JENNIFER ROBB

 Director of Administration & Development

Jen has served at Cross Connections since 2015, starting as the Office Manager.  She has over 18 years of experience in administrative and leadership work, with service to the automotive industry before her time here with Cross Connections.

Jen enjoys staying busy, co-leading the women's ministry as well as a fitness ministry at Southwest Lutheran Church, where she is a member.  She loves spending time with her husband and family and is the proud aunt to four beautiful nieces and one awesome nephew.  When asked what she finds most rewarding about her work at the ministry of Cross Connections she said, "Being a part of this ministry that leans on Jesus to provide hope and encouragement to our community is so rewarding. Seeing God's work in the lives of those He brings to Cross Connections each day is fascinating; it brings me so much joy!"

GARY YOUNGHANS

Clinical Director

Gary is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). He has a master's degree in counselor education with a focus on marriage and family counseling from Indiana University. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Purdue University and holds an additional master's degree in public administration from IU. He has also completed training programs in Marriage Mentoring and Prepare/Enrich for couples.

In addition to experience with the Youth Services Bureau and Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Gary worked with children and families during his internship at Park Center's Family Education Center.

He is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors and the American Association of Christian Counselors. He and his family are members of Aboite Lutheran Church.

LEIGH TURNBULL

Office Manager

Leigh began working at Cross Connections in October 2019.  She has a Bachelors’ degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Oklahoma and has a Direction of Christian Education Certification from Concordia, Seward NE.  She spent many years in the teaching field as a Kindergarten and preschool teacher. 

Leigh enjoys spending time with her family, her husband Evan and her 2 daughters who are both in college.  Leigh attends Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

SHARI MILLER

Billing Administrator

Shari began her working at Cross Connections in March of 2019.  Shari was previously employed by LifeSpring Counseling in Fort Wayne where she was the Office Manager.

Shari enjoys spending time with her husband of 32 years, Mike, and their 4 children.  Shari and her family attend Christ's Hope.