Lt. Colonels Kelly & Donna Igleheart
SOUTHERN AFRICA TERRITORY
Term began: August 1, 2015
The work began in 1883 and has faced many difficult situations over the years getting established on solid footing. The Army re-established a presence in Jan 2008 and received official recognition in March of that year.
Most recently the Iglehearts were our Terr. Program Secretaries and are known and loved throughout the South for their work with youth and love of missions. They have 3 grown daughters.
Birthdays:Kelly – October 29 Donna – April 30
Anniversary - June 20, 1981
Captains Mike & Cathy Michels
CARIBBEAN
Term Began: July 2017
The work began as early as 1887 in Kingston Jamaica and now includes 17 countries speaking 5 different languages. There are 129 corps, with almost 11,750 soldiers and approx 4,000 Jr. Soldiers
The Michels last appointment was Frederick, MD where they served 4 years as Corps Officers
Birthdays: Mike - Oct. 11 Cathy - June 4
Anniversary February 23, 1985
Daughter Cami’s Brithday -
Nov 15, 2003
Email:
mike_michels@car.salvationarmy.org
cathy_michels@car.salvationarmy.org
Major Holly Needham
SCOTLAND
Term began: July 13, 2016
The foundation of the territory dates from the earliest days. Certain corps were first established as Christian Mission stations.
Captain Needham was commissioned in 2002 and served in appointments in MWV and NCV Divisions. Before coming on the staff at the EBC, she was the Corps Officer in Grafton, W.Va. Holly comes from a long family history in the Army.
Birthday:
April 9
Email:
holly.needham@salvationarmy.org.uk
Captains Ashish & Sandra Pawar
LONDON CENTRAL DIVISION, UK
Term Began: August 2014
The foundation of the Territory dates from the earliest formation of the Salvation Army. Certain UK corps were first established as Christian Mission stations.
Prior to this assignment, for the previous four years, the Pawars were responsible for the Atlanta Kroc Center.
Birthdays: Ashish – Jan. 16 Sandra – Aug. 20
Daughters: Priya Grace – Feb. 9, 2011 & Alina Rose - Nov. 3, 2013
Anniversary: Oct. 15
Majors Ken & Neva Phiouthong
Thailand
Term began: November 2013
The Salvation Army began in May of 1935 and spread to surrounding areas. Joined to Malaysia, it became a Command in 1956. In 1994 Myramar was added and they became a Territory in 2005.
Ken & Neva have a burning desire to see the Army’s work begin in Thailand, which is their homeland. They became US citizens and entered training to be commissioned in 2000 to the Nashville Laotian Corps. They have 2 sons.
Birthdays: Ken - Oct. 2, Neva – Feb. 5
Anniversary - Dec. 13th
Captains Chris & Jessica Welch
ITALY & GREECE COMAND
Term began: August 1, 2015
The flag was unfurled in 1887 but had to be removed. In 1893 the work was re-established and was recognized as a charitable organization. It wasn’t until 2009 that it received legal status as a religious body. In 2011, Greece became part of the command.
Lts. Welch entered training from Winter Haven, Florida and were commissioned in 2012 as Corps Officers in Ft. Walton Beach. Jessica is originally from Italy. They have a son.
Birthdays: Chris – July 22 Jessica – April 30
Son – Lian Matteo -- April 14, 2014
Son – Raphael Zane -- June 3, 2016
Anniversary - May 30th
Majors Bobby & Anne Westmoreland
DENMARK & GREENLAND TERRITORY
Term began: July 17, 2017
The work of The Salvation Army in Denmark commenced in Copenhagen on May 8, 1887. It is known by its Danish branch name Frelsens Hær. There are 37 Active Officers. The Salvation Army in Denmark has 1211 members (891 soldiers and 320 civilian members), divided into 34 corps (churches) and operates 19 social institutions and projects. Salvation Army Recycling operates four recycling centers and thrift stores in numerous cities throughout the country
The Westmorelands have served as Territorial Youth Secretary and Associate Territorial Youth Secretary, NSC Divisional Divisional Youth Secretaries, Lawrenceville Corps Officers and Divisional Leaders in the Georgia Region. Major also served as the Assistant to Under-Secretary Americas & Caribbean Department.
Birthdays: Bobby - April 23
Anne - July 28
Anniversary: December 28, 1992
Majors Dieter & Barbara Zimmerer
SPAIN
Term Began: July 2013
Since Dec. 1971, The Salvation Army has enjoyed full legal rights and has been permitted to carry on its work without hindrance. Spain is a Command with headquarters in Madrid.
Previously they served in Europe (Germany, Spain and Scotland). Dieter was born in Germany but trained to be an officer in the South.
Birthdays: Dieter – Oct. 18 Barbara – Oct. 21
Daughter Christina – July 30, 1999
Anniversary: June 28th