Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO)
Since 2000, the NNRO has been a catalyst in the transformation of the Northeast Neighborhood, helping stabilize critical sections of the neighborhood for residential and commercial investment.
South Bend Heritage serves as the NNRO’s operational manager, perform administrative, development, programmatic, and technical support on behalf of the organization.
Board Members
Our Mission
The mission of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization is to facilitate revitalization efforts, foster diversity among residents, businesses, and stakeholders, and build a safe, vital, and cohesive community that preserves its assets and respects the needs of everyone who lives, works, or visits the area.
Our Partners
Progress has been made possible through the generous support of NNRO Funding Partners who generously give their time and talent.
Board Members
The NNRO Board of Trustees has evolved to include a diverse group of organizations and residents that reflects the positive change and growth happening throughout the neighborhood and larger community.
Executive Committee
Jessica McCrea, president
Bill Stenz, vice president (NENC president)
Charles Nelson, treasurer
Kisha Hoover, secretary
Tim Sexton
Gwen O’Brien
Greg Hakanen (non-voting)
Richard A. Nussbaum, II, legal counsel (non-voting)
Board of Representatives
City of South Bend
Troy Warner
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Indiana Health Centers
Ann Lundy
Marta Mendez
Oaklawn
Laurie Nafziger
Cindy Schulz
Residents
Solomon Anderson
Kisha Hoover
Jeff Jurgonski
Jessica McCrea
Charles Nelson
Brandon Prince
Bill Stenz
Marguerite Taylor
Harrison Gilbride
Mozell Bowens
University of Notre Dame
Matthew Gray
Gwen O’Brien
Tim Sexton
Special (non-voting)
Greg Hakanen
Emeritus (non-voting)
Karl King, emeritus member
Executive Committee
Jessica McCrea, president
Bill Stenz, vice president (NENC president)
Charles Nelson, treasurer
Kisha Hoover, secretary
Tim Sexton
Gwen O’Brien
Greg Hakanen (non-voting)
Richard A. Nussbaum, II, legal counsel (non-voting)
Board of Representatives
City of South Bend
Troy Warner
April Canahuati
Jennifer Guard
Indiana Health Centers
Ann Lundy
Marta Mendez
Oaklawn
Laurie Nafziger
Cindy Schulz
University of Notre Dame
Tim Sexton
Gwen O’Brien
Matthew Gray
Residents
Solomon Anderson
Mozell Bowens
Harrison Gilbride
Kisha Hoover
Jeff Jurgonski
Jessica McCrea
Charles Nelson
Brandon Prince
Bill Stenz
Marguerite Taylor
Special (non-voting)
Greg Hakanen
Emeritus (non-voting)
Karl King, emeritus member
South Bend Heritage
Marco Mariani
Kristin Givens
Sara Stayback
Teresa Gilbride
Jason Sommer
Rick Becker
Alexus Kuba
Strategic Direction
If you are interested in learning more about the NNRO’s goals and future direction, please review the 2.0 (2020) and 2.1 (2025) strategic frameworks and most recent annual report below.
Based on feedback gathered through resident surveys, each report outlines the NNRO’s priorities, key initiatives, and long-term vision for serving the neighborhood.
NNRO 2.1 Framework in Action
In 2026, the NNRO Board approved the 2.1 Framework—a five-year plan built around four key categories: Neighborhood, Housing, People, and NNRO Operations.
Housing
Affordable options for residents to age in place, with dignity
Neighborhood
Visually welcoming, safe, accessible, and easy to navigate
Operations
Resilient, well-resourced organization with capacity to have long-term impact
People
Engaged and connected to pathways for economic mobility and well-being
Celebrating 25 Years of Community
The Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO) proudly celebrates 25 years of community dedication, honoring a quarter-century of vital work to make our neighborhood safer, reduce student rentals, and increase owner-occupied housing.
Encouraging Homeownership
Residents responding to a 2025 NNRO survey expressed concern over out-of-state buyers turning homes into short-term rentals. To protect neighborhood stability, the NNRO supports owner-occupancy through affordable homeownership opportunities and a home repair program.