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    Garrett Higbee Executive Director of Biblical Soul Care How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was a fan of Jesus Christ from 19-32 years of age but didn't fully recognize the power of the... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3100
    Dallas Jenkins Director of Media How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I prayed the prayer when I was a child but owned my faith at a youth conference in 8th grade. How I... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3334
    Michael Ranville Director of Marketing and Communications (847) 398-7005
    Kent Shaw Pastor of Church Planting/Director of Harvest Bible Fellowship How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Born into a Christian home, made an early profession of faith but did not become reality in my life... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3239
    Ken Belau Director of Technical Services (847) 398-7005 ext. 1105
    Diane Birkenstock Director of Human Resources Diane joined the staff as the Director of Human Resources in March 2004. She transitioned to Harvest from a 20+ year career in banking, the... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1128
    Scott Kegel Pastor of College Ministry How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ My mom faithfully read Bible stories to me as a kid. One night, after she explained the gospel... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3258
    Troy Maragos Associate Pastor of Compassion Ministries How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Although I was raised in a Christian home, I came to Christ at age 19 during my freshman year of... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1114
    Kris McGinley Contact Management Systems Coordinator (847) 398-7005 ext. 3240
    Bryin Nelson Manager of Security and Volunteers (847) 398-7005 ext. 3256
    Dennis Nelson Director of Accounting Dennis and Doris, his wife of 38 years, have attended and been involved in Harvest since 1998. With his great staff, Dennis is responsible for... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1263
    Luis Peralta Associate Pastor of Spanish Ministry How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ One afternoon in May of 1981, at the edge of losing my family I was walking on the street trying to... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3215
    Joel Smith Production Director (847) 398-7005 ext. 3227
    Sherri Smith Director of Special Projects Sherri joined the Harvest staff in August 2003 as the Director of Communications. Her background includes serving as the Director of Media for... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3232
    Kirk VanMaanen Director of Missions and Church Planting How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ After college, my soul was unsatisfied with everything I had tried. I had grown up in a Christian... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3245
    Stacy Zagar Senior Staff Accountant (847) 398-7005 ext. 1110