Faculty & Board Members
Hollis Faculty
Dave Mareske - Executive Director - Dave is responsible for overseeing the vision and direction of Hollis Renewal Center. Dave also manages the day-to-day operations of the center. Dave travels frequently to promote the Hollis Renewal Center within the extended community. Dave also works to secure long-term financing (endowments), lead various volunteer groups for web development, operations, resources and public relations, like editing the Hollis newsletter. Dave's position is a full-time paid position. He and his family live at the center.
Linda Burow - Hospitality Coordinator - Linda is responsible for facilitating all group engagements at Hollis Renewal Center. Linda will arrange catering on request and is the prime-agent of hospitality, welcoming groups and guests to the center.
Dave Lawrence - Grounds Keeper - Dave is responsible for maintaining the grounds, trails and buildings at Hollis. He compliments a growing volunteer group.
Board of Directors
The board of directors defines the vision and direction of Hollis Renewal Center. Directors of the Board are elected from the partner congregations at an annual meeting each year. Directors serve three year terms which are renewable. Positions are voluntary.
- Becky Llewellyn - President, Director of Children’s Ministries at Advent Lutheran Church, Olathe, Kansas
- Cynthia Schnaath - Vice President - Member at Advent Lutheran Church, Olathe, Kansas
- Greg Wegst - Secretary, President of DTC Video, Mission, Kansas
- Don Schmitt - Treasurer,- Member at Atonement Lutheran Church, Overland Park, Kansas
- Debra Box - Executive Director of Support Kansas City, Prairie Village, Kansas
- Sharon Buford - Member at Atonement Lutheran, Overland Park, KS
- Steve Fogt - Member at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Kansas City, Missouri
- Naomi Glynn - Member at Trinity Lutheran, Mission, Kansas
- Ken Nettling - Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, Kansas City, Kansas
- Donna Simon - Pastor at Abiding Peace, North Kansas City, Missouri
- Douglas Smith - Member at Atonement Lutheran Church, Overland Park, Kansas
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