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

Travis Renville

Chief Executive Officer

trenville@rtpittsburgh.org

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…

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Rebecca Aguilar-Francis

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…

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Jennifer Fox

Jennifer Fox

Director of HR and Finance Administration

jfox@rtpittsburgh.org

Jen Fox brings more than 20 years of non-profit experience to Rebuilding Together…

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Evan Varrato

Evan Varrato

Director of Construction

evarrato@rtpittsburgh.org

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…

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Lydia Kramer

Lydia Kramer

Director of Utilities

lkramer@rtpittsburgh.org

Lydia completed her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University, where she studied Natural Resource Management…

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Ashley Snow

Director of Development

asnow@rtpittsburgh.org

Ashley has over ten years of experience in the nonprofit sector spanning resource development, direct service, and advocacy…

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Sarah Blache-Schwartz

Sarah Blache-Schwartz

Chief of Staff

sblacheschwartz@rtpittsburgh.org

Sarah believes in the critical importance of affordable, safe, and healthy housing for all…

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Lisa Fitchwell

Lisa Fitchwell

Grants Manager

lfitchwell@rtpittsburgh.org

Lisa is a Pittsburgh native who in the past 5 years has become a dedicated non-profit volunteer…

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Andy Hromoko Jr.

Andy Hromoko Jr.

Sr. Project Manager

ahromoko@rtpittsburgh.org

Andy Hromoko has been affiliated with Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh since 2008, both as a volunteer house captain and staff person…

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Blair Kossis

Blair Kossis

Sr. Project Manager

kossis@rtpittsburgh.org

Blair, a native Pittsburgher, joined RTP in 2017 as the Manager of the Rehab 4 Resale Program…

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Mel McWilliams

Mel McWilliams

Manager of Construction and Volunteer Operations

mmcwilliams@rtpittsburgh.org

Mel is a Berkeley California native who settled in Pittsburgh in 2009. After a long career in business management…

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Aaron Lauer

Aaron Lauer

Project Manager

alauer@rtpittsburgh.org

Aaron has been a team member at Rebuilding together since 2021. Filling multiple roles during his time here…

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Jarmele Fairclaugh

Jarmele Fairclaugh

Utility Program Administrator

jfairclaugh@rtpittsburgh.org

Jarmele has more than 18 years of experience working to improve the lives of residents throughout the City of Pittsburgh…

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Ryan Warfel

Ryan Warfel

Energy Audit and Assessment Coordinator

rwarfel@rtpittsburgh.org

Ryan Warfel served with RTP as an Americorps member in 2015 where he developed a passion for non-profit work…

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Erna Spela

Erna Spela

Client Relations Specialist

espela@rtpittsburgh.org

Originally from Latvia, Erna moved to Pittsburgh to pursue a Master’s degree in Sustainability…

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Stevie Manley

Stevie Manley

Client Relations Specialist

smanley@rtpittsburgh.org

Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Stevie moved to Pittsburgh and joined the RTP team shortly after finishing two AmeriCorps terms…

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Ja'Nene Hayes

Ja'Nene Hayes

Office Coordinator

jhayes@rtpittsburgh.org

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…

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Anika Hatcher

Anika Hatcher

Project Associate

ahatcher@rtpittsburgh.org

Anika was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was raised in West Mifflin, PA. Upon graduating high school, Anika joined Springboard Kitchen…

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Annemarie Malbon

Program Associate

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.

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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.