Together, with our team we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.

2025 Board of Directors

As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we are growing to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor.

Rick Fumo

Chairman

Rachael Loukonen

Vice-Chairman

Brad Ament

Secretary

Richard Grows

Treasurer

Members:

Steve Brooder

President and Chief Executive Officer
peggy@stmatthewshouse.org

Debbie Simmons

Vice President of Finance
dsimmons@stmatthewshouse.org

Bill Curry

Vice President of Development
bcurry@stmatthewshouse.org

Michael Muskat

Vice President of Operations
mmuskat@stmatthewshouse.org

Ben Bridges

Vice President of Programs
bbridges@stmatthewshouse.org

Peggy Mullins

Executive Assistant to the CEO
peggy@stmatthewshouse.org

Beth Ware

Vice President of Administration
bware@stmatthewshouse.org

Bill Curry

Vice President of Development
bcurry@stmatthewshouse.org

Matt Seluk

Director of Major Gifts & Individual Giving
mseluk@stmatthewshouse.org

Hillary Lemaster

Director of Institutional Giving & Grants
hlemaster@stmatthewshouse.org

Joe Loverde

Director of Marketing Strategy
jloverde@stmatthewshouse.org

Bob Irzyk

Director of Marketing and Communications
birzyk@stmatthewshouse.org

Daniel Moore

Director of Retail Operations
DMoore@stmatthewshouse.org

Norman Armstrong

Director of Hospitality
narmstrong@stmatthewshouse.org

Ashlie Johnson

Director of Culture & Engagement
AJohnson@stmatthewshouse.org