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Ben Edwards (Campbell Resident Director)
Ben Edwards is a 2007 graduate of Sterling College with a Bachelors degree in Christian Ministries. Ben was born in Ft. Campbell Tennessee, but has lived as far away as Germany and as close as Sterling, Kansas. He has been a student chaplain on campus for two years and is currently co-leading a youth group in Lyons, Kansas. Ben's passion is to make a difference in this world by living out his faith.
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Christine Lederle (Resident Director of Evans Hall)
Christine Lederle is a 2006 graduate of Oral Roberts University. Christine received her Bachelors Degree in Public Relations and Advertising, and a minor in German. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Christine and her family immigrated to the United States in 1990 and became American citizens in 1997. She has spent the last 16 years living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This will be Christine's second year in student development here at Sterling College serving as the Hall Director of Evans Hall. While at ORU Christine developed a passion for Christian Missions, she was involved with the ORU Missions Department for 4 years, and served on their staff for 3 years as Events Coordinator. She has traveled to various countries over the last 4 years, and led a group of Sterling College students to Nairobi, Kenya this summer. She has a passion for college students, and for traveling and expanding the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
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Eric Saiz (Resident Director of X and Y Halls)
Eric is a 2006 Graduate of Sterling College where he received his degree in Christian Ministries with a minor in Physical Education. Eric is originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Eric is serving in his second year as Hall Director of X and Y Halls. Eric stays busy with sports on campus serving as the Intramural Director and also working with Warrior Athletics as an Assistant Football coach. Eric is married to Tonya (a Sterling College Alum) and she is an elementary teacher in Hutchinson. Eric and Tonya have no children yet, but they do have a Golden Retriever named Kiba, who you will see on the Sterling College campus from time to time.
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Erin Clark (Resident Director of McCreery Hall)
Erin Clark is a Kansas girl, born and raised. Not wanting to be far from home, Erin came to Sterling College in Fall 2003 to attend school. After graduating from Sterling College in Spring 2007, Erin decided not to part ways with her alma mater just yet. While earning a Bachelors Degree in Christian Ministries with minors in Behavioral Science and Social Entrepreneurship as well as serving as a Resident Assistant, Erin remained quite busy during her time as a SC student. As a Resident Director, Erin looks forward to baking cookies, decorating her apartment and spending time with friends. Erin enjoys hearing people's life stories and encouraging them to strive for their potential. She desires women to know the love of God and see themselves as cherished daughters of the King! Be sure to stop by McCreery Hall and say Hi!
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John Hackbarth (Kilbourn Resident Director)
John Hackbarth is a 2007 graduate of Sterling College with a Bachelors degree in Christian Ministries. Born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Palm Springs, California coming to Sterling College boast many challenges and hardships for John; however, as a student John found it very easy to get connected and involved in school. He loved his teachers and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere of Sterling. As a student, John was a resident's assistant (RA) as well as a student chaplain on campus for three years. Those three years of being involved in leadership at Sterling have played a tremendous role in John's maturity as a leader and his transition to being the Resdident Director of Kilbourn Hall. The 2007-2008 school year was John's first year as the Resident Director of Kilbourn. When asked how he thought the year went, John replied "It was a great year...My favorite aspect of being the Resident Director of Kilbourn is actively playing a part in the lives of my residents... Supporting my residents and watching them pursue their dreams is my greatest reward. My hope is to always shine a light to these students that testifies to the greatness and glory of God." John's passion is to share the hope and love of Jesus Christ with others. His favorite Bible verse is Psalms 139:23-24.
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