Founder and CEO
Austin Bonds
Austin planted Metro Relief in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2011 after serving in
homeless outreach in New York City. His early life included hardship, the
unsolved murder of his mother, and a determined path through college and
ministry.
He continues to multiply mobile outreach programs while remaining hands-on with
buses and friends on the street.
austin@metrorelief.org
Development Director
Monica Crishi
A U.S. Army veteran with experience supporting Marine Corps family programs,
Monica holds degrees in Medical Studies and Administration. She connects
people’s time, talent, and resources to tangible community impact.
monica@metrorelief.org
Director of Finance
Jasmine Hutchins
Jasmine has worked in bookkeeping and accounting since college and is passionate
about helping nonprofit organizations strengthen financial operations. She holds
degrees in Business Administration and Human Resource Management.
jasmine@metrorelief.org
Human Resource Director and Assistant to the CEO
Stacy Kennedy
Stacy began as a volunteer cutting hair during bus outreach. Her role grew
across bookkeeping, administration, mobile case management, technology,
supplies, operations, and human resources.
stacy@metrorelief.org
Director of Operations
Corrie Kern, LMSW
Corrie holds social work degrees from Texas Tech and UT Arlington. Her career
spans education, grant writing, mobile case management, therapy, ministry, and
operations leadership.
corrie@metrorelief.org
Mobile Case Manager
Alex Wendt
After overcoming addiction, Alex discovered Metro Relief while completing
community service. She began volunteering and joined the case-management team in
2022, bringing deep compassion for people facing addiction.
alex@metrorelief.org
Mobile Case Manager
Amber Allen
Amber helps people obtain identification and birth certificates, access
treatment or sober living, and navigate the path into housing.
amber@metrorelief.org
Mobile Case Manager
Dylan Cook
Dylan’s international soccer experience shaped a global perspective and a drive
to advocate for others. He began volunteering in 2023 and now serves through
consistent follow-up and caring engagement.
dylan@metrorelief.org
Mobile Case Manager
Shannon Mays
Shannon brings community engagement, youth-program coordination, and
relationship-building experience while pursuing a degree in Social Work.
shannon@metrorelief.org
Marketing Coordinator
Sarah Grainger
Sarah began volunteering on the Metro Relief bus in 2024 and brings creativity,
event planning, community involvement, and a life shaped by faith and service.
sarah@metrorelief.org
Volunteer Coordinator and Events Team
Ellen Stitzer
A certified chef and longtime food-industry professional, Ellen brings decades
of leadership, entrepreneurship, ministry, and volunteer experience.
ellen@metrorelief.org
Project Associate — Development
Mark Hines
After a 40-year career in municipal engineering and public works, Mark serves in
development and bus outreach.
mark@metrorelief.org
Event Associate — Development
Vivienne Ferrill
Vivienne is a retired retail professional and active church volunteer who
supports Metro Relief events and development.
viv@metrorelief.org
Assistant Event Coordinator
Arlene Baril
Arlene brings extensive retail and customer-service experience to
fundraising-event coordination.
arlene@metrorelief.org
Finance Office Assistant
Bill Gonterman
Bill served for 36 years in public accounting and now assists with
financial-management tasks and bus outreach.
bill@metrorelief.org