About Us We are a non-profit developer with a commitment to and respect for the urban core. Our thirteen years of experience give us the tools to make projects sucessful for all parties involved: existing stakeholders, new residents, community investors and the city as a whole. We ensure quality construction, advocate for local and minority contracts, and pursue projects that strengthen our older and diverse neighborhoods. We diligently build relationships at the grassroots level that bring resources and quality development partners to the table. |
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John Harvey Executive Director John Harvey believes that nails and 2- by-4s are just the start of urban rehabilitation. Equipping people to own property and to organize and build a community is just as critical, he believes. An ordained minister and former director of a citywide program for elderly, low-income and handicapped residents in Topeka, Kan., Harvey is an entrepreneurial businessperson who understands the personal and financial obstacles that often prevent urban residents from achieving their dream of living in healthy, affordable and stable neighborhoods. His passion for this cause was so great that he resigned his position as pastor of Hillview Church of God in 1994 to work full time at City Vision Ministries. “In the past decade, our team, with the cooperation of residents, and the support of many partners, has dramatically changed the landscape of several urban neighborhoods,” says Harvey. “Our work gives hope to hard working people who want to improve their lives.” Harvey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Kansas. |
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Evelyn attended Mid-America Nazarene College and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Management of Human Resources. From Faith Bible College she received a Master’s Degree in Theology and a Doctorate Degree in Scriptural Psychology. |
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Jonathan Birkel Vice President for Real Estate Development Jonathan Birkel joined City Vision in February 2004 as Vice President for Real Estate Development. Jon brings 14 years of experience in residential design and real estate to City Vision. He is overseeing the Mission Cliffs project and is also in charge of major planning for the downtown loft district. “These are exciting opportunities to work with such great people and to have a direct and positive effect on the environment in which we live,” he says. Jon graduated from the College of Architecture, Design and Planning at Kansas State University. |
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Jameelah Brown Jameelah Brown joined City Vision Ministries in November 2007. She spends most of her time volunteering, interning and working for non-profit organizations where she applies her interests in business. “I am very excited to be apart of City Vision. This is a great opportunity for me. It will enhance my knowledge and skills in the non-profit arena,” Jameelah says. Jameelah attended Langston University and received her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and she received her master’s degree in journalism with a focus in public relations from the University of North Texas |
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Marilyn Trubey Marilyn Trubey joined the staff at CVM August 13, 2007. She received her BA in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa. Marilyn has twenty plus years in non-profit accounting, fourteen of those in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. “My husband and I moved back to Kansas City, KS two years ago after a ten year absence due to the exciting opportunities in Wyandotte County. I appreciate being part of an organization with such a vital mission. I look forward to its continued growth” |
