Our Staff

Sarah Stephens joined the staff of Horizons in 2010 as the Director of Operations.  She moved into the role of Executive Director in 2011.  Sarah comes to Horizons with years of banking experience, serving as Vice President and Manager for National City Bank. She attended John Wood Community College and Quincy University.
She and her family reside in Quincy.

Eric serves as our Director of Operations, bringing nearly 20 years of culinary experience and over 10 years of leadership experience to the Horizons team. He attended the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago in 2005, where he developed the strong foundation that continues to shape his work today.
In September 2011, Eric completed the Addicts Victorious program, a pivotal moment when he gave his life to Christ. Since then, he has been actively involved in ministry, counseling and mentoring individuals who struggle with addiction. His heart for ministry continues to grow, and he is a licensed minister through the Assemblies of God.
While Eric is highly knowledgeable in all things food and operations, what truly sets him apart is his love for Jesus and his passion for God’s people. His heart for God is evident in all he does, and his leadership is both transformative and servant-hearted. We are incredibly proud and thankful to have him as part of the Horizons team.
Eric and his wife, Morgan, are blessed with five children—Hattie, Clara, Lydia, Elora, and their son, Samuel.

Mark Geissler is a 2006 graduate of Carthage High School. After graduating, Mark spent time as a welder at Manchester Tank, until being called up for deployment to Afghanistan. Upon returning from deployment, Mark worked at Little Jess Jeep for a little while, until he felt the Lord’s calling to go into ministry. Serving full time in different capacities of the ministry since 2010. Mark is thankful for what God has done in him, and through him, and very blessed to be a part of this growing ministry and service. He is looking forward to seeing what God has in store for the future of this incredible ministry.

Raymond Steadman has a heart to show and share the love of Jesus with every person he meets. He has been an ordained minister since 2016 and currently directs Horizons’ Addicts Victorious and Foundations programs, carrying a burden to see the broken made whole and the bound set free.
In his free time, Raymond enjoys spending time with his family. He married his wife, Barbie, in 2025, and together they have a beautifully blended family of six children and one grandchild.
Raymond loves serving at Horizons because it is a place where the love of Jesus is always on display and lives are continually being transformed. He is grateful to be part of how God is using Horizons to meet the needs of the community and see the Gospel go forth as Jesus desires.

Jessica is our wonderful Pantry Manager and has been an indispensable part of the Horizons team since 2020. She serves with intention, compassion, and genuine kindness, ensuring that everyone who crosses her path encounters the love of Jesus through her actions.
Jessica is married to her husband, Chris, and together they have two daughters, Melody and Kennedy. She brings a sincere heart and a wealth of talents to Horizons, and we are truly blessed to have her on our team.
Fun Fact: Jessica makes a mean GB cass and loves to belt out Justin Beiber's song, "Baby".

Deanna loves Jesus.  She loves hearing and seeing how God uses each individual’s story to tell His story of love, grace, and redemption.  After homeschooling her children and working as an occupational therapist for several years, she began to feel the Lord stir in her a desire to pursue something different.  In a casual conversation with a friend, Deanna learned of a potential opportunity at Horizons.  After a couple of meetings with Horizons staff and much prayer, Deanna joined the Horizons family trusting fully the Lord led her to Horizons “for such a time as this”.  She is excited to serve as an assistant in the office and food pantry.  She has been blessed to be surrounded by those dedicated to God’s word, prayer, and obedience to the Lord.
Deanna has been married to her wonderful husband for 20 years, and they have four incredible children!  She enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games, reading a good book, and watching her children in their various activities.

Aubrey has a heart to love Jesus and make Him known.
She serves at Horizons overseeing the media, including social media and the website, while also assisting in the Food Pantry.
She graduated from the Bible school, Jesus School in 2022, completed CFAN Evangelist Firecamp in 2023, and spent two years traveling with the evangelistic ministry, Behold King Jesus, as a Crusade Director—organizing crusades, leading outreaches, and teaching evangelism across the U.S. and in Aruba.
Aubrey previously served at Horizons in 2022-2023 as Volunteer Coordinator and Food Pantry Assistant. In 2025, Aubrey returned to Horizons after completing this season of ministry.
 Newly engaged to her fiancé, Brady, her heart is to share the Gospel and see the lost and broken found and made whole in Jesus Christ.

Dave Lerum serves at Horizons with a bold and passionate heart for Jesus. He has a powerful story of redemption—moving from addiction to freedom in Christ—and now lives radically for Him. Wherever Dave goes, people hear about Jesus, and his deep love for others is evident in everything he does.
He is married to his wife, Beth and is the proud father of two daughters, Addie and Tatum. Dave’s life and ministry reflect a commitment to serving others and pointing everyone he meets to the hope and freedom found in Jesus.

Drekel Osborne serves at Horizons as our Dock Assistant, bringing a bold spirit and a genuine heart to make Jesus known and glorify Him in all he does.
Drekel is married to his wife, Grace, and together they are raising their four children—Camden, Willow, Cruz, and Wade—with another child on the way. His dedication to his family and his faith is evident in both his work and service.
Drekel is passionate about honoring Christ through faithful service and pointing others to the hope found in Jesus.

Brandon is a U.S. Army combat veteran whose path to the kitchen wasn’t traditional—but divinely guided. Throughout his life, God gave him a deep desire to uplift others, and cooking became one of the clearest ways he could do that. Whether preparing healthy, intentional meals for people with dietary needs, hosting and cooking for large gatherings, or perfecting his craft in BBQ and smoked meats, he found joy in feeding both the body and the spirit.
His military experience shaped his discipline, leadership, and commitment to service—qualities that now define his work in the kitchen. Feeling a clear calling from God, he joined Horizons, where he serves as Kitchen Manager. Every dish he prepares reflects his heart for ministry, his dedication to community, and his belief that a warm meal can offer hope, dignity, and a reminder of God’s love.

Barbie Steadman serves at Horizons as one of our Kitchen Managers, leading with grace, kindness, and a servant’s heart. She carries a powerful testimony of redemption—from addiction to restoration through Jesus Christ.
Barbie is married to Raymond Steadman, Horizons’ Director of Recovery, and together they share a heart for helping others find freedom and healing. She has a beautiful blended family, including 6 children, and one grandchild.
Barbie’s compassion and faith shine through her work as she lovingly serves each guest and points others to the hope found in Jesus.

Amanda serves at Horizons with a powerful testimony of transformation—from brokenness to being made whole in Jesus Christ. She first came to Horizons to complete community service hours and never left, finding hope, purpose, and restoration in Christ.
She is married to her husband, Todd, and together they are raising their daughter, Amelia. Amanda brings an ambitious heart to her work, pursuing everything she does with excellence, dedication, and faithfulness.
Her passion is to serve wholeheartedly and honor Jesus through a life fully surrendered to Him.

Dell serves as our Custodian, caring for our facility with a bright, joyful spirit.
Her faithfulness and positive presence are a blessing to our team, and we are so thankful to have her serving at Horizons.

Rhonda has a beautiful story of faithfulness, wholeness, and love in Jesus.
She serves with a perseverant and dedicated heart, inspiring everyone around her with her commitment and compassion.
Rhonda loves spending time with her family and grandchildren, cherishing every moment of connection and joy.
Her life reflects a genuine love for others and a desire to honor Jesus in all she does.

AJ Herket serves as our Dock Assistant and brings endless joy and laughter wherever he goes.
AJ first came to Horizons as a punishment from his mom… and thankfully, he never left!
We are so grateful for the fun, energy, and heart he brings to our team every day.

Linda is a bright light on our team! She sorts through our donations and puts together wonderful sacks of food for our neighbors who are in need. She brings an enthusiastic heart to her work & joy to our staff. We are so glad she is part of our Horizons family!