Gary Gries, Executive Director

Gary Gries, recently retired principal of Melrose Elementary School, is the Executive Director. A small staff assists him, but most of the work is being done by volunteers from the community.



Penny Perse, Administrative Assistant

Penny is the Administrative Assistant. Her warm smile greets visitors and residents.





Ned Landis, House Manager

Ned Landis retired in July 2005 from the County and by August he was the House Manager at Casa de Belen. Ned's main responsibility is intake, screening potential residents.


Juniper Schneider, Clinical Director

Father Juniper, St Joseph Catholic Church pastor and St Joseph Catholic school principal, is the Clinical Director.




Brian Jewell, Activities Director

Brian Jewell, a student at UCC majoring in Criminal Justice, is the activities director. Brian was in the Marine Reserves for three years and spent seven months in Iraq.
© 2006 Casa de Belen
by Cheryl Smith