We are proud to introduce you to our Board of Directors. We have a wonderful group of dedicated individuals that sit on our Board of Directors. They are committed to growing our organization in order to more effectively empower those trapped and exploited by the sex industry to live a life of freedom in Christ. As the Executive Director of Four:10 Ministries those on the Board are invaluable to me. They provide so much for our organization.
Doug Stitzer – President & Secretary
Doug has a background in Finance and is currently the Global Head of Insurance for a technology company, Pega, that creates workflow automation and artificial intelligence solutions. As a life-long Fort Wayne resident, advisor to numerous boards, and father of two girls, he is passionate about mental health and the nurture and empowerment of women in Northeast Indiana to discover and live out the value and freedom God has created for them.
Betty Kahlenbeck – Vice President
Betty Kahlenbeck has been the executive director of Hope Alive for 20+ years and is retiring September 1, 2022. Betty’s life has exemplified her love for women who are hurting. So, Betty was a natural candidate to be part of the planning and organization of Four:10 ministry in 2007. She has been a volunteer in this ministry from the beginning as an outreach team member and now she serves on the Board of Directors. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. God has provided many opportunities for her to use the gifts He has given her and she feels blessed to be a part of what God is doing in Four:10.
Sue Stump – Treasurer
Sue Stump has worked as a bookkeeper for over 30 years. Sue also enjoys working with Women’s Ministry at her church, and loves studying the Bible and sharing life with other women. She enjoys music, reading, crafting, and spending time with her husband Rick and her two grown children whenever she can. God has been incredibly faithful to her family over the years, and her desire is to use her gifts/talents for His glory. She feels honored and blessed to be part of this ministry as we seek to bring God’s love to those who need to hear about a Savior who changes lives and desires to give abundant life.
Kelsey Howard
Kelsey Howard – Member
Kelsey Howard first learned about Four:10 Ministries in 2018 while attending a church service and soon became involved as an outreach team member. After being involved off and on for a little over 2 years, she was approached to join as a board member. She recently graduated with her Master of Social Work from IU Fort Wayne and will be working as a school-based therapist, part-time. Kelsey also enjoys being a wife and mom to an adorable two-year-old son, Zeke. Kelsey developed a passion to help women caught in sexual exploitation in college. She wants to use her gifts and skills to live out her passion to bring healing and hope to these women through Four:10 Ministries.
Alexis Kuhne- Member
Alexis has over 10 years of project management experience in the IT industry as a certified PMP and currently is an IT Portfolio Manager with Fortune 500 company Zimmer Biomet. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs and Nonprofit/Organizational Management from Indiana University, Bloomington and started off her career in nonprofit management and fundraising development for 9 years with faith-based organizations across Northeast Indiana. Alexis also holds a Certificate in Fundraising Management (CFRM) from IUPUI and has led multi-million dollar capital campaigns, annual fund development, fundraising events and grant writing. Alexis has volunteered as a camp counselor, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Running Buddy with Girls on the Run, and Family Coach with New Mercies Ministries. Alexis shares the passion of ensuring all women know that their life has great value and purpose for His Kingdom.