Directory
Phoenix Homesteads
- Address
- Phoenix, AZ, 85016
- Telephone
- (602)956-6794
- Website
- Click Here for Web Site
John Berends, 2434 E. Earll Dr., Hm: (602)956-6794, jberends61@yahoo.com
John and his wife Carol have been here just over 2 years. John serves as pastor of the Phoenix Christian Reformed Church on E. Earll Dr.; Carol is school nurse at All Saints Episcopal Day School on N. Central. The Berends like Phoenix a lot (well... at least 9 out of 12 months!). John will work with the PHA Board to implement a neighbor-helping-neighbor program for yard/home improvement.
Vice-President
Sally Andrek, 3218 N. 27TH St., Hm: (602)778-9950, sandrek2@msn.com
Sally Andrek along with her partner, Monica van Heel, a dog, and ten cats moved here seven years ago after renovating a 200 year old farm house in upstate NY. The historic houses, lush surroundings and enlightened PHA attracted them to the Homesteads neighborhood. Sally works as a house painter and finish carpenter; in fact you may see her painting houses in the neighborhood. Monica is an artist who sells her work through galleries and privately.
Secretary
Sue Thomas, 3002 N. 27th St., (602)956-0364, susancanyon@netzero.net
Sue has lived in the neighborhood for two years. Her interests have always been community, the environment, and sustainability issues. Prior community involvement has been through community organizing efforts in the City of Phoenix, the Sierra Club, hiking organizations and currently a global initiative "Awakening the Dreamer" to educate the public on sustainability issues, social justice and the environment.
Treasurer
Kris Straub, 2640 E. Earll Dr., Hm:(602)381-0382, kris234@q.com
Kris moved into the neighborhood in 1998 after happening upon our community while walking her dog. Kris’ hobbies include home improvement projects and gardening. Kris has spent the last 8 years serving on the PHA board.
Board Member
Suzanne Bracker, 2729 E. Flower; Hm: 602-468-0114; snbracker@msn.com
Suzanne moved to the neighborhood in 1993. She is interested in the arts and gardening. Suzanne has three children plus grandkids. She operated a gift and plant shop, designed knitwear for boutiques, and now composes music.
Board Member
Vicki Council, 3136 N. 27th St; Hm: 602-413-0289; tradervic3136@yahoo.com
Vicki is a native of Arizona. Her husband Barry is from Illinois. They have a teenage son, Levi. Vicki attends college in the a.m. and works in the afternoons. Barry is a heavy equipment operator. They love the neighborhood!
Board Member
Beatrice Ray, 3221 N. 27TH St.; 602-614-4355; bobnbea@att.net
Bea and her husband Robert have lived in the neighborhood for 13 years. Bea has been engaged with the board and neighborhood in one manner or other throughout her time living here. Bea's focus for the upcoming year is bringing neighbors together to create a strong Block Watch to make our community a safer place to live.
Board Member
Jeff Blase,2621 E. Earll Dr., (602)468-1112, jblase1@cox.net
Jeff was born and lived in Kansas City, moved to Texas to go to college, and moved to AZ in 1987. Jeff met my wife in 1988; she was living in the house they live in now. They bought house from their in-laws in 1997. Jeff has an exterminating business, Pro-Tek Pest Elimination, and his wife is a flight attendant. They love their house especially their back yard; it’s like a park.
