Harry Carrillo graduated from Teen Challenge in 1991. He entered the program at Helping Hands Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After completing his college education in 1997, he returned to Teen Challenge Training Center to serve as a Drug & Alcohol Counselor until 2001. He continued his counseling and teaching ministry at Helping Hands Center until 2007 at which time he became a staff member of New England Teen Challenge, in New Haven, Connecticut where he currently serves as a Teacher and Associate Pastor. Harry is a Licensed Minister of the Assemblies of God and has earned a B. A. from Central Bible College. He is the 2004 recipient of the Alumni Association’s Alumni of the Year Award.
Vice President
Jesse Fullard graduated from Teen Challenge Training Center in June, 2004. Following graduation he began as a volunteer in July 2004. He entered the program at Pivot Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 2003, where he currently serves as the Program Director the position he has held since 2007. In September 2009 Jesse was licensed as minister to preach the gospel. He has earned an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies from Christian Leadership University, is currently the court liaison officer at Pivot Ministries and is also an active correctional institution volunteer in the State of Connecticut.
Secretary
Tomika Vines graduated from Teen Challenge in April, 2006 at Candlehouse Teen Challenge in Owega, New York. She entered the program at Sister’s Teen Challenge Maternity Center in Lansing, Michigan. Following graduation, Tomika served as a volunteer in the Extended Training Program at Philadelphia Teen Challenge and eventually accepted the position of Development & Public Relations Director of both the Men’s and Women’s Centers. She has 20 years experience as a legal secretary. One of Tomika’s long range goals is to open several centers for women in addictions with children.
Treasurer
Jack Scampone graduated from Teen Challenge Training Center in February, 2004. He entered the program at Sandhills Teen Challenge. Following graduation, he completed the Extended Training Program at the Training Center before enrolling in college. While employed as a mason, he became a member of Evangel Assembly of God in Ephrata, Pennsylvania becoming active in youth ministry. Jack currently resides in his hometown of Williamsport, PA. He earned an A. A. in Masonry Technology from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. He is the 2006 recipient of the Alumni Association’s Alumni of the Year Award.
Director of Alumni Services
George Farmer.
Alumni Advisor
Richard Weitzel has served as the Director of Development at Teen Challenge Training Center since 2006. He initially served as the Student Services Director from 2000—2004 and then as the Vice President of Operations in 2005. Prior to serving at Teen Challenge, he worked 16 years in pastoral ministry in Massachusetts. Richard is an Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God and has earned a M. Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a B. A. from Southeastern College.
CEO/Executive Director
Joe Batluck has served as the CEO/Executive Director of Teen Challenge Training Center, Inc. since 2006. Prior to Teen Challenge, he served as a Chaplain in the United States Army for over 29 years, retiring as Colonel. Prior to serving his country, he filled a 2-year call in pastoral ministry beginning in 1972. Joe is an Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God and has earned a D. Min. from Erskine Seminary, a ThM. from Princeton University, M. Div. and M. A. from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and a B. A. from Central Bible College.
