KRISTYN STILLWELL
Kristyn Stillwell is the Executive Director of HOPE Haven. Kristyn spent her corporate years working in the computer science field and then went on to direct sales and marketing jobs for many years. She has been working with the homeless as a volunteer for over 20 years. The last 6 years she has been building outreach ministries around Northwest Houston. These ministries have grown to over 1000 volunteers a year and feed over 2000 meals a year. Her passion is to educate the community on homelessness and inspire others to want to “Be the Change” they wish to see in the world.
DAVE CHAVEZ
Dave Chavez served in the United States Navy for five and half years before pursuing his calling into ministry. He attended the College of Biblical Studies where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. Dave has served in ministry as a Student and Missions Pastor along with other various ministry positions over the past 20 years. Dave’s connection with Hope Haven goes back to 2010 where he, along with Kristyn Stillwell and Damon Mendel co-directed 249 & Hope which ministers to the homeless in Northwest Houston.
Paul Kidney
Paul Kidney serves as the Team Leader of the Street Outreach Program at HOPE Haven. Paul Kidney is a results-oriented, high-energy law enforcement professional with over 30 years of experience in a variety of roles, including security, loss prevention, and law enforcement. He is skilled in planning, developing, and leading operations, and he has a strong background in investigative techniques and public safety operations.
Paul began his career as a patrol officer with the New York City Police Department, where he served for 17 years. During his time with the NYPD, he was recognized for numerous awards and accommodations for his exemplary law enforcement leadership. He was also a member of the mounted unit, where he was responsible for transporting horses, managing the care of the horses, and instructing a four-month remount training course.
After leaving the NYPD, Paul worked as a security officer for a variety of organizations, including onsite protection at the Hope Center and Priority Protection. In these roles, he provided security for people and property, and he worked with the homeless and other vulnerable populations.
Paul is also a skilled driver, and he has held a CDL license and a Class A motorcycle license for over 20 years. He drove a cement truck for Zachary Odebrecht. He is also a certified pistol carrier, and he has performed in a national horse show with the NYPD Drill Team in Madison Square Garden.
Paul is a dedicated and experienced professional with a passion for helping others. He is a valuable asset to any organization, and he is sure to make a positive impact on the lives of those he works with.
JONATHAN SPEARS
Jonathan Spears is a compassionate individual with a heart for helping the homeless. He currently serves as a Housing Navigator and Assessor at HOPE Haven, partnering with Harris County Precinct2’s Ray Perez to provide stability to the homeless. Jonathan’s dedication extends to assisting the Houston Homeless Coalition and the Mayor’s office with encampment closures.
He founded “Missions of Mercy,” a non-profit homeless ministry in Houston from July 2016 to Feb 2022, organizing events and collaborating with other non-profits. Jonathan is also a skilled Project Manager, ensuring safety and efficiency at Absolute Glassworks.
As a realtor since 2016, he guides clients through real estate transactions with honesty and fairness. Jonathan’s diverse experiences, from electronics manufacturing to construction management, showcase his problem-solving abilities and commitment to excellence.
Throughout his professional journey, Jonathan has consistently demonstrated a deep empathy for those in need and a commitment to making a positive impact on the community. His passion for helping the less fortunate shines through in all aspects of his life and work, making him a valuable asset to any organization or cause he supports.
JOEY MOUTON
Joey L. Mouton is a versatile professional with a background in ministry, administration, and computer science. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Minor in Business from the University of Louisiana Lafayette.
Currently serving as the Family Support Program Director at HTX H.O.P.E. Haven, Joey excels in housing assessment, case management, and grant reporting for both housed and unhoused clients.
Throughout his career, Joey has been actively involved in community ministry, overseeing programs like the CMC Food Pantry and Champions for Hope Ministry at Champion Forest Baptist Church. He has trained and supervised over 200 volunteers, making a positive impact on families in need and the homeless community.
With strong administrative skills, Joey has managed IT systems, finances, and personnel in various church settings, showcasing his commitment to efficient operations.
Beyond ministry, Joey’s expertise extended to data processing and computer systems, with roles at St. Tammany Parish School Board and Methods, Inc.
Joey’s versatility, dedication, and problem-solving abilities make him an asset in any professional endeavor, leaving a positive impact on the organizations and communities he serves.
DIANNA DEAN
Dianna was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is has been married for 12 years and has 5 beautiful children. Dianna has worked in the insurance industry for over 8 years, but always felt called for something more. Her and her family are active members of Champion First Baptist Church. Her and her husband have a huge passion for helping the homeless in our area. She loves Chick-Fil-A and traveling whenever she can.
JOHN PIRINELLI
Sergeant Pirinelli is from Niagara Falls, NY. He made the life changing decision to join the U.S. Army in 2001. From there he was stationed in Germany from 2001 to 2004. During that time he was deployed to Kosovo in 2002. From there he was deployed to Bayji, Iraz. During his tour in Iraq he sustained a gunshot wound on July 28, 2004 while engaging in enemy gun fire at 11:40pm. After that he went through 24 different operations in a matter of only 65 days. Sergeant Pirinelli was awarded the Purple Heart due to his injuries. He is also a father to two wonderful kids, a boy and girl.
GARRETT DOMINGUE
Full bio coming soon!
SHANE HAWTHORNE
After Shane’s discharge from the military he began to become overwhelmed with normal life due to the effects of his P.T.S.D. and became hyper-vigilant, depressed, angry and paranoid. Shane also began to self-medicate and spent from 2013-2016 in and out of homeless shelters mixed with angry outburst and total isolation and chaos. Within this time period he had come to full blown drug addiction and alcoholism, as well as, passed secondary P.T.S.D. to his spouse and children. Shane’s world had come to a screeching halt on April 24, 2016 when he landed in the Harris County Jail system and his wife in the Santa Maria Bonita House due to self-sabotage. Shane spent the next 3 months in the Stars and Stripes Program(Veteran Program/Harris County Judicial System) and within that time frame he had surrendered to His higher power, which some call, GOD. Upon release of Harris County Jail Shane then began his Godspeed journey in the program provided and God sent to him, which is known as, The P.T.S.D. Foundation of America-Camp Hope. Shane has now been at Camp Hope a total of 3 years and has walked with God with an open heart and an open mind. During his walk at Camp Hope he learned Love, Peace, Self-Control, Kindness, Gentleness and Faith. He has become a Mentor and received the blessing of helping other Combat Veterans gain a sense of purpose and a chance to rebuild and save their lives. Shane also gets to give knowledge on many subjects that are taught at Camp Hope that helped him gain self-worth and confidence in which are the following: P.T.S.D. Education, Conflict Resolution, Working your Program, Devotionals, Bible Study, AA, NA, Anger Management and many more. The most important thing that Shane learned at Camp Hope is that God, Sobriety, Family, MH Support(Refuge) and support from Bridge People(Godly Men)are vital to his recovery. God and Camp Hope has saved his family’s hearts, minds, bodies and souls and rejoined them in a journey in life that is fulfilled with peace, love, forgiveness, humility, humbleness and serenity.
SPENCER LITTLEJOHN
Spencer Littlejohn has been called to serve as the Mentor Chaplain for H.O.P.E. Haven. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Champion Forest Baptist Church by his grandfather, Rev. Wallace Cobb. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2007 and received a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014. He also serves as a chaplain in the Texas Army National Guard. He has been happily married to his wonderful wife, Meagan, since 2012.