LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam counties Habitat for Humanity names new director

 
 
UNDATED – Todd D. Volker has been named as the new Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties effective May 2, 2022. The announcement was made by the Habitat LBPC Board of Directors. Volker assumes the position following the retirement of Executive Director Sally Van Cura in February.
Mr. Volker is a life-long resident of LaSalle and Bureau counties. He is a graduate of Knox College in Galesburg and obtained his master’s degree from the University of Illinois. In his professional career he has held positions in both the public and private sectors. His experience in real estate and small business development, government consulting projects and corporate philanthropy programs have included public outreach and marketing efforts.
Mr. Volker will have operational responsibilities for the affiliate’s housing construction projects, affordable housing public education efforts and our newly opened ReStore in Peru, a 28,000 square foot discount home improvement store which helps fund the Habitat mission of helping families in need.
Said Volker, “I’m excited at Habitat for Humanity’s mission and its local reach. It’s a powerful organization for making good things happen in our community.”
Mr. Volker lives in Ottawa with his wife Linda and son Leo, where he is active in many local civic projects.