Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network (BIHN)
Faith Presbyterian Church
5400 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21239
410-235-2111
In a typical Interfaith Hospitality Network, half of the guests are children, most of whom are under six years of age.
Administrative Staff
Interim Executive Director - Carol Wessner Email
Administrative Assistant - Theresa Royster Email
Board of Directors
Jennifer Arnold, President
Jennifer Arnold is leading the reorganization efforts of the Network, following experience serving as a coordinator and volunteer since the group’s inception in 2004. Arnold has been a freelance writer and editor for the last 12 years, researching, writing and editing articles, newsletters, books and other publications for clients in the healthcare, medicine and business fields. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Mass Media from The American University in Washington, DC and is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Ministerial Studies at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and a Masters in Non-Profit Management at College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Arnold is a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Towson.
Mark Ermer, Treasurer
Mark Ermer is a Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years of experience. Ermer has served in the Office of Legislative Audits for the State of Maryland, Department of Legislative Services for more than 25 years, where his responsibilities include planning and conducting fiscal compliance audits, performance audits and fraud investigations at various State agencies. Ermer holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Baltimore, and is a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church in Perry Hall.
Carol Bishop, Secretary
Carol Bishop is information technology director of global supply chain planning at Black and Decker Corporation, where she was worked for 16 years. She previously worked for Andersen Consulting. Bishop received a Masters in Business Administration from College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. Bishop is an elder at Roland Park Presbyterian Church.
Father Tom Carter, Immediate Past President
Father Tom Carter has been serving the BIHN board since its inception, most recently as president and earlier on the BIHN start-up committee. He also helped establish the Interfaith Hospitality Network of York County, SC, where he also served as president. Carter is a rector at Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Cedarcroft.
Donna Greene
Donna Greene serves as regional diverse segment manager at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and was previously a district manager at GMAC Mortgage Corporation in Los Angeles, Calif.. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Phoenix. Greene is a member of Church of the Redeemed of the Lord in Baltimore.
Lewis Hibbs
Lewis Hibbs chairs BIHN's development committee. Hibbs has more than 30 years experience in the home finance and real estate business, and currently runs a leading Wells Fargo Mortgage office in Towson. He was previously active in the construction and remodeling industries. Hibbs is a member of Stony Run Friends Meeting in Baltimore.
Michael Jennings
Michael Jennings is a principal at law firm Ober Kaler Grimes & Shriver PC, and was previously a partner at Jiranek, Jennings & Patterson. He has participated in several non-profit organizations and community projects, including providing general counsel for Pathfinders for Autism, and volunteering with Lawyers Campaign Against Hunger. Jennings received his Bachelor of Arts from University of Cincinnati, and received his Juris Doctorate and Master of Law in Taxation from University of Baltimore. He is a member of St. Alphonsus in Baltimore.
Kate McGuire
Kate McGuire chairs BIHN's communications committee. McGuire currently serves as director of advancement for The Arc of Baltimore, and was previously development director of the Maryland Food Bank. She has worked and volunteered with numerous non-profit organizations during her career. McGuire received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Loyola University in New Orleans, La. She is a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Towson.
Elana Richman
Elana Richman leads the grant-writing function of the development committee. For the last two years, she has served as federal grants manager for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Harrisburg, Pa. Previously, she worked at a woman’s transitional shelter through Project P.L.A.S.E. and for the Lutheran Volunteer Corps. Richman has been involved with BIHN since 2002, and previously served as president of the board. She is a member of Congregation Beit Tikvah.
Rita Walters
Rita Walters serves on BIHN's fundraising committee. Walters currently serves as senior associate director of development for The Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and was previously director of development for The Presbytery of Baltimore. She has worked and volunteered with numerous non-profit organizations during her career, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Baltimore Reads. Walters received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ. She is a member of Bethel AME Church.
Carol Wessner
Carol Wessner serves on the nominating and finance committees, as well as serving as interim executive director during BIHN's sabbatical. She served as assistant director of nonprofit management training and education programs for the Johns Hopkins University Institute for Policy until her retirement in 2006. At Hopkins, Wessner collaborated in the design and implementation of JHU’s entire Center for Civil Society Studies’ domestic and international programs, which provide training and education to increase the capacity and sustainability of nonprofit organizations. She has previously served in leadership roles at various non-profits around Maryland. Wessner is a member of Divinity Lutheran Church in Towson.
