ADMINISTRATION
Terry Hendershott
Executive Director
Terry is the 7th Executive Director in the history of Friendly House. He joined the staff in March 1999 and became Executive Director in 2021. Terry obtained his Master's Degree in Youth and Human Service Administration from the University of Northern Iowa and earned his undergraduate degree in Sociology from William Penn College. Terry is married with four children.
Email Terry or call 563-323-1821 ext. 12
Renee Rankin
Business Manager
Renee joined Friendly House in January 1983. Along with daily Business Manager duties, she also administers the Childcare Scholarship and Preschool Scholarship Programs. Renee attended the University of Iowa. She has a husband, two daughters and five grandchildren.
Email Renee or call 563-323-1821 ext.14
Cassandra Erwin
Resource Development Manager
Cassandra joined Friendly House in September 2022. As Resource Development Manager, her priority is to ensure that Friendly House is adequately funded to meet the needs of our clients. In addition, Cassandra's responsibilities include marketing, communications and community relations. She has experience serving the Quad Cities in volunteer roles as well as in nonprofit program management in Davenport.
Email Cassandra or call 563-323-1821 ext. 13
Jen Greer
Administrative Services Supervisor
Jen joined Friendly House in May 2006 as an Evening & Weekend Receptionist. She was promoted to Administrative Assistant in 2014. In addition to greeting every person that walks in with a friendly smile, she coordinates all building rentals as well. Jen is married with two children.
Email Jen or call 563-323-1821 ext. 10
Phyllis Yeager, Receptionist
Rachael Girot, Evening & Weekend Receptionist
Latonya Davis, Evening & Weekend Receptionist
SUPPORT SERVICES
Roger Viernow
Support Services Supervisor
Roger joined Friendly House in January 2002. He oversees all aspects of our facilities and maintenance needs. Roger attended Scott Community College and Blackhawk College during his Patternmaker Apprenticeship. He is a lifetime resident of Rock Island where he lives with his wife and three children.
Email Roger or call 563-323-1821 ext. 24
Charllie Johnson, Support Services
CACFP
Lisa Corrigan
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Supervisor
Lisa joined Friendly House in November 2008 as the CACFP Supervisor. She has over 30 years' experience in the childcare field. Lisa and her husband, Kevin, live in Rock Island.
Email Lisa or call 563-323-1821 ext. 16
Sami Ramirez, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Specialist
YOUTH SERVICES
Ivy Nevenhoven
Youth Services Supervisor
Ivy joined Friendly House in October 2018 as the Lead Youth Worker and is now the Youth Services Supervisor. She graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelors in ABA Psychology. Ivy absolutely loves anything that is Disney. In addition, she enjoys spending time with her family and her daughter, Emry.
Email Ivy or call 563-323-1821 ext. 29
Macao Jackson, Lead Youth Worker
Leah Seng, Youth Worker
Ali Freund, Child Development Specialist
Bayleigh Glaser, Child Development Specialist
Samantha Swartout, Child Development Specialist
Sarah Moore, Child Development Specialist
Kailee Thorndike, Child Development Specialist
Melanie Reisner, Youth Worker
Ashleigh Sommers, Youth Worker
Kiarra Rosenberry, Youth Worker
FAMILY & SENIOR SERVICES
Emilie Dibbern
Family & Senior Services Supervisor
Emilie joined Friendly House in March 2023 and has a background in psychology. Emilie brings a bright sparkle to her work and enjoys taking trips with our Senior Lunch Bunch and spending time with her kitties!
Email Emilie or call 563-323-1821 ext. 17
Samantha Swartout, Senior Program Assistant