ARDF National Disaster Network: Panel Discussion
Join a panel of DOMA laity as they discuss their experiences this year in Anglican Relief and Development Fund’s (ARDF) National Disaster Network and specifically their disaster response trips to Ft. Myers, FL (Hurricane Ian response), and Dawson Springs, KY (Mayfield tornado response). Learn how ARDF supports parishes in the formation of emergency preparedness and disaster response.
Tommy Lamb is an active member of St. Timothy’s Anglican Church in Spring, TX, in the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast. He is married to Kathryn, his love for 46 years, with two children and five grandchildren. Tommy enjoys the outdoors…fishing, hunting, camping, bird watching, gardening…and loves to serve the Lord! As Director of ARDF’s National Disaster Network, Tommy’s prayer is that, with the help of the Holy Spirit, our Province will grow in emergency preparedness and join our disaster response partners to serve survivors of natural disasters with love and compassion.
David Corn, retired from the Department of Defense where he led program evaluations primarily in the Persian Gulf region, has focused his retirement on helping victims of disasters. He has participated in two ARDF recovery projects in Harlem Heights, Florida helping to rebuild houses damaged in Hurricane Ian. He is also a member of an international disaster assistance team with Samaritan’s Purse and deployed to Ukraine to support an emergency field hospital. He looks forward to continuing his involvement with ARDF.
Desiree Fey lives in Arlington, VA, where she attends Restoration Anglican Church and teaches children’s Sunday school, always the highlight of her week! She grew up in a military family and moved a lot before settling in Arlington after the University of Florida, calling it home for 50+ years. Desiree is a widow of 10 years, with two children and four beautiful grandchildren. In her widowhood, Desiree was called to purchase an RV and embark on doing Mission Trips with the Methodists in their program, The Nomads. Recently, Jake Stum of ARDF gave a presentation at Restoration about ADRF's domestic disaster work and felt God’s call to serve. This summer, Desiree embarked with Anglicans for a week in Western Kentucky where she helped rebuild a home destroyed by the Mayfield tornado. Desiree states that, “It was a wonderful Spirit-filled week of carpentry and fellowship. I am so happy to be involved.” Desiree serves as the Parish Disaster Response Coordinator for Restoration Anglican Church.
Alan MacDonald serves as the Missions and Outreach Coordinator at Truro Anglican. He was a Wycliffe missionary for 32 years and served with both Wycliffe and SIL International in government relations, international relations, and program administration that included 15 years in field assignments in Mexico, Philippines, and China. Following his work with Wycliffe he served as the Pastor of Global Engagement at a church in Fairfax. Alan “retired” in 2020 and now serves in his role as a volunteer staff member. Prior to serving with ARDF, his building skills were limited to being able to change a lightbulb.
Anthony (Tony) Niles serves on the Missions Committee of Truro Anglican Church in Fairfax, Virginia, overseeing a program with over 20 missionary partners in local, national, and international missions. Tony also has participated in home repair projects in the Northern Virginia area, and short-term disaster relief efforts within the U.S., including six teams in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Tony is recently retired from 42 years of service as a research and development engineer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which included participation in several national disaster response and relief efforts.
Linda Pasquarell holds degrees in Music Education and Educational Curriculum Development, as well as a certificate in teaching English as a second language. She drew from all her education while working with husband Gary and their four children in Asia, 1992-2004. During this time, she was teaching English and serving as a regional manager in rural development projects. Linda currently works in administration at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She and Gary are members of Redeemer Anglican Church, serving on the prayer team, the music team, and the women's ministry team. Linda is a mother to 4 and grandmother to 10!
Gary Pasquarell is a civil engineer working for a consulting firm in Richmond, VA. While on mission overseas with his family, Gary worked in rural water development for poor villages and schools. Since returning to the states, Gary and Linda helped plant a cross-cultural church and lead discussions and Bible Studies for Asian students. Their most important work is to enjoy their 10 grandchildren! At Redeemer Anglican, Gary serves as a member of the prayer and communion teams and co-leads a small group. Linda and Gary represent ARDF through Redeemer’s Justice & Mercy Team, in addition to serving as Redeemer’s Parish Disaster Response Coordinators for ARDF’s National Disaster Network.
Marco Johnson serves as Parish Disaster Response Coordinator, The Falls Church Anglican, (TFCA) for ARDF’s National Disaster Network and TFCA Missions Near & Far Volunteer Group. Marco has experienced years of disaster deployments with the American Red Cross, Medical Reserve Corps, Emergency Management Volunteer Corps, Rebuilding Together, Inc., and other organizations. Marco is a consultant and instructor in all phases of emergency management for faith-based organizations, non-profits, communities, schools, and corporations.