Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester is pleased to announce the promotion of Danielle Howard to director of programs and facilities, and the hire of Lisa Boyer as Westmoreland house manager and Mike Evans as director of Household Sales.
As director of programs and facilities, Howard will oversee all family services at both the Westmoreland House and the House Within the Hospital, located in Golisano Children’s Hospital. In addition, she will be responsible for implementing and managing new programs and directing maintenance and renovation projects.
Howard has nearly 10 years of experience in the nonprofit industry. Prior to joining RMHC of Rochester, she spent six years at American Cancer Society as director of special events, Relay for Life. Most recently, Howard served as director of Household Sales for RMHC of Rochester.
Howard earned her bachelor of arts in communications and journalism from St. John Fisher College. She resides in North Chili with her husband, Marshall, and their son.
In her new role, Boyer is responsible for creating a home away from home for the families who use Ronald McDonald House on Westmoreland Drive. She is tasked with ensuring proper interior and exterior maintenance, coordinating the volunteer hospital shuttle service, prepping rooms and guaranteeing the house is clean. In addition, Boyer will work in conjunction with social workers and families for a seamless intake and checkout process.
Boyer brings to the team eight years of experience in customer service, most recently serving as customer service advocate for Verizon Wireless. Outside of the office, she is actively engaged in her community, volunteering for numerous organizations, including Girls on the Run, Roc E6 and Fairy Godmothers of Rochester. Boyer also served as an RMHC volunteer for two years before joining RMHC of Rochester team full time.
Boyer earned her bachelor of science in American history from The College at Brockport. She resides in Gates.
As director of Household Sales, Evans oversees RMHC of Rochester’s largest fundraiser, the bi-annual Household Sale, which brings in nearly $1 million each year. He is responsible for managing the warehouse and donations, and coordinating workflow of nearly 1,000 volunteers.
Evans joins RMHC of Rochester from Rochester Childfirst Network, where he served as director of operations for nearly four years and oversaw day-to-day operations, maintenance and ground upkeep, and project management, and served as staff liaison. Outside of the office, he is an avid reader and owns his own publishing company, publishing five of his own books with several more in the works.
Evans earned his associate degree in English from Middlesex County College. He resides in Rochester with his wife, Angie.
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