Board of Directors
Doug McMullin, Founder
Dr. McMullin works at Shasta Community Health Center and has been a physician in Redding for 29 years. He is active in church and the community, and loves the North State outdoors. Favorite activities are hiking with his wife Sheri, and growing blueberries. He is proud to be a US Navy veteran having served with Marine Corps air units.
Dr. McMullin met Willey Mackey (see Medical Respite page) in a life-changing 2016 conference in Washington, DC which altered his perspective on homelessness. "I realized this could be me, or one of my family... all it takes are some financial mistakes and one good illness, and if you don't have a family network, you are on the street."
As a part of the Shasta Community HOPE program, Dr. McMullin visited patients experiencing homelessness in their camps and on the street. It is clear that most struggle with some disability and do not wish to be on the street. With other concerned community members, Pathways to Housing was formed as a Redding-based non-profit organization incorporating the values of compassionate service and individual self-reliance. He is happy to work with amazing individuals and leaders in our community to help people rebuild their lives.
Denise Yergenson, Chair
Denise Yergenson earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Chico. She moved to Redding in 1986 and began her career in the community with the Redding Chamber of Commerce, where she served as Community Relations Coordinator for three years. She then joined Mercy Medical Center in Marketing and Public Relations, focusing on community and physician relations for Mercy Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff.
In 2001, Denise began her career with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Today, she serves as the Public Information Chief for Caltrans District 2, which encompasses the seven northernmost counties in California. In this role, she leads public information and community engagement efforts, helping connect the public with the work, projects, and priorities of the district.
Community service has been an important part of Denise’s life since her early years, when she first served as a class officer in junior high school. Since moving to Redding, she has continued that commitment through numerous leadership and volunteer roles throughout the community. Over the years, she has served with local nonprofit organizations, civic initiatives, and community programs. She was an eight-year member of the City of Redding’s Community Services Advisory Commission and has served as president of Redding East Rotary, the Redding Fashion Alliance, The Women’s Fund of Redding, Soroptimist, and several other outstanding organizations in the community.
Denise and her husband, Randy, have been married for nearly 39 years and have two grown children. Their daughter, Kaitlyn, is a marketing consultant in Santa Rosa, and their son, Dane, owns and operates a local handyman and maintenance business in Redding. Denise and Randy are also proud grandparents to their granddaughter, Carlie, and are fortunate to have John and Lexi, their children’s partners, as part of the family. They also share their home with beloved pets Tucker and Hank, along with grand pets Harley and Lincoln. Their backyard is home to a lively collection of birds, animals, and koi fish, making their own little sanctuary an important part of family life.
Denise is proud to be part of an organization dedicated to serving the community. She is committed to using her experience, relationships, and passion for public service to help address the challenges facing residents throughout the region. She hopes to continue making a positive difference by supporting efforts that strengthen the community and improve access to resources, opportunities, and support for those who need them most.
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Mark Storrey, Vice Chair
Mark was born and raised in Fresno . He joined the Air Force after high school and spent the next 20 years traveling the world as an inflight refueler. After retiring from the Air Force, his wife Tina and daughter Samantha, decided that the Redding community was where they wanted to call home. Mark started his new career in animal care in 2009 at the Tehama County Animal Care Center and moved to Haven Humane Society as the CEO in 2013. He is an active committee member for Project Homeless Connect and a proud Redding East Rotarian.
“Joining the Board of Pathways was an easy decision because I want to be able to have a positive impact on the homeless in our community and give them that hand up that they need”.
Dar Hay, Secretary
Dar moved to Redding in the summer of 2025 after spending 25 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since making Redding his home, he has become actively involved in the community, volunteering with Pathways to Housing, Turtle Bay Arboretum, and Haven Humane Society.
A 1988 graduate of Virginia Tech, Dar is currently a full-time student in the Agriculture Department at Shasta College. He hopes to combine his education with his entrepreneurial interests by establishing a local nursery specializing in unique and specialty crops.
Dar began his professional career at The Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., before transitioning into the telecommunications industry. Over a career spanning three decades, he worked as a systems analyst with MCI Telecommunications and Globalstar LLC.
Today, Dar is focused on a new chapter centered on agriculture, community involvement, and service. One of his personal goals is to help people in the Redding area who are struggling to meet basic needs, while contributing in meaningful ways to the community he now calls home.
Brent Hathaway, Treasurer
Ken Brown, Director
Ken moved to Redding in 2001 with his wife Debbie and their two sons, to open Norcal Color Supply, an automotive paint business. He volunteered in the Redding Little League, was very active in the music boosters at Enterprise High School for the next 8 years and continues to be active in church activities including working with those who struggle with addictions in their lives.
He enjoys outdoor activities like golf and softball and spending time with his 5 grandchildren. After early retirement due to medical reasons, he had the opportunity to work with Lesha assisting with data entry of income and expenses in Pathways to Housing. Recognizing the great need for the services offered, and the wonderful service that Pathways provides, it is an honor to serve on the Board.
Josh Divine, Director
Josh is an attorney and partner at the Redding law firm Reese, Smalley, Wiseman & Schweitzer. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and a Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University. He has been practicing law since 2002.
Josh is married with three sons. In addition to working with Pathways to Housing, Josh has served for several years as a member and chairman of the Redding City Community Services Advisory Commission. Josh has also worked with several campaigns for candidates for Redding City Council.
Officer Ted Snyder, Director
Teddy Snyder and his family relocated to Redding in 2012. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. He is a third-generation police officer and began his law enforcement career in 2002 in Stockton, California. He has dedicated his career to serving the community and has continued that commitment since relocating to Redding.
Outside of law enforcement, Teddy is an avid golfer and bass fisherman. He also enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time with his family.
Since 2013, Teddy has been personally and professionally involved in various homeless outreach efforts throughout the City of Redding. Through these experiences, he has developed a strong understanding of the challenges faced by members of the homeless community and the importance of connecting individuals with meaningful resources and support.
Teddy believes Pathways to Housing helps bridge a critical gap in services that were previously unavailable to members of the community. He is committed to supporting programs that provide individuals with opportunities for stability, dignity, and a pathway toward permanent housing.
Joe Chimenti, Director
Joe is a husband and father of four. He grew up in a law enforcement family and began his professional life as a police officer. After earning his MBA, Joe left law enforcement and joined the private sector. He spent 25 years in business development working with entrepreneurial companies across North America and in Europe.
As the former Executive Director of the Shasta Builders’ Exchange and the Trade School, Joe understands the need for a skilled workforce and the importance of the construction industry to a thriving economy.
Joe served on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. When he left office, he chose to work with Emergent 3D because of their mission to provide needed housing and innovative trade training. He is the Director of Community Development.
Become a Board Member
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