Our Team
We believe that we are stronger together, leveraging our time and resources for the good of our community.
Meet Our Staff
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh consists of more than 15 dedicated staff with professional backgrounds spanning from construction management to community development. Leveraging their collective expertise, our team works together to advance safe and healthy housing initiatives in Allegheny County, while maximizing all available benefits for homeowners and their neighborhoods.
Working alongside RTP’s passionate team are our volunteers, neighborhood partners, and trusted contractors – each of whom play an essential role in bringing life-enhancing benefits to homeowners across Allegheny County.
Travis Renville
Chief Executive Officer
Travis was introduced to Rebuilding Together in New Orleans as an AmeriCorps volunteer in 2012. After his tenure with AmeriCorps, Travis relocated to Miami and joined Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade (RTMD) as a project manager…
Rebecca Aguilar-Francis
Chief Operations Officer
raguilarFrancis@rtpittsburgh.org
Rebecca was drawn to RTP through her case management experience, watching firsthand the positive impacts and importance of having access to safe housing and the ability to live comfortably in place…
Jennifer Fox
Director of HR and Finance Administration
Jen Fox brings more than 20 years of non-profit experience to Rebuilding Together…
Evan Varrato
Director of Construction
Evan has been associated with RTP since 2012, initially serving as a volunteer. He has been involved in residential construction and project management since 2007…
Lydia Kramer
Director of Utilities
Lydia completed her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University, where she studied Natural Resource Management…
Ashley Snow
Director of Development
Ashley has over ten years of experience in the nonprofit sector spanning resource development, direct service, and advocacy…
Sarah Blache-Schwartz
Chief of Staff
sblacheschwartz@rtpittsburgh.org
Sarah believes in the critical importance of affordable, safe, and healthy housing for all…
Lisa Fitchwell
Grants Manager
Lisa is a Pittsburgh native who in the past 5 years has become a dedicated non-profit volunteer…
Andy Hromoko Jr.
Sr. Project Manager
Andy Hromoko has been affiliated with Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh since 2008, both as a volunteer house captain and staff person…
Blair Kossis
Sr. Project Manager
Blair, a native Pittsburgher, joined RTP in 2017 as the Manager of the Rehab 4 Resale Program…
Mel McWilliams
Manager of Construction and Volunteer Operations
Mel is a Berkeley California native who settled in Pittsburgh in 2009. After a long career in business management…
Aaron Lauer
Project Manager
Aaron has been a team member at Rebuilding together since 2021. Filling multiple roles during his time here…
Darnell Jackson
Project Manager
Darnell Jackson is an accomplished analyst with a proven track record in problem-solving, process automation, and innovation…
Erna Spela
Client Relations Manager
Originally from Latvia, Erna moved to Pittsburgh to pursue a Master’s degree in Sustainability…
Jarmele Fairclaugh
Utility Program Administrator
Jarmele has more than 18 years of experience working to improve the lives of residents throughout the City of Pittsburgh…
Ryan Warfel
Energy Audit and Assessment Coordinator
Ryan Warfel served with RTP as an Americorps member in 2015 where he developed a passion for non-profit work…
Stevie Manley
Client Relations Specialist
Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Stevie moved to Pittsburgh and joined the RTP team shortly after finishing two AmeriCorps terms…
Ja'Nene Hayes
Office Coordinator
Ja’Nene has worked in Human Services for over 20 years. Before RTP, she worked as the IT Specialist with the University of Pittsburgh Alliance for Infants…
Anika Hatcher
Project Associate
Anika was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was raised in West Mifflin, PA. Upon graduating high school, Anika joined Springboard Kitchen…
Volunteer with Us!
Volunteers play a significant role in RTP’s home repair work. Amplify our neighbors’ understanding that the work and services they receive come directly from those in their own community.
Special thanks to our partners
Through their support and collaboration, we are capable of providing and facilitating comprehensive care to low-income homeowners and their families.