Our Team
Hannah and Marianne came up with the idea of Making It Home together on January 5th, 2023.
✺ President | Founder
Hannah Katz
Hannah is a Loan Officer, passionate about helping people navigate their real estate purchases. When not writing estimates, Hannah has a history of auctioning paintings for charity and buying groceries for families behind her in line. When she isn’t pursuing furniture donations, she’s painting with gouache and caring for the plants in her sunroom.
Marianne Mehrer
✺ Founder
Born and raised in Baltimore, Marianne grew up in family that prioritized giving back. As a realtor working with sellers, she saw the substantial amount of furniture that was destined for the dump and realized there must be a better way. Aside from real estate, Marianne enjoys camping, entertaining, reading and hanging out with her husband and three young children.
Maggie Adams
✺ Executive Director
With a Master's Degree in nonprofit management, Maggie brings years of experience to the Making It Home team. Maggie was born in Baltimore and has a heart for reducing and reusing - a perfect fit for our team. When she's not chasing her toddler, Maggie enjoys cooking, hiking, and reading a good book.
Kerry Whippee
✺ Secretary
Kerry is the founder and creative Director of Shamrock Hill Design and has over 15 years of experience in visual merchandising, marketing and design. Her passion is to use her creative talents to help others through home staging and styling. She finds immense joy in helping transform houses into homes that makes her clients dreams a reality.
Matthew Miller
✺ Treasurer
Matt Miller, a Davidsonville, MD native, wears multiple hats as a caring father, philanthropist, and business enthusiast. As the Branch Manager of AnnieMac Annapolis, he combines his passion for helping others with his expertise in creative financing. Matt's dedication to charity and family sets him apart as a well-rounded individual.
Brittany Hood
✺ Marketing Genius
Brittney Hood, born and raised in Annapolis, MD, is a compassionate individual with a passion for helping others. As the Business Development Representative at AnnieMac Annapolis, she thrives in building connections and fostering growth. Beyond work, she dedicates herself to making a positive impact on her community.