Our Team
Chris Lambert
Founder & CEO
chris@liferemodeled.org
Dr. Chris Lambert is the founder and CEO of Life Remodeled, award-winning author of Next Level Nonprofit, and founder of the Next Level Nonprofit organizational operating system. It’s not the career trajectory Chris envisioned when he studied marketing at Indiana University, planned for law school, or dreamed of a lucrative career as a real estate developer. But a new call took shape after a spiritual awakening during his junior year of college, and Chris went on to earn his MDiv and doctorate in preaching from Fuller and Gordon-Conwell seminaries, respectively. Moving to Liberia, Chris and his wife helped a village mobilize support to drill a well, acquire farm animals, and construct their very first school building. Upon returning to the U.S., Chris founded a church called Ekklesia. In 2010 he launched Life Remodeled, which repurposes vacant school buildings into one-stop hubs of opportunity and helps create neighborhood revitalization that lasts.
From recognition on the TEDx stage to lists like Crain’s 40 Under 40, Building Design + Construction 40 Under 40, and SMART BUSINESS Dealmaker of the Year, Chris’s reputation precedes him. But it’s the journey ahead—and the people who are helping to lead the way—that excites him most.
Jen Friedman
Next Level Nonprofit Director & Certified Coach
jen@nlncoaching.org
Dr. Jen Friedman is an esteemed organizational consultant and leadership coach. She blends her psychology background with 20+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership, mental health, and education. Her profound knowledge of the intricacies of systems thinking and human emotions elevates those with whom she partners. Jen’s expertise lies in developing leadership, enabling personal growth while building cohesive teams, and creating effective systems to help organizations evolve. Her exceptional ability to inspire positive change and foster growth has earned her recognition and admiration from clients across various industries. She works locally and nationally, and speaks widely about growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and servant leadership.
Ben Shat
NLN Certified Coach
ben@nlncoaching.org
Ben Shat is an accomplished tech executive with a track record of success in business development, sales, and executive management. He’s created and led global sales teams at Amazon, built the North American business of an international software start-up to a successful $100M+ exit, and managed large sales teams responsible for over $500M in annual revenue. Ben is a certified Next Level Nonprofit Coach who excels at building teams and leaders, cultivating organization culture where talent thrives, and driving growth through strategic planning and execution. Committed to empowering others, Ben finds fulfillment in coaching executive leaders and mentoring youth, leveraging his innate ability to cultivate potential and inspire personal growth. Ben is passionate about helping missional organizations grow and amplify their impact to the people and communities they serve. Outside the boardroom, Ben cherishes time with his wife and two children, serving at his church, traveling, and indulging his adventurous spirit through mountain biking and snowboarding.
Marc Hehl
NLN Certified Coach
marc@nlncoaching.org
Marc is a seasoned executive coach with experience across nonprofit, technology, and professional services sectors. As a former COO for a Detroit-based technology company dedicated to the nonprofit space, he spent the last eight years building organizations that actively listen and respond to their constituents. His past leadership helped the organization win the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for” Award for eight consecutive years. Marc is a certified Next Level Nonprofit (NLN) coach who has implemented other nationally-recognized
Faith Davis
Administrative Assistant
faith@liferemodeled.org
Faith Davis is the Assistant to the CEO & COO of Life Remodeled and the Administrative
Assistant for Next Level Nonprofit. She holds a bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis
in Language & Literature from Grand Valley State University. After recognizing her tendency for
business administration, Faith transitioned into this field, where she excels in supporting
executive leadership and organizational operations.
Her commitment to the nonprofit field is evident in her work, where she plays a pivotal role in the
operations of the Life Remodeled office and its Next Level Nonprofit program. Faith’s efficient
coordination and her organizational expertise make her an invaluable asset to the team.
Passionate about her work, Faith continues to drive the mission of Life Remodeled, helping to
ensure sustainable and equitable neighborhood revitalization in Detroit.