BOARD and STAFF

Meet Our Board

Evan Howard, President

Evan B. Howard, Ph.D. is currently "retired" after serving in both teaching and pastoral ministries since 1983. Over the years he has worked as a caseworker with Salvation Army and has volunteered in a number of charitable endeavors, including serving as the caseworker and secretary for the Association of Montrose Churches . He is the author of a number of books and articles, focusing on nourishing our relationship with God.

Douglas

ED DOUGLAS

I am Edwin Douglas. I was born in Sunnyside, Washington. In 1955 I moved to Alaska at the age of seven and

grew up there. Later I moved to Vermont and then to California. I got saved at Greg Laurie's church in Riverside,

CA. I moved to Colorado in the 1980s and there helped start a church in Montrose for people who were poor or

homeless. I have always had a heart for homeless people and am glad to be serving on the board of The

Shepherd's Hand.

Maxine Abbott

My name is Maxine Abbott. I have a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and have about 20 years of experience working in social services with most of my time spent working for a faith based non-profit in California. I have a passion for helping others and feel called to work with The Shepherd's Hand on their board.

RORROB

SHANNON SIEDSCHLAG

I was not attracted to Montrose by its majestic mountains, natural beauty, or outdoor adventures, but

by God’s providential working. While pursuing a BA in pastoral studies in Wisconsin, I met the love of my life and

got a little sidetracked. Her dad being a Montrose native, I naturally proposed to her here in Montrose

over 30 years ago. God faithfully worked, moving our family to Montrose nearly 20 years ago. Since then, our

family has grown from four to six children (adding a son & daughter-in-law) and now four grandchildren --my

richest blessing. I have served the community in a variety of ministries from construction to pastoring and many

others. The tests that God has brought me through have given me a passion to see others enjoy the

“abundant life” by finding their hope in Christ alone. Beholding the backdrop of all the God given natural beauty

around us, one cannot--should not--idly stand by and overlook the need that is at eye level. There are so many

without hope. I serve at The Shepherd’s Hand because it is a place where the hope of Christ can be seen and is

offered in real and tangible ways.

MIRIAM cARDENAS - eXECUTIVE dIRECTOR

I am Miriam Cardenas. I originally come from Michoacán, Mexico. I’ve been in this community for 27 years, working in Nonprofits around 8 years. My heart goes out to all who need help. I would love to continue and proceed to make a difference with the help of our Heavenly Father. Last but most importantly, letting everyone know how much God loves them is something I continue to do everyday.