Meet Our Team

Jeff Downs has been a part of the Montrose community since 1990. A graduate of Ridgway High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, in 2005. Shortly after, Jeff and his wife, Jenika, returned to Montrose to pursue their shared dream of practicing regenerative agriculture on his family's ranch. He and Jenika have been married for 16 years and are the proud parents of four children. At the center of Jeff's life is his faith, and he carries a strong desire to see others experience true freedom and healing through the power of Jesus Christ.

As Chief Retail Officer at Parish Oil Company, Robert H. Parish is proud to serve the Montrose community — a place he has called home since the age of six. His leadership journey includes the Montrose Chamber of Commerce, the Governmental Affairs Council, and the Region 10 Loan Committee Board. He currently serves on the Vestry of All Saints Anglican Church and has held leadership positions as Junior Warden and Senior Warden. Outside of work and service, he enjoys life with his wife, Ashley, and their two daughters, spending time outdoors climbing, rafting, fishing, and camping.

Barbara Sharrow moved to Montrose in 2004 to serve as the local manager for the Bureau of Land Management. After a distinguished 38-year career in public service, she retired in 2016. In May 2026, Barbara joined the Board of Directors after spending previous years as a community outreach specialist, helping individuals obtain identification documents, access Social Security benefits, secure housing, and find employment. She is passionate about the mission of Shepherd's Hand and inspired daily by the lives being transformed through faith, compassion, and community support.

Shannon Siedschlag came to Montrose through God's providence nearly two decades ago and has served the community in various capacities, including construction work and pastoral care. The trials he has faced have only deepened his passion to help others discover the abundant life that comes from hope in Christ alone. He serves at The Shepherd's Hand because it is a place where Christ's love is not only spoken about but demonstrated daily in real, tangible ways.

Originally from Sunnyside, Washington, Ed Douglas relocated to Alaska in 1955 at the age of seven. Over the years, he also lived in Vermont and California, where he came to faith at Greg Laurie's church in Riverside. In the 1980s, Ed moved to Colorado and became part of the founding team of a church in Montrose dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. Guided by a deep calling to support those in need, he is honored to continue that mission today as a board member of The Shepherd's Hand.