Elena Bohlander `14
Director of Advancement
260-982-5968
embohlander@manchester.edu

A 2014 Manchester University graduate, Elena Bohlander is excited to be back on campus as the assistant director of The Manchester Fund. Elena’s non-profit experience includes serving as an intern and board member at One World Handcrafts, working at Education for Conflict Resolution, and working at Su Casa Catholic Worker Community during her time in Brethren Volunteer Service. She is passionate about nonprofit work and believes deeply in Manchester University’s mission statement.

Outside of the office Elena enjoys cooking, gardening and traveling. Elena’s favorite memories at Manchester include off-campus trips while in Cantabile Women’s Choir and living in the Peace House during her summer internship.

 

June Haecker
Data Specialist 
260-982-5023
jahaecker@manchester.edu

June Haecker recently joined Advancement Services as a data specialist. She earned an associates degree in accounting from Indiana Business College. Prior to coming to Manchester University she spent 20 years in banking.

June and her husband Bobby are the parents of four children. In her free time she enjoys gardening, reading and attending her kids' sporting events.

 

Melanie Harmon
Vice President for Advancement
260-982-5211
mbharmon@manchester.edu

Melanie Harmon brings to her post 21 years of comprehensive experience in donor development and alumni relations.

Melanie holds a master's degree in philanthropic studies, a certificate in fund-raising management and a bachelor's degree in communication from Indiana University. She also has served in state and district leadership of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and currently serves on the CASE V board of directors.

She is an active Fort Wayne, Ind., citizen, with considerable school, community foundation, hospital, United Way, March of Dimes and other community service. Her husband Rob works for Parkview Hospital, and they have two children, a daughter Taylor (14) and son Quinn (11). Melanie enjoys running, biking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

 

Janeen Kooi 
Director of The Manchester Fund and Donor Relations
260-982-5202
jwkooi@manchester.edu

Janeen Kooi, director of The Manchester Fund and Donor Relations, has been an annual fund professional in higher education for over 14 years because of her strong belief in the value of a liberal arts education.  Charged principally with raising unrestricted dollars to support the University mission, Janeen directs Manchester’s annual fund program through personal visits with donors, direct mail campaigns, e-solicitation, and Phonathon.  Janeen holds a BS in English from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind., and an MFA in theatre from Western Illinois University.

Janeen has 3 daughters and a granddaughter to fill her time away from Manchester, and in any spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, and theatre.

 

Amanda Kreps `96
Director of Development
260-982-5221
arkreps@manchester.edu

Amanda Kreps brings to her position more than a decade of nonprofit experience and a deep commitment to the mission of Manchester University. She comes from a long line of Manchester graduates, which include her parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and all three of her siblings. Amanda graduated from Manchester in 1996 followed by two years of Brethren Volunteer Service in the Shenandoah Valley and Washington, DC.

Amanda holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University and spent several years leading affordable housing and civil rights programs in Louisville, KY. Most recently she served as development director for the Fourth Freedom Forum, a national think tank promoting global cooperation to prevent armed conflict, headquartered in Goshen, IN.

Away from the office, Amanda is busy with her two children, Sam and Ada and loves spending time with friends and family.

 

Mike Leckrone ‘92
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
260-982-5004
mjleckrone@manchester.edu

Gage Sandlin `22
Assistant Director of The Manchester Fund and Donor Relations
260-982-5212
gmsandlin@manchester.edu 

Megan Sarber `07
Director of Alumni Relations
260-982-5384
mesarber02@manchester.edu

Megan Sarber is the Manager of Donor Relations.  For the past few years, Megan has worked for non-profit organizations in community relations and fundraising. However, as a 2007 graduate, Manchester University holds a special place in her heart, and she is very excited to be back on campus and for the opportunity to work for this great institution!

Megan and her husband, Jody, live in North Manchester with their two daughters, Emersyn and Ainsley.  She enjoys going to cross country meets and watching her husband coach, learning about remodeling an 1880’s home, and watching her little girls grow.

 

Taylor Strong 
Administrative Coordinator for Advancement
260-982-5223
trstrong@manchester.edu

 

JoHanna Young
Director of Advancement Services 
260-982-5224
jgyoung@manchester.edu

JoHanna Young has been serving the Advancement team for over eight years.  Having earned her bachelor’s degree from Ball State University, she is thrilled to be back in her hometown.  Having grown up in North Manchester, JoHanna is familiar with the great reputation the University has in the community and feels lucky to be a part of the team in the Advancement Office.