Habitat for Humanity Seminole–Apopka announces an expanded Leadership Team with the appointment of Ed Schrank as Chief Construction Officer and Lisa Junkerman as Chief Growth Officer.
The additions will support and accelerate the affiliate’s
continued growth and mission to increase affordable housing access in Central Florida.
Schrank brings over 45 years of experience in commercial and residential
construction, real estate development, and project management, along with significant
work in the non-profit sector. His career spans executive and consulting roles on
complex, large-scale projects in the hospitality, residential, and mixed-use sectors,
including work with Disney, Marriott, Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, and serving as project
director for a private destination island developed for MSC Cruise Lines. Schrank
also was a Chairman at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida, and a board
member and president of Second Harvest Food Bank.
As Chief Construction Officer, Schrank will lead Habitat Seminole-Apopka’s
construction and development strategy, with a focus on increasing annual home production,
strengthening development operations, and advancing innovative, cost-effective housing solutions. His
work will include exploring new design approaches and smarter construction methods that balance
affordability, quality, and long-term sustainability.
“It has been a long and rewarding career in the construction and non-profit sectors, but my most
exciting work lies ahead,” Schrank said. “I am excited to devote my time to making homeownership a
reality for hardworking Central Florida families. Habitat’s mission is deeply meaningful to me, and I
believe that by forming strong partnerships, and embracing innovation, we can significantly expand our
impact.”
Lisa Junkerman is a recognized marketing thought leader, strategist and practitioner
who brings 30 years of experience in growth strategy, market development, and
brand building. Junkerman has driven organizational expansion for Fortune 250
companies such as Motorola and Progress Energy (now Duke Energy) and served
in marketing leadership roles for international theme park developer, ITEC
Entertainment, a TAIT Company, as well as in nonprofits such as Rollins College.
She also has extensive experience in digital marketing, public relations, brand
engagement, and partnership development.
The background positions Junkerman as a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who will
support and accelerate Habitat for Humanity’s mission and goals. She is responsible for driving growth
strategies, and leading all facets of marketing, communications, web, digital, and market development.
“Habitat’s mission brings together people, purpose, and possibility,” Junkerman said. “I’m honored to
help advance that mission by building partnerships and strategies that support sustainable growth and
expand access to affordable homeownership throughout our community.”Schrank and Junkerman will report to the organization’s CEO, Penny Seater to align construction,
growth, and marketing as the organization scales its work across Central Florida and the surrounding
communities.
“These leadership additions reflect our commitment to thoughtful growth and long-term impact,” said
Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole Apopka. “Ed’s depth of construction and
development expertise, combined with Lisa’s leadership in growth and communications, position our
organization to build more homes, strengthen partnerships, and better serve families who are working
toward safe, stable, and affordable homeownership.”
ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEMINOLE-APOPKA
Habitat Seminole-Apopka has been building brighter futures and stronger communities in Central
Florida for over three decades. Through financial support, volunteer participation, and business
partnerships, Habitat constructs and develops affordable homes that are sold to families with low-to-
moderate incomes at no profit, financed with modest mortgages. Homebuyers invest in their futures by
completing financial education and helping to build their own homes as well as those of other families
through earned “sweat equity” hours. Learn more at: habitatseminoleapopka.org
