Meet our Board of Directors

Elliot Pernula

Chairman

I married my lovely bride Olivia in 2005, and since then, the Lord has blessed us with five children. I have been privileged to serve in the Army in various capacities and have deployed to the Middle East three times.

I am an outdoorsman, an Awana ministry leader, and a graduate of Regent University. However, more than any of these things, I am a follower of Jesus. I am saved by grace, through faith, and in that, the Groves have played an instrumental part in my journey with Christ. My family and I were blessed through the Groves family's ministry as they supported my family when I was deployed, embraced us when we experienced difficult times, and spurred us on while God used us in ministry at Liberty Chapel at Fort Campbell and other locations. I proclaim the inerrancy of Scripture and am glad to be part of this ministry!

Dr. Lanny J. Groves

Executive Director

I served 4 years as an infantryman in the US Army, separating from the military after Desert Storm in 1991. After giving my life to Christ, I found a great pull to go back to the military, this time as a missionary. I married Stacey in 1998, and shortly afterwards, we moved to Korea with Cadence International to do hospitality ministry at Camp Humphreys. During my years there, I completed a Masters degree, and worked toward a D.Min the following years. We then served the Navy and Air Force in Rota, Spain, then back to the Army with the 101st at Fort Campbell. In 2021, we followed the Lord's direction to start a new ministry, Shiloh Military Ministries, and we continue to open our home to the military community here at Fort Campbell under the leadership of SMM.

Robert "Bob" Fritzlan

Treasurer

Over 45 years of experience in the banking industry including being a banker, a bank regulator and a consultant. Believer and follower of Jesus Christ. Colson Fellow graduate. Ministry experience in Sunday School teaching, VBS teaching, prison ministry for both inmates and their children, mentor relationship with former prisoners, teaching and security for Celebrate Recovery, and military ministry with a military base Celebrate Recovery program and Shiloh Military Ministries.

SSG Adam Davis (ret.)

Secretary

I was born and raised in northern California. I joined the Army right out of high school and shortly after that my wife Mary and I got married. I was stationed/lived in Korea, Fort Drum NY, Fort Jackson SC, Fort Bliss TX, Fort Campbell KY. And upon retirement in 2019 I entered the real estate field and have been doing it full time ever since. My wife and I have 1 daughter and currently live in Clarksville TN. We have been attending the Grove's ministry since we arrived at Ft. Campbell KY in 2017.

I was raised in a christian household, but like most young men I drifted far away from christ once I was out on my own. It was many years later and a lot of hardship before I turned back to Christ. I am an avid outdoorsman like many others here at SMM.

Chaplain (LTC) Tim Crawley

Pastoral Care

Tim has been married to his wife Tahsha since 1997. They have six children and one grandson. His civilian education includes a double major BA in Biblical Counseling and Bible as well as a MA degree in Biblical Studies from Northland International University; a MA degree in Pastoral Theology as well as a MDiv in Greek Exegesis from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary; and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary. Prior to his commission as an Army Chaplain, he served in various roles as a pastor and professional counselor for eight years.

Chaplain Crawley met the Groves when he moved to FCKY where he and his family faithfully attended the full array of Shiloh Ridge Hospitality House ministries. He fully believes in the mission and the ministry and is a financial supporter.

Chaplain (Major) Danny Melin

Pastoral Care

Danny began his journey with Shiloh Military Ministries in 2015 when he and his family attended the Shiloh Ridge Hospitality House with the Groves at Fort Campbell, KY. He has served in full-time ministry since 2009 and has served as an Army Chaplain since 2012. Danny has conducted ministry with Soldiers all across the nation (GA, SC, NC, KY, TN, AK, TX, CA) and has deployed several times to the Middle East. Danny's education includes a B.A. in Music (North Georgia College and State University), a M.Div. (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary), a D.Min. in Family Ministry (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), and a M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy (Texas A&M). Danny is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in trauma therapy.

Danny loves serving families and discipling fathers to lead their homes well and love their wives as Christ loves the Church. He has been married to his amazing bride, Carly Melin, since 2007, and they have eleven children (8 boys, 3 girls). His hobbies include family fun, running, hiking, sports, and investments.