Meet the Staff

Favorite saint: St. Augustine

Favorite Bible verse: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

Favorite Ark menu item: BBQ wings

Favorite thing about working at The Ark: Working with John

Fun fact about yourself: I love hiking

Role model: My dad

Dream vacation: Out west or down south (Jamaica)

Quote you live by: “Thank God ahead of time.” — Solanus Casey

Favorite saint: St. Sebastian

Favorite Bible verse: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." — Isaiah 40:31

Favorite Ark menu item: Small twist in a waffle cone

Favorite thing about working at The Ark: Being efficient with Jackson

Fun fact about yourself: I like to run

Role model: My grandpa John

Dream vacation: North Korea

Quote you live by: “If you do not tell us where we can buy a shrubbery, my friend and I will say … we will say 'Ni!'” – Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Favorite saint: St. Anthony of Padua

Favorite Bible verse: “God is within her, she will not fall.” – Psalm 46:5

Favorite Ark menu item: Cake batter in a waffle cone

Favorite thing about working at The Ark: Bringing smiles to the young and old of the community!

Fun fact about yourself: I like line dancing and swing dancing!

Role model: My older sister, Sarah

Dream vacation: Ireland

Quote you live by: “Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

Favorite saint: St. Dymphna

Favorite Bible verse: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.'" — Jeremiah 29:11

Favorite Ark menu item: Cake batter ice cream

Favorite thing about working at The Ark: It’s a place where I can see and talk to the whole community

Fun fact about yourself: I used to play tackle football

Role model: Mrs. [Sheri] Wohlfert

Dream vacation: Paris

Quote you live by: “Lying is bad for the soul.”

Favorite saint: St. Peter

Favorite Bible verse: “I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

Favorite Ark menu item: BBQ boneless wings with ranch

Favorite thing about working at The Ark: Seeing and helping people I know from the community

Fun fact about yourself: I am a roller coaster enthusiast

Role model: My dad

Dream vacation: London

Quote you live by: "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid." — Proverbs 12:1

Favorite saint: St. Cecilia

Favorite Bible verse: “I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

Favorite Ark menu item: Cookie dough and oreo flurry

Favorite thing about working at The Ark: Getting to work with my friends

Fun fact about yourself: I was born and baptized in Missouri

Role model: My mom

Dream vacation: St. Lucia

Quote you live by: “Believe you can and you’re already halfway there.”

Favorite saint: St. Maria Goretti

Favorite Bible verse: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.'" — Jeremiah 29:11

Favorite Ark menu item: Flurry (specifically the toppings 😊)

Favorite thing about working at The Ark: Community and constant fun (efficiency)

Fun fact about yourself: I have a freckle on the back of my eye

Role model: My mom

Dream vacation: Paris, Greece and anywhere with a beach

Quote you live by: “The devil should be scared when your feet hit the floor in the morning.”