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executive director

Esther Lyon.webp

Esther Lyon Blankenship is the Executive Director of The Haven Ministries which was established as a 501(c)(3) in 2014.

She is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice who currently works as an independent contractor delivering anesthesia services at facilities in Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Esther lives in Louisville with her husband, Mathew, and foster son. 

board of directors

Esther lyon blankenship,
chair

Executive Director, The Haven Ministries

CRNA, DNAP

Troy kirkman,
secretary

IT Professional / Independent Contractor

lisa eckelbarger,
treasurer

RN, BSN

regina barksdale,
Member

Owner / Operator, Hickman Flowers & Gifts

jerry vandervort,
member

Pastor, Concord Wesleyan Church

 

Owner, JV Transport LLC

Mathew blankenship,
member

Pastor, The Haven Church

Automotive Electrical Service Technician,
On-Site Fleet Services

kelly hawkins,
member

Audiology Technician / Medical Assistant,
Community ENT & Allergy

doug cox,
member

Pastor, Marengo Pilgrim Holiness Church

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