MEMBERS OF THE STAFF AND NETWORK
Donovan A. Coley Sr.
Founder & Chief Servant Officer
As an Immigrant to the USA, Donovan saw the need to make his family proud by accomplishing his dreams for an education and to pursue a career path that reflected his personality, gifting, and calling. Donovan brought a passion to every position he pursued and grew personally by the challenges and lessons learned at every opportunity and assignment. He is thrilled by his last major assignment which lasted 17 years with 2 of those years serving as a board member and now continuing to serve as President Emeritus of The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donovan founded Discipleship Stewardship Ministries, a Nonprofit, and DSN International LLC. A For-Profit Company with the goal of seeing leaders and organizations grow: “One Leader at a Time & One Organization at a time.”
Donovan holds a master’s degree from Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois. He received a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2019 and will receive a Doctorate in Ministry Degree upon completion of his Dissertation. Donovan serves on National, Regional, and Local Boards committed to long lasting change in people and society.
Marcia Haaff
Senior Consultant
Marcia is a leader and business professional with experience serving 28 years as President and CEO of a public charity foundation with more than a quarter of a billion dollars in assets. Renowned for both strategic thinking and execution to enhance community health. Expertise in leveraging resources to build strong collaborations aimed at improving health outcomes for marginalized populations. She is a philanthropy and leadership consultant. She counsels families, foundations, and corporations on their charitable giving to facilitate the greatest impact. Gain clarity, invest strategically, and maximize value. Understands Donor intent and the importance of upholding that intent. Excited to build opportunities from the ground up. Brings to reality strategic priorities that align with goals and vision of the organization. Directs an intentional focus on investing for change. Dedicated to championing for mental wellness and dismantling the stigma of mental illness.
Marcia earned a Master of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University and an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Toledo.
Jonathan R. Frazier
Business Consultant & Ministry
Jonathan is a seasoned business and brand development consultant. From working with first time start-up owners, to launching national subsidiary brands, he is equipped and knowledgeable to know how to grow your business from where you are at right now. Known for his optimistic attitude, he brings an upbeat and go-getter attitude to the work at hand. Recent work includes launching the Michael Phelps CHILLY GOAT Cold Tub subsidiary brand to the national market with Master Spas in Fort Wayne, IN and starting Farmogic, an ecommerce site that serves as a marketplace for local southern Indiana produce that is raised in a clean and ethical way. Jonathan was then called to join Donovan in growing the Discipleship Stewardship Ministries, a Nonprofit, and DSN International LLC, a For-Profit company with the goal of seeing leaders and organizations grow: “One Leader at a Time & One Organization at a time.”
Jonathan holds a bachelor degree in Law and Public Policy, and a minor in Business Analytics from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. While at Indiana University, he led Chi Alpha ministries Little 500 team, and saw much fruit as he walked in his calling during his time there. Jonathan serves the next generation of leaders at the Discipleship Stewardship Ministry, and works as a business consultant at DSN International LLC.
Jack Ryan
Community Strategist
Jack Ryan (JR) best serves others by curating intimate spaces and experiences for people to connect, challenge, and care for each other. His tenacious and courageous spirit tends to spark new life and energy in people of all backgrounds and ages. Before DSN, he launched “BEMOR”. A start-up design firm that developed a pocket-size notebook that encourages users to step into the habit of writing and journaling. Through this launch, he curated a community of 44 young, driven Gen-Z creatives and entrepreneurs. Before this venture, JR connected high-level entrepreneurs and executives for events, retreats, and communal gatherings working alongside Tommy Breedlove, the bestselling author and speaker of "Legendary". He has built communities for seasoned business leaders as well the younger generation of more creatively driven individuals. This experience segways perfectly into his role at Discipleship Stewardship Network, a Nonprofit, and DSN International LLC, a For-Profit company with the goal of seeing leaders and organizations grow: “One Leader at a Time & One Organization at a time.”
JR received a bachelor's degree in Psychology, and a minor in Business from the Leads School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder. His love for communities sprung him into many leadership roles during his youth and he now serves the next generation of up-and-coming leaders at the Discipleship Stewardship Ministry.