Nancy comes to The Green Apple with an extensive background in nonprofit leadership. From working with young parents at Early Head Start of Kent County, to serving seniors at Senior Neighbors and finally with senior HUD housing. Nancy and her husband have 3 grown daughters and 3 grandchildren. She enjoys travel and all outdoor activities but spending time with her grandchildren brings her the greatest joy. She has always had a passion for service to others and is happy to be sharing her passion with The Green Apple Pantry neighbors and their volunteers.
Phone: 616.455.9411 Ext 4
Email: nancycromley@thegreenapplepantry.org
Michelle Johnson brings a deep commitment to helping others and giving back to the community since joining the Green Apple Pantry in June of 2024. She was born and raised in the Kentwood community, as a former EKHS graduate Michelle has a background in banking and education. She has a real commitment to giving back to the community that has given her so much. Michelle currently lives in Kentwood with her husband and three children. In her free time, Michelle enjoys traveling, gardening, spending time outdoors, reading, and attending her children’s activities. She has a passion for helping others and is happy to be able to share that passion with the Green Apple Pantry.
Phone: 616.455.9411 Ext 1
Email: michellejohnson@thegreenapplepantry.org
Brian Levin is a filmmaker and consultant who has worked in a variety of creative and business roles in the media industry. He began his career as a screenwriter and progressed to include director, producer and executive- giving him a 360 degree understanding of content and the economics of entertainment. Standing at the intersection of art and commerce- this unique perspective is at the center of his professional journey.
Email: brainlevinfilms@gmail.com
Sean Conroe | Board Chair
-Started Novemeber 2023
Sean graduated from Grand Valley State University and works for Mercantile Bank. He has a passion for education and combating food insecurity across the greater Grand Rapids area. Previously, he spent over a decade working in public and private special education programs as a behavior specialist. Sean operates his own business that focuses on server management and is funding his own development of a mobile learning application to create an all-inclusive, data driven education experience that he hopes to use to change the education landscape in Michigan.
Michael Schaper | Treasurer
-Started February 2022
Michael is an Indiana native who relocated to Grand Rapids to further his career with Old Kent Bank. After Old Kent Bank was acquired, he moved onto Farmers and Hastings Mutual Insurance Companies, working in IT project management. He held several positions within the company and retired as an application development director. He enjoys working and educating neighbors and has found a passion in volunteering at the Green Apple Pantry and stop the struggles of food insecurity. Schaefer also assists the GAP with technology needs.
Kilian Roach | Secretary
Kilian, an EHS Specialist and proud graduate of Grand Valley State University, brings a passion for community and sustainability to our board. When not ensuring environmental health and safety in their professional life, she finds solace and inspiration in the great outdoors, embarks on creative DIY projects, and indulges in enriching reads. Committed to local climate action, Kilian actively contributes to initiatives that foster a greener, more inclusive community. With a heart for service and a mind for innovation, Kilian is dedicated to nourish and uplift those in need.
Doreen Dill | Board Member
-Started December 2021
Doreen is a retired RN/case manager having owned her own consulting business for 35+ years before retiring in 2017. Since 1982 she has volunteered in various non-profit organizations centered around healthy foods, such as Chef and Child, Kids’ Food Basket [15 years] and since The Green Apple Pantry since 2018. As an RN she understands the importance of not only healthy eating for children during their formative years, but also for families as a whole who need a healthy lifestyle to offset future illnesses.
Becky Stein-Wells | Board Member
-Started June 2022
Lorna Spiekerman | Board Member
-Started August 2022
After 40-plus years of nursing and risk management, Lorna is grateful to continue working with an organization that values the influence of body, mind, and spirit on our health and sense of well-being. She is committed to demonstrating this gratefulness through serving on the board of directors at the Green Apple Pantry.
Ben Risinger | Board Member
-Started January 2023
Ben loves people, is a marketing and public relations communicator and a part-time college professor. He is a former resident of Grand Rapids (2013-2022) who now resides in Indianapolis, Ind. He volunteers at the Park Place Food Pantry in Anderson, Ind. on Thursday nights and continues to assist the Green Apple Pantry with outreach to the community. Risinger believes that everyone deserves to eat and that we should educate the public more about nutrition and healthy living.
Sarah Lexow | Board Member
-Started January 2024
Sarah is originally from the metro-Detroit area and settled in Kentwood after attending GVSU and WMU. She works in Information Systems for Stiles Machinery, leading process improvements and software projects. She has a passion for community involvement, previously volunteering with various organizations in the Grand Rapids area. She enjoys traveling, strategic board games, and spending time with her husband and daughter. She believes by addressing food insecurity head-on, we can help uplift our neighbors and make our community a better place to live, work, and play.
