allison loecke .:: director since september 2007

Born in New Lenox, IL, and educated in Ohio, Allison first came to the farm as a wee-lass high school volunteer in July of 1995.  She loves to square dance and always carries around an air guitar in her back pocket.  Other passions include peanut M&Ms, the music of John Denver and everything and anything related to the fall season.  She is the proud mother of Winona, her kitty who loves to flush toilets.  She loves her commute to work.  She even cross-country skis to work in the winter and rides her bike the remainder of the year - how sustainable!

amy pendergast .:: volunteer staff since october 2008

The president of the I've Been To Nazareth Farm At Least 700 Times Club (as if you didn't know), Amy spent her young years in the Chicago 'burbs before moving to Dayton for her undergraduate work.  While she learned a lot in college, she prefers to spend most of her time outdoors improving her special gift of communication with wildlife.  She loves a good cup of hot chocolate and snuggling up with five or nine cats.

randy barth .:: volunteer staff since may 2009

Randy "RANDY!" Barth, a native of Crestview Hills KY, joins us after graduating from the University of Louisville as the valedictorian of his major, Spinning Anything On One Hand.  He also won Tallest Human award in his other major, Accounting.  Nevertheless, Randy is eager to leave academia for a while to immerse himself in ministry to high school and college volunteers.  When asked what he most looks forward to about living at Nazareth Farm, Randy told us, "Sweet tea and mauling wood, of course!"

danny patton .:: volunteer staff since july 2009

Danny was born and raised around the Great Lakes and great times of Michigan, before moving to Chicago to attend Loyola University where he studied Economics and International Studies.  He says that living in the city was great but it can’t compare with the wonderful wilds of West Virginia.  Also, he is an Aries.

jordan schiele .:: volunteer staff since august 2009

Jordan, 24, a native of Sacrmento, CA had never gardened before, but you would have never guessed.  He is our current gardener and really letting things grow.  He is currently making clothes for his upcoming wedding with Jessie and planting over 200 tomatoes. Jordan loves a good debate and any game involving strategy - maybe you should try playing mafia with him in the O'Connor room! 

jessie schiele .:: project coordinator since april 2010

volunteer staff since august 2009

Jessie is a 24 year old lady born and raised in Gaylord, MI.  Her heart is as large and wild as her hair.  When she was 18 her parents sent her on a trip around the world which installed a love for people and traveling.  She has spent the last year and a half incorporating both by traveling the country and volunteering with her husband Jordan.  Together they have worked in a variety of communities from Vermont to Mississippi.  At this point in her life she feels God's calling to settle down at Nazareth farm to live, love, learn and serve with a community of faithful people.

After finishing up a Master's Degree in Social Work, Meagan decided to pack up her cowboy boots and join staff.  Hailing from the lower New York area, she is most looking forward to the "almost heaven" atmosphere of West Virginia.  Meagan also loves reading, ice cream, 4 card solitaire, and a good cup of Nazareth Farm hot chocolate.  Mmmm.