Our Staff
Kris Hawk
District Executive Minister
Kris Hawk, an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren, is our District Executive Minister. She has served on District Board several times and has been District Board Chair during that service. She has been Moderator and served on the ...
District Administrative Secretary
Laura Huffaker began serving as our District Administrative Secretary in August of 2024. Previously she has worked at a doctor's office in Lima before relocating to the area. Laura is a member of East Chippewa with her husband Michael, who is the pastor there.
In the past, she has served on different commissions on the church board and as a Sunday School Teacher. Laura's family includes husband Michael, daughter Ashley age 34, daughter Kamryn age 22, son Jarred age 20 and step-daughter Lauren age 35. She also has 4 grandchildren.
She brings excellent secretarial and administrative skills to her ministry as District Administrative Secretary as well as a spirit of faith and compassion.
Laura's Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm. You can reach her by phone at the office or by email at laura@nohcob.org
Linda Fry
District Peace & Conciliation Advocate
Linda Fry has served in various leadership positions with the Mansfield First Church of the Brethren and the Northern Ohio District Board, as well as in congregations in Illinois and Missouri. She served on the editorial staff of the Brethren ...
Andrew Kauffman
Inspiration Hills Camp Interim Executive Director
Andrew brings administrative and relational gifts to this ministry as well as a passion for Christian camping. He also has a deep love for Jesus and a joy in being able to share that faith. Andrew has worked at Camp Mack (the Church of the Brethren Camp in Indiana) for multiple years both as an employee and as a volunteer. He moved to Arizona in 2008 to teach, also serving as Technology Coordinator and Dean of Students before becoming Principal then Superintendent of the school district. During that time, he returned summers to volunteer at Camp Mack until his administrative roles kept him in Arizona year round. Andrew holds a Bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education from Manchester University and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Western Governors University
