Cory Eberhard

Relationship-driven Executive Operations Leader with nearly 30 years of experience overseeing daily operations, multi-million-dollar budgets, and multi-acre campus facilities. Proven track record of cultivating positive workplace cultures, developing high-performing teams, and providing empathetic, high-touch support to families during critical life transitions.

Background spanning executive-level nonprofit administration, industrial safety and LEAN operations, and U.S. Air Force emergency communications. Prepared to obtain the Florida Assisted Living Administrator license.

Executive Pastor - Lake Superior Christian Church - Marquette, MI

(2016-08 - 2026-01)

• Directed comprehensive daily operations, staff leadership, and stewardship of all financial, budgeting, and auditing processes throughout the organization.
• Led, developed, and retained a team of 12 full-time staff members, fostering professional growth, accountability, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Provided regular, compassionate care and counsel to families navigating crises, grief, illness, and major life changes.
• Managed all property maintenance, safety plans, security protocols, environmental compliance, and capital renovation projects.

Operations Pastor - The Chapel - Fort Wayne

(2009-03 - 2016-07)

• Oversaw operations, facilities, and administration for an active community of 2,500+ members, managing an annual operating budget of $4.5M+.
• Directed a 20-person paid staff and hundreds of lay leaders and volunteers across facility maintenance, hospitality, event execution, and community outreach.
• Managed a 25-acre, 120,000+ sq. ft. campus, overseeing preventive maintenance programs, vendor contracts, safety and emergency preparedness plans, and major capital expenditures.
• Spearheaded donor relations and community partnership initiatives to drive organizational growth and increase engagement.

Paint Line Foreman - Steel Dynamics, Inc. - Butler, IN

(2000-06 - 2009-03)

Command Post Senior Controller - United States Air Force

(1996-06 - 2000-06)

Active Duty

Non-profit Leadership - Indiana Wesleyan University (2013 - 2016)

Biblical Studies - Huntington University (2009 - 2012)