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: Alyssa Barner, Savanna Eby, Jess Graybill, Michelle Leitzel, and Lisa Treaster 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, and Chris Baker Field Hockey Referee: Sue Truitt |
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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, Leslie Miller, Kelly Neimond, 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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