Zachariah Watson
Executive Director

 802-522-8611Zachariah was hired in October 2020 after moving to Montpelier from Hartland, Vermont. He is a lifelong Vermonter, coming to CVHFH with 10 years of non-profit experience. He was also a member of Vermont House of Representatives, having served on the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee before deciding not to run for re-election when he married and moved out of his legislative district.

"During my tenure in the VT General Assembly serving on the Commerce and Economic Development committee, we heard over and over again that the continued growth of Vermont’s economy depends on creating more housing. It is an honor to be working for an organization that not only supports the Vermont economy but also serves income-sensitive Vermonters."

Email Zach(at)centralvermonthabitat.org 802-522-8611

Harold Blake
Waterbury ReStore Manager

Harold was hired to be the manager of the ReStore in Waterbury in April of 2024. He currently resides in Barre Town. Harold is a lifelong entrepreneur, most recently he was the the owner of a Pet Wants national franchise.
Harold has been volunteering as a coach for the  Central Vermont Special Olympics for Twenty plus years. Harold enjoys creating stained glass art!

"I look forward to the next chapter in my life working with Habitat for Humanity and advancing their mission of building affordable housing for those in need." 

​Email Harold(at)centralvermonthabitat.org
​(802)-522-2323

Julia Goldstein
Administrative Assistant

Julia brings a wide range of experience from both the non-profit and corporate sectors. In New York, she supported non-profits through event coordination, donor database management, newsletter writing, and public relations. She later spent 20 years in consultative sales across the tech, pharmaceutical, and conferencing industries.

After moving to Vermont from New Jersey 11 years ago, she returned to non-profit work, assisting individuals with mental health challenges and Medicaid recipients. Most recently, she worked in tourism, helping visitors plan Vermont vacations.

Now at CVHFH, she’s excited to support the mission of building communities and expanding access to housing.

Fun fact: She’s a former performer with experience in opera, jazz, musical theatre, and vintage music from the 1930s and ’40s.

​Email admin(at)centralvermonthabitat.org
​(802) 522-8611 Ext. 2

Diane DeBella
Director of Development

Diane has spent her career in both the nonprofit sector and academia. She has over twenty years of grant writing and development experience and enjoys the mission driven work of helping nonprofits fund community-based projects and initiatives. Diane moved back to Vermont ten years ago after spending twenty years in Colorado, and she loves capturing Vermont’s beauty through her camera lens.

grants(at)centralvermonthabitat.org

Christian Nafziger
Accounting Manager

Christian joined Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity in June of 2024 shortly after moving to Waterbury.  A Southern Colorado native, he grew up spending most of his time outdoors camping, angling, climbing, and hiking. Nowadays, he enjoys skiing during Vermont’s long snow-riddled winters and gardening during the lush, green summers. Christian strives to go above and beyond in everything that he does, and is committed to providing a quality experience to everyone he meets. 

Christian earned a BS in economics and an MBA from Colorado State University Pueblo’s Hasan School of Business. He has experience in project management as well as working with other non-profit organizations focused on housing solutions, and is also a real estate agent based in Waterbury. Christian considers himself a "people person", and is involved with multiple clubs and organizations in the community.
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christian(at)centralvermonthabitat.org
(802) 522-8611

Nathan Donahue
Project Construction Manager

Hello, I am Nathan Donahue, a lifelong resident of Central Vermont, graduate of Norwich University and longtime local contractor.  I live up in the "highlands" of snow and beauty with my wife and two teenage daughters.  I enjoy the outdoors in all its forms and seasons.

​I have always believed in helping people out, whether pulling them out of the ditch or lending a helping hand on a project at home or within the community.  As a business owner and resident I have always been concerned about the cost of living in Vermont. Will the regular person, including my daughter as they begin their journey in the adult world, be able to buy a house, and find a good paying job here.  I believe I can help.

As I start my own journey working for a worldwide Non Profit such as Habitat for Humanity, I think it is a continuation and perhaps a raising of the bar, of the values that have been instilled in me by the Central Vermont Community I have lived in for so many years.  Including but not of course limited to: Compassion/Empathy, Practicality, Resourcefulness, Grit, Gratitude, and of course hands on Hard Work! 

I am excited to meet the Employees, Vendors, Subcontractors, partners such as Youth Build and of course volunteers, see you around!  -Nate