MVP Landscaping Staff
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Jon Hansen - Chief Operations Manager
“I am excited to be starting something new with Bridge of Grace. Helping to build social enterprises that will serve the community for years to come. Bridge of Grace is doing amazing things in Mount Vernon Park and surrounding neighborhoods, and I am excited to be a part.” Jon has always worked for socially-minded companies since graduating from Belhaven University. First, at Eko Brands LLC, a company designed to reduce waste by providing a reusable coffee filter for the Keurig. There he held several titles including Operations Manager, General Manager and Production Manager for the manufacturing division. Then, after moving to Fort Wayne, Mr. Hansen took a role as Senior Operations Manager at Midwest Service and Supply before joining Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center to head up their Social Enterprise efforts. |
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Gentel McGhee - Lawn Care Team Manager
"In my 33 years of life I have learned a great deal of valuable lessons! One of the most valuable being the lesson of why we as humans fall! “We fall so that we can learn how to pick ourselves back up!” This is something that I instill into my 4 beautiful daughters, and every young person I have an opportunity to touch. That, along with the fact that through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, anything is possible! All those years watching my Mother, Sandra, struggle to provide for my sister and I, as a single parent is what drives me! It’s what makes me wake up everyday and despite the situation, pushes me to be great. Pushes me to be the best “ME” today. Pushes me to want to learn something new, and love someone everyday just so the day isn’t wasted. Observing her demeanor during pressure situations taught me that my children are everything, and that I need to be there for them no matter the terms or sacrifices! It also is what gave me a work ethic that is unmatched! I never downed Mom for working too much or for always being at work. Instead I admired it! Her grind, her hustle, her determination, her faith... It made me the man that I am today!!!" Gentel graduated in 2012 with an Associates Degree in Business Management, in 2015 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, and in 2017 with a Master’s Degree MBA in Management and Marketing. He has years of landscaping and leadership experience. |
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Stacie Harvey - Administrative Assistant
"I'm happy that I've been apart of MVP since the beginning. When I started out I was inexperienced and had to rely on others a lot, but just as MVP has grown in the last three years, so have I. God is doing amazing things here and I am glad I get to have a part in it." Stacie graduated from Grace College in 2018, with a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Intercultural Studies and Urban Ministry. She was hired as a Financial Assistant at Bridge of Grace and also serves as the Administrative Assistant for MVP Landscaping, its social enterprise. She is currently finishing up a Masters in Organizational Leadership at the University of Saint Francis. |
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David Grim - General Construction Manager
“I love nature and natural landscapes! And I love the joy and richness that beautiful landscaping can bring into our lives. This is what drives me at MVP Landscaping --flourishing landscapes and flourishing lives. In this way MVP Landscaping seeks to serve our customers’ needs and live into the vision of Bridge of Grace CMC as a verdant member of the Mount Vernon Neighborhood.” David is a licensed Residential Contractor and has over a decade of experience as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Having spent years working for the City of Fort Wayne and other local firms David has enjoyed collaborating with a host of clients and professionals across many industries in and around the landscaping and construction world. He holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering and Technology from Purdue University and is currently completing a Masters in Divinity. David has called Fort Wayne home since 2000 and is passionate about how Social Enterprise can play a key role in the growth and future of our neighborhood communities here in Fort Wayne. |
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Ben Caro - Lawn Care Specialist
Ben has been with MVP since 2019, he has learned many landscaping skills under the guidance of Gentel. He graduated high school in 2020 and has big dreams he hopes to achieve in the future, including joining the military. |
Luis Lopez - Lawn Care Specialist
Luis has been with MVP since 2019, he has grown in many landscaping skills and techniques under the guidance of Gentel. He graduated high school in 2016 and with his work ethic he has a bright future. |
