Board of Directors

Current CSF Board of Directors by term

A 12-member Board of Directors, the FEC President and CSF President, and various FEC church leaders oversee the operation of CSF.

Officers

Our officers are elected by our Board of Directors. Four of our five officers also serve as members of our Board of Directors: Doug Bernath (Chair of the Board), Jonathan Steiner (Vice Chair), Gregory Doolin (Secretary) and Luke Shappell (Treasurer).

Class of 2023

Douglas A. Bernath, Chairman, age 62; Stryker, Ohio;’ Owner/Advisor, Freedom Investments and Insurance LLC, 2008 to present; Financial Advisor, FM Investments/Raymond James Brokerage, 2000 through 2008; Manager, Sky Investments and Insurance, 1998 through 2000; Agent/Sales Manager, Prudential Insurance Co., 1989 through 1998; Assoc. Degree, Marketing/Management, Northwest State Community College, Class of 1979; B.A. in Business Services, University of Toledo, Class of 1981.

Jennifer Lance, age 45; Leo, Indiana; Purchasing Supervisor, Nucor Building Systems, 2011 to present; Purchasing Agent, Nucor Building Systems, 2006 through 2011; Senior Buyer, Cooper Standard Automotive, 1997 through 2006; B.S. in Marketing and Human Resources, University of Findlay, Class of 1998; MBA, Indiana Wesleyan University, Class of 2001.

Alex Ruhter, age 33; Deshler, Ohio; Lead Pastor, Wave Community Church, 2015 to present; Church Planting Resident, Crossroads Church, 2014 through 2015; Pastoral Intern, Grace Crossing Church, 2013 through 2014; Owner, Quality Hood and Duct Cleaning, LLC, 2011 though 2013; Bank Teller, Bank of America, 2010 through 2011; Assistant Store Manager/Interim Manager, RadioShack, 2007 through 2010; B.A. Wichita State University, Class of 2011

Class of 2024

Jack McCarley, age 66; Wauseon, Ohio; Retired from 2013 to Present; Accounting and Finance, General Motors Company from 1981 through 2013; Sales, Standard Glove Company from 1978 through 1981; Certified Management Accountant, Institute of Management Accounting, Class of 1990; B.A., Siena Heights University, Class of 1978.

Jonathan Steiner, Vice-Chairman, age 59; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Senior Vice President and Manager of the Wealth Advisory Group, Lake City Bank, 2010 through present; Founder and Sole Member, Black Lake Advisors, LLC, 2009 through 2010; Holland City President, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, 2003 through 2009; Senior Vice President, STAR Financial Bank, 2000 through 2003; Vice President, Bank One, 1993 through 2000; Corporate Banking Officer, Old Kent Bank, 1985 through 1993; B.A. Business Administration, Taylor University, Class of 1984; M.B.A., Western Michigan University, Class of 1989.

Class of 2025

James Gregory Doolin, age 54; Secretary; Peoria, Illinois; President, Design Solutions Group, LLC from 2008 to Present; Director of Preconstruction Services, O’Shea Builders from 2013 to Present; Senior Project Manager, Design-Build Director, Peoria Metro Construction from 2009 through 2013; Senior Engineering Project Team Leader, Caterpillar, Inc. from 2007 through 2009; Vice President of Design-Build, River City Design Group, LLC from 1997 through 2007; Architect, LZT Assoc. from 1988 through 1997; Bachelor of Architecture, University of Illinois, School of Architecture, Class of 1990; Masters of Architecture, School of Architecture, Class of 1992.

G. Todd Parmenter, age 60; Peoria, Illinois;’ Executive Pastor of Operations, Northwoods Community Church, 2012 to Present; Professional Driver, Williams National Lease form 2009 to 2012; Executive Minister, Lincoln Christian Church from 2004 to 2009; Plant Operations Manager, Qualitex Co. from 1993 to 2004.  Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Trinity International University, Class of 1999, Associate of Applied Science, Equine Management, Class of 1990, Non-Commissioned Officer school, Class of 1987.

Luke Shappell, age 39; Treasurer; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Integrity Financial & Tax Consulting, 2012 to Present; Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lender, Private Banker, Tower Bank & Trust Co., 2006 through 2012; Assistant Manager, Fastenal Industrial and Construction Supplies from 2001 through 2006; B.A. in Finance, Indiana Purdue For Wayne, Class of 2006.

President of FEC

Larry A. “Rocky” Rocholl, age 67, Ex-officio Board Member; Fort Wayne, Indiana; President of the FEC from 2010 through present; Executive Pastor, Brookside Church, 1998 through 2010; Associate Pastor, First Missionary Church, 1996 through 1998; Operations Manager for Specialty Feeds, 1980 through 1996; B.A. Education, Bethel University, Class of 1976.

President of CSF

Bruce Wright, age 65; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Senior vice President, Lake City Bank from 1998 to Present; Management Trainee, Vice President and Regional Manager, Fort Wayne National Bank from 1980 through 1998; B.A. in Business Administration, Taylor University, upland, Class of 1979; Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin, Class of 1989.Save

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