Paraklesis Inc. Board of Directors

Devoted to our mission of serving all in need

Paraklesis Inc. is a 501c3 charitable foundation founded in 1990 to provide quality Christian counseling services for all in need, regardless of ability to pay. Individual, marriage, and family counseling services are offered by Paul Kaschel Jr., D.Phil. through Forest Lakes Counseling.

In 2007, the Board of Directors unanimously approved a new outreach of the organization to provide an experiential model of clinical counseling and education services using horses. Peace Ranch became a legal arm of Paraklesis in 2010.


We are looking to fill several Board of Director vacancies.

In 2010, Peace Ranch became a legal dba of Paraklesis Inc. which was founded in 1990. As a Christian organization our board members represent a variety of Christian faiths. We are looking for people with experience in finance, business, marketing and fundraising. Please inquire if you have time and talent you would like to invest by serving our Board of Directors.

If interested in applying, please email us at execdir@peaceranchtc.org.


President:

Craig Wilson
Retired, Steelcase, Inc.
920Wilson@gmail.com

Secretary:

Terri Mattis
Weight Watchers
mattisteresa99@gmail.com

Treasurer:

Stacey Foster
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
sfoster.bayviewmorgans@gmail.com

 

Supporting Members:

Matt Gerkin
Shanty Creek Resorts
mattgerkin@hotmail.com

Jeff Mattis
Serra Motors/Strata Marketing/Rotarian
jmattis@chartermi.net

John Miliken
Retired: Trine University
cleavers@gmx.com

 

Meghan Nichols
Healthcare
meghannichols22@gmail.com

Joann Weirich
Retired, Father Fred Business Manager
joannw@aol.com

Meagan R Belden, Attorney - Non Voting Member
Classens & Belden, PLLC
meagan@meaganbeldenlaw.com


Board Advisors:

Jackie Kaschel
Founder, Peace Ranch
Email:  jackie@peaceranchtc.org

Dr. Paul Kaschel
Director, Forest Lakes Counseling
Email:  paul.kaschel@gmail.com