Our Team
Shane Schlatter
Executive Director
Exodus Family Ministries
Shane has a passion for working with the community and has done so as a youth and outreach pastor in the Southwest Louisville area since 2007. As a testament to his commitment to helping others, Shane was selected to participate in the DeVos Leadership Initiative (DVULI). He graduated from this intensive 15-month faith-based leadership development program for urban youth workers in early 2023. Each year, approximately 60 leaders from five select U.S. cities are accepted. He had also served as a supervisor and manager in distribution centers for over ten years. He wants every person to be given an opportunity to succeed regardless of previous experiences or backgrounds. His position with Exodus Family Ministries allows a platform to be a “doer of the word” through services and actions that demonstrate the love of Christ.
Shane Schlatter
Executive Director
Bud Daunhauer
Director of Faith Services (Volunteer)
Exodus Family Ministries
Exodus Family Ministries is blessed to have several committed volunteers who are instrumental in the mission of the organization. One of them is Bud Daunhauer who assists Shane in operations and administration and is instrumental in leading Bible studies for interested people for the organization. Since he was a young man, Bud has been a constant reader and has taught himself to problem-solve, research, and remain open-minded. This discipline has prepared him for ministering lessons to those who are as hungry for understanding God’s word as he is.
Bud Daunhauer
Director of Faith Services (Volunteer)
Rev. Donna Melloan
Director of Food Pantry (Volunteer)
Exodus Family Ministries
Another dedicated volunteer is Rev. Donna Melloan, who oversees the Food Pantry. She is a lifelong Presbyterian. She is married, a mother of two sons, and a grandmother of six. Currently, her heart is filled with two ministries: serving as a part-time chaplain at UL Hospital, and as director of the pantry at Exodus Family Ministries.
Rev. Donna Melloan
Director of Food Pantry (Volunteer)
Jackie Parks
Director of Clothing Closet (Volunteer)
Exodus Family Ministries
After leaving the nursing home industry after 31 years, Jackie was looking to find God’s purpose for her. When she was introduced to the Clothes Closet at Exodus Family Ministries and learned of the great need in the community, she decided to get involved. She continues to volunteer her time as the director of the Clothing Closet and helps in other areas as well since the organization is continually growing. She feels the organization holds many of the same beliefs as she does in wanting to serve others. and help those in need.
Jackie Parks
Director of Clothing Closet (Volunteer)
Lynn Huffman
Fund Development and Grant Writing (Contractor)
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Lynn helps Exodus Family Ministries with fundraising so the organization can continue to grow and serve the community. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit field and has been instrumental in refining Exodus’ programs and services to help secure grant funding and sponsorships. She loves that Exodus not only provides goods and services to those in need, but also offers compassion, understanding, respect, as well as specific steps on how to overcome some of life’s challenges. If you’d like to discuss ways that you and/or your church, business, school, organization, or foundation can support Exodus through money, goods, services, or events, please reach out to her.
Lynn Huffman
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Kim Hilpp
Operations Manager
Exodus Family Ministries
Kim practiced as a speech-language pathologist for 19 years across various settings before stepping into full obedience to the Lord’s calling on her life. Through Bruce Bryant, her brother (Troy), and her church, (Southeast Christian Church – Southwest Campus), Kim was introduced to Exodus Family Ministries.
She served as a board member for eight months and volunteered at the Resource Center before being invited by then-board chair Daryl Koppel and other board members to step into the role of Operations Manager in 2024, Kim faithfully oversees the day-to-day processes and operations of the ministry, ensuring that the services Exodus provides run smoothly and effectively.
Kim Hilpp
Operations Manager
Jennifer Day
Digital Marketer (Contractor)
Alliance Digital Marketing LLC
Jennifer Day of Alliance Digital Marketing is honored to support Exodus Family Ministries with all things digital—ranging from website updates and email newsletters to flyers and social media content. She met Shane Schlatter through the Peak Referrals BNI networking group back in 2023 and immediately felt called to step in and help. With a deep passion for the mission of Exodus, Jennifer is always ready to lend her expertise whenever and however she’s needed.
Jennifer Day
Alliance Digital Marketing LLC
Bruce Bryant
Administrative Assistant
Bruce Bryant
Administrative Assistant