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Board of Directors

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Jerry Poe
Chairman of the Board

Pastor Jerry Poe is a Marysville native and has spent many years establishing a foundation in ministry.​ Pastor Poe is the Senior Pastor of The Vine Church of Marysville. Jerry holds a Real Estate license of 37 years and is the CEO of C & J Seating, Inc. of 34 years and has served on various boards within Union County.
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Michael Renne
Board Member

Michael is an attorney with a private practice.  He graduated from Kenyon College (B.A.) and Case Western Reserve University (J.D.).  Michael is a member of Christian Legal Society, Ohio State Bar Association, and Columbus Bar Association.

Michael is married with four adult children, attends local church in Marysville and loves the scripture written by Luke, John, and James.  He grew up in Colorado and returns frequently to visit family.  
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Gene Miller
Board Member

Gene is Director of Operations, MAMA President , serves as Washington Township’s Division of Fire Chaplain and Pastor of Agape Community Fellowship. He loves people and serving and is often seen in our community helping others. He loves the Lord, his wife and 3 boys as well as his dogs Shaggy and Sven. If you can’t find him, he may be at Whit's enjoying some custard!


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Jim McFarlane
​Board Member

Info about Jim will come soon.
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Stephanie McKinnon
​Board Member

Stephanie McKinnon is the Director of Medical Records with Memorial Hospital, and has participated on the Hope Center board for nearly 6 years. Stephanie is a wife, and a mother to two boys (ages 10 & 13).  She resides in Powell, Ohio and attends New Hope Church near the Columbus Zoo.

The Hope Center
Administrative Office:
​333 N. Maple Street
(Main Entrance in the back)
Marysville, OH 43040
937-303-4209
[email protected]

The Hope Center - Richwood Campus
10 N. Franklin Street
Richwood, OH 43344
937-303-4209 to schedule appointments
Emergency Assistance Program Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
(Extended hours in 2026)
Si necesita ayuda en español, por favor háganoslo saber cuando llegue.
937-303-4209


Community Kitchen Hours:
Monday through Friday 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (please arrive by 5:45 pm)
​Community Kitchen Address: 
The Well Church of Nazarene
1126 N. Maple St.
Marysville, OH 43040
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​The Hope Center is an ad-hoc organization under the Marysville Area Ministerial Association (EIN 31-1370949), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to serving as a vital resource in our community.  

We can fulfill the granting objectives for many foundations across the country, seeking to invest resources that support living our faith in the local community through social, physical, emotional and spiritual resources.
Thank you for your consideration.
Thanks to the very talented Berry Digital Solutions, LLC for this website!
  • Welcome!
    • Richwood Campus
    • Staff
    • Board Members
  • Need Help?
    • How we can help
  • Get Involved
    • Give
    • Volunteer >
      • Help with our NextGeneration
    • Donations
    • FOOD TRAILER >
      • MENU
  • Events
    • Thanks for Giving Celebration
    • Coldest Night of the Year 2026
  • Contact
  • GIVE
  • PRAY
  • Home for Hope