Staff

Rev. Faith Fowler, Executive Director

• M.P.A. from the University of Michigan – Dearborn
• M. Div. in Counseling from Boston University
• A.B. from Albion College
• Started at Cass Community Social Services (CCSS) on 7-1-1994
• Rev. Fowler’s Bio
• Email Rev. Fowler
• (313) 883-2277 Ext 201

Erica George, Deputy Director

• B.S. from Wayne State University
• Erica joined Cass Community Social Services in 2014
• She previously worked as the Program Manager for the Antisdel Apartments and as the Director of Permanent Supportive Housing
• Email Erica George
• (313) 883-2277 Ext 101

Alicia Elster, Development Director

• J.D. from University of Detroit School of Law
• B.A. from the University of Michigan
• She joined Cass Community Social Services in 2018
• Alicia also was previously with new Center Community Services, Covenant House Michigan and the College for Creative Studies
• She is a published author and Kresge Artist Fellow
• Email Alicia Elster
• (313) 883-2277 Ext 104

Gregory Stokes, Human Resources Director

• M.P.A from Clark Atlanta University
• B.S. from Oakland University
• Gregory’s last position was with the Detroit Public Schools.  He joined the CCSS staff in 2016
• Email Gregory Stokes
• (313) 883-2277 Ext 202

Michael Van Antwerp

• M.B.A. from University of California at Los Angeles, Anderson
• B.C.E.E. from Wayne State University
• BA from University of Michigan
• Michael worked the building and engineering field for 18 years in Michigan and California before coming to Cass.  
• Email Michael VanAntwerp
• (619) 719-7209

Rev. Sue Pethoud, Church and Community Relations Liaison

• B.G.T.S. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
• M.A. State University of New York
• B.S. Central Michigan University
• Sue taught middle School for 30 years before coming to Cass.  She began working with CCSS in 2010.
• Email Sue Pethoud
• (313) 883-2277 Ext 203

Lola Rushin, Donor Relations Administrator

• B.S. in Business from the University of Phoenix
• She joined Cass Community Social Services in January 2019
• Lola has over 20 years of experience as a fundraising professional.
• Lola has previously worked for The Henry Ford, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Michigan, and Focus: HOPE.
• Email Lola Rushin
• (313) 883-2277 Ext 225