On Campus

Andrew Gauggel

Campus Director

Andrew has been on staff at UC since 2012 after graduating with his Master’s in Architecture. An enthusiast of all kinds, he enjoys learning what makes other people tick. He is continually learning what it means to live the adventure that God has for him. He lives with his wife Lindsey and their two sons Hunter & Felix in a cute little home near campus with their many plants.

Contact: andrew.gauggel@navigators.org

Hannah Neely

Nav Rep

Hannah, her husband Keaton, and their son Peregrine live on the West Side of Cincinnati with their cat Sushi, and there is usually something baking in the oven and a cup of coffee being sipped. Hannah has served with The Navigators at UC since 2012. She is passionate about asking great questions, helping people know the transforming presence and love of God, and coming alongside students to develop a strong spiritual foundation and discover God’s purpose for their lives.

Contact: Hannah.l.neely@gmail.com

jason & Erin Jew

Nav Reps

Jason and Erin have served with the Navigators for over a decade. They both met the Navigators in college, which had an enormous impact on their walks with Jesus and their vision for making disciples. They are excited to teach college students to know Christ and make Him known so that they can be faithful the rest of their lives, wherever God calls them. They have three children: Amelia, Elsie, and Daniel. When they're not chasing their kids around, they love exploring, playing board games, or sleeping.

Contact: Jason.jew@navigators.org

Evan Griffin

University of Cincinnati Professor/Nav Rep

Evan and his wife, Kim, have been on staff with the Navigators at UC since 1989. Evan is also a UC Communication Professor. They love helping people see the value and sensibility of following Jesus and then helping them learn how to influence others in that same direction. Evan and Kim’s son, Tyler (5/2/05), loves sports, hanging and gaming with his friends, and Jesus (not necessarily in that order).

Contact: evan.griffin@uc.edu

IN the community

Charly Sommers

Great Lakes Regional Director

Charly and Christina Sommers have been serving with the Navigators at the University of Cincinnati since 2004. He is now Regional Leader of the Great Lakes Region. They both began following Jesus through a community of Navigators in 1995 while in college. They have 5 children – Grace, Nathan, Rose, Jonathon, and Joy. 

Contact: charly.sommers@navigators.org

Patriece & Dex Johnson

Patriece: City Director Dex: Navigators AFAM Network Director

The Johnsons have served with the Navigators for over 25 years in both collegiate and military ministry. After ministering in Charleston, SC for 15 years, they have recently moved to Cincinnati (where Patriece was born and raised) to partner with the staff to reach the city. They have 3 children Elijah, Christian, and Kara.

Contact: patriecej@gmail.com

kent & Jill schellhause

Navs Encore Staff

Kent and Jill have been on staff with the Navigators since 1981 and currently serve as Encore staff. They mentor young staff, and post grads in their 20’s and 30’s. They are passionate about building relationships in the neighborhood and engaging people in the Scriptures. They have three married children and eight young grandchildren.

Contact: kent.schellhause@navigators.org