Jeff Ohnstad

Jeff Ohnstad has an extensive background in leadership and community service, beginning with the role of Recreation Facility Coordinator/Instructor at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville from June 1987 to July 1990. Jeff served as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at Charter Vista Hospital from August 1990 to May 1994, followed by a significant tenure at The Jones Center for Families, where Jeff held various leadership positions from March 1998 to November 2011. Jeff transitioned into pastoral work at Samaritan House Fellowships from March 2012 to August 2013, and continued in a similar capacity as Directional Leader/Pastor at Samaritan Fellowships until June 2021. Since July 2022, Jeff has been working as a Sales Representative at Lowe's Companies, Inc. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, as well as a minor in Biblical Studies from the Arkansas Institute of Theology.