A NON-PROFIT COFFEE SHOP WHOSE PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL YOUTH.
President
Traci, is the founder of Irish Den and the visionary that started it all. Following God's call to serve the youth of the community she set out to create a safe place for kids to go after school. Her passion is teaching kids life skills and work ethic equipping them with tools to carry with them in their future endeavors.
Vice President
Mallory Sullivan has a background in media and a gift for hospitality. She brings both creativity and warmth to everything she does—whether she’s designing a newsletter, planning an event, or baking something homemade to make people feel welcome. Her deep care for people and intentional approach help make Irish Den more welcoming to those who visit.
Treasurer
Mark is a retired veteran. He has his Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in finance and financial management from Central Michigan University. Before retiring he was a professor at Barton Collage teaching accounting and finance. Mark has a passion for serving others with the skills that he has.
Vice Treasurer
Mary has a knack for organization and simplifying processes to make the day to day run smoothly. She manages youth group meals, streamlines coffee shop operations, and helps keep financials in order as we venture into expanding. Mary has a deep faith and strong passion for youth evident in her role as a youth leader for our Wednesday evening youth group.
Secretary
Terry was the Chapman High School secretary for 30 years! As a parent, grandparent, and a school secretary she sees the value in investing in our youth. She's an integral part of our team and we're so grateful for her expertise on our board. When she's not in Chapman, Terry stays busy traveling all over the United States visiting her children and grandchildren.
Board Member
Kenny is a retired veteran who has enjoyed serving in his Church's youth group for many years. He loves getting to be silly and have fun, but also getting to be there for students when life seems unfair or they run into trouble. As a father of 6 he understands the value of having a safe place to spend time with friends and build relationships.
Board Member
Collin, a retired veteran, gained experience working with troubled youth at 6th Ave Skatepark inside Rocket Town, a Youth Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He served as a youth leader and skate instructor for 6 years, which ignited his strong passion for helping young people. Following his retirement from the Army, he felt a calling from God to continue supporting and guiding youth.