Our Team
Chairman and Director
Donald Kreamer
Donald is a business owner, Marine Corps veteran and once ran for governor of North Carolina. Additionally, he is a co-founder of We Care Partnerships Network and has a keen understanding of networking. He has been a key player in developing and implementing entrepreneurial training programs for teens and young adults. It is with this full set of tools that he will move The Hope Institute forward. We are honored to have him.
Founder and Vice-Chairman
Richard Mabe
Coach Rick has been touched by the pure love of God and the omnipotent power of Creation with a message of HOPE. His experiences, both professionally and personally, have earned him the tools necessary to write his books, set up The Hope Institute and with our team, guide people on a journey of self-discovery and community development.
Treasurer
Melanie Paul
Having a professional numbers person is vital to the success of the organization. Melanie is that and has her years of experience in leading non-profit organizations. She has stepped up to the plate and is a welcome addition to the HOPE Family.
Marketing and Recruiting Specialist
Sheyenne Kreamer
Sheyenne is known by many as a "superconnector". Her skills have often brought together key people for our events who collaborate to create new solutions, and have brought both in-person and online participants to the table. She has also played a key role in bringing both cash and in-kind donations to HOPE.
Fundraising
Vacant
The board seat for the fundraiser is a key role and we are currently working to fill this role on the board. In order to fill this seat the applicant should be prepared to contribute 10 hours per week reaching out to granting organizations, businesses, and philanthropists to begin building relationships, scheduling events and bringing in much needed funds for projects and operations. Depending on the level of participation this can be a compensated position.
Training Director
Vacant
We are seeking a well rounded educational professional to help design and build the educational platform for business arts and trades. The H.O.P.E. formula is a key component of the success for each practitioner in the community as well as the attendees.