Vilex is New Life for Haiti’s Haitian field director. Newly married in December 2021 to his beautiful wife, Lovelie, Vilex is responsible for the huge task of overseeing day-to-day operations in Haiti. From coordinating purchase and delivery of materials for all programs to acting as a liaison between the Haitian people we serve and employ and the American operations team to representing New Life for Haiti in all aspects of Haitian operations, Vilex has been a loyal employee and friend for over fifteen years. His specialties are navigating tricky negotiations and successfully troubleshooting almost any situation with his “it can be done” attitude.

David Larson serves as New Life for Haiti’s Executive Director. David brings his experience leading in public safety, emergency management, and operations to guide New Life for Haiti’s mission to share our love for Christ and His message while guiding self-sufficiency and sustainability efforts in rural Haiti. David has served in many roles with New Life for Haiti: on a Haiti medical mission, volunteering in stateside logistics, two years as Board Secretary and Chair of the Operations & Logistics Committee until joining staff as Operations Manager in January of 2022. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife and has two adult children. You can contact David at david.larson@newlifeforhaiti.org.

Gabriel is a trained nurse who serves as New Life for Haiti's Nursing Coordinator. She coordinates medical care for vulnerable children at our Village of Hope. She builds and maintains relationships with local clinic doctors and nurses, and leads New Life for Haiti's community health education efforts.

Junior is a trained social worker serving New Life for Haiti's Village of Hope. His caring presence provides guidance and instruction to the Mamas who, in turn, care for the children residing at VOH. He is an integral part in preparing orphans for their life after VOH.

Erin Smith serves as chair of New Life for Haiti’s board of directors. A mission trip in high school gave Erin her first small taste of Haiti and changed the way she views the world around her. Erin appreciates the intentional relationship-building approach to ministry that New Life for Haiti cultivates in the communities being served. With a passion for seeing God’s work being done around the world, Erin also serves as co-chair of her church’s mission partnership team and volunteers with the middle school youth group. She can be reached at Erin@newlifeforhaiti.org.

Jerry Frump serves as New Life for Haiti’s Board Treasurer. Jerry is a financial professional. He is currently Manager of Bank Operations for Metropolitan Capital and one of its co-founders. Before helping to found Metropolitan Capital, Jerry served as president of two banks in Chicago’s western suburbs. You can contact Jerry at newlifeforhaiti@newlifeforhaiti.org.

Mike Hoffman serves as New Life for Haiti’s Board Secretary. As a vice president at Teska Associates, he strives to help people, places, and communities thrive through creative planning and design. That work is focused on listening to the needs of residents, learning about unique local history and culture, and leading the community in solutions to address those needs. Mike is an active member at Crosswinds Church in Plainfield, Illinois, where he serves as treasurer, worship team member, and gardener. You can contact Mike at NLH@newlifeforhaiti.org.