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| Central / Western Iowa Staff Directory |
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Dave Turnball, Area Director
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Dave is a native Iowan, growing up in Waverly where he was a multi-sport athlete that earned 8 varsity letters in four sports. He went unto Cornell College where he earned his Bachelor's degree while lettering in football and baseball. Dave also holds a Master's Degree from Truman State University. Before joining FCA staff in 1985, he spent 12 years teaching and coaching at the high school and small college levels. He lives in Indianola with his wife, Kathy, an eighth grade American History teach. He has two daughters and one "outstanding" grandson!
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Jan Werling, South Central Area Representative
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Jan (J.W.) grew up in New Jersey until she saw "the light" in Iowa. She attended school at S.W. Missiouri State where she met her sweetheart, Ron. Jan is going on her 13th year with FCA. She resides in Indianola. She enjoys spending time watching athletics, jamming out to loud Christian tunes, and being with her family and close friends. She has 5 children and 8 grandchildren and a dog to keep her busy.
Her passion is in the Lord and you can tell that in her perspective in life.
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Ashley Clark, Administrative Assistant
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Ashley grew up in Oskaloosa, IA, where she was active in her high school FCA huddle. Following high school, she attended college at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, where she received a BA in Business Administration. Before joining FCA in February of 2007, she was a youth director at a church in Pleasant Hill, IA. Ashley enjoys working out, playing racquetball, and spending time with family and friends.
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Jaysson Gurwell, Des Moines Metro Area Representative
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Jaysson is answering God's call in his life by leaving his former career as an accountant and serving God and His people in the inner city of Des Moines and the surrounding areas. He and his beautiful wife Leah have four kids -- Layken, Ainsley, Levi & Judah.
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Kevin Lykins, Iowa State University Area Representative
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Kevin began his coaching career at Texas A&M University as a student assistant and a graduate assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. After graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Kinesiology, he became the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. In May of 1999, Kevin was called into full-time ministry. He enrolled in seminary and began pastoring Pleasant Glade Baptist Church in Colleyville, Texas. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree in December, 2003. In July of 2007, Kevin was hired by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is currently working with FCA on the campus of Iowa State University. He also volunteers his time as the Life Skills Coach for the ISU football team. Kevin, his wife Marcy and their three children, Delaney, Jake, and Ellie reside in Ames.
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Marcy Lykins, Iowa State University Area Administrative Assistant
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Marcy is Kevin's wife and she loves supporting him in ministry and raising their three kids -- Delaney, Jake, & Ellie.
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| Eastern Iowa Staff Directory |
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Carl Gonder, Area Director
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Carl grew up in Cedar Rapids and was a standout at Washington Senior High School where he captained his team to a 21-4 and 3rd place finish at the 1980 State Tournament. He attended Augustana College (Sioux Falls, SD) where he majored in journalism and communications. He is the school’s all-time career scoring leader in men’s basketball, establishing 10 school records. He is a member of both the Washington High School and Augustana Colleges Halls of Fame. Nicknamed “Goose,” he played 10 years professionally in France, England and Australia. While Down Under, Carl set numerous club and league records, averaging 29.9 points per game (1st all time) and 13.7 rebounds per game (2nd all time). Upon retirement in 1991, his number 11 jersey was retired. Prior to moving back to Iowa, he worked as administrative associate at Churchlands Christian Fellowship with duties in men’s ministry, leadership development, mentoring, administration, preaching, volunteer management and event coordination. Carl became the first Area Director for Eastern Iowa FCA in June 2004. Married to an Australian, Sheralee, they have two children, Shanay and Jabe. He has a passion and desire to see young people come to Christ and to build into, mentor and minister to coaches through FCA.
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Sheralee Gonder, Administrative Assistant
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Sheralee began as the first Eastern Iowa Administrative Assistant in June 2004 and brings an extensive background in event management and administration to the role.
A trained physical education teacher, Sheralee taught for many years in the private girls system in Western Australia and for the past nine years served as Executive Officer for the independent girls schools with responsibilities to oversee and coordinate all major sporting events.
Born and raised in rural Western Australia, Sheralee was actively involved in the local church in Perth through several areas.
An avid sportsperson, Sheralee played field hockey at the highest club level in Western Australia.
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| Northwest Iowa Staff Directory |
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We currently have an opening in this area. Contact Dave Turnball in you are interested in being an FCA Area Representative in Northwest Iowa.
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| IlIowa/Quad Cities Staff Directory |
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Tim Schneckloth, Area Director
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- Born and raised in Eldridge, Iowa.
- Graduated from North Scott High School in 1986.
- Graduated from St. Ambrose University in 1991 with a BA in History.
- Owned and operated GT Sports Unlimited, an embroidery and customized apparel business, from 1994 to 1999.
- Employed full time since November 1999 with the ministry of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as the Area Director overseeing the Greater Quad Cities Area.
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