Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties Appoints Scholtes as New Director – Shaw Local

Jon J. Scholtes has been named Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties.

Scholtes, a longtime resident of the Greater Illinois Valley area, has begun his new role and said he is excited about his future in the position. As the new executive director, Scholtes will lead efforts to further realize Habitat for Humanity’s mission to “put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.”

In addition to his previous work for local elected officials at the federal and state levels, Scholtes brings experience in private sector advocacy and business development.

“I am extremely happy to be able to work with such a passionate partner and an organization with ideals that I want to pursue in my own life,” Scholtes said in a press release.

As a Habitat affiliate, Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties recognizes the needs of its tri-county service area and provides homeownership opportunities including: home construction, homeowner repairs, community engagement, fundraising, site selection, partner family selection and support, mortgage servicing, and advocacy for safe and affordable housing in the affiliated community. The affiliate has been involved in numerous homeowner repair projects and has built more than a dozen new Habitat for Humanity homes. These homes are built or repaired with the help of partners and volunteers in the community. Funds from the ReStore also help us continue and grow construction, repair, and community service programs.