Leadership

Mrs. Singer is a volunteer director and holds the president’s position of Welcome Home Veterans, Inc. Mrs. Singer is currently the owner/operator of assisted living homes in Owosso, MI. The businesses received the Circle of Excellence awards in 2013. She has been a registered practicing nurse for the past 28 years. In 2013, she was campaign manager to a team of 25 people who collectively raised $103,000 for the PFC Shane Cantu Scholarship Fund in memory of a local fallen hero. In her travels throughout various countries, she has gained a deep appreciation for those who pay the price to maintain our freedom. Realizing the serious need for a veteran’s home in Shiawassee County, Mrs. Singer is passionately committed to making Welcome Home Veterans a success. With a strong background in writing, public speaking and substantial community involvement, she brings a broad range of talent and experience to the organization.

As the co-owner of Welcome Home Assisted Living, Brooke is both passionate and committed to her profession. Brooke stands alongside her mother Kimberly Singer in many aspects of Welcome Home Assisted Living and Welcome Home Veterans. Brooke sits on the board of Welcome Home Veterans as director/assistant treasurer. Brooke is a graduate of Lansing Community College with a degree in business along with a Dale Carnegie graduate with a certificate in Leadership. Brooke is also an active member of the Shiawassee Kiwanis Morning club.

Pastor Brian Keesler is the senior pastor of New Creation Church in Owosso, MI. Brian has been sharing the life changing message of grace and hope through Jesus Christ since 1994 and received ordination in 2003. He has earned a doctorate degree in Theology and Biblical Studies through Life Christian University. Pastor Brian is a member of and ordained through the Righteous Preachers Network, a ministerial organization of Mark Barclay Ministries.

Mr. Hardy was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated Finney High School and attended Macomb County Community College, McNeese State University and LSU. He is a graduate of Michigan Bankers Graduate School and Banking Institute University of Wisconsin at Madison. He enlisted in the US Army in 1967, served one tour in Vietnam in 1968 with MACV Team 27 at Qui Nhon. He ETS’d as a Spec 5 from Fort Polk, Louisiana. He then worked for Michigan National Bank as a lender and administrator for ten years followed by Key State Bank and Chemical Bank for the past 33 years. Mr. Hardy was appointed to the Michigan Selective Service Board in 1997 by President Bill Clinton and Governor John Engler, from which he retired after serving 20 years. He is active in the Shiawassee Owosso Kiwanis Club as Past President, Past Lt. Governor and current board member. He recently retired from banking after 43 years.

Brent Singer is a committed community leader and immediate past President of the Morning Shiawassee Kiwanis Club. Currently, he is the General Manager of Maurer Heating & Cooling.

In his personal time, Brent enjoys being outdoors, riding motorcycles, kayaking, and working on classic cars.

Brent’s passion for helping others brought him to the organization. He believes in the principle of treating others like he wants to be treated. He feels this principle is key to everything in life and a catalyst for great things to happen, which he applies to his life, work, and community engagement. He sees his involvement with WHV as an important commitment and opportunity to give back. He is willing to put in every effort needed toward WHV’s vision and goals.

“Knowing we will help others for many years beyond my lifetime, is a great feeling, very rewarding.”

Kevin was born in Owosso, Michigan to Karen and Brian Rathbun. His parents and grandparents have been lifetime residents of Shiawassee County. He attended Corunna Public Schools and was very active in sports throughout his K-12 journey. During his Senior year of high school, Kevin decided to join the Army to follow his passion of making a difference for his country. In 2006, Kevin married Ashley Parsons, his best friend. Kevin and Ashley have 4 children together ranging in ages from 5 to 12.

Kevin joined the military in 1998 as a Senior in high school. He went to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for basic training. After basic training and job training, he was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. While in Hawaii, Kevin was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He was transferred to Fort Carson, Colorado in 2003 and was deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom for 9 months and again to Iraq in 2005 for Operation Iraqi Freedom III. In 2006 he was transferred once again to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he spent 3 years. During that time, he deployed to Afghanistan for a 15-month tour in the Logar Province. Kevin spent the last 6 years of his military service in Fredericksburg, Virginia where he served as a military police officer. In 2015, Kevin moved back to Michigan to serve as a Military Recruiter for the Army for 3 years. After 20 years in the military, Kevin retired from active duty and chose to stay in his home state of Michigan.

After living away from home for 20 years, traveling and deploying around the world throughout his military career, Kevin and Ashley decided to move back home to Shiawassee County to raise their children.