Our Team

Meet our director- Timm

Hello, my name is Timm. I am follower of Christ Jesus, husband of a wonderful wife, father to 7 beautiful children ranging from 14 years of age to 1. I am a mechanic here in Kutztown, Ryly’s Service Center and I love people. Plain and simple. This is my first year of Oasis, but have been in youth based ministries for 12 years.

You will find me at Oasis Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday most of the year. BUT if ever needed for anything I can be contacted – timmothymelcher@gmail.com

My favorite part about Oasis is having the chance to interact with the kids in a way that they know they are loved, and man! Are these kids funny!

Fun fact! I am really good at handstands for no good reason..

Meet our volunteers!

Hi, I’m Nate Herrlin & I’ve been volunteering at Oasis for over 10 years now. I’m also the pastor of the church that initiated Oasis (with the help of Kutztown Strong and other churches and organizations) back when it first got started. I’ve been married to Anne (who also volunteers at Oasis) for 25 years. I have one more student in Kutztown Area School District – Ethan is in 9th grade. One thing I’ve enjoyed already this year is getting to know siblings of other students who came through Oasis in years past.

I’m usually at Oasis on a Wednesday.

A fun fact about me: I may be addicted to cliff jumping (into water of course).

Hi, I’m Anne Herrlin. I’ve been an Oasis volunteer since the very beginning, so I think this is my 11th year?? I’m a mother of 4, 3 recent alumni and one current high schooler who have all attended Oasis at some point or another.

Outside of Oasis, I live, work part time, volunteer, worship, and exercise in Kutztown. I enjoy reading, cooking, running, and deep conversations. Honestly, those deep conversations don’t happen at Oasis often, but I love it when the kids share with me about their experiences. I also like Oasis campfires and occasional food prep with the kids.

My name is Bob Markle. I have volunteered for 7+ years at Oasis.

You can find me there Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

My favorite part of Oasis is just the conversations and overall interactions with the kids.

Fun Fact: I love being in the woods. I also love animals.

My name is Rick Herrlin. I have been volunteering at Oasis since it started in the public library over 10 years ago. I plan to be at Oasis every Wednesday.

My favorite part of Oasis is talking to the students and developing friendships with them. I have been married to Phyllis for 51 years. We have 4 children and 13 grandkids. We have lived in Pennsylvania for the last 23 years in Wellsboro and Kutzown.

One fun fact about me is that I have visited many famous mountains of the world without actually climbing them. Included are Mt Washington in New Hampshire, Pikes Peak in Colorado, Mt McKinley in Alaska, the Matterhorn in Switzerland and Mt Everest in Nepal.

My name is Phyllis Herrlin. I have been volunteering since the beginning of Oasis at the library. I’ll be at Oasis on Wednesdays.

My favorite part of Oasis is watching the students devour the snacks!

Fun fact- when I was a teen, I entered baked goods in a New York county fair -that were baked in a wood burning oven

My name is Evan Blatt. I attended Oasis when I was in middle school and high school. And now that I have graduated I now volunteer at Oasis. I have been volunteering at Oasis for 2 years. You will find me at Oasis on Tuesdays.

My favorite part of Oasis is just having fun. With all the kids!

Fun fact: I love playing Guitar

My name is Herr Hadley. I teach German from 7th-12th grade at KASD and head up the exchange program, too. I’ve attended Cornerstone Church for six years and that was my connection to volunteer at Oasis. I have been volunteering at Oasis for 5 years and you can find me on Tuesdays.

My favorite part of Oasis is connecting with and supporting the kids. I also do not hate the snacks.

Fun fact: I put my pants, socks, and shoes on right-foot first. Yes, there’s a little story behind it…

If you would like to join our team, please email us at kutztownoasis@gmail.com