Derric McElheney

Derric McElheney currently serves as a Major Gifts Officer at JAARS, Inc. since September 2024. Previously, Derric held various roles at Charlotte Rescue Mission from May 2021 to October 2024, including Philanthropy Officer for Major Gifts, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement. Prior experience includes positions as Associate Family Ministry Volunteer Specialist at Forest Hill Church - Ballantyne campus and Family Ministry Intern at Forest Hill Church - Fort Mill Campus. Earlier work experience encompasses serving as Assistant Project Manager at Harris Communications and Director at Camp New Horizons from April 2012 to September 2017. Derric pursued studies in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration at Jamestown Community College from 2006 to 2007.