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Earnest Alexander - President
Earnest is the key visionary of Youth Horizons and the primary spokesperson of the organization. He is a world-class vocalist and performs both locally and abroad as he advocates for the needs of today’s youth. Earnest holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in church music with an emphasis in applied voice from Friends University. Debra Lee - Marketing Director/Residential Administrator
Debra Lee joined Youth Horizons in August 2007. She has spent a significant part of her career in business development, and has been known in the Wichita area as an entrepreneur; she has operated three businesses of her own. For the last several years of her career, she has been involved in various types of ministry work. Debra has attended the same church for the last 11 years, and has served in Children’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Church Council, and Assimilation Team.
Donnovan Karber - Mentoring Director
Donnovan Karber was blessed by growing up in a great family. He wants to share that with kids who have not had the same privilege. Donovan began working with Youth Horizons in 1997 as a house parent. Today, he serves as the director of mentoring. He has a Bachelors of Science in business administration from Tabor College. Janet Ashley - Office/Business Manager
Janet Ashley brings a wealth of experience to Youth Horizons: over 30 years as a pastor/counselor’s wife, working in various aspects of ministry, office management, and bookkeeping. She joined Youth Horizons in 2006. “I ask God daily to give me the ability to see all people through the eyes of my heart – with His compassion. I want to be a part of reaching at-risk children who may have hard and broken hearts and see them begin to soften and heal with Jesus’ love,” says Janet. April Richey - Development Director
April joined the staff of Youth Horizons in March 2003 after mentoring through the program for a number of years. She enjoys watching youth smile when they accomplish something they never thought was possible and spending time with her active protege. She has a Bachelors of Music degree with emphasis in integrated marketing communications from Wichita State University. Jimi Nickel - Mentoring Coach
Jimi joined the staff of Youth Horizons in 2006 as a mentoring coach after working in campus ministry at Ohio State University for four years. She has seen the value and impact of mentoring in her own life and others and desires to pass that on to at-risk youth in the Wichita community. Jimi has a Bachelors of Arts in political science from Kansas State University. Tony Armstrong - Mentoring Coach
In January 2007, Tony had the honor and privilege to become the newest member of Youth Horizons’ staff. “God has really blessed me with the staff at YH. The staff at YH is a group that genuinely seeks and pursues God’s will. It is a pleasure to work with such a staff.” Tony has a Bachelors of Science in pastoral ministries with an emphasis in family ministry from Manhattan Christian College. He believes that “God has given me a passion to participate in His plan to bring people closer to Him through spiritual and personal growth. He has given me the opportunity at Youth Horizons.” Judith Procter - Bilingual Mentoring Coach
Judith worked at the first bilingual newspaper “El Perico” for 20 years as the editor, translator and last president before it was sold to a private party. She was the first Hispanic TV producer and live local leaders interviewer for Telemundo on the local channel 51. Co-founder of the local Hispanic Senior Citizen Center, Judith graduated from the Secretarial Bilingual Abraham Lincoln Institute in her native Bolivia and is a former WSU student. For 18 years, she served as an active volunteer as an ordained Pastor for the Sedgwick County jail. Judith joined the mentoring program in fall of 2008. Paul Comegys - Residential Director
Paul Comegys has worked with kids in some manner for over 20 years. “God had put kids on my heart many years ago, and over the years has provided many different opportunities to work with youth.” Paul started with Youth Horizons as an employee in mid-November 2007, although he has been around the ministry of Youth Horizons since its inception. “It has been a vision of my heart to see young people grow into successful and godly young adults.” Available - Family Teaching CoupleYouth Horizons is currently seeking to fill this position with a high energy couple that loves the Lord and loves working with children. For more information on specific job requirements, please contact the link below or call 316-262-8293. Cliff Bragg - Assistant Family Teacher
Cliff joined the staff at Youth Horizons at the beginning of 2009 to work as an Assistant Family Teacher at the Boys Ranch. Since becoming a Christian, Cliff has been passionate about at-risk people and has served with the substance-addicted, homeless, and teenage populations. Cliff is in college at Wichita State University pursuing a degree in Philosophy. David Thomas - Assistant Family Teacher
Dave came on staff in 2009 excited and eager to work with boys needing an encouraging support system. Dareld Karber - Ranch Manager
Dareld was raised in a Christian home where prayer, Bible reading, service, and obedience were emphasized. He graduated in 1968 with a BA from Tabor College, majoring in pre-med. He’s been married to Deborah for 41 years and have four grown sons. For a few years, Dareld & Debbie served as a resident couple in a 12-member children’s home in Akron, Ohio. He has ranched for 28 years in SW Kansas and has served on the Farm Bureau Board, SW Kansas Irrigation Association Board, Tabor College Board, and church councils. Dareld came on staff as the Ranch Manager with Youth Horizons in Fall 2008. Willa Gale - Assistant to Earnest
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