The People Behind The Mission
Our Board of Directors is a group of volunteers passionate about our Mission of empowering program participants and giving back to the community.
Click on their names to learn more about them.

Sue Z. Hart
Director | Founder
Passionately involved in her community, Sue served two consecutive terms as President of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and serves on many Advisory Boards.

Sue Maddox
Board Treasurer
With 31+ years in the construction industry, Sue brings a depth of experience to BBTW. She says giving back to her community is what she loves to do.
Sue Maddox
Board Treasurer
I was raised and married in Tucson, AZ living there until my husband started working in the oil industry and we moved to Europe. We lived in multiple countries but settled in Edinburgh, Scotland and lived
overseas for 10 years. During that time, we started a family and our daughter Sara was born. We moved to the PNW in 1985.
It was during my 1st year here that I started my career in construction. I worked for over 32 years with the same company that has grown and prospered into a large General Contractor in the area.
In the early years I was very fortunate to work for Jerry Vandenberg. He mentored and helped me gain my knowledge of the trade. I started as a project manager’s assistant, soon became a project manger, and in 1995 I became the contract administrator, which I did for the balance of my career.
I belonged to NAWIC, The National Association of Women in Construction for over 25 years. During this time, I was the Treasurer for the organization multiple times. It was through this group that I meet Sue Z. Hart and learned of Building Beyond the Walls. I retired in 2018 and a year later Sue Z. and Jerry reached out and suggested that I join the team and
become a member of the BBtW board and join the finance committee. It has been a learning experience
providing a great opportunity to meet so many amazing people. I enjoy the commitment and direction
the organization is headed and look forward to seeing BBtW grow and expand in the community.
- Phone:+1 (425) 346-2064
- Email:sue@buildingbeyondthewalls.org

Todd McKellips
Board President
BBTW Instructor, Go-giver, Social entrepreneur, philanthropist, tiny home guy, chaplain, DJ, Graphics guy and family man.

Todd McKellips
Board President
Todd McKellips is a social entrepreneur, philanthropist, chaplain, and family man.”What do you not do?” Is something he hears quite often! He is a compassionate advocate for people living in poverty, as he has seen homelessness firsthand after a traumatic back injury with Pierce County Sheriff Department in 2005.
Todd is the state chapter leader for the American Tiny House Association, a national effort with affordable housing as his core mission. He is passionate about bringing homeownership to those who can only dream of it. In 2010 Todd – with the help of many others – founded the Roots Collective Farm in Buckley, Washington. Todd is the director for Washington Tiny House Association and is currently working with multiple elected officials, and even advising government entities such as HUD, Dept. of Veteran Affairs. He works closely with multiple non-profits including Building Beyond The Walls to
promote construction skills training. Currently 2 years with the Pierce County Flood Control District
Advisory board and now on the Orting Veterans Tiny Home Village board of directors.
Since his early youth, his parents experienced poverty and had to sell nearly all the family’s possessions to
keep living in a safe humble home. At a very young age, he started working and became a business
owner and now has over twenty-seven years of entrepreneurship experience running nine businesses,
including Seattle Tiny Homes, Inc, and TrueLand Development. Todd also has an extensive background in
criminal justice and public safety. In 2005 he was injured with Pierce County Sheriff Dept which led to
homelessness, and a struggle to balance medical conditions and a lifestyle of entrepreneurship. He loves
serving his local community with the Sumner Lions Club as well as the Gordon Family YMCA.
- Phone:+1 (253) 353.1417
- Email:ToddMcKellips@gmail.com

Lacey Mansanarez
Board Member
Lacey has a background in the construction industry, facilities maintenance, and large-scale events management. She brings these organizational skills to supporting our fundraising programs.

Lacey Mansanarez
Board Member
Lacey began her career in the commercial sheet metal industry, where she spent 15 years working in inside sales and estimation. This experience greatly improved her communication skills and customer-focused approach. By utilizing effective and honest communication strategies, she consistently surpassed sales targets and met deadlines by developing strong relationships with clients.
After taking a break to start a family, Lacey worked for the City of Enumclaw at their Expo Center for 7 years. During this time, she successfully organized multiple large-scale events such as the King County Fair and the Wine & Chocolate Festival. Alongside event management expertise, Lacey also possesses extensive knowledge in maintenance operations as she efficiently oversaw the maintenance of various facilities within 72 acres of land. She implemented preventive maintenance strategies that reduced downtime and effectively managed maintenance and staff schedules. Moreover, she has a keen eye for identifying areas that require improvement and enjoys implementing effective solutions.
Currently, Lacey is employed by the City of Renton for her 6th year at their Farmers Market where she helps coordinate logistical operations to ensure smooth functionality. Her excellent organizational skills are evident in tasks ranging from setting up stalls to managing the Food Nutrition Programs, which contribute to efficient operations.
In addition to her professional achievements, Lacey has actively served on various committees within Building Beyond the Walls, including secretary on the board as well as chairing the construction committee. Currently involved with the fundraising committee, she helps organize and manage the annual fundraising auction.
Outside of work commitments, Lacey finds immense joy in parenthood alongside her husband Kirk as they proudly raise twins together. They create lasting memories through camping trips using their trailer while cherishing moments spent gathering with friends and family or exploring new places and different events every weekend.
- Phone:+1 (425) 346-2064
- Email:sue@buildingbeyondthewalls.org