Garden Homes Neighborhood Association Governance
Garden Homes Neighborhood Association, Inc. (GHNAI) is led by an all-volunteer executive team drawn from residents and property owners, and is the longest active community-based organization in Milwaukee.
It meets the 4th Saturday of most months from 10:15am to noon at the Atkinson Public Library. Guest attentees and members have a voice at the meeting.
GHNAI is always on the lookout for concerned neighbors and volunteers. Board members must be a resident or own residential property or are voted as a member because of record of active assistance to the association.
GHNAI Executive Team
President
Kevin Freeman
Kevin has a lifelong connection with Garden Homes having grown up there. Project Manager for Ezekiel Community Development Corp, he facilitates their mission to train people in the building trades, while rehabilitating homes to provide affordable housing.
Vice-President
Ethan Taxman
Green Infrastructure Manager for Clean Wisconsin, Ethan works primarily in the neighborhoods around Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor. Ethan performs green infrastructure installations and conducts extensive community outreach across the 30th Street Corridor
Treasurer
Ella Dunbar
Ella is retired with 24 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. She has also worked in the Milwaukee Public School System and banking. In addition to volunteering at GHNAI, she volunteers at her church, the NAACP Milwaukee Branch, the American Red Cross and the 30lh Street Corridor Business Improvement District.
Secretary
Joe Bova
Homeowner and resident for 55 years; GHNAI co-founder; participant in housing and employment projects. Particularly enjoys working with other neighbors in developing helpful and fun programs.