Linda Martin
Vice President

As Vice President, Linda is responsible for managing FSL community partnerships, developing grants and increasing the circle of FSL donors and volunteers.  She is also spearheading FSL’s Caregiver Initiative. Most recently, Linda led the planning and launch of the FSL Caregiver House, a unique training and demonstration facility for adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

Linda has been involved in the evolution of the wide array of services currently offered by the Foundation.  She was instrumental in the development of Adult Day Health Care in Arizona and served as National Delegate in the role of Public Policy Chair for the National Adult Day Services Associate (NADSA).  She has presented at national Gerontology conferences on various topics of aging such as the need for Gero-psychology services in Adult Day Health Care Centers and was recently highlighted in the Arizona Woman Magazine as one of five influential women of nonprofit agencies in Arizona.

Linda holds a Bachelor in Therapeutic Recreation from Eastern Kentucky University and a Masters in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.  She is excited about technological changes that are being made to help individuals needing assistance with activities of daily living live quality lives, in a non-restrictive environment.  She is passionate about the Foundation’s mission and is excited about the possibilities that lay ahead in the field of aging.

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John T. Hansen
Chief of Mission Integration

As Chief of Mission Integration, John is responsible for working with management teams at all levels to coordinate business planning with FSL's mission and strategy. John also coaches FSL development and improvement teams and produces external FSL presentation documents.

After 20 years in Operational Audit and Total Quality Management with Xerox Corporation, John also served as the Director of Software Development Process at SCT Corp. John’s first career was in college teaching. He taught English literature and writing at the University of North Carolina where he was a doctoral candidate.

John holds a B.A Summa Cum Laude in English from Fordham University and an M.A. in English from UNC-Chapel Hill. He was awarded a Woodrow Wilson Fellow and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. John was also a recipient of the Xerox President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement.

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Steve Hastings
Chief of Real Estate Services

As Chief of Real Estate Services, Steve manages the Foundation’s existing portfolio of multi-family apartment complexes, group homes and commercial offices. In addition, he directs a full service real estate department including project feasibility, predevelopment, acquisition, financing, new construction, remodeling and operations.  Steve has helped the Foundation become a leading nonprofit proponent of Green Technology building and Universal Design.

Previously, Steve was the Kansas Regional Community Reinvestment Officer and Regional Director for Nations Bank and Bank of America.  He also served as Director of Operations for Owned Public Housing for the City of Wichita. His experience includes implementation of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Program and Community Development Block Grant Home Rehabilitation Job Training Programs.

Steve has served on numerous community boards including the City of Phoenix Neighborhood and Housing Committee, the Childhelp Bridge Board, and the Collaborative Refugee Committee.  He is a founding member of Community Housing Services (a Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp.) and a founding member of CORE (Center City Revitalization Effort). 

Steve’s formal education includes a Degree from Wichita State University in Real Estate and Land Use Economics and appraisal training from the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers for both single- and multi-family properties.

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Carolyn Hill
Chief of Clinical Services

As Chief of Clinical Services, Carolyn is responsible for FSL’s Adult Day Health Services, Behavioral Health Residential Program and Assisted Living Education Services as well as the Catholic Outreach Center in the Sun Cities.

Previously Carolyn has been the Director of Care Connection Home Health Services, a Medicare and private duty agency, and Division Manager for Revco Convalescent Aides, a durable medical equipment company. She has also performed in health delivery and management programs for the New Mexico Department of Health and Environment, the Area Agency on Aging and the State of California Health Department.

Carolyn has a Nursing degree from Arizona State University. She is affiliated with the National Mental Health Association, the Arizona State University Alumni Association and the Arizona State Nurses Association.

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David Paddison
Chief Administrative Officer

David is the Foundation’s Chief Administrative Officer with responsibilities for oversight and planning for Finance, Accounting, Risk Management and Management Information Services. He is leading FSL’s efforts to strengthen its infrastructure in anticipation of accelerating growth.

David began his career in the banking industry as Senior Credit Analyst with NationsBank and then as Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lending with First Bank, both in St. Louis. He moved to Arizona to become Vice President of Commercial Lending with Scottsdale Community Bank. David was also owner of Premier Signs and Lighting in Tempe, Arizona where he was responsible for all financial and administrative activities and directly managed projects and daily operations.

David has earned a BA and an MBA from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Society of Human Resource Management.

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Since joining FSL in 1993, Carrie has served in a wide range of social service and management roles, including Director of the Tempe Adult Day Health Care Center.  Most recently, Carrie was Director of FSL’s Home Improvements program which she grew to a $3M operation, helping thousands of seniors and low income families remain safely and securely in their homes.

Carrie has gained national prominence for her leadership in the field of energy efficiency. Since 2001, Carrie has been directly involved in the Arizona Weatherization Program. In 2005, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded her a National Recognition Award for her work in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Low Income Weatherization Program. In 2006 she received the Presidents Award from the Energy Outwest Board of Directors for her outstanding leadership and service to the EOW Board of Directors.

Carrie received a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Arizona State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

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