Our Board

Mrs. Sarah Apfelbeck

Sarah Apfelbeck

Board of Directors Secretary

Steven Mark Bettag MD

Board of Directors Chair

Mrs. Jacky Drewry

Jacky Drewry

Director of Operations/ Executive Director/CEO

Mr. John Gavin

John Gavin

Finance Committee

Mr. Larry Lenhardt

Lawrence (Larry) Lenhardt

Board Member

Mr. Timothy Woodworth CPA

Tim Woodworth

Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair

Mike Kaffine

Board Member

Alyssa De Fere

Board Member

Jeff Lynds

Board Member

Board of Directors Secretary

Sarah Apfelbeck

Sarah Apfelbeck has been a board member since 2017. She has a teaching license from Aquinas College in Nashville, TN; Master of Theological Studies from the University of Dallas; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University; and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

She has been married to her husband, Keith, since 2019. They are living on the family farm and caring for her mother.

What makes Sarah’s passion for the mission and ministry of Anchor of Hope is that “God created every human person in His image and likeness and loves each person infinitely. So much of the suffering we see today is because those truths are forgotten or unknown. Anchor of Hope has a critical mission to give voice to the dignity of the human person and the hope provided through God’s grace.”

Board of Directors Chair

Steven Mark Bettag MD

Steven Mark Bettag has been a board member since 2020 and is serving as the current board chair. Mark has degrees from St. John’s University, Rush Medical College, Loyola University Medical Center, and Hematology/Oncology University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

He has additional qualifications from American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Physicians, American Society of Hematology, Wisconsin State Medical Society, and Sheboygan County Medical Society. Mark was the Medical Director of St. Nicholas Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care, in Sheboygan, WI. He opened the Sheboygan Cancer and Blood Specialist Clinic in 2016.

Mark is married to Teresa, and they have five sons and three daughters. He is passionate about Anchor of Hope.

Mrs. Jacky Drewry

Director of Operations / Executive Director / CEO

Jacky Drewry

Jacky Drewry was born in central MN, the youngest of 9 children. After graduating from Royalton High School, Jacky went on to pursue degrees from the University of Minnesota-Waseca, Virginia Tech, the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, and Liberty University.

Jacky, her husband, Greg, and their two sons relocated to the beautiful state of Wisconsin in 1997. Following 2 years employment with Land O’ Lakes, Jacky sensed a ministry calling to serve at a local church where her passion for God’s people and non-profit ministry began. In February 2015 Jacky was hired as a Director of Operations/Executive Director/CEO for Anchor of Hope Health Center, then New Hope Pregnancy Center of Sheboygan, Inc.

Anchor of Hope opened in August of 2015 and has served residents of Sheboygan County and beyond since that time. The Center has grown to include 9 staff members and services to include ultrasounds, STD testing and treatment, abortion pill rescue, well-woman visits, and much more.

In addition to being passionate about serving women in unexpected pregnancies, Jacky loves spending time with her family and in the garden. She is also active in her church and jail ministry.

Finance Committee

John Gavin

John Gavin is serving his third term as a board member for Anchor of Hope. As a founding member, he has been part of the organization from day one. John brings a background in engineering with degrees from UW-Platteville, and Marquette University.

He also has a Seminary Certificate in Pastoral Studies from St. Francis Seminary and is an Ordained Deacon for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. John has worked at the Smith Corp and Kohler Companies where he retired as the Director of Mfg. Engr. Cast Iron and Stainless-Steel Division in 2018. He is married to his wife, Marla, and they have 4 sons, 4 “fabulous daughters-in-law”, and 14 grandchildren.

John is passionate about the mission or Anchor of Hope because, “Every life is precious, formed in the image of God. Since growing up, our family has been Pro-Life and active in a variety of organizations. Anchor of Hope provides an opportunity to help build up women and families at a very vulnerable time in their lives. We provide hope for the future and opportunities for healing of the past.”

Board Member

Lawrence (Larry) Lenhardt

Lawrence (Larry) Lenhardt joined the Board in April 2022. He has a BS in Management and MOA with additional coursework in Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Electrician, as a professional chef and became a private pilot.

Larry has worked in the US Army Security Agency, as a Chef Left Guard, for Wisconsin Power and Light, Adjunct Professor at Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, WI. He was a Grand Knight of Columbus and is currently the District Deputy Knight of Columbus. Larry’s wife passed away in 2014. They have two married daughters and three grandsons.

Larry is passionate about Anchor of Hope “Knowing that life begins at conception and all human beings are created in God’s image. That we, as a society, owe it to every pregnant woman a safe place to come to and carry that child to full term! That both the mother and father need a safe place to embrace God and the life that soon will enter this world.”

Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair

Tim Woodworth

Tim Woodworth has been a board member for over 2 and half years. He has a BA in Accounting from St. Norbert College in DePere, WI and an MBA from Kennedy Western.

He is a CPA who retired from the Sheboygan County Finance Department in 2016. Tim has a son and daughter who are married and living in the Green Bay metro area. He also has four grandchildren.

Tim is passionate about Anchor of Hope’s mission and ministry because, “My passion for AOH stems from my faith, many years of involvement from the Knights of Columbus, and the belief that life begins at conception. My passion and belief in the ministry are strengthened by the loving and caring staff at the Center.”

Board Member

Mike Kaffine

Mike Kaffine joined the Board in February 2023. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI. 

Mike has worked at Kohler Company in the Power Systems Division for over 25 years. He is an active member of the Sheboygan Knights of Columbus and was introduced to Anchor of Hope several years ago after getting involved in a Knights of Columbus fund-raising campaign for purchasing an ultrasound machine. Mike has a strong Christian faith. Mike and his wife have 3 sons. They donate much of their time and talents to their Church community. Mike leads a weekly Bible study at work.

Mike has been a Core Committee member of the Sheboygan 40 Days for Life since 2018. He  started praying for the unborn in the first 40 Days for Life campaign and has since walked and prayed hundreds of hours on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood.

Board Member

Alyssa De fere

Alyssa De Fere has an Associate’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay where she studied Business and numerous other subjects. Her educational journey took her to the University of Wisconsin Stout, where she then studied Apparel Design and Development to further her education. She has a love for creating and bringing joy to others.
 
In her free time, Alyssa enjoys: sewing, golfing, serving at her church, spending time with her family, friends, and fur babies! Alyssa has worked retail for four years and is presently pursuing a career in Human Resources. 
 
In the fall of 2022, Alyssa’s activism as a pro-life advocate began when she worked as a Field Representative for “Susan B. Anthony List Pro-Life America”. For several years, she has had a passion to be a voice for the voiceless. She has compassion for those who feel trapped and powerless in a situation that can’t be controlled. It is Alyssa’s desire and goal to bring a fresh point of view to the board in hopes of providing help to her generation and generations to come.

Board Member

Jeff Lynds

Dr. Jeff Lynds was our medical director for a faithful number of years and has recently moved to a seat on our board. He has degrees from the University of New Hampshire, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, and the Medical College of Wisconsin. 

Dr. Lynds is retired after 30 years of private practice with the Sheboygan Clinic. Prior to his volunteering with AOH, Dr. Lynds volunteered for the Salvation Army free clinic where he saw patients and for 20 years served as their medical director. Dr. Lynds is married to Lora with 2 married daughters, and 6 precious grandchildren, all living nearby! 

As a committed Christ follower, Dr. Lynds is passionate about AOH’s mission and ministry. Whereas he found caring for the underprivileged and uninsured needful and rewarding, following Christ’s command to care for His little children by caring for His unborn is even more needful. He sees it a privilege to answer God’s call to stand in the gap for these children between life and the many forces working against that new life.