Leadership

Tabatha  Endres-Cruz
Executive Director
Joined NWCC: 2018
Personal Statement: I love working in and for my community.  I was born and raised in Rockford and have a passion to serve.  I work in social service because it feeds my soul and my family.

Kris Kullberg
Business Manager
Joined NWCC: 1998
Personal Statement: My most memorable time working at Northwest Community Center was a in the year 2000 when we completed a 1.2 million capital campaign.  The building was renovated from a pretty rundown building to a modern facility with updated offices, classrooms, conference room and state of the art computer lab.  Was really nice for the population that we served.

 
Nichol Fricks
Program Director – Adult Services
Joined NWCC: 2009
Personal Statement: I enjoy helping others and make a difference in their lives, the human/social service sector has offered and continues to offer me significant rewards.  I take pride in knowing that I’ve assisted an individual and/or family in overcoming their problems and helping them improve their quality of life. Our Agency’s Mission is to “Enrich the quality of life within the diverse population of Northwest Rockford,” my passion aligns with this mission and I’m fulfilling my purpose in life through my career here at Northwest Community Center.

Juanita Martin
Program Manager – Youth Program
Joined NWCC: 2013
Personal Statement: I enjoy working with youth and molding them, instilling life skills, the laughter, their cognitive skills, and the development stages they master. Some youth have mastered graduation from High School, College, Traded Schools, and Scholarships they have earned throughout their School years. The success they have accomplished.

Toby Eddy
Program Assistant
Joined NWCC: 2016
Personal Statement: Northwest Community Center cares about community and family.

Crystal Garkey
EWS Case Manager
Joined NWCC: 2022

Board Of Directors

Justin Lloyd: Board President

Rhonda Banks: Treasurer

Sharetha Hopson: Secretary

Kyle Lamb: Immediate Past President

Cornell Bondurant

Steve Casper

Phil Smith

Brad Williams