HOH Board of Directors
Joe Wilson
President
Joe has been a resident of Florida since 2001, moving here from Alabama. He was involved in various governmental, business and education arenas during his professional endeavors. Serving in God's ministries has been and continues to be an important part of his life, as well his family. He hopes his love for the Lord, his fellow man and this ministry having a special place in his heart will be a strength for the board.
Gene Barton
1st Vice President
Gene has been an area resident since 2007. Gene is a graduate of Purdue University and retired as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Rosemount, Inc. a division of Emerson Electric. Gene brings to the Board a knowledge of leadership and planning. The growth of the program and its development of the students into more productive Christians and the reduction of substance abuse are important goals for the Board.
Randy Cline
Vice President - Operations
Randy has a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree from Saint Leo University and is a Florida Native. He is a retired Navy Chief and Federal Government employee. He is an active member of the Wildwood United Methodist Church. As a person in recovery from addiction for nearly 33 years, Randy understands the struggles of addiction and the power of faith to achieve sobriety and become a productive member of society.
Edna Nelson
Secretary
Edna Nelson has been a Floridian since 2006. She graduated from East Carolina University, Greenville, NC with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and completed her Nurse Practitioner certificate and a Master’s Degree in Health Administration from the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. Edna worked in a variety of health care positions in direct care, education and management finishing out her career in sales in health insurance related companies.
Joseph O. Church
Board Member
Joseph O. Church is a State Attorney in the 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida. He is a Division Chief in the Sumter County Courts office supervising other attorneys and support staff. He is responsible for managing the court dockets and training all attorneys in the office. He has served as an attorney in private and public roles since 2008. He received his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School in Columbus Ohio (2008) and a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota (1994).
James Christopher Haworth
Board Member
James “Chris” Haworth is a Sheriff Chief Deputy with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. He has been with the Sumter County Sheriff’s office since 2008, progressing to more senior positions with more responsibility. Previously, he was employed with the Marion County Sheriff’s office where he began in 1996. He has a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree (2001) from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration (1992) from Stetson University. He has numerous awards of achievement from local civic and professional organizations.
Dr. Martin Schnell
Board Member
Dr. Martin Schnell, MD is a family medicine physician in The Villages, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital. He has practiced office-based wound care and hyperbaric medicine for several years. Although Dr. Schnell previously practiced inpatient wound care exclusively, it was the needs of his patients that led him to establish a homebound wound care practice.
​Bill Keen
Board Member
Bill Keen began Salescorp in Wildwood in 1999 and expanded the company to meet the needs of his customers. A native Floridian, Bill also currently serves as the Sumter County Supervisor of Elections. Bill brings his business knowledge and his drive to serve the community to the Board. Bill and his wife reside in Wildwood and have 3 children and 1 grandchild.