Majors Dan & Alba Ford BRAZIL Rio de Janeiro Minas Gerais and Distrito Federal Work began in Brazil, August 1, 1922. Now there are 133 officers and 43 Corps with almost 2,500 soldiers. Appointments: Divisional Commander & Director of Women s Ministries Term began: September, 2014 Last appointment in the US was as Regional Coordinators in Waco, TX Birthdays: Dan April 27 Alba May 23 Son - Dylan Feb. 25, 01 Anniversary: January 23, 1993 Email: Dan.ford@bra.salvationarmy.org Lt. Colonels Allan & Fiona Hofer SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA & HUNGARY TERRITORY Army first appeared in Switzerland in1882 but met fierce opposition. In 1924 operations began in Hungary and in 1927 in Austria. All of these places had interruptions because of war but today are doing well and are legally recognized. Appointments: Chief Secretary Territorial Secretary for Women s Ministries Term Began: September 2014 The Hofers served previously in Portugal, UK, Brazil, as well as in the USA South. Last appointment Evangeline Booth College. Birthday: Allan March 30 Fiona April 15 Anniversary: June 13, 1987 Email: allan.hofer@swi.salvationarmy.org
Colonels Willis & Barbara Howell NEW ZEALAND, FIJI & TONGA Work began in New Zealand in 1883. First social work was a home for ex-prisoners. Army became official in Fiji in 1973 and in Tonga in January of 1986. Appointments: Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women s Ministries Term began: July 2014 Before this overseas appointment, the Howells were the Divisional leaders in the North & South Carolina Division. Birthdays: Willis March 3 Barbara April 3 Anniversary: February 11, 1978 Email: willis.howell@nzf.salvationarmy.org Lt. Cols. Kelly & Donna Igleheart SOUTHERN AFRICA TERRITORY The work began in 1883 and has faced many difficult situations over the years getting established on solid footing. The Army re-established a presence in Jan 2008 and received official recognition in March of that year. Appointment: Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women s Ministries Term Began: August 1, 2015 Most recently the Iglehearts were our Terr. Program Secretaries and are known and loved throughout the South for their work with youth and love of missions. They have 3 grown daughters. Birthdays: Kelly October 29 Donna April 30 Anniversary: June 20, 1981 Email: Kelly.Igleheart@SAF.salvationarmy.org
Lt. Ashish & Capt. Sandra Pawar LONDON CENTRAL DIV. UK The foundation of the Territory dates from the earliest formation of the Salvation Army. Certain UK corps were first established as Christian Mission stations. Appointment: Corps Officers, Southwark Corps Term began: August 2014 Prior to this assignment, for the previous four years, the Pawars were responsible for the Atlanta Kroc Center. Birthdays: Ashish Jan. 16 Sandra Aug. 20 Daughters - Priya Grace Feb. 9, 2011 and Alina Rose Nov. 3, 2013 Anniversary: October 25, 2008 Email: ashish.pawar@salvationarmy.org.uk Captains Ken & Neva Phiouthong THAILAND The Salvation Army began in Singapore in May of 1935. Joined to Malaysia, it became a Command in 1956. In 1994 Myanmar was added and they became a Territory in 2005. Appointment: Resource and Development Officers Term Began: November 2013 Ken & Neva have a burning desire to see the Army s work begin in Thailand, which is their homeland. They became US citizens and entered training to be commissioned in 2000 to the Nashville Laotian Corps. They have 2 sons. Birthdays: Ken Oct. 2, Neva -- Feb. 5 th Son - Neville July 29, 2000 Anniversary: December 13, 1989 Email: nevaphi@yahoo.com
Lts. Chris & Jessica Welch ITALY & GREECE COMAND The flag was unfurled in 1887 but had to be removed. In 1893 the work was re-established and was recognized as a charitable organization. It wasn t until 2009 that it received legal status as a religious body. In 2011, Greece became part of the command. Appointment: Corps Officers of the Torre Pellice Corps Term Began: August 1, 2015 Lts. Welch entered training from Winter Haven, Florida and were commissioned in 2012 as Corps Officers in Ft. Walton Beach. Jessica is originally from Italy. Birthdays: Chris July 22 Jessica April 30 Sons Lian Matteo Apr. 14, 2014 & Raphael Zane June 3, 2016 Anniversary: May 30, 2009 Email: christopherwelch@esercitodellasalvezza.org Majs. Dieter & Barbara Zimmerer SPAIN Since Dec. 1971, The Salvation Army has enjoyed full legal rights and has been permitted to carry on its work without hindrance. Spain is a Command with headquarters in Madrid. Appointment: Corps Officers of the Denia Corps Directors of Camp Sharon Conference Center Term Began: July 2011 Previously they served in Europe (Germany, Spain and Scotland). Dieter was born in Germany but trained to be an officer in the South. Birthdays: Dieter Oct. 18 Barbara Oct. 21 Daughter - Christina July 30, 1999 Anniversary June 28, 1985 Email: dieterzimmerer@hotmail.com
Captain Holly Needham SCOTLAND The foundation of the territory dates from the earliest days. Certain corps were first established as Christian Mission stations. Appointment: Corps Officer for Dundee Central and Menzieschill Corps Term begins: July 14, 2016 Captain Needham was commissioned in 2002 and served in appointments in MWV and NCV Divisions. Before coming on the staff at the EBC, she was the Corps Officer in Grafton, W.Va. Holly comes from a long family history in the Army. Birthday: April 9th Email: holly.needham@salvationarmy.org.uk