Our Board is Committed to Ending Substandard Housing
Our Board
Larisa Thomas | President
Larisa Thomas began working with Rebuilding Together in 2005, back when it was still Christmas in April. Starting out as a volunteer on project days, she became the organizer for her group, and then in 2016 Larisa took on further leadership responsibilities and by joining the board of Directors. She has served as Secretary, Treasurer, and currently is the President.
A dedicated community volunteer, Mrs. Thomas heads the Centreville Methodist Church Food Pantry, is on the local YMCA’s Leadership Council, as well as the Make A Difference Day Committee, and has participated with Appalachia Service Project mission trips.
Pat Perry | Vice President
More than 35 years in the financial industry holding positions as a commercial loan officer, CFO for an international dessert company, and currently financial advisor, Patrick has volunteered with Rebuilding Together since its inception as Christmas in April, Washington, DC. Largely focused on the areas of governance and finance with the intention to provide safe and healthy homes for those who may not have the resources to do so.
Ryan Ramsey | Treasurer
Ryan Ramsey has lived in the Chestertown area his entire life. He currently resides near Centreville with his wife, Chelsea, and daughter. He is a licensed CPA and a partner at a local accounting firm, Anthony, Judge and Ware. He joined the Board of Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore in 2026 and looks to use his financial background to help the organization continue growing its critical mission in the community. He is a devoted Ravens and Orioles fan and enjoys golfing in his spare time.
Linda Reed | Secretary
Bio coming soon.
Rita Gillis
Rita is a Doctoral level Speech-Language Pathologist who has worked in a variety of healthcare and academic settings. Prior to retirement, she was a Director in rehabilitation services at a large academic medical center in Eastern North Carolina. In the latter years of her career, she assisted departments to improve clinical outcomes and achieve performance metrics by analyzing strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.
Following retirement, Rita moved to Chestertown in 2022 to be closer to family. She joined Rebuilding in 2023 as a volunteer. She enjoys gardening and DIY projects among volunteering. In her professional career in rehabilitation, she has worked with numerous individuals with disabilities and is well aware of the importance of accessibility in and outside of the home and being able to live in a safe environment.
Yvette Hynson
Yvette for the past 4 years works as a Certified SOAR Case Specialist at Midshore Behavioral Health where she assists individuals with their disability applications and helps in obtaining other resources. She is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Yvette has over 20 years experience working with nonprofits throughout Maryland and the Eastern Shore. She currently serves on several boards including Chesterwye and Sumner Hall. Yvette has a Master’s of Science degree in Non-profit Management from UMUC. Yvette is very interested in helping those who are less fortunate to stay in their homes
Jennifer Lieber
Jennifer has lived in Chestertown since 2001 with her husband, Chip, and their three boys. She has worked in the architectural field since 1990 with firms such as Centerbrook Architects of Centerbrook, Connecticut, on a broad array of projects from museums to residences. Since 2014 her focus has been on universal design, adaptive reuse and ADA compliance in buildings, parks and townscapes. She is the Administrator for the Delaware Architectural Accessibility Board as well as a national ADA consultant. Jennifer also volunteers with the Sultana Education Foundation on their construction projects as an ADA reviewer and is the Task Force Chair for the Lawrence Wetlands Preserve and Nature Center.
Petra Quinn
Petra Quinn is a dedicated community member and experienced REALTOR® with over 19 years in the real estate industry. Born and raised in Germany, Petra relocated to Maryland with her husband and children, settling on the Eastern Shore in Stevensville. She is actively involved in her community. As a Director for Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore, she combines her professional expertise with her passion for community service, working to provide essential home repairs for those in need. Petra is committed to creating safe, vibrant communities and making a positive impact through her work.
Clara Rankin
Clara A. Rankin is a retired litigation attorney and teacher, and she proudly serves on several community organizations. Though she has visited every state, and lived in some, returning to Maryland routinely has always felt like coming home. She believes that we help ourselves by helping others, that our purpose in life is connection, and that we display our faith through compassion. She is an outdoor enthusiast and has never met a dog that she didn’t love.
Lisa Sasser
Lisa Sasser is an architect with over forty years of experience in historic preservation. She completed an apprenticeship in traditional carpentry, joinery and masonry at the National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center. For 30 years, she worked on preservation projects across the country with the National Park Service. Lisa continues to teach workshops on the principles and practices of field-based historic preservation. She is a founding member and former President of the Preservation Trades Network, as well as a past board member and President of the Timber Framers Guild. Currently, she serves as a board member for Preservation Maryland and as an area representative to the board of the Maryland Historical Trust.
Andrew Wright
Andrew grew up in Talbot County, Maryland and first moved to Kent County in 2008. After moving away for five years, Andrew and his wife Sarah were afforded the opportunity to return to Chestertown in 2020. Andrew has always liked to build and repair things, a skill that he learned from his father growing up. Andrew and Sarah have restored two homes together, a 1930's bungalow in Alabama as well as their 1870's Victorian home in Chestertown. Working on these projects, Andrew learned many of the skills and experienced the "joys" of home renovations including plumbing, electrical, framing, carpentry, and tiling. Andrew believes that having a safe place to live is critical for everyone and enjoys applying the skills he has to help others.