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.
Lynda Carney (Vice-Chair)
Lynda Carney has lived in Napanee for approximately thirty years now and is proud to call the community "home." Lynda is a wife, mother, mother-in-law, and, most recently, a grandmother. Lynda's involvement with Morningstar began almost eight years ago when she started out volunteering for the Women’s Breakfast. These regular gatherings lit a fire in her as Lynda has always had a heart for the community and its people. Lynda is now in her second term on the Board member and feels blessed to be a part of Morningstar.
Lynda Carney has lived in Napanee for approximately thirty years now and is proud to call the community "home." Lynda is a wife, mother, mother-in-law, and, most recently, a grandmother. Lynda's involvement with Morningstar began almost eight years ago when she started out volunteering for the Women’s Breakfast. These regular gatherings lit a fire in her as Lynda has always had a heart for the community and its people. Lynda is now in her second term on the Board member and feels blessed to be a part of Morningstar.
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. With a wife and two children, Kevin is a respected Christian leader, and 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. With a wife and two children, Kevin is a respected Christian leader, and 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.
Michelle Hauser
Michelle Hauser joined the Board of Directors at Morningstar Relief Mission in June, 2020. Michelle is a writer and not-for-profit communications consultant and campaign developer. Michelle has been a Morningstar volunteer since 2011 and welcomes the opportunity to deepen her commitment to the organization and the people it serves.
Michelle Hauser joined the Board of Directors at Morningstar Relief Mission in June, 2020. Michelle is a writer and not-for-profit communications consultant and campaign developer. Michelle has been a Morningstar volunteer since 2011 and welcomes the opportunity to deepen her commitment to the organization and the people it serves.
Diane Posterski
Diane joined the Morningstar board in 2014. A member of St. Mary Magdalene Anglican church, Diane and her family helped in the early days of the Full Plate meal offered there, prior to Morningstar moving to its current location. A Napanee resident for over 30 years, Diane provides consulting services within the Ontario college sector. She is grateful for the opportunity of working alongside so many community members and partners in showing God’s love, and weaving a neighbourhood fabric that is strengthened by all our threads.
Diane joined the Morningstar board in 2014. A member of St. Mary Magdalene Anglican church, Diane and her family helped in the early days of the Full Plate meal offered there, prior to Morningstar moving to its current location. A Napanee resident for over 30 years, Diane provides consulting services within the Ontario college sector. She is grateful for the opportunity of working alongside so many community members and partners in showing God’s love, and weaving a neighbourhood fabric that is strengthened by all our threads.
Valerie Smith
Valerie Smith is a founding member of Morningstar and has served on the Board since it was incorporated in 2008. Valerie has lived in Greater Napanee since 1987. She is a retired teacher and child caregiver and sings in a church choir. Valerie enjoys volunteer service on behalf of Morningstar and the opportunity it has given her to reflect the Christian values expressed by its founder, Rev. David Smith, and current Executive Director, Kevin Alkenbrack. Valerie looks forward to continuing to work with Morningstar in its ever expanding efforts to support the underprivileged and marginalized citizens of Lennox & Addington County.
Valerie Smith is a founding member of Morningstar and has served on the Board since it was incorporated in 2008. Valerie has lived in Greater Napanee since 1987. She is a retired teacher and child caregiver and sings in a church choir. Valerie enjoys volunteer service on behalf of Morningstar and the opportunity it has given her to reflect the Christian values expressed by its founder, Rev. David Smith, and current Executive Director, Kevin Alkenbrack. Valerie looks forward to continuing to work with Morningstar in its ever expanding efforts to support the underprivileged and marginalized citizens of Lennox & Addington County.
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.