Meet the Team

We come together as a team, working as one to achieve a common goal.  We strive to support children, families, and caregivers with life challenges by offering support and experiences that will inspire as many smiles as possible.

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Kristin Huibregtse

Executive Director​

What makes me smile..... thinking about Bennett's simple joys in life like throwing me a kiss, dancing to his favorite songs or just snuggling at the end of the night.

Dean Huibregtse
​Senior VP, Owens and Minor

Board President

What makes me smile.... thinking about my breakfast with Bennett, wrestling on the floor with the king of headlocks and taking care of Buddee, Bennett's dog.

​Gina Esch
​Owner, Esch Consulting

Board Vice President

What makes me smile . . . spending time with my family and friends, a nice glass of wine, traveling, sunshine and seeing other people smile.

Jack Surma
​Partner, Third Arch Investments​

Board Treasurer

​What makes me smile ... my two daughters, board games, playing board games with my two daughters, exploring nature, building things, and seeing other people live in the moment.

​​Megan Defebo
Director Business Development, NuMotion

Board Secretary

What makes me smile…. winding trail leading to a waterfall, a sunrise run on the beach, belly laughing with friends, family breakfast dates, an unexpected sunny day with no plans, playing outside after a long workday, ending the night with a piece of chocolate ​.

Dr. Elizabeth Kline
Special Education Teacher, SF Middle School

Board Member

​What makes me smile… spending time with my family, laughing with my friends, snuggling Venchi (my dog), running, baking, other people smiling, and a Sarris pretzel. 

Alan Shuckrow
Share Holder, Strassburger and McKenna

Board Member

What makes me smile…. cooking a great meal while watching a Steelers win with my family!

Recruiting Smiling Volunteers !

Always B Smiling is looking for a crew of smiling volunteers to help us create smiles during our scheduled fun events. We are looking for creative planners and smiling faces to help ensure the children have fun.  Each participant will have a Buddee to assist them during the event. Please sign up if you are interested.
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