Local Salvation Army leaders changing

Posted on August 31, 2018
Salvation Army in Bloomington
The Salvation Army at 611 W. Washington St. in Bloomington will welcome new leaders later in September. (Facebook/TheSalvationArmyBloomingtonCorps)

By Greg Halbleib

BLOOMINGTON – New leaders are coming to the Salvation Army of McLean County.

The Bloomington Corps reported Majors Dan and Laura Leisher are relocating here from Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they have lived for 18 years. The Leishers have served with the Salvation Army for more than 27 years, including 21 years as officers.

The Leishers replace Major Gary Felton, who arrived in Bloomington in July 2017 but is moving to the Salvation Midwest Corps in the Chicago area to fill an unexpected vacancy.

Major Felton’s last day is Bloomington will be Sunday, September 23.

The Bloomington Corps also reported Lt. Eddie Williams, who also began here in July 2017, will remain in Bloomington.

Greg Halbleib can be reached at [email protected]. 

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