Leadership

  • Rev. Dr. Lorne Hlad

    SENIOR PASTOR

    While serving in Iraq, the Gospel captured Lorne’s heart, which set him on a path of service to God. Pastor Lorne and his wife, Becca, have three children and love calling Cincinnati home.

  • Rev. Alex Hoops

    ASSOCIATE PASTOR

    Pastor Alex is passionate about sharing the stories of the Bible in a way that all can relate with. Pastor Alex enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family including his wife, Emily, and their two children.

  • Ken Holdt

    DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & MUSIC

    While not teaching at Sycamore High School or leading worship at Good Shepherd, Ken enjoys reading, eating ice cream, working on Sudoku, and traveling with his wife Amber (who also serves at Good Shepherd) and their four children.

  • Jen Jarman

    DIRECTOR OF MINISTRY

    Jen is a lifelong Bengals fan, lover of Graeters, and regular consumer of Skyline. What began as a part-time calling to share God’s love with High School students in 2008 turned into a full-time passion for helping others connect with their faith. She and her husband, Scott (who also serves at Good Shepherd), are blessed with three children, a dog, and a cat,

  • Scott Puthoff

    DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

    After serving for years at a local Health Department, Scott felt called to make a change and use his gifts in service of God. Scott also enjoys spending time outside exploring God’s creation with his wife, Jen (who also serves at Good Shepherd) and their three children.

  • Amber Holdt

    CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LEADER

    Amber’s education in teaching and passion for youth ministry brought her to serve at Good Shepherd in the Fall of 2023. She also enjoys Jazzercise, reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband, Ken (who also serves at Good Shepherd), and their four children.

  • Peter McCutcheon

    MEDIA & WORSHIP ADMIN

    When not teaching or performing music, you can expect to find Peter collecting & playing vinyl records, playing video games, or solving advance Sudoku puzzles.

  • Lissa Ray

    DIRECTOR OF HANDBELLS MINISTRY

    Lissa has been teaching music in schools and congregations for over 40 years and a founding member of the Cincinnati Collaborative Ringing Project. While not playing music, she enjoys gardening, swimming, and spending time with her two schnauzers.

  • Olivia Barnaclo

    ASSISTANT CHOIR DIRECTOR

    Olivia is a board certified, licensed music therapist working with a variety of communities across the tri-state area with Keys for Success Music Therapy. When not singing or trying to master the latest Taylor Swift hit on guitar, Olivia loves cooking, tending to copious house plants, and traveling with her fiancé and their dog. 

  • Melissa Gaskey

    OFFICE ADMIN

    Melissa loves spending time with her husband, John, by hitting the court together for doubles tennis/pickleball, playing euchre, and watching Indiana University basketball.  The Gaskey family, including their young adult children, Luke and Elise, enjoy exploring the arts in Cincinnati. You might find them visiting art museums, attending theater performances, and listening to live music. 

  • Michele Lamberson

    PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

    Michele brought her 40+ years experience in childcare and early childhood education to Good Shepherd Preschool in July 2020. She enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and eight grandchildren when not serving at Good Shepherd Preschool.

  • Lorie Zeisler

    ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

    Lorie is passionate about building relationships with the students of the Preschool and looks forward to her daily interactions with the children. She has served at Good Shepherd Preschool since 2020.

  • Carlene Murray

    BUSINESS MANAGER

  • Samuel Cody

    CUSTODIAN


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Phone: (513) 891-1700

Office Hours: M-Th, 9 am to 3 pm