HMLRC Board
Hungry Mother Lutheran Retreat Center (HMLRC) is a 501(c)(3) organization that is managed by a board of 10 members that meet on a quarterly basis to see to the well-being of the facility.
One of the members is Synod Representative (we are associated with the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) whose position is a standing one. From time-to-time, that person is replace by another representative, but it allows us to maintain close ties.
All board members have a voice and a vote. The terms are a 3-year commitment with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms per member (with the exception of the Synod representative). Board members must be a member of one of the churches in the Highlands Conference. As a result of this, every year (in October), we elect 3 new members (as 3 members will be reaching the end of their term and we need to fill those positions). We have a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer among the board members that are voted in for a 1-year term in January.
Below is a list of our current Board. We are grateful for their commitment, passion and hard work.
Kevin Buller
(2019 – 2024)
Ebenezer – Marion, VA
Current Secretary
Kathy Whalen
(2019-2024)
Ebenezer – Marion, VA
Vacant
(2022-2024)
Michael Jenkins
(2023 – 2025)
St. John – Abingdon, VA
Current President
Pr. Kayla Keilholz
(2023-2025)
Ebenezer – Marion, VA
Janice Shriver
(2023-2025)
Antoinette Goodrich
(2024 – 2026)
Ebenezer – Marion, VA
Brandy Cline
(2024-2026)
Ebenezer – Marion, VA
Chad Barr
(2024-2026)
Ebenezer – Marion, VA
Current Treasurer
Diane Suhrbier
(2025 – 2027)
St. John – Abingdon, VA
Glen Kirk
(2025 – 2027)
Rural Retreat, VA
Shelly Slimp-Dooley
(2025 – 2027)
Ebenezer – Marion, VA
Pr. John Hammond
(On-going)
VA Synod Representative