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Board & Staff

Lutheran Child and Family Services Board of Directors:

  • *Rev. John Tape, President
  • Ashley Valentine-Derrer, Vice President
  • *James McKneight, J.D., Treasurer
  • *Ann Diefenthaler, Secretary
  • Tristan Fretwell, J.D.
  • *Thomas J. Grau, J.D.
  • Michael Hardin
  • Alex Hunt
  • George Hurd
  • Onna Koeneman
  • TaQuasha Manns
  • Sarah Raines
  • Zonda Stead, MBA

Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services Board of Directors:

  • *Robert P. Kassing, J.D., President
  • Ron Thieme, Vice President
  • *Cheryl Troyer, CPA, Treasurer
  • *Sven Schumacher, Secretary
  • Thomas J. Grau, J.D.
  • Tania Deng
  • Rev. Libby Manning
  • Martha Schmidt

LCFS Leadership Team

  • Sven Schumacher, Executive Director
    Sven Schumacher, Executive Director

    Sven Schumacher, LCSW, MSW, MPA is the LCFS Executive Director and also serves as the CEO of the Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services.

  • Jessica Monk, Director of Operations

    Jessica Monk holds an MSE and is responsible for strategic initiatives, managing new and existing programs, grant management for programs, and data collection for client services tracking.

  • Mark Gaddis, Facility Manager

    Mark Gaddis coordinates all facility repairs and maintenance needs for the LCFS main campus and the Sharing Place Food Pantry.

  • Kathy Witto, Spiritual Life Leader

    Kathy Witto coordinates the LCFS SEED (Spiritual Engagement, Education, & Development) program for LCFS and works one-on-one with Lutherwood residents to help guide them as they discern their spiritual journey. Kathy offers weekly chapel and Bible study opportunities for all residents that are interested in participating.

  • Pastor John Kolb, Chaplain

    Pastor Kolb provides spiritual guidance and support for LCFS staff and the youth enrolled in in our residential programs.

Leadership Team for Programs Operated in Collaboration with Community Health Network:

  • Dr. Matt Oliver, Executive Director of Lutherwood Child & Family Services (LCFS) for Community Health Network
  • Kendra Belden, MSA Operations Director – Residential Programs
  • Bill Wischnowski, MSA Operations Director – Community-based Programs
  • UWCI
    UWCI

    United Way of Central Indiana

  • Clowes Foundation Logo
    Clowes Foundation Logo
  • Community Health Network Logo
    Community Health Network Logo
  • Foundation For LCFS logo (Refreshed)
    Foundation For LCFS logo (Refreshed)
  • Lilly Endowment Logo - 5-15-21
    Lilly Endowment Logo - 5-15-21

    Lilly Endowment Logo - 5-15-21

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