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 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 has 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
President of Operations
Bud Daunhauer
Vice President Operations (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 taught himself to problem-solve, research, and to be 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
Vice President Operations (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 to six children. 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 said she was looking to find God’s purpose for her. After 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 has continued to volunteer her time as the director of the Clothing Closet and has helped in other areas as well since the organization is growing. She feels as though the organization holds many of the same beliefs as she has.
Jackie Parks
Director of Clothing Closet (Volunteer)
Lynn Huffman
Fund Development and Grant Writing (Contractor)
President of All Lynn the Detail
Lynn helps Exodus Family Ministries with fundraising so the organization can continue to 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. grants@exodusfamilyministries.com
Lynn Huffman
President of All Lynn the Detail
Barbara Eilert
Strategy, Marketing and Communications (Contractor)
President/CEO of SAGE marketers
Barbara provides strategy guidance and the marketing communications support for the organization. She’s provided guidance for a variety of industries, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies, and headed her own firm for over 20 years. Her driving passion for the organization stems from the impact she sees Exodus having while serving people facing economic and other challenges. She firmly believes “we are all related” and hopes that supporting each other makes for a better world for all of us.
Barbara Eilert
President/CEO of SAGE marketers