Jacob's Porch Staff
Pr. Grant Eckhart
Grant is married to Tammy, has 2 children Grayson and Tobias, and has been a storyteller here since 2013.
Sammi Shivener
The Pastoral Associate at Jacob's Porch, Sammi also works at First English in Columbus.
Cedric Gegel
A 2017 grad of Capital (Public Relations and Theater), Cedric is an actor & filmmaker as well as a huge football and star wars fan.
Sarah Gegel
Sarah is a 2018 grad of Capital (BA Psychology) & is excited to be on staff with her husband Cedric.
Student Board
Erin Wesner
The student board president, Erin also sings with Women's Glee and in the Jacob's Porch band.
Brianna Fries
The student board treasurer, Brianna is a Resporatory Therapy student.
John McAlister
The student board president elect, John is a Zoology student.
Daniel Starkman
The student board treasurer elect, Daniel and his dog Tori can be found around the Porch.
Joe Foti
The student board community lead, Joe volunteers teaching English as a second language.
Lauren Payne
The student board capital liaison, Lauren is in Theater at Capital. Email Lauren
Mackenzie Archibald
The student board social media chair, Mackenzie is a Capital Tennis player.