Our Team
Our team brings together dreamers and doers and we are united by the desire for excellence and to create positive impact. Bringing a variety of skill sets together, we believe in an ‘all hands on deck’ mentality when it comes to accomplishing our mission.
Get to know the people who bring our projects to life.
Jhoana Aguilera
CREAMERY MARKETING MANAGER
Jhoana is a recent college graduate who brings her marketing skills back to the very community she grew up in. With a genuine enthusiasm for collaboration and commitment to making a difference, she is excited to apply her knowledge and contribute to The Creamery’s positive impact on the community.
Luis Almanza
PROPERTY MANAGER
Luis joined SRC in spring 2022 after working for a decade in Washington, D.C. managing hotels and corporate housing contracts for the government. He currently manages the real estate portfolio for SRC and enjoys being able to do business in both his native language of Spanish and English. In his spare time, Luis enjoys playing soccer with a few local pick-up teams and watching Philly Union dominate with his wife and two young boys.
Stephanie Almanza
FINANCE ASSOCIATE
Stephanie joins us after 10 years in commercial real estate, where she oversaw a portfolio of Mid-Atlantic multi-family and mixed use properties. She currently works on SRC’s finance team, where she supports SRC’s community endeavors with budgeting and forecasting, as well as overseeing real estate assets. Having returned to Kennett from a stint in Washington, D.C., Stephanie is passionate about improving the community in which she grew up for future generations, including for her two young boys.
Jose Baretto
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
A native of Puerto Rico, Jose brings decades of mechanical knowledge and skill to SRC and our tenants, as well as a cheerful spirit and smile.
Kymm Bontrager
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
Kymm has returned to SRC after completing her Masters in Social Work and is excited to run a program supporting youth in the local community. She is from Kennett originally but has lived in various cities including Santo Domingo, DR where she learned Spanish and worked with schools. In her free time, Kymm enjoys traveling, runs a book club, and sings in a choir.
Mike Bontrager
TEAM LEADER
Mike and his wife Dot founded SRC and curate its vision. Read “Roots” to understand its origins.
Allison DeAngelis
ASSISTANT TO MIKE AND DOT / OFFICE MANAGER
After a career in education, Allison joined the SRC team in 2020. Allison works closely with Mike and the SRC office to keep the team and projects on track. She loves working in the community where she lives with her husband and three children.
Anita Davidson
PROJECT MANAGER, KENNETT TRAILS ALLIANCE
Anita joins SRC with over a decade of experience in transportation planning and community service. After having recently assisted in establishing a local food pantry, she is excited to continue to collaborate with these vibrant communities on trail development, accessibility, and mobility projects. Anita brings her insufferable, yet infectious, enthusiasm to all aspects of the job. In particular she cares deeply about native plants, ecological restoration, and accessible design.
Michael DePaolo
DIRECTOR, HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
With over 20+ years in hospitality management, Michael works to mentor young hospitality professionals while continuing the Creamery’s legacy as a platform that contributes to community thriving. Originally from New York, Michael has spent the last 6 years managing hospitality operations in Atlanta, GA and New Orleans, LA.
Robert Edwards
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE FOR VOICES UNDERGROUND
Robert is a historian and preservationist whose work focuses on the relationship between architecture and race. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Historic Preservation at Columbia University and his previous studies focused on architectural history.
Jocelyn Holobetz
ACCOUNTANT
After graduating from Stockton University in 2020 Jocelyn is excited to share her experience in public accounting and tax with Square Roots. Her passion for community engagement and investing locally is well integrated in her work with the financial reporting of various SRC initiatives.
Sandra Mulry
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT LEAD
A Kennett resident for over 20 years, Sandra’s commitment to local flourishing drives the many projects she leads. Her keen aesthetic, insistence on brand integrity, and collaborative approach has fueled much energy of SRC’s vision and is a force behind so much of SRC’s success.
Christina Norland
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KENNETT TRAILS ALLIANCE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEAD
After 15 years in law and finance, Christina joined SRC to lead the effort to develop the Kennett Greenway. She is passionate about connecting local residents to Southern Chester County’s natural beauty and to each other.
Anthony Racaniello
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PROGRAMMING
As a seasoned marketer and creative, Anthony has built a successful career managing the marketing, growth and creative impact of several regional and international businesses. Currently, he leads the marketing and programming efforts for live events at The Creamery. He was drawn to SRC for its commitment to making a positive impact on the community. He is excited to contribute to a team where his work not only drives business success but, through that, also benefits the people around him in meaningful ways.
Jose Sabastro
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Jose joined the SRC team after 15 years at Chatham Financial, where he led its Technology, Finance and Analytics teams. He loves collaborating with others to develop solutions that build community.
Natalia Santiago Vazquez
DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PROGRAMMING
Natalia has lived most of her life between Puerto Rico and Chester County, where she grew up in a family committed to public service. She loves serving the community and has focused professionally on public health and safety, language access, and community service in southern Chester County. In her free time, she is an active mom of two, volunteers, swims, and spends time outdoors with her family and dog.
Joanne Russell Scott
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Born and raised in Chester County, Joanne is happy to be back after living in various places, most recently Chapel Hill, North Carolina. To SRC, she brings property administration and project management experience in addition to organizational skills.
Allan Thiga
FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
Allan Thiga joins the SRC team with over 15 years of experience working within financial planning and analysis for small, mid-size and large corporates. A triathlete and father of 3, Allan is passionate about financial literacy and building stronger communities through sports, education, and technology.
Gregory Thompson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VOICES UNDERGROUND
Gregory Thompson is a scholar, artist, writer, and producer whose work focuses on race and equity. He currently serves as Executive Director of Voices Underground, an initiative to promote the nationally significant story of the Underground Railroad in our community and as a Research Fellow in African American Cultural Heritage at Lincoln University (HBCU).
Luke Zubrod
CHIEF OF STAFF
Luke Zubrod joined the SRC team after 17 years at Chatham Financial, where he led culture and public policy initiatives. He loves envisioning possibilities and building systems to bring them into being.