Meet Our Staff

Stormie Drake
Executive Director
Stormie has nearly 15 years of experience as a nonprofit administrator and educator. She holds a Bachelor’s in Education and English Language Arts and has a Master’s of Administration in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations. Her role as an educator allows her to present professional development training to other educators, nonprofit staff, and social workers across the state of Michigan. She has previously held roles as Home Educator, Teacher, and Program Director. Stormie lives in Fennville and cares for four special needs cats. She enjoys reading, writing, and cooking.

Marisol Stork
Pair Coordinator
Grand Haven / Northwest Ottawa County
Born in Iowa, but raised in Wisconsin, and a resident of Michigan since 1994, Marisol is a true Midwesterner at heart. Marisol has both a BA in Psychology and Religion, and a MSW in Social Work with an emphasis in Marriage & Family therapy. She is happily married, and a mother to two children and a rescue dog. Marisol started with READ Ottawa as a volunteer in 2012. She then took over at the Pair Coordinator in 2013, and has served the organization in that capacity since. Marisol loves the people she gets to meet in her job, and is proud to serve her community by working with READ Ottawa.

Jill Roof
Pair Coordinator
Holland / Zeeland
Jill started with READ Ottawa as the Volunteer Coordinator in 2020. In 2021, she transitioned to the role of Pair Coordinator for Holland/ Zeeland. She is also a public policy researcher and has a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration. Jill resides in Zeeland with her husband and three children that attend Zeeland Public Schools (ZPS) and are active in sports and activities, which keeps her active in the community. She is a board member of the Holland Hockey Association and volunteers with ZPS and Immanuel Church. Jill loves to read, run, and be outside with her family.

Lynn Groothuis
Training Coordinator
Ottawa County
Lynn is a graduate of Calvin College with Bachelor's in Education. She taught at Zeeland Christian School from 1988 to 2022 in the regular classroom and as the visual arts instructor. Lynn has a passion for mentoring and has served in that role for the Ethnic Diversity Alliance, 70×7 Ministry, Alternative Education in Grand Haven and more. She believes strongly in the power that literacy brings and is committed to helping foster dignity in every learner. In her free time Lynn enjoys golfing and hiking with her husband as well as collecting interesting driftwood on the beaches of west Michigan.
Our Support Staff

Kate Ford
Social Media Specialist

Lori Koons
Accountant

Carol Wilhelm
Training Developer
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Renate Watters
Assessment Coordinator

Marilyn Reichardt
Assessment Coordinator
Our Board of Directors
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Jeff Parriott
President
MillerKnoll

Maggie McKeithan
Vice President
Spring Lake District Library

Susan Lowe
Secretary
The Bookman

Sheryl Zajechowski
Treasurer
Brilliance Publishing

Sara TePastte
Board Member
Ottawa Area ISD

Angel Mendiola
Board Member
Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Jacob Ryan
Board Member
Herrick District Library

Zelio Ferrarini
Board Member
Choice Machinery Group

Lori Lee
Board Member
Ottawa Area ISD