The People Behind Christ’s Loving Hands
Our staff coordinate day-to-day assistance, community communication, and local relationships. Our board provides leadership for CLH’s mission of loving and serving the Harrison area in Christ’s name.
Mark Phillips
(Executive Director)
MJ Neeley
(Clearinghouse Coordinator)
Melanie Moore
(Communications Coordinator)
Mark was born and raised in Harrison and received his BS in Communications from Ohio University in 2016.
Mark attends Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Norwood, is on the Board of Directors for Hope’s Journey, and is a board member (ex officio) for the Harrison Mayor’s Community Fund. When Mark isn’t working or volunteering, you can often find him meeting with friends at the Coffee Peddlar or playing pickleball at the Community Center with his wife, Mollyann.
MJ is a lifelong resident of the Harrison area. She is the mother of two grown children and a grandma to two adorable little girls and one little boy. MJ is a member of Grace Church in Harrison.
MJ joined the ministry in 2001 and volunteered full-time for three years before joining the staff as Clearinghouse Coordinator in 2004. She feels that God has placed her in this position to help those in need in our community.
Melanie Moore serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Christ’s Loving Hands. She leads community engagement, public relations, events, and resource development.
Melanie is helping connect people and organizations to the CLH mission in meaningful ways. With a genuine passion for serving others, she is bringing people together to care for neighbors in need. As a proud member of the Harrison community, she loves to pour her time and energy into the place she calls home.
Our Board of Directors
Dr. Sean McCauley
(President)
Dr. Sean McCauley is an Associate Professor, Emeritus, of Educational Leadership at the University of Cincinnati. He coordinates the Masters and Principal Licensure Programs for the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department.
Deborah Hannon
(Vice President)
Deborah Hannon is the wife of Jason, Associate Pastor at NewSong Church in historic Downtown Harrison, and together they parent four children- Judah, Emmy, Conner, and Patrick. She also works as a nurse recruiter for Health Carousel, a company based out of Norwood, OH. In her spare time, Deborah volunteers for the W.H.H. High School Music Boosters where she holds the office of Vice President (on Friday nights during football season you’ll find her working the window of the concession stands), and a few nights a week she spars at the local dojo with Jason and the kids!
Jeff Anders
(Treasurer)
Jeff was born and raised in Fairfield, OH. He and his wife, Tracy, recently relocated to Harrison. He is a Miami University graduate. He is an entrepreneur and stays busy running several companies. In his free time, Jeff enjoys spending time with family, the outdoors, tennis, travel, camping, real estate, and sports.
Melanie Sizemore
(Secretary)
Melanie, as the daughter of a pastor, has always placed great importance on serving others in the name of Christ. It is a priority for her to incorporate this value into her everyday life as a wife, mother, grandmother, employee, and friend. Throughout the years, Melanie has served on women’s boards, music teams, and in various aspects of children’s ministry within our community. She recognizes that, at some point, everyone needs a “hand up” and she feels blessed to be a part of Christ’s Loving Hands, providing support to those who need it.
Kelli Emgee
Kelli Emge is a devoted Christ-follower, and wife/helper to Ryan Emge, who is currently renovating Harrison’s historic Hugh Campbell House on Weathervane Lane. Kelli and Ryan have lived there since 2019 with their children, Ruth, Rand, Luke, and Rebekah. Kelli also teaches online high school courses, homeschools, and is usually in the kitchen cooking something healthy for family and friends.
Dr. Joshua Long
Dr. Joshua Long is a Presbyterian pastor originally from Ashtabula, OH. He previously served in Hamilton, OH and now serves in Harrison. He loves Jesus, music, reading, history, theology, classic movies, and peanut butter – all to varying degrees (but he loves Jesus best!).
David Mauldin
David has over three decades of experience in public, nonprofit and private sector leadership.
He has served as Vice President of Corporate Strategy, PMO, and Vendor Management at Ohio National Financial Services as well as a Loaned Executive for the United Way and was on staff at Answers in Genesis. He currently runs a property management business with his wife Sue. David has a BA from Miami University, MA in Organisational Leadership from The University of Phoenix, a mini MBA from Miami University, and Masters studies in Multicultural Special Education from The College of Mount St. Joseph.
David and his wife Sue are empty nesters with five children and one grandchild. Sue has been a volunteer at the Christ Loving Hands food pantry for 4 years. They love fishing, van life traveling, and cruises to anywhere!