We sat down with Theresa White, Executive Director of Sumter Habitat for Humanity, to ask her a few questions about her role as ED and her experiences while working for Sumter Habitat for Humanity.

Theresa White, Executive Director of Sumter Habitat for Humanity, moved to Sumter from Lorain, Ohio, when her husband, Marvin, was stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in 2007. Theresa is the proud mother of three wonderful children and grandmother to a beautiful baby girl. Theresa began her journey at Sumter Habitat in November 2011 as the bookkeeper, where she handled accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and homeowner mortgage payments. She eventually began assisting with the volunteer component of the organization. At the time, there was only one other employee in administration, the executive director. In 2015, the affiliate was in a position to hire a new director. Theresa applied for the ED position, and she officially stepped into the role of ED on April 30, 2015.

The organization has made enormous strides under Theresa. One significant improvement is Sumter Habitat's new location at 812 South Guignard Drive, which, as ED, Mrs. White was the driving force behind the renovations, move, and overall operation of both the administrative offices and the ReStore. Under Mrs. White's leadership, Sumter Habitat for Humanity has built eight homes from start to finish to make a difference in the Sumter Community's tremendous need for affordable housing. The local affiliate will continue Habitat for Humanity's Mission, so stay tuned for more! For the entire interview, Click Here.