Meet the Team

At ATLAS we strive to engage with the community and give a helping hand to those in need. Our staff is made up of individuals with a passion to serve and spread God’s love.


 

DAVE JOSEPH | DIRECTOR

Dave Joseph became Director of Atlas Orange City in June 2024. He and his family came all the way from Perth, Australia, to follow God and lead the mentoring ministry here at Atlas.

He loves seeing people grow in God and take bold steps of faith. He believes that God is working powerfully today and that we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus! Life is challenging sometimes, and no matter what your challenge is, we know that it can be overcome by walking alongside someone who can encourage you, pray with you and point you towards faith in Jesus.

Dave knows that people's lives can change with the help of Godly mentoring. People don't have to walk through life alone and if you need someone to do life with, we would love to help you.

Come and share your story with us today!!


 
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Nicholas Andersen | Director

Nicholas joined ATLAS in 2018. He lives in Rock Valley with his family and loves sharing the gospel, reading WW2 History, and airplanes.


 


CLARYCE SCHUITEMAN | Financial Mentor

Claryce became employed by ATLAS almost 2 years ago, but prior to that came to ATLAS one day a week as a Financial Consultant from Center for Financial Education.  Claryce has been part of the staff at ATLAS for 18 years. As a Financial Mentor she will help with setting up a budget, contacting creditors, and other financial questions.  Claryce and her husband, Mark, have three sons, one daughter-in-law and three grandchildren.  Claryce loves to garden and cook. Claryce and Mark have a cow-calf herd with their sons, enjoy watching sports and travel.


 


PAUL JANSSEN | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR


 

JIM HUISMAN | STAFF MENTOR

 

JOCELYN VAN DE GRIEND | OFFICE MANAGER

 



Amanda De Koster | STAFF MENTOR

Amanda joined the ATLAS team in 2022 as an office receptionist. Amanda, her husband Mike and 5 boys stay busy doing the things they love, like camping, playing and watching hockey and sled hockey, traveling for various activities their children are involved in, they enjoy going to the flea markets and hunting for fun treasures.  Amanda and Mike also enjoy serving at the weekend retreat Encounter and seeing God work and move in and through His people.

2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"


 
 



 

Meet the Board

ATLAS has another dedicated team working "behind the scenes" to maintain stability and ensure the ministry is working effectively through financial and spiritual guidance.


 
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Gary Malenke

Part of the initial start-up of ATLAS in 2004, Gary has served as board president since 2005. He is also the president of Natural Food Holdings located in Sioux Center, Iowa.


 

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John Vanderstelt

John joined the Board of Directors in 2016. John works at Pizza Ranch Corporate in Orange City. He and his wife, Denise, live in Maurice and have 3 children.


 

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Darla Arends

Darla has served on the ATLAS Orange City Area board since 2009. Darla is also the President of Risk Management for VanWyk Trucking in Sheldon, Iowa.


 

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Sharla Clemens

Sharla is a physical therapist who works part time at the Orange City Area Health System. Sharla and her husband have 4 children and 7 grandchildren.


 

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Dan McCarty

Dan joined the ATLAS Orange City Area board in 2010. Dan has also taken a lead role in fundraising and the development of ATLAS. He is currently the Vice President of the Board at ATLAS


 


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Jen Vogel

Jen has served on the ATLAS board since May 2022. She serves in her local church in the areas of children’s and women’s ministries. Jen has just completed an 8-year tenure in the role of National Director for the women’s ministry of my church’s denomination and continues to serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet for their denomination. She serves as a volunteer at Hands Around the World retail store and the Gift Garden gift shop at the OCAHS. In Jen's free time, she enjoys reading and traveling.