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.
Elmer Gerig
Elmer has lived in New Haven all of his life. He has been married for 43 years to his wife, Miriam, and hasraised three sons. Elmer is a semi-retired electrical contractor and began Gerig Electric in 1968.
Over the years, Elmer has been involved in many activities throughout the community and prefers to “work under the radar” without recognition. Elmer has served on many church-related efforts and service projects,served as Sunday school teacher, small group leader, and Elder.
Elmer always gives wise counsel and practical advice. Along with being very supportive of Power House since its existence, Elmer and Miriam enjoy their 7 grandchildren and plan on staying very busy watching more basketball, soccer, baseball, and softball games; band and choir competitions, and trying to find more time to travel and fish!
Betsy Turrubiates
Betsy is currently employed full time as an interpreter at Omni Source. She is a single mother to a teenage boy who keeps her very active with music lessons, library trips, and sports just to
mention a few.
Betsy grew up in a Christian family of five and though being a preacher's kid was not always easy, she recognizes it has been a blessing to her life in regards to her faith in Christ Jesus.
One of her greatest passions would be volunteering and Power House has allowed her this awesome opportunity. She simply sees it as an open door to reach out to others and make the difference in
someone else's life. She believes volunteering and making donations is a long term investment and a wonderful way to give back to our community!
Jason Habisch
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 young people 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, Chairman
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.
