Meet Morningstar's Board of Directors
Steve Martin (Chair)
Steve Martin has served as a member of the Board since June 2017 and as Morningstar’s current Chair since June 2020. Steve and his wife Natalie have raised three children in the Greater Napanee area where they have lived since 2008. Steve has been employed with Continental Conveyor for twelve years. When not travelling for work, Steve enjoys spending time with his family, camping, fishing, and volunteering at Morningstar as well as being involved with his church family at Roblin Wesleyan Church.
Steve Martin has served as a member of the Board since June 2017 and as Morningstar’s current Chair since June 2020. Steve and his wife Natalie have raised three children in the Greater Napanee area where they have lived since 2008. Steve has been employed with Continental Conveyor for twelve years. When not travelling for work, Steve enjoys spending time with his family, camping, fishing, and volunteering at Morningstar as well as being involved with his church family at Roblin Wesleyan Church.
Rick Helman (Treasurer)
Rick Helman is a Chartered Professional Accountant with an Honours B. Comm from Laurentian University and has been on the Board since 2015. A former Director, Financial Planning and Budgets, for Loyalist College in Belleville, Rick is an avid community volunteer and currently serves as a Lay Reader at Christ Church, Anglican in Belleville. A once (and future) marathon runner, Rick was once voted People Magazine's fourth-best looking man in Hastings County.
Rick Helman is a Chartered Professional Accountant with an Honours B. Comm from Laurentian University and has been on the Board since 2015. A former Director, Financial Planning and Budgets, for Loyalist College in Belleville, Rick is an avid community volunteer and currently serves as a Lay Reader at Christ Church, Anglican in Belleville. A once (and future) marathon runner, Rick was once voted People Magazine's fourth-best looking man in Hastings County.
Kevin Alkenbrack (Executive Director)
Kevin Alkenbrack has been the public face of Morningstar Relief Mission since 2013. Kevin felt called by God from his career in sales, to devote his life to those in poverty. Married to his wife Anne, together they have two children. Kevin is a respected Christian leader, and an advocate for the marginalized. Kevin always seeks to remind the community we can all offer a warm smile and a listening ear.
Kevin Alkenbrack has been the public face of Morningstar Relief Mission since 2013. Kevin felt called by God from his career in sales, to devote his life to those in poverty. Married to his wife Anne, together they have two children. Kevin is a respected Christian leader, and an advocate for the marginalized. Kevin always seeks to remind the community we can all offer a warm smile and a listening ear.
Cathy Goodwin (Secretary)
Cathy Goodwin has been a member of the Board of Directors at Morningstar since June of 2020. Cathy is currently a Caseworker with Prince Edward, Lennox and Addington Social Services. She has worked with Social Services for almost 20 years. Cathy is connected with many community partners. Prior to Social Services she worked with seniors in a nursing home for five years. It is with God’s love that she has a passion to reach out to people of all walks of life and it is with a community that strengthens all possibilities.
Cathy Goodwin has been a member of the Board of Directors at Morningstar since June of 2020. Cathy is currently a Caseworker with Prince Edward, Lennox and Addington Social Services. She has worked with Social Services for almost 20 years. Cathy is connected with many community partners. Prior to Social Services she worked with seniors in a nursing home for five years. It is with God’s love that she has a passion to reach out to people of all walks of life and it is with a community that strengthens all possibilities.
Brad Youmans
Brad Youmans joined the Board of Directors at Morningstar Relief Mission in June 2020. He was born and raised in the Napanee area, where he lives with his wife and three children. Brad owns and operates All-Risks Insurance Brokers, a full service insurance brokerage here in Greater Napanee. He has a heart for the community, especially those in need, and sees Morningstar Relief Mission as a great avenue to assist the people it serves.
Brad Youmans joined the Board of Directors at Morningstar Relief Mission in June 2020. He was born and raised in the Napanee area, where he lives with his wife and three children. Brad owns and operates All-Risks Insurance Brokers, a full service insurance brokerage here in Greater Napanee. He has a heart for the community, especially those in need, and sees Morningstar Relief Mission as a great avenue to assist the people it serves.
Melissa Morey
Melissa is a Caseworker with Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services and has worked in social services for the last 15 years including at Morningstar Mission's Warming Centre. Melissa is grateful for the
opportunity to participate in the meaningful work of Morningstar in the community she loves. In her spare time she enjoys cycling, running and being outdoors.
Melissa is a Caseworker with Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services and has worked in social services for the last 15 years including at Morningstar Mission's Warming Centre. Melissa is grateful for the
opportunity to participate in the meaningful work of Morningstar in the community she loves. In her spare time she enjoys cycling, running and being outdoors.
Julene Vandenburg
Julene has been employed with the County of Lennox & Addington in the Social Services department for over 20 years. At present, she works as a Case Manager with Ontario Works and sees directly the impact Morningstar Mission has on those in need in Lennox & Addington and the surrounding community.
Julene is passionate about empowering others in utilizing their talents and skills to create purpose, confidence and discovering ones own potential. Julene is humbled and grateful to be part of the
Morningstar board.
Julene has been employed with the County of Lennox & Addington in the Social Services department for over 20 years. At present, she works as a Case Manager with Ontario Works and sees directly the impact Morningstar Mission has on those in need in Lennox & Addington and the surrounding community.
Julene is passionate about empowering others in utilizing their talents and skills to create purpose, confidence and discovering ones own potential. Julene is humbled and grateful to be part of the
Morningstar board.
Chris Wicklam
Chris grew up in the Napanee area where he currently lives with his wife Ronda and their two daughters. Working at the Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Chris is the Manager of Operations where he is part of a larger team who respond to 911 calls for Ambulance over a large area including Lennox and Addington. He is excited to serve on the Board and to be part of the amazing work that Morningstar continues to do everyday. When time allows, Chris enjoys helping out on the family farm, playing hockey and golf, cycling and ATV’ing.
Chris grew up in the Napanee area where he currently lives with his wife Ronda and their two daughters. Working at the Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Chris is the Manager of Operations where he is part of a larger team who respond to 911 calls for Ambulance over a large area including Lennox and Addington. He is excited to serve on the Board and to be part of the amazing work that Morningstar continues to do everyday. When time allows, Chris enjoys helping out on the family farm, playing hockey and golf, cycling and ATV’ing.
David Isbester
David and his wife Nicole have spent their lives in Napanee and are proud to call it home. David works as an Assistant Crown Attorney in the Belleville office and prior to that he was a criminal defense lawyer in Napanee. The Mission has always been a place that David could trust to be their for a client or friend in need of a helping hand or a kind word. David and his family enjoy volunteering with the Mission and he is very excited to be a part of an organization that is so important to our community.
David and his wife Nicole have spent their lives in Napanee and are proud to call it home. David works as an Assistant Crown Attorney in the Belleville office and prior to that he was a criminal defense lawyer in Napanee. The Mission has always been a place that David could trust to be their for a client or friend in need of a helping hand or a kind word. David and his family enjoy volunteering with the Mission and he is very excited to be a part of an organization that is so important to our community.