Meet The Team

  • Lloyd Hoover // Founder

  • Robert Schoonover // Executive Director

    Provides overall administration to the program, also provides spiritual counsel to the students, and directly supervises the Ministry Director and Development staff.

  • Steven Steel // Men's Program Director

    Steve is a Potter's House alumnus and has served in various capacities since 2021 including as a volunteer, House Manager, Student Affairs Manager and currently serves as the Men's Program Director.  He has a passion for serving others with substance abuse disorders and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.  He is a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)  and also holds a Criminal Justice endorsement from the Pennsylvania Certification Board.  Steve also holds a bachelor's degree (BA) in Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) with a concentration in Biblical Counseling at Midwestern Seminary.  In his free time, Steve enjoys following all Philly sport's teams and reading a good book.

  • Maribel Santel-Rivera, Women's Program Director

    With nearly a decade of ministry experience, Maribel serves as the First Lady of TheHospitalChurch in Lancaster, PA, and brings a passion for outreach, healing, and spiritual growth to her role at The Potter’s House of Ruth. A former director of New Life for Girls and a longtime advocate of street ministry, she draws from her own journey of overcoming adversity to inspire women to deepen their faith and pursue a life that honors God. Known for her heart for the hurting and a strong belief that with God all things are possible, she is committed to fostering hope, resilience, and lasting change in the lives of those she serves.

  • Rob Weatherholtz // Director of Discipleship

    Rob serves as the Director of Discipleship here at The Potter's House Ministry. He also serves as an Associate Pastor at Breakout Ministries in Leola,Pa. as well as a volunteer chaplain at Lancaster County Prison. He has written several books "A Raptured Heart" (autobiography) and "The Believer's Warfare." As a co-visionary for the Still Waters Recovery Center at The Potter's House Ministry he serves as a passionate minister of the transforming power of Jesus Christ to those we serve.

  • Lanny Millette // Director of Donor Relations

    Works at building the base of ministry partners to allow us to continue to minister to the deep needs of those who have no financial means to cover the costs of recovery.

  • Veronica Jimenez // Women's Discipleship Director

    With a heart for restoration and a passion for discipleship, Veronica serves as the Women’s Discipleship Director at The Potter’s House. A former volunteer chaplain at Lancaster County Prison, she has walked alongside countless women on their journey toward healing and freedom. Veronica is also the creator and teacher of Sound Mind Awareness—a scripture-based course focused on mental wealth and renewing the mind through God’s Word. Her life and ministry are a testimony to the power of transformation, and she is committed to seeing women discover their identity and purpose in Christ.

  • Janelle Horst // Assistant Director Women's Program

  • Armond "Bud" Roda // Resource Coordinator

    Serves as a Volunteer Staff Chaplain in the Lancaster County Prison and a liaison for referrals to the program.

  • Brittany Resh - Resholutions Co. // Communications Director

    Brittany is the owner of Resholutions Co. She manages our social media channels and website, creates the newsletter along with our marketing materials (both digital and physical).

House Managers

Provide oversight of the students in the house on evenings and weekends.

Manny Paulino // Leola

Chuck Rieger // New Holland

Joe Easley // Still Waters

Steve Henson // Acts