mark Anthony
After living in the same town, and having daughters attending school together, Mark and Lonnie eventually met through mutual friends at church. Over the course of time, their paths continued to cross through neighborhood, school, and church activities. Having met and worked with many people in law enforcement over the years, Mark had an appreciation for the sacrifices they make and was excited to jump on board to volunteer his time and efforts. He was both humbled and honored when offered an opportunity to serve on the board.
Having enjoyed a variety of vocations in the manufacturing, retail, and marketing arenas, Mark launched a successful career as a Realtor in 2003 with an established and reputable local agency. In 2019, he stepped out on faith once again and opened his own real estate firm.
Mark is originally from Mt. Airy, MD before moving to Harrisburg, NC. He and his wife, Stacie, have been married since in 1995 and have three daughters.
angela clouse
Angela is the wife of Lonnie Clouse and has been involved in various ministries since she was 13 years old. Many of these years Angela has worked alongside Lonnie in different ministry capacities. When Lonnie started FR1, Angela was encouraged by others to be part of the board and gladly accepted.
Angela is a graduate of Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is currently employed with Cabarrus County Schools and enjoys teaching in the children’s ministry at her church. In her spare time, Angela enjoys baking and staying physically active.
Angela is originally from Beckley, WV before moving to Harrisburg, NC. She and Lonnie have been married since 1995 and have five children.
David Ragan
David is a graduate of J.M. Robinson High school in Concord. He met Lonnie as a teenager racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the Summer Shootout Series. Lonnie was instrumental in David’s walk with God during these years and continued to lead David along with other NASCAR drivers in a weekly Bible study small group.
David competed full time on the NASCAR Cup circuit for 13 years and announced last year that 2019 would be his last season racing full time. With a schedule that allows David more time home, being a part of the FR1 team is a great way to serve his community and bring people closer to Christ.
David currently works with Ford Performance on the NASCAR program and is a NASCAR analyst for Fox Sports. He and his wife Jacquelyn have 2 daughters and live in Kannapolis.
russ russell
After hearing Lonnie Clouse speak on the mission of FR1 and how they serve the needs of first responders, Russ had a strong desire to help out. Russ began volunteering his time shortly after FR1 was founded in 2018. Having spent many hours volunteering with FR1, Russ was offered and accepted a position on the board.
Russ is a graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and received his undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems. Since 2007, Russ has worked for a major financial services company in Charlotte, NC. During his time, he has supported and managed many technology projects. He currently works as a business support consultant with a quality assurance team supporting enterprise project portfolios.
Russ is originally from Pinehurst, NC before he and his wife Kristi moved to Harrisburg, NC. Russ and Kristi have been married since 2007 and have five children.
Donnie Icenhour
Donnie Icenhour grew up in Cabarrus County and attended Mt. Pleasant High School. Following his time at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, he served as a youth pastor in Youngstown, Ohio. Eventually, he returned to his hometown and transitioned into real estate before becoming an executive associate pastor at a local church.
Donnie and his wife, Courtney, along with their two children, Michael Dean and Sadie Rose, met Lonnie and Anglea through their church. They have friends who work in law enforcement and have seen firsthand the sacrifices they make every day. Donnie considers it an honor to serve on the board of FR1 as a small way of giving back to those who fearlessly serve their community.
CHRIS PARNELL
First Responders 1st is pleased to announce that Chris Parnell has been added to the FR1 Board of Directors. Chris was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he also attended Charlotte area schools before entering college. After high school graduation, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Chris has been a police officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department since 1995 and has spent the last 21 years in the rank of sergeant, making him one of the longest serving sergeants in the department’s history. As Chris soon approaches retirement from his policing career, he hopes to use his firsthand experience as a career law enforcement officer and sergeant to help serve FR1 as a Board member. He has said that he considers it an honor to serve FR1, fellow law enforcement officers and his community in this way.
Chris and his wife of 28 years, Lori, reside in Harrisburg and have two sons, Dalton and Mason.
We welcome Chris as a new Board member and ask you to pray for him and his family as he serves in this role.