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The Salvation Army--Serving Lancaster and Fairfield County is under the leadership of Majors Bryan and Laura DeMichael, who were appointed as Corps Commanding Officers in June 2014. The DeMichaels come from extensive Salvation Army backgrounds, dating back five generations. Fairfield County is the DeMichaels fourth Worship and Service Center in command as a married team. As of June 2019, the DeMichaels' became the longest tenured officers in the 120-year history of The Salvation Army in Fairfield County.
Major Bryan DeMichael is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in public relations, and Malone University with a Master of Arts in church administration and leadership. Major Laura DeMichael is a graduate of The Salvation Army’s School for Officers Training with an associate’s degree in occupational leadership. Both Bryan and Laura received their ordination as Salvation Army officers from The Salvation Army’s School for Officers Training in Suffern, NY.
The DeMichaels have one daughter, Madison, and are proud to call Lancaster home.
Our leadership team also includes our Advisory Board—members of our community who are motivated people who are committed to the well-being of our community and to the higher good of mankind. Advisory Boards provide valuable assistance and advice that help us advance and continue the operations of The Salvation Army. In September 2024,
The Lancaster/Fairfield County Advisory Board was given The Salvation Army's prestigious Standards of Excellence GOLD award, noting its superior level of commitment and leadership. The Lancaster/Fairfield County Board is only the second in Ohio to receive this designation.
Our current Advisory Board includes:
Bob Heath, Chairperson
Jason Foster, Vice Chairperson
Barbara Wolf, Secretary
Jodie Phayer-Beachy, Treasurer
Joe Barrows, Life Member
Tom Hammer, Life Member
Charlie Barrows
Joe Clark
Matthew Connell
Ken Culver
Wayne Custer
Gene Davis
Nicole Davis
Connie Hendren
Cheri Johnson
Mark Kraft
Don McDaniel
Paul Moentmann
Barbara Ramsey
Hollie Saunders
Kim Shook
Marjory Trishman