Staff

Helping Hands of Goose Creek operates under the leadership of a Board of Directors comprised of volunteer representatives from churches and local community leaders.  Board members are appointed by their respective churches to serve terms of indefinite length.  A liaison from the Goose Creek Clergy Association also serves on the Board.  Officers are elected from the Board membership  to serve one year terms (January-December). 

Board of Directors–This group of volunteers show up to help make decisions and guide the machine of Helping Hands.  

Board President – Gerald Stinson, serving since 2016

Vice President – Ricky Tetor, serving since 2024

Secretary – Russ Whited, serving since 2021

Treasurer — Currently Vacant                                                                                     

Volunteer Coordinator — Ricky Tetor                                                                                                                                      

Additional Board Members – Steve Amell, Theresa Whitney & William Snipe

Clergy Association Representative – Gerald Stinson

Staff–This is our paid team who serve alongside volunteers for daily operations.  

Executive Director – Niccole Franklin, serving since 2023

Warehouse Manager – Rodney Wise, serving since 2024                                   

Client Assessment Coordinator – Mary Van Scoy, serving since 2011

Pantry Ambassadors–These are volunteer leads who BLEED for Helping Hands with their service and leading.  

Sara Sinteff–Tuesday Ambassador Lead, serving since 2023

Theresa Radzinski–Wednesday Ambassador Lead, serving since 2022

Mark Hallbeck–Event Ambassador, serving since 2024

Nicole Hashagen–Event Ambassador, serving since 2024