Terry McDonald is the one of the youngest mayors in New Haven’s history. A graduate of Heritage High School and Taylor University, Terry is a single father of three children, Caitlin, Cameron and Ryan.
Terry first came to New Haven in 1979 as an EMT/Supervisor with Medifare, an ambulance service provider. In 1982, Terry moved into full time service for the City of New Haven when Medifare was taken over by New Haven and Adams Township.
Terry has been present for the citizens of New Haven in times of crisis. Since 1985, Terry has served New Haven as a member of its Police Department. The people of New Haven know Terry as a D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officer, teaching the children of our community to keep away from drugs and alcohol. Terry also taught middle school children about the hazards of being involved with gangs in his work as a first G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Officer. Terry has been, and continues to be deeply concerned with issues concerning youth and their families.
Terry remains dedicated to the future of New Haven. He has been an active member of the community serving on policy committees for East Allen County Schools on issues such as drug and alcohol use, gangs, student safety and drug education. Terry also serves as a local United Methodist Pastor for Monson-Chapel United Methodist Church in Southwest Allen County. Terry previously served as Youth Pastor for the New Haven United Methodist Church.
Terry has a 20 year record that proves his level of public service, dedication and commitment to the City of New Haven. While New Haven is truly building for the future, Terry believes New Haven must be pro-active concerning key issues for the betterment of the City such as infrastructure, economic development, annexation, redevelopment and public safety. Terry’s belief that New Haven’s new identity, like its personality, is founded on perfecting what it has always been......home!
Terry has served on the Power House Advisory Council since 2000 and became the President and Chairman in 2003. In 2005 Terry also became a member of the Power House Alliance Board of Directors. In 2008 Terry chose to move into an Emeritus role on the Advisory Council after serving for five years as President and Chairman. Terry continues to serve in both roles on the Advisory Council and the Power House Alliance Board of Directors.
Terry had a vision for the youth of New Haven before the Power House became a reality. He has been pleased to see how the center has helped the youth and families of the community and feels it is a solid component of New Haven’s future. He believes the center has made a tremendous impact on area teens and is honored to be a part of the vision.
Le Ann Dunaway, Secretary
A graduate of Heritage High School, Le Ann Dunaway (Melcher) has lived in the area her entire life; beginning in New Haven, Woodburn, Hoagland, Fort Wayne, and finally settling back in New Haven in 2005. She married Joe Dunaway in 1992 and they have four children that keep them very busy.
Le Ann attended IPFW and has been employed at Medical Protective Company since 1994. Her current role as an Underwriting Trainer keeps her days occupied. She has been active in the church her entire life in activities ranging from choir, to ushering, to helping organize food bank donations. Le Ann has served on the Power House Advisory Council since April 2007 and also volunteers with GLO on Friday nights.
Le Ann and Joe enjoy watching a wide range of activities from football and baseball to dance recitals/competitions to cheerleading … and they also try to fit in a game of golf when the kids’ schedule has a free spot.
Dorothy Eberly
Dorothy is a retired social worker and committed christian with an emphasis on service. In addition to her work as a professional social worker, she served as youth coordinator at Maplewood Mennonite Church for 12 years as well as completing five years of voluntary service through the Mennonite Church. She is a member of the Maplewood Mennonite Church where she currently serves on the Mission Committee and is active with the youths. She has devoted many years to teaching Sunday School and serving on various committees of the church and regional conference.
Dorothy is a life long resident of this community and is the mother of three adult children. She enjoys spending time with her children and especially her four grandchidren. Dorothy and her late husband Michael loved to travel and she continues to travel as much as possible.
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Jason Habisch, Chairman
Jason was raised in New Haven graduating New Haven High School before attending Taylor University. While at Taylor, he discovered Jesus and found his wife. After graduation he served as an alternative school teacher for young men who hated school while starting his family that now includes two daughters and a son. He then moved to New Haven High School to serve as a teacher, coach, and FCA sponsor.
As a young person who did all the wrong things, he is passionate about speaking into the lives of youngpeople in New Haven. God called him back to full time ministry with a move to teaching at Lakewood Park Christian School and spending more time with family.
Jason now also teaches adjunct for local universities, owns an Ecoquest dealership and is passionate about helping churches and non-profits leverage free technology to have maximum impact. He also volunteers as a DeKalb county JA board member and teaches Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University for the Crossing.
Jason is excited about joining the board at Power House because of the organization's devotion to Jesus and His calling to reach the lost.
Kevin Walsh, Treasurer
Kevin is the owner of Trinity Home Design Center in New Haven. He andhis family moved to Fort Wayne from Atlanta in 2002. Kevin and his wife, Beth, have been married for nearly 20 years and have one son. Kevin has been active in his church, coaching youth sports and Cub Scouts.
Theresa Wagler
Theresa Wagler was named chief financial officer in 2007 and in 2009 became an executive vice president of Steel Dynamics.
Theresa joined SDI’s corporate finance team in 1998 and has held various corporate finance and accounting positions, including chief accounting officer. In 2005, she was promoted to vice president and corporate controller.
During her tenure at Steel Dynamics, Theresa has managed public financial reporting, coordinated financing, overseen corporate accounting, and acted as a liaison with lenders, investment bankers, rating agencies, and auditors. In 2009 Theresa was listed among Treasury & Risk magazine’s picks of corporate America’s outstanding financial executives under the age of 40.
Prior to joining Steel Dynamics, Theresa was an auditor with Ernst & Young and worked for National City Bank. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and systems analysis at Taylor University and is a certified public accountant.
Joe and Jen Louraine
Jen graduated from Lutheran College of Health Professions in 1998 with an Associates Degree in Science. She pursued a full time job as a Physical Therapist Assistant, and she has continued to work in the community for 14 years varying from Outpatient Services, Home Health Care, and Long Term Care. She currently works for Healthcare Therapy Services at Golden Years Homestead and has been there for the last 2 years. Joe graduated from Taylor University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Psychology. He has worked in the Behavioral Health setting for 14 years working for the local hospitals. Joe currently works for Cenpatico subcontractor for Medicaid services, and he serves as a Behavioral Health Care Coordinator. He has been there for almost 2 years. Joe and Jen have been married for almost 11 years, and they have two amazing children, Jaden(8) and Dylan(6). They both keep very active between working, running their kids to various activities, and volunteering with the junior high youth group at their church.
Joe Dunaway
As Vice President of Project Management for Coastal Partners, LLC Joe Dunaway provides hands on construction management for the Midwest Region which includes office, industrial/warehouse, and retail development. Prior to joining Coastal Partners, Joe was Project Manager for Sierra Crest Equities, LLC, a regional, full-service real estate development firm. During his time with Sierra Crest, Joe was assigned to assist one of the company’s largest clients in aiding their transition into a new warehouse and distribution facility. Prior to entering real estate development, Joe spent eleven years with the U.S. Marine Corps where he was an on call assistant to the Department of Defense and assigned to liaison operations with civilian construction contractors. Joe also has an additional nine years experience in industrial/warehousing and distribution operations management. Joe received his education in Personnel Administration from the Marine Corps Institute, Washington, D.C.
Jason Habisch, Chairman
Theresa Wagler 
Joe and Jen Louraine 
Joe Dunaway 
Brady Long 
