the Stake President (a leadership role) in his church overseeing and managing 10 different congregations throughout the greater Dayton area.
Rick first became acquainted with HTC in 2006 when one of his sons coordinated a clothing drive for HTC as his Boy Scout Eagle project. Rick served as a general volunteer at HTC beginning in early 2016 and quickly put his skills as a handyman and organizer to work. His skills were key to the major reorganization accomplished in September 2016 as HTC expanded to an additional 3,200 s.f. to its facility. In early 2017 Rick was asked to join the HTC Board.
Pat Turnbull
Treasurer
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF CENTERVILLE
Pat Turnbull currently leads the City of Centerville’s Public Works team, which maintains the roads, collects waste and recycling, and generally maintains all streets, storm sewers, and public spaces in the city. Previously he was the Environmental Services Director for Montgomery County which runs the community’s water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste transfer station.
Turnbull is a U.S. Navy Veteran, a professional engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and a master’s degree in Public Administration who has worked in the public works, utility, and solid waste fields for the last 20 years. In addition, he is a 2013 Leadership Dayton graduate, a past President of the Aullwood Nature Center Board, and currently is serving as the President of the Fifth Street Brewpub Co-op board.
Jessica Stickel
Secretary
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KETTERING CITY SCHOOLS
FORWARD FOUNDATION
Jessica loves teaching at Fairmont High School where she’s been an English teacher and yearbook adviser for longer than her students have been alive! In 2019, she became the Hope Squad adviser when the school adopted this peer-to-peer suicide prevention program through Grant Us Hope. She is passionate about promoting a positive school culture for all students and their families.
Jessica joined the HTC Board as a Leadership Dayton Class of 2018 representative because she was drawn to the mission of enriching the lives of children in need. She enjoys seeing that mission in action through the volunteers and staff at Hannah’s and is impressed by the innovative ways HTC makes an impact in our community.
In addition to HTC, Jessica was a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man or Woman of the Year candidate in 2021 where she led her team to raise over $30,000 for cancer research. She is a past president of the Junior League of Dayton and continues to work with the JLD to promote literacy and voluntarism in our community. Jessica has also served on the associate boards of the Dayton Art Institute and the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. Jessica also had a brief stint as a volunteer basketball and track coach at St. Albert’s, but she’s better off cheering from the sidelines!
A slow-and-steady runner and novice tennis player, Jessica and her family enjoy traveling and adventuring together. Jessica lives in Kettering with her husband, Jeff, and their three children, Ella, Ben, and Emma.
Sue Hill
Board Member
VOLUNTEER- TOY ROOM LEADER, HTC
A long-time resident of Centerville, Sue began her service to the community as her four children became involved with Girl and Boy Scouts. “While my girls were in Scouts, I served what was then the Buckeye Trails Council as area chairwoman, and held the position of Secretary on the Board of Trustees for 13 years,” Sue said.
For several years, Sue acted as a facilitator between Normandy Church and community scouting troops that used the church’s facilities. In addition, she helped set up and coordinate a support group for widows that is still going strong after 23 years.
Sue is perhaps best known for her 27 years as a preschool teacher at the parent-owned Children’s Cooperative Preschool (CCP) that was located at Normandy Church. When CCP closed its doors in 2005, Sue brought donations from her classroom to HTC and became involved in volunteering. She has been a strong supporter and full-time volunteer with the organization since that time.
“I knew when I left the preschool that I wanted to continue doing things to help children,” Sue said. “I have found that in the work I do with HTC.”
Brant Benson
Board Member
PRODUCT SPECIALIST, LEBANON FORD
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Cheryl Probst
Board Member
OWNER & OUTREACH COORDINATOR, JEFF PROBST GROUP
Co-owner and Director of Relationship Development at the Jeff Probst Group with Keller Williams Community Partners Cheryl has been married since 2008 and lives in Centerville with her husband and their 4 young children. Together, she and her husband, Jeff, own and operate a local real estate team that is focused on building genuine relationships within their community and creating excellent experiences for their clients. Cheryl is also a licensed social worker and prior to joining the family business, she worked in several different areas of social work including: child protective services, hospice, and as a care manager for various underserved communities. Cheryl graduated from Anderson University in 2007 and prior to that graduated from Fairmont High School in 2003. She has always had a huge heart for helping children in the community and enjoys volunteering at Hannah’s, in addition to several other local non-profit organizations.
Cheryl remains very busy balancing work and her 4 kids school, sports, and activities but in her “free time” she and her family enjoy traveling, hiking, boating and finding new adventures to explore.
Gus Laver
Board Member
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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, MILLER-VALENTINE
Gus Laver is a Senior Project Manager with Miller-Valentine Construction and a member of the 2021 Dayton Leadership program. He has extensive experience overseeing construction projects through pre-construction and construction phases. Gus is originally from Pennsylvania and earned his Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Maryland and his B.S. in Business Management from Clemson University. Gus lives in Centerville with his wife and three children. He enjoys playing golf and coaching his kids’ sports teams.
Jill Koorndyk
Board Member
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DIRECTOR OF DONOR SERVICES, THE DAYTON FOUNDATION
Jill Koorndyk joined The Dayton Foundation staff in 2017. She most recently served as a development officer and now serves as director, Donor Services. In her current role, Jill oversees the gift entry and Donor Services teams.
With a BS from the University of Dayton and a JD from the University of Dayton School of Law, Jill’s career has included more than 20 years of experience in customer relations, project management and legal research.
Jill resides in Springboro with her husband. In her spare time, she is an active volunteer at a variety of local charities.
Kaleesa Archer
Board Member
DIRECTOR-HUMAN RESOURCES, HOLLYWOOD GAMING AT DAYTON RACEWAY
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​Kaleesa has been employed with PENN Entertainment since 2011 and serves as the Director of Human Resources at the Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway location. Kaleesa is a graduate of Indiana University East, with a degree in Business Administration. Additionally, Kaleesa is a graduating member of the 2023 Leadership Dayton program, and a Dayton Business Journal 2025 40 Under 40 Honoree. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, watching sports, showing cattle, crafting, and supporting youth organizations such as FFA and 4-H.
VeRhonda Phillips
Board Member
MANAGER-REVENUE CYCLE OPERATIONS, CARESOURCE
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With over 21 years of experience in accounting and finance, VeRhonda Phillips has developed a strong passion for professional excellence and community service. Her career encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including banking at Wright Patt Credit Union, document services with Standard Register, IT consulting at Sogeti, global financial planning at NCR, and healthcare at CareSource. As the Manager of Revenue Cycle Operations Analysis, VeRhonda creates a supportive environment that encourages her team members to leverage their strengths and address their weaknesses.
Katie Ly
Board Member
VICE PRESIDENT & COO, MIAMI VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP
With over 35 years of leadership experience across corporate, private, and nonprofit sectors in various professional roles and board appointments, Katie is a champion of servant leadership and community empowerment. As Vice President and COO of Miami Valley CAP, she oversees the operations of over 100 staff members dedicated to eliminating the conditions of poverty and promoting self-sufficiency. Inspired by her personal journey as a mother to a daughter with intellectual and medical disabilities, Katie is a passionate advocate for families in need. She holds a B.A. from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a Master of Arts in Integrative Leadership from Drury University.
Julie Helter
Board Member
ATTORNEY, DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP
Julie Helter is a tax and estate planning attorney with Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in their Dayton office. She focuses her practice on drafting legal documents including trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, assisting with trust administration, and assisting with probate estate administration. She also helps clients with guardianships. She is licensed in both Ohio and Florida. She enjoys helping clients navigate the many decisions necessary in planning for the future with their legal documents. Julie also enjoys assisting nonprofits. Julie is originally from Florida, but has lived in the Dayton area since 2006. Julie is a graduate of the 2024 Leadership Dayton class.
Missy Mae Walters
Board Member
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE
Currently serving as the Director of Communications and External Affairs at the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office, Missy Mae has always been actively engaged in leadership roles and community service. Her formative years as a graduate of the Junior Cotillions program instilled in her a profound belief in its transformative impact, leading her to found Ohio’s only National League of Junior Cotillions Chapter – the Greater Miami Valley Chapter, in 2023.