Shepherd’s HOPE has only 1 full time and 2 part-time paid staff members. Most of our work is accomplished by volunteers who live right in the community we serve.

Our Volunteers

Brian Anderson, Executive Director
Sheila Dordies, Food Pantry Manager
Linda Grant, Feeding Center Manager
We are governed by an administrative board of 7 directors who serve as volunteers seeking to follow God’s will for this ministry as we pursue the stated goals.

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Brian Anderson, Founder, and Executive Director, and Laura Finato Anderson, Co-Founder live in Grayslake, IL. Brian was once a business owner but is now a full time volunteer and part-time paid staff member for Shepherd’s HOPE. Laura’s expertise is in real estate management.

Duane and Lynne Sell live in Huntley, IL. Duane is a retired college chemistry professor.  Lynne is a retired school counselor and concentrates on the communications and grant-writing projects for Shepherd’s HOPE.

Lee Larson– Lives in Arlington Heights and is a business owner.

Timothy McGurn – Lives in Arlington Heights and is a sales executive.

Scott Oh – Lives in Des Plaines and is a self employed attorney.

Brad Panozzo – Lives in Lake Zurich and is BioTech Finance executive.

Mike Wheeler – Lives in Round Lake and is a CPA for Lake County.