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Meet Our Staff
Dr. R. Todd Blake (Todd), Executive Director
Todd began serving with Park View in 2021 after twenty years of serving churches in North Carolina & Virginia. He has a Bachelor's, Master's of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry from Campbell University, home of the Fighting Camels.
Todd is married to Kim, and they have two daughters, Hannah & Emma. He enjoys playing, coaching, and officiating soccer games, as well as drinking lots of coffee.
Contact Todd by emailing Director@ParkViewMission.org or
calling (434) 845-8468
Emily Van Pelt, Administrative Assistant
Emily has a background in Communications and loves using it at Park View to make meaningful connections with our community. On her days off, she loves curling up with a book, playing board games with her husband, and getting together with friends and family.
Contact Emily by emailing EmilyVanPelt@ParkViewMission.org or
calling (434) 845-8468
Ashley Steinweg, Director of Development
Ashley began as a volunteer in 2017 when she helped to establish Food for Thought. She shifted roles in May 2018, becoming the Director of Development. While her degrees are in education, her desire to strengthen our community has become her life goal.
Ashley is married to Brent, and they have three children. They enjoy hiking and traveling as a family.
Contact Ashley by emailing Development@ParkViewMission.org or calling (434) 845-8468 ext 600
Lisa Price, Donor Relations Manager
Lisa has been serving at Park View since June 2021. She holds a Bachelors in Math Education from Liberty University.
Although she grew up in the beautiful state of West Virginia, she and her husband, Bob, proudly call Lynchburg "home". Lisa is the proud mother of two adult sons, Wesley and Evan. She loves talking, solving problems and helping others.
Contact Lisa by emailing LisaPrice@ParkViewMission.org or
calling (434) 845-8468
Heather Gibson, Director, Food For Families & Park View Cafe
Heather has volunteered with Park View Food For Families since 2017. She started as a staff member in 2020. Heather has a Bachelors in Fine Art from Virginia Wesleyan College (now Virginia Wesleyan University) in 1998 and worked as a professional picture framer until joining the staff at Park View.
Heather has 3 siblings and one niece. She has lived all throughout Central Appalachia and has resided in Amherst County since 1991.
Contact Heather by emailing Heather@ParkViewMission.org or calling (434) 845-8468 ext 300
Mike Fazzalaro, Operations Manager, Food For Families
Mike has lived in Lynchburg since 2017 and has received two degrees from Liberty University. He likes to spend time with friends, work out, and rock climb in his spare time.
Mike is excited to serve the neighbors in the community and hopes to make a difference in their lives.
Contact Mike by mailing Mike@ParkViewMission.org or calling (434) 845-8468 ext 300
Barb Chase, Director, Food For Thought
Barb started volunteering at Park View in 2016 and fell in love with the ministry that was consistently giving to our community. She officially joined as staff in April 2022. She holds a Masters in Human Services from Liberty.
Barb was born and raised in Michigan, but spent most of her adult life in Langhorne, Pennslyvania. She is married to her best friend John, who together have raised four children. These children grew up, attended Liberty University, settled in Lynchburg and invited mom and dad to move to the area as well. Now Barb and John embrace the presence of family and seven grandchildren. She loves people, projects, biking & hiking in nature or at the beach.
Contact Barb by emailing Barb@ParkViewMission.org or calling (434) 845-8468 ext 500
Christian Thompson, Warehouse Manager, Food for Thought
Christian began volunteering with Park View in 2021 before becoming the Warehouse Manager at Food For Thought in January of 2023. He holds two Bachelors of Science in Global Studies and Business Administration from Liberty University.
Growing up in rural Central Kentucky, Christian and his wife, Kaytlin, have lived in Lynchburg for the past several years and have loved being a part of this beautiful community. They call Bedrock Lynchburg their home church and Christian is an avid sports fan, coffee shop peruser, cook, and can be seen outside work on a Lynchburg walking trail.
Contact Christian by emailing Christian@ParkViewMission.org or by calling (434) 845-8468 ext 500
Lynita Spain, Director, Community Resource Center
Lynita worked for six years in the Lynchburg City Public Schools and has extensive experience in mentorship and philanthropy. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends during her leisure hours. Lynita is passionate about community service, photography, board games, and cheering for her son during his soccer games.
Contact Lynita by emailing Lynita@ParkViewMission.org or calling
(434) 845-8468 ext 700
Monica Link, Director, Life Skills Institute
Monica's admiration for Park View began in 2014 while volunteering. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary & Special Education from Liberty in 2018 and went on to teach for Pittsylvania County & Lynchburg City Schools.
Monica is originally from New Jersey but has grown to love Virginia and the community of Lynchburg. She and her husband, Dan, were recently married in December 2021. Monica enjoys going on walks, exploring new places, exercising, and spending time with her beloved family and friends.
Contact Monica by emailing Monica@ParkViewMission.org or calling
(434) 845-8468 ext 800
Carrie Jennings, Director, The Clothing Connection
Carrie has spent the last 22 years working in the mental health field, primarily Mental Health Skill-Building and Case Management. Most recently she worked as a street outreach case manager serving homeless individuals. She enjoys antique shopping with her husband of 24 years, taking her teenagers to concerts, and cheering on her children as they play soccer, basketball, and baseball. She revels in a good book, loves ANY beach, and enjoys watching HGTV so she can dream about her next remodeling project!
Contact Carrie by emailing Carrie@ParkViewMission.org or
calling (434) 845-8468 ext. 900
Sofia Thomas, Assistant Director, The Clothing Connection
Sofia has a background in fashion merchandising and church ministry. She is an avid runner and loves to read, bake, and spend time with friends and family, study Spanish, and go on adventures with her husband and two children. Sofia looks forward to partnering with the Lynchburg community to make an impact on our neighbors.
Contact Sofia by emailing Sofia@ParkViewMission.org or calling (434) 845-8468 ext. 900
Roberta Scrivener, Park View Cafe Coordinator
Roberta brings a vibrant energy to her role as the Park View Cafe Coordinator. She enjoys meeting new groups interested in serving our neighbors delicious, hearty meals. Roberta finds joy in gardening, reading, painting, and drawing. She also enjoys fishing with her husband, Chip, and spending time with their three daughters and their families.
Contact Roberta by emailing Roberta@ParkViewMission.org or
calling (434) 845-8468 ext. 900
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