Fayette area Lions' Den Staff
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Karen Leister has been the Executive Director since August 2020. Prior to that, she began here at the Den as a front desk staff member. She very much enjoys meeting and talking with members and guests and getting to know everyone in the community. Please stop in and say hi! |
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
Alyssa Barner has been working at the Lions Den since June of 2024, initially as a front desk staff member. She graduated in May 2025 from Messiah University with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Business Administration. In October 2025, she stepped into the role of Program Director. Alyssa loves watching the Den grow as a community and loves being part of something that encourages connection. |
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other employees:
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Our other employees at the Lions' Den include:
Head of Maintenance: Mike Hoover Front Desk Associates: Lisa Treaster, Michelle Leitzel, Josiah Barner and Lily Stimeling Exercise Instructors: Heidi Stroup, Brooke Coder, Jenn Hund, Megan Dressler, Elizabeth Armstrong, Michelle Hart, Kim Imes, and Shelly Waters Soccer Referees: Justin Austin, Jake Brackbill, Bailey Coder, Chris Baker, and Cade Brubaker Field Hockey Referee: Sue Truitt and Christina Martin |
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Board of directors:The Lions Den is overseen by the Fayette Area Lions Club. These members make up the Fayette Lions Club Board of Directors of the Lions Den:
John Pyle, Roy Leister, Gary Willow, Jared Zimmerman, Randy Sheaffer, Larry Spade, Michelle Beaver, Amy Willow, Shane Varner, Brandon Sheeler, Jerry Auker, Joey Amey, Bob Schwarz, and Lowell Kratzer. |
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director of the senior center: Carrie NossCarrie Noss has been the Director of Senior Citizens since 2011. The center is connected to the Lions Den and members of the center have lunch at 11:30 and can enjoy socializing with friends.
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