And Let Us Get to Know You.
Below you’ll find a bit about us and a place for you to let us know a bit about you. Drop us a note. Questions, comments, ideas…whatever.
Thanks for taking the time, and we hope to meet you in person soon.
Dan Daugherty, Executive Director
Dan and his family have lived in both the southernmost and northernmost states in the contiguous 48. They’ve found Muncie to be a pleasant medium. He taught literature, composition, and philosophy at a private high school in Minnesota for 12 years. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Alcuin Study Center. He holds a BS in Journalism from BSU and an MA in Christian Thought from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. He loves spending time with Amy his wife of 30+ years, his two grown boys, and Watson, his dog. He’s also quite keen on good books, good music, good beer, and good friends.
Lily Ellis, Student President and Intern
Lily is an undergraduate student at Ball State University studying history, English, and economics. Before that, Lily was classically educated for ten years, and she would like to continue the tradition of preserving the true, good, and beautiful throughout the rest of her life. She now works at the Alcuin Study Center as an intern, where she does everything from leading discussions to restocking Oreos. In her spare time, Lily can be found wearing outlandish outfits and discussing old books. (Often both at once!)
Brian Allred, Theologian-In-Residence
Brian serves as a teaching pastor at New Life Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Yorktown IN, where he lives with his wife, 2 children, and their dog. Along with serving on the board, he teaches courses for the Alcuin Study Center. Prior to attending seminary, Brian taught in the Department of Physiology and Health Science at Ball State University for 9 years, and has since taught courses for Mid-America Reformed Seminary and LAMP Seminary. His other interests include cooking, exercising, listening to music, and billiards.
ASC Board of Directors
Jeff Eads has spent his career investing in the lives of college students and recent graduates. Currently he works in university administration as the Director of Industry Engagement. Jeff is especially interested in conversations around the topic of faith and work. He is the author of Qualified: How to Think About Your Ministry Experience in Relation to Your Job Search. He and his wife have 4 “kids,” the youngest is in first-grade and the oldest is a college grad. Jeff enjoys playing Ultimate, hosting house concerts, and traveling.
Craig Roush lives with his family in a cabin in the woods in southern Indiana. After starting his career as a college minister at Ball State University, he went on to study counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary and has worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the last 20 years primarily in southern Indiana. He currently serves his church as an elder and volunteer leader. He enjoys playing music and making pottery when he’s not working.
Randy Massot was born and raised mostly in St Louis, MO, but now lives with Marcy, his wife of over 40 years, in Rochester, MN. He has worked at IBM for over 25 years and is a Senior Software Engineer Manager and Business Operations Manager. He holds degrees in biblical studies from Covenant Theological Seminary (MA) and a Cambridge University (PhD), and serves as a ruling elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Randy and Marcy are empty nesters now that their youngest of three sons has graduated college and entered the work force. Randy enjoys playing with his granddaughters, running, reading books of all genres but good fiction in particular, watching foreign films, and trying to figure out life.
Chris Harper was born and raised in Richmond, IN. He currently serves as the senior pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Rochester, MN. Chris is married to his high school sweetheart, Stephanie, and they have 3 children who are in various stages of “launching” into the real world. In addition to being a pastor, Chris enjoys reading, playing golf, going to the gym, and listening to 80s rock.