Br. Steve Fogt, C.F.A., Board Chair and President

One of the desires of joining the Alexian Brothers was a willingness to serve the marginalize neighbors in our communities. When Br. Dan McCormick our Provincial asked me to transfer from St. Louis to Chattanooga to help expand the St. Alexius Outreach Ministry. I saw an opportunity to collaborate with faith-based organizations in the Chattanooga area. One of the ministries that we connected with was the United Way’s 211 program. This program provides a helping hand with participants that are experiencing food insecurity. It is a wonderful feeling to know that I have the support of many volunteers to bridge the gap of many elderly that are facing uncertainty as to where their next meal will come from.

Working with low-income participants gives me the opportunity to not only see Christ in those; we serve but prayer together for their needs and the needs of the community.  Working in connection with our partner agencies in helping to elevate some of the anxiety that others are facing is very rewarding and fulling as I continue to my ministry as an Alexian Brother.

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Br. Richard Lowe, C.F.A., Vice Chair​

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Betty Anne Neal, Director

I have had several professions during my life: an actuary for 25 years, Chattanooga Site Coordinator for Catholic Charities, and a church musician.  Serving as Chattanooga Site Coordinator for Catholic Charities was a job that made a difference in the lives of marginalized people in the area.  After retiring from that position, I was asked to join the St. Alexius Outreach Ministry Board.  This was an opportunity to use my experience at Catholic Charities and to continue to be a servant to those in need.  I have enjoyed getting to know the Alexian Brothers and seeing their dedication and compassion at work.  The programs that SAOM sponsors provide valuable support to  our community, and I am humbled to be a part of this ministry.

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Judy Walker, Director

The SAOM Board welcomed me to join them Nov.3, 2021.   I have gotten to know some of the Alexian Brothers and their work at St. Alexius Outreach Ministry since retiring to Alexian Village of Tennessee in March, 2017.  Living on campus, I’ve seen the dedication with which the Brothers serve in various ways, and have often enjoyed listening to Br. Richard Kane share his SAOM experiences between pickleball games.  I have limited volunteer experience in ministries somewhat similar to SAOM, such as Chattanooga Community Kitchen, Faith In Serving Humanity in Monroe, GA, and the Gwinnett GA Community Clinic; and I look forward to serving on the SAOM Board and learning more about this ministry and how we may share God’s blessings with those in need.        

 

 Ben Cairns, Director

Ben is the VP of Membership & Investor Relations for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.  Prior to that he held a variety of positions, including Executive Director of the Alexian Grove, Sales Associate for the Alexian Brothers Live At Home program, VP of Organizational Development, and Director of Human Capital Development.  He lives on Signal Mountain near his long-time partner Janara Huff and their dogs and one cat. His two grown daughters live in Chattanooga.  Ben is active in Rotary and is interested in volunteering, travel, fixing things, the outdoors, and helping people.

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