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About Councilman Kevin Hartke
Pastor Kevin Hartke is the director of For Our City- Chandler.
Kevin, a 24-year resident of Chandler, is the pastor of Trinity Christian Fellowship, also in Chandler. Kevin has been married to Lynne for 27 years. They have four incredible children: Nathan (24 and married to Rachel), Aleah (20), Katelyn (16) and Zachary (14). Kevin and Lynne also take care of Kevin’s grandmother, Dorothy. She celebrates her 101st birthday this year.
Kevin has been highly involved in the community of Chandler. Currently he serves on Chandler’s Planning and Zoning Commission and chairs Chandler’s Complete Count Committee for the 2010 Census. He served on the City Council for a year after being appointed by the Mayor and Council to finish out the term of a Councilmember serving in Iraq. Kevin chaired Chandler’s Human Relations Commission during its first four years.
Other current areas of service include the following: literacy advocate with BookPALs and PencilPALs a Screen Actor’s program at a local underachieving school; Board member of the Desert Cancer Foundation Arizona, helping with Live Love Days and serving on a task force for ICAN (Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods) Kevin has a BS studying biochemistry from University of Missouri, Columbia and a MA in Theology with Fuller Theological Seminary. In his free time, he likes to hike, cycle, swim, read, do puzzles watch great movies or grab coffee or a meal with family and/or friends.
Contact Kevin: Kevin@care-inc.org
About Mike Worden
Mike Worden has been a resident of Cottonwood for 29 years. He attended Mingus Union High School and has been involved in community networking for 5 years. Mike comes to CARE INC with a high endorsement of Mayor Joens. Mike is very instrumental in empowering the younger generation in taking responsibility for their actions, engaging them in dialogue to serve for solutions with the human service needs of the Verde Valley.
Mike is currently the prayer coordinator at Emmanuel Fellowship as well as Yavapai County Coordinator for Bridgebuilders. Mike’s newest networking initiative is called “Eleven 11” that is a statewide opportunity with great promise.
Mike will be serving the leaders as well as involving the younger generation is making Cottonwood truly the “heart of the Verde Valley.”
About Inez Ramirez
Inez Ramirez has been a Maricopa resident for ten years. Inez’s commitment to see this city prosper has shown through her many hours of volunteer services.
Inez started her journey through volunteering in her child’s classroom, which lead to PTO, and chairing many fundraisers for the schools. She also participated in the census committee and was a member of the steering committee For Our City-Maricopa. She is an active leadership member of Maricopa Assembly of God, where she has also served as Youth Director, Women’s Ministry Director and presently serves as Public Relations Director. Her commitment to serve God and others is one of her deepest goals in life. Her passion and commitment to serve, uplift, support, and encourage others has been seen throughout her years in Maricopa.
Inez has a Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies from Arizona State University and in May of 2011 graduated with a Masters in Education from Northern Arizona University. She strongly believes in allowing oneself to learn from others and allowing others to learn from you.
Inez and her husband will be celebrating seventeen years of marriage this year. They have two beautiful daughters. Inez enjoys spending time with her family, learning, reading, listening to music and organizing parties and events.
Contact Inez: Inez@care-inc.org
About Robert Candelaria
Robert
Candelaria is an elder at Faith Bible Chapel and the director of For
Our City- Page. A resident of Page since 1975, Robert and his wife of 37
years, Shirley, have raised four children and are enjoying their new
role as grandparents.
Robert was honorably discharged from the US Navy after serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. He received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Fort Lewis College in Durango Colorado. In December of 1975 Robert and his wife relocated to Page, AZ to accept a position with Salt River Project (SRP) at the Navajo Generating Station. During his 32 years at SRP, Robert served as an Environmental Technician, Supervisor of the Environmental group, and Manager of Environmental, Safety, Chemical, Training and Security Groups. In addition, Robert served on three different occasions as chairman of a National Association to promote networking and technical exchange for pollution control equipment; Pollution Control Users Group (PCUG). He has also served as a utility representative, both as an advisor and VP board member, to the World Pollution Control Association. In February 2008, Robert was appointed General Manager of Reinhold Environmental Consulting Group.
Robert has been the president of CUDDLE (Children Under Duress Divinely Loved Everywhere) Outreach Ministry for two years. He is also the ‘voice” of the Page Sand Devil Football team and the basketball teams for the past 13 years. In addition, Robert served 12 years as an assistant coach and then as a head coach for the Page High School baseball program. He has also served as a scout for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Contact Robert: Robert@care-inc.org
About Kara Egbert
Among the many things that attract Kara Egbert to Sahuarita was the
appeal of a close-knit community. Sahuarita was like her home town of
Liberty, Missouri, a vital, growing community that expressed its values
by living in friendship, good-neighbored helpfulness, and compassion for
all. Like Liberty, Sahuarita is maintaining its small town values as it
grows in size and raises its levels of service to its residents.
Assisting
in this process and a passion for our community is what inspired Kara
to seek a seat on the Sahuarita Town Council. She was elected to serve
in 2009. “”For Our City’ is Sahuarita’s way of building our sense of
community. By committing to working together and exploring each
opportunity to make us better, we respond as good neighbors and helpful,
compassionate friends. “For Our City – Sahuarita’ strengthens our
community, fosters healthy growth, and makes our town a better place to
call home.”
Kara Egbert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Recreation Management from Brigham Young University. She worked for
several cities in Utah managing recreation programs, fitness centers and
parks. She was involved with special events such as First Night and
the Freedom Festival in Provo, Utah. Egbert ran soccer programs that
included over 250 youth teams. She also helped run one of the largest
fitness centers in the state of Utah. When Egbert moved to Arizona she
volunteered to be on the Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Commission and
served as the Chairperson for two years. She currently volunteers in
her children's classrooms at school and is the Committee Chair for one
of the local Cub Scout packs.
Kara is married and has five
children ranging from nine years old to under a year. She enjoys
serving on the Town Council and is excited about what the future holds
for Sahuarita. She looks forward to improving communication from the
town to the residents as well as bringing the town together with special
events and service opportunities. She will continue working hard to
keep our small town values in our growing community.
About Pastor Jim Cunningham
Pastor Jim Cunningham hails from Las Vegas, Nevada where Jim served on staff at the Las Vegas Church of the Nazarene. Jim was ordained in May of 2008 and is wrapping up his degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Education. Jim moved back to Sedona to pastor, oversee the daily operations of the Village Christian School and serve in the oversight of the For Our City – Sedona as the Director.
Pastor Jim's parents founded the Village of Oak Creek Church of the Nazarene in 1983. Jim and his wife Cindy were married in 1985 at L'Auberge de Sedona (and have the distinction of being the first wedding at that site). As a young married couple they were also founding members of the Nazarene church in the Village of Oak Creek where, coincidentally, Jim preached for the first time.
Jim’s personal vision is about sowing God's Love. Jim states that "Love is the greatest force in the universe. The power of love comes by unconditionally loving others and giving God’s love away to anyone and everyone we meet. We sow intentionally and with great generosity.
About James McHatton
James McHatton has been a teacher his entire professional life. His work has been as management and marketing consultant, church leader, broadcaster and small business entrepreneur. Across many different job titles, the essence of his work has always been empowering people by sharing knowledge. This continues in his service as “For Our City” International Director.
“I believe in better,” he says. “People deserve to live in safe, healthy communities. ’For Our City’ is a citizen-driven, independent-community approach that creates a new, better normal in hometowns. It is inclusive, driven by local, motivated people who are invested it positive results that last. People make a difference. I’m privileged to see it every day.”
“For Our City” is a scalable program for positive change. It is reaching into Eastern Europe through relationships with people in Skopje, Macedonia, a sister city of Tempe, Arizona. “For Our City” is launching in Freeport, Bahamas, as a focal point for Caribbean nations. “For Our City” relationships are being established in Nogales and Mexicali, Mexico. “’For Our City’ is succeeding in different cultures because it embodies inclusive, grassroots commitments to improve local communities through local efforts.
You can be part of your local “For Our City” by serving, helping and donating. You can reach out to other cities in other countries by supporting this international effort. It’s easy and secure by using the “Donate” tab above left. Make the decision and take action now. Your help is deeply appreciated. Thank you!
Contact James
International Director
About James McHatton
James McHatton has been a teacher his entire professional life. His work has been as management and marketing consultant, church leader, broadcaster and small business entrepreneur. Across many different job titles, the essence of his work has always been empowering people by sharing knowledge. This continues in his service as “For Our City” International Director.
“I believe in better,” he says. “People deserve to live in safe, healthy communities. ’For Our City’ is a citizen-driven, independent-community approach that creates a new, better normal in hometowns. It is inclusive, driven by local, motivated people who are invested it positive results that last. People make a difference. I’m privileged to see it every day.”
“For Our City” is a scalable program for positive change. It is reaching into Eastern Europe through relationships with people in Skopje, Macedonia, a sister city of Tempe, Arizona. “For Our City” is launching in Freeport, Bahamas, as a focal point for Caribbean nations. “For Our City” relationships are being established in Nogales and Mexicali, Mexico. “’For Our City’ is succeeding in different cultures because it embodies inclusive, grassroots commitments to improve local communities through local efforts.
You can be part of your local “For Our City” by serving, helping and donating. You can reach out to other cities in other countries by supporting this international effort. It’s easy and secure by using the “Donate” tab above left. Make the decision and take action now. Your help is deeply appreciated. Thank you!
Freeport, Bahamas Director
About Dr. Kelafo Collie
Contact Kelafo: Kelafo@care-inc.org
