The BCSI Staff

Birch Community Services is staffed by over 500 willing volunteers, and and four full-time and four part-time employees. We have some faithful, every day and/or every week people who are key to the efficient operation of BCSI. Here are a few of them:

Barry Birch Founder Barry was our first full-time employee and public relations person for BCSI. He now spends his time as the primary contact for donors and coordinating donations. Suzanne Birch Executive Director/Operations Manager Suzanne oversees the day-to-day operation inside the warehouse, and contacts new families as the representative for the Review Committee. Lee Coiteux Extraordinary Volunteer Steve Fivecoat Driver/Warehouseman A retired firefighter, Steve has volunteered off and on for several years showcasing his amazing work ethic. In summer of 2011 he was hired as a part time driver, and helps fill in the gaps in the busy warehouse. Lynn Holstine Extraordinary Volunteer A former employee, Lynn can’t seem to stay away from BCS. She volunteers at the warehouse at least twice a week coordinating incoming clothing and donated items. Part of the appeal may be the handsome warehouseman she works with, Daryl Holstine. Daryl Holstine Warehouseman Daryl joined BCS as a part time employee in January 2009 after volunteering for four years, and has been full time since May 2009. He and Andrew Rowlett work together coordinating the back warehouse and doing receiving and pick ups. Daryl is also fortunate to be married to Lynn Holstine :).

Kim Ikehara Administrative Assistant Kim can be found at the front desk cheerfully greeting participants. She is our initial contact with new family referrals, and assists Jane with record keeping. Andrew Rowlett Warehouseman Andrew returned to BCS in summer of 2010 as a warehouseman. He is partners with Daryl Holstine in coordinating the cooler and refrigeration storage and distribution, and directs volunteers in the warehouse. Andrew's upbeat personality and great sense of humor keep the volunteers and staff on their toes. Krista Rubio Volunteer Coordinator Krista became involved at BCS as a Steps to Success volunteer intern in 2009. She did such an amazing job we hired her in 2010 as an employee. As a single mom of Gabe, age 3, she balances working three days a week coordinating volunteers in the clean room and on the distribution floor. Her sweet and gentle spirit is an encouragement to everyone around her! Dave Toedtemeier Driver Dave came on staff in April 2007 after volunteering for several years. Dave is our Tuesday/Thursday driver picking up product, while still willingly volunteering for us one additional day a week. This keeps his "retirement" exciting, in combination with his interest in coins, hunting and fishing. Jan Wells Good Will Ambassador One of our Board of Directors, Jan volunteers two days a week at the warehouse. Her ready laugh and exuberant personality make her a fun person to work with. Jan’s known for her compassionate spirit and willingness to listen without judgement to hurting people. Jane Woods Administrative Assistant Jane came on as part-time staff January 1, 2006, after volunteering for many years. Jane helps keep the records straight with volunteers and participant updates, and serves as Egbert Kunrath's assistant for the Good $ense classes.

The BCSI Board of Directors
Aaron Aigner,Treasurer Aigner and Associates Barry Birch, Secretary BCSI Founder Suzanne Birch Executive Director Operations Manager BCSI Duane Benting Benting Construction, Inc.	Greg Cervetto Grayrose Marketing Group, Inc. Mark Childs, Senior Vice President Capacity Commercial Group Egbert Kunrath, Vice-President Kunrath & Associates Leann Rowlett Maryhill and Kiokawa Produce	Dave Riewald Bullard Smith Jernstedt Wilson Rick Teeny Teeny Foods Jan Wells BCSI Good Will Ambassador
Board Members (L-R): Mark Childs, Jan Wells, Duane Benting, Aaron Aigner, Leann Rowlett, Suzanne Birch, Barry Birch, Rick Teeny, Dave Riewald, Egbert Kunrath