Founded in 2007, Rebuilding Together Shawnee seeks to inspire the citizens of Shawnee to make a difference in their community and the lives of their neighbors, helping residents in need live independently with dignity.
Rebuilding Together Shawnee is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to helping Shawnee homeowners in need. From repairs to housing upgrades, the organization aims to help homeowners live safely and independently.
Our Mission Statement
Rebuilding Together Shawnee is a non-profit organization created to inspire the citizens of Shawnee and local communities to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors. The organization is committed to helping the elderly, disabled and economically disadvantaged residents of Shawnee live independently with dignity. From a grateful heart, we lend a hand to man.
Advisory Board
Jim Allen, State Farm Insurance
Tim Harmon, Harmon Construction President
Jeff Meyers, City of Shawnee Mayor
Patrick Regan, Coldwell Banker Regan
Jim Stanislav, Anderson Restaurant Group CFO
Evelyn Van Kemseke, Community Center of Shawnee President
Linda Wright, Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Director
Tom Zarda, Zarda/Rieke Development Corporation CEO
Board of Directors
Jeff Bahnson, Co-President
David Morris, Co-President
Paul Arnhold, Marketing and Public Relations Chair
Hank Bednar, Contractor Relations Chair
Matt Bruch, Volunteer Chair
Nick Burke, Materials and Supplies Chair
Dale Dickson, Site Selection Chair
Nedra Hobert, Fundraising Chair
John Larson, Legal Chair
Ray Ligget, Treasurer
Neal Sawyer, Skilled Labor Chair
Mary Taylor, Secretary
Mike Walberg, House Captain Co-Chair
Mike Webb, House Captain Co-Chair