“And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing.” Luke 9:2
FAME’s staff works to bring help and hope that still fulfills Jesus’ ministry.
FAME Staff:
Bill Warren
Executive Director
Bill Warren was raised in a minister’s home and grew up in the church. He is a 1981 graduate of Great Lakes Christian College and later received an MA from Cincinnati Christian University. Bill and his wife Kelly met at Great Lakes and have celebrated over 40 years of marriage. They have two married sons and four grandsons. Bill has been involved in local church ministries in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Maryland. Bill and Kelly also served as missionaries with TCM in the early 80’s and have made numerous short-term mission trips around the world. They are excited about the ministry of FAME and love to travel and meet the many supporters and partners of FAME around the world.
Jeff Coon
Director of Development
Jeff and his wife Denise have four children, daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, and a grand-daughter, (and there’s a wedding in 2024) who are part of their closest circle of friends. Their two sons are Indy area Ministry, Real Estate, and Business Leaders, their oldest daughter is an Elementary Teacher, and their youngest daughter is a busy College Student. Denise founded a small private school, is an Interior Decorator, and Bible Study Fellowship Teacher but travels often with Jeff to share Stories of Hope to FAME partners like you. Jeff has experience teaching internationally on both sides of the equator and hemispheres and all across North America. He is a gifted speaker whom non-profits, colleges, and churches have brought in to bring timeless impactful messages and encouragement to take next steps in faith. After decades Pastoring churches, Jeff is a master storyteller and would love to come alongside you to encourage you with your part in the Story of Impact through partnership with FAME.
Lonnie Burley
Director of Short-Term Trips
Lonnie joined the staff at FAME in 2002 and currently serves as the Director of Short-term Trips. Her passion is to recruit and equip team participants to share the love of Christ in countries all over the world through medical evangelism. One of her biggest blessings has been to serve with so many incredibly gifted and loving people in countries such as Haiti, Honduras, India, Ghana, Brazil, Mexico, Sudan, Niger, Myanmar, Colombia, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic.
Lonnie has a daughter, Erin, a daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Dan Grill, and 3 grandchildren, Isabelle, Damien, and Forrest. Her hobbies include camping, playing board games, watching a good movie, and spending time with family.
Barry Reed
Director of Mission Resources
Barry joined FAME in June 2019 after being a volunteer for several year with his campus ministry. Previously he served for 10+ years as a campus minister at his alma mater of Western Illinois University with Campus Students for Christ. Barry received his bachelor of accountancy from WIU, and MA at Lincoln Christian University. His first vocational ministry was with a church plant in Downs, IL, Living Hope Christian Church as the Worship Ministry, and later, Lead Minister.
Barry is married to Christi and they reside in Shelbyville, IN with this three boys, Gavin, Cooper and Tucker. All three boys are athletically active, and one of Barry’s favorite hobby is coaching them and their friends. He also enjoys taking them fishing for catfish and on short-term mission trips to Mexico.
As the Director of Mission Resources, Barry oversees the daily activities of the FAME warehouse, assists with donations, coordinates volunteer groups and directs the packing and shipping of medical resources.
Lisa Law
Office Manager
Lisa joined FAME in 2010 and became the Office Manager in 2011. Some of her responsibilities include overseeing FAME’s donor management system, FAME’s Impact Scholarship program, the e-newsletter, and the monthly prayer calendar. Lisa grew up in Anderson, Indiana, and is a Purdue University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Lisa and her husband, Scott live in Noblesville, IN, and have two adult sons, Joshua and Tyler. Scott is semi-retired and drives a school bus for Noblesville Schools, Josh is a City Planner for the city of Venice in Venice, FL and Tyler works as a Chemist for ATL on the Eli Lilly campus in Indianapolis.
She enjoys spending time with her family and her two pups Stella and Luna. She also enjoys time at the beach while visiting her son in Florida, watching her younger son, Tyler coach the JV boys high school volleyball team at Noblesville High School, and anything Disney. Lisa went on her first mission trip with FAME in 2011 to Haiti and has since traveled to Myanmar, assisting with the teaching of CHE vision seminars. In October 2024, she will be going on another mission trip to South Africa.
Tyler Lightholder
Mission Resources Warehouse manager
Tyler joined the FAME staff in June of 2017. He has been a member of Indian Creek Christian Church for 8 years. He enjoys watching old t.v. shows, playing games with his family, and playing tennis. He has studied American Sign Language for 7 years.
Tyler’s favorite Bible verse is John 16:33 (NIV) . “In this world you will have trouble! But take heart, I have overcome the world.”
Mallory Fehl
Mobilization associate
Mallory Fehl joined FAME in 2023 as FAME’s new Mobilization Associate. Mallory will be helping to build and increase our capacity for short-term medical mission trips. She holds an undergraduate degree in ministry/missions from Milligan University and is currently working on her Masters in Divinity at Lipscomb University.
Mallory spent the first 17 years of her life as a missionary kid in Ethiopia serving alongside her family. Her parents now live in Fishers, Indiana, and continue to work in ministry. Mallory has two brothers (Addison, and Ethan) and one sister (Darby). Addison is married to Joy, and they live in Fishers. Ethan just graduated from Fishers Highschool and is headed to Indianapolis’s flight academy, and Darby is a senior studying Psychology at Cedarville University in Ohio.
When not doing school, Mallory spends her free time playing volleyball, board games, reading, traveling, or watching movies. She always has a movie quote ready or a party popper in hand.
Mallory is excited to use her extensive cross-cultural experiences and connections in her new role at FAME.
Laura Tucker
Bookkeeper
Laura joined the FAME team as a bookkeeper in October of 2020. She first became familiar with FAME by serving on her church’s mission ministry and then in 2015 she started volunteering in the FAME warehouse. Missions have been a big part of her family’s life, and they have taken many mission trips to Haiti to serve alongside their church’s ministry partners, including some of FAME’s current ministry partners there.
Laura and her husband, Ernest (Junior), live in Lebanon IN. They have two adult children; a son and a daughter, who are both married. They have 3 grandchildren they also love to spend time with. Aside from time with their family, they love being outdoors when possible, hiking, or working in the yard and garden. They also enjoy traveling, and outdoor activities on trips often include beach time whenever possible.
Mary Asante
Mission resources specialist
Mary joined FAME staff in 2023 and was an intern in the summer of 2022. She was born in Ghana and moved to the United States in 2017 where she attended Ball State University and got connected with FAME through campus ministry. She lives in Avon with her dad and two sisters.
Mary loves music and volunteering at church. When she’s not doing that, she likes to watch movies, play games and bake.
FAME Board of Directors Fiscal Year 2023-2024:
FAME is faithfully served by a volunteer Board of Directors. All members are voting members except for our two Directors-Emeritus. To send an email to the Executive Board members, click on their name.
Riley Weaver Chairman- Indianapolis, IN
Rick Berger Vice-Chairman- Indianapolis, IN
Julie Hirschauer Treasurer – Shelbyville, IN
Seth Tinkler Secretary – Peoria, AZ
John Veech – Greenwood, IN
Vicki Crawford, NP – Indianapolis, IN
Shan Rutherford – Greenwood, IN
David Pound, MD, Indianapolis, IN
Guy Robins, MD, Johnson City, TN
Dianna Ross – Rockville, IN
Richard Crabtree Director Emeritus – Colorado Springs, CO