Mr. Terry McCormick is our Executive Director. Terry joined the St. John’s Home in 1992. He holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University, a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Wheeling Jesuit University, received his teacher certification from West Liberty University and is a graduate of the Leadership Wheeling program. He is a certified trainer of Non-Violent Passive Physical Restraint by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) of Wisconsin. His entire career of 25+ years has been in Children’s Services in roles that have included being a Case Manager, Social Services Coordinator and a Residential Program Director prior to joining the St. John’s Home. He is a licensed social worker and teacher (Social Studies) in West Virginia. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers, The Ohio State University Alumni Association, the Knights of Columbus,  Ancient Order of Hibernians, and Ohio Valley Parrothead Club. He is a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church where he serves as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector.  He is an avid sports fan, enjoys bicycling and traveling, Jimmy Buffett music, the beach, and loves all things Irish.

    Mr. Kenny Fisher is our Assistant Director. He has been with the St. John’s Home since 1987. Kenny is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Program/Human Resources Committee, and Human Rights Committee (Chairperson). Kenny holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from West Virginia University and a B.S. in Social Work from West Liberty University. His work background of 20+ years includes being a Case Manager for the elderly in public housing, supervisor of a pre-independent living program for adolescents, director of an emergency child shelter, and a family therapist. He cites that his most profound education came from growing up on a dairy farm with 3 brothers and a sister. Kenny resides in Wheeling and has two teenage boys Kalin and Kody. His primary interests include reading, biking, trying to get into physical shape, and simply having fun each day.

    Toya Cunningham is our Case Manager. Toya has been with the St. John’s Home for Children since 1989. Toya is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Program/Human Resources Committee. She holds a Masters Degree in Community Health Education from West Virginia University and a bachelors degree in Liberal Arts from Wheeling Jesuit University. She is a licensed Social Worker in West Virginia. Toya is also credentialed as a Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., and is certified by the FEMA Emergency Management Institute as an Emergency First Responder.

    Mr. Chad Kocher is a Residential Program Coordinator. Chad has been with the St. John’s Home since 1997. He is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Program/Human Resources Committee. Chad has a bachelors degree in Social Services from Ohio University. Chad is a certified trainer of Non-Violent Passive Physical Restraint by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) of Wisconsin. Chad is a resident of Powhatan Point, OH. He describes his favorite hobbies as football, football and more football.

    Aaron Badia is aYouth Care Worker. Aaron joined the St. John’s Home in December of 2011. Aaron has an Associates degree in Criminal Justice and Human Resources from Belmont College and is currently pursuing his bachelors degree in clinical psychology. He is a volunteer at the Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless and an active member of the HRC. Aaron enjoys hiking, camping and bike riding.

    Mrs. Judy Ebbert is a Youth Care Worker. She joined the St. John’ Home in 2004. She is a life-long resident of Wheeling. She is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Accounting College, and has taken some courses in Early Childhood development. She has an extensive background working in beauty shops. She is married and has two adult children and one younger child. She enjoys cooking and going ice- skating.

Roseann Mays is a Youth Care Worker. Roseann joined the St. John’s Home team in 1998. Roseann is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Facilities Committee. She has an Associates Degree in Computer Information Processing. She has three children (two girls and a boy) and one grandson and one granddaughter.

    Mr. Tim Murrin is a Youth Care Worker. Tim has been with the St. John’s Home since 1995. He is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Facilities Committee. Tim has a bachelors degree in Physical Education from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He is a lifelong resident of Wheeling. Tim enjoys spending time with his wife Lori, two stepsons (Hans and Trenton) and his sons (Brady and Maddox). Tim is a member of the YMCA, Snakes Club, Knights of Columbus and a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. He enjoys sports (football, NASCAR, weightlifting), and motorcycle riding.

    Jennifer Novak is a Youth Care Worker. Jennifer joined the St. John’s Home in 2000. She is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Program/ Human Resources Committee. Jennifer loves to play basketball and football and states that her favorite author is Nora Roberts.

    Trista Reger is our Cook / Youth Care Worker. She joined our team in September 2008. She also serves as a Relief Youth Care Worker. Trista is a member of our Continuous Quality Improvement Facilities Committee. Trista is a graduate of Davis & Elkins College with a degree in psychology and human services and hospitality management. Trista resides in Wheeling with her best friend and enjoys working at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL in her spare time. Trista loves cooking for our youth and encouraging them to try new and interesting foods.

      Matthew Spencer is a Youth Care Worker. He has an associates degree from Pittsburgh Technical Institute and is currently working towards a bachelors degree from the University of Phoenix. He enjoys sports of all kinds and is an avid University of Michigan and Chicago Cubs fan, and enjoys actively participating and contributing to his local church where he helps teach Vacation Bible School  and teaching youngsters in his Yorkville, OH neighborhood how to play different sports.

    Nicole Wilson is a Youth Care Worker. She has an associates degree in early childhood development from Belmont Technical College and is currently a full time student pursuing a degree  in social work.  Nicole has two children with whom she loves spending time, and also loves everything outdoors.

    Lisa Zaayer is a Youth Care Worker. She has a Criminal Justice degree with a focus on forensic psychology from Tiffin University.  Lisa was born in Tulsa, OK and currently residedin Barnesville, OH with her two children, age 9 and 7 whom she adores and with whom she enjoys spending time.  Lisa is a certified scuba diver and enjoys swimming, baseball (with her favorite team being the Detroit Tigers), movies (with “Tin Cup” being her favorite movie) and also enjoys “Just Dance” on the Wii system.