Staff

Executive Director

Rev. Bob Davidson has been with Eastside Community Ministry since 2000, beginning as the Education Coordinator for the Youth Program. In the fall of 2004, he was appointed Director of Programs and became the Executive Director in 2005.

He is a 1976 graduate of The King's College (NY) BS and received his M.Div. from the Alliance Theological Seminary in 1989. Bob served as Pastor of Youth and Christian Education for 10 years before coming to Eastside.

Bob is married to Joan, his wife of 31 years. They have four children ages 12-27.

Development Director & Youth Program Director

Joey Pennybaker Osborn graduated with honors from Philo High School and went on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Denison University.  Joey finished her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education at Muskingum College in 2007. Joey has been with Eastside since February 2005.

Joey is active on the Muskingum County Community Foundation Council, Pro-Muskingum Full Council, Muskingum Family Y's Women of Achievement Committee, and Faith United Methodist Church.  Joey and her husband, Sam, own and operate two family businesses, The Java House and OsbornPhotography.

Life SkillS Coordinator for the Youth Program

Shannon Harlan is a 1996 graduate of Maysville High School and graduated in 2001 from Muskingum Area Technical College (now Zane State) with her Associate Degree in Social Work. Shannon has been with Eastside Community Ministry since March 2005. Prior to coming to Eastside, she was a preschool teacher for 3 ½ years at a local preschool. Shannon volunteers with various projects within the community including Lace Up for Kids, Solid Gold Jazz and Rib Fest, Taste of Color, and Zanesville Civic League. She is also a volunteer at Grace Wesleyan Church, where she has been attending her entire life.

Youth Program Worker

Tricia Dickson graduated from Philo High School in 1997 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Ohio University. Tricia furthered her education in the area of Reading and was previously a Reading and Study Skills Instructor at Zane State College.  Tricia is active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Muskingum County and supports early literacy and social skill development as a Jumpstart AmeriCorps Member. Tricia has been with Eastside since 2006.

Pantry Manager and Receptionist

Kathy Moyer began at Eastside as a WEP worker in 1998, and became a staff member in 1999 and has been at Eastside since, serving as the Food Pantry Manager and Receptionist. She is also member of the Hunger Network of Muskingum County. She has two grown children, two children at home, and six grandchildren.

Maintenance Supervisor

Joe Barclay has been with Eastside for many years as a board member and volunteer. He joined the staff in 2005 following 12 years as Customer Returns Coordinator at Longaberger. Joe is an Air Force Veteran and a life-long member of Central Presbyterian Church. Joe and his wife Donna live in Zanesville and have two grown children.

Book-Keeper

Melissa Staker is one of our newest staff members. She has worked in bookkeeping for many years.

Melissa has been married since 1988. She and her husband have two adult daughters and a son in elementary school. She is very active with family and church. Melissa has been a Girl Scout Troop Leader, has held the offices of Secretary and President of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Ohio Child Conservation League, and was very active in Zane Trace Players Theatre.