Team & Board Members

Ryan Sheppard was named CEO and Executive Director of ForeverDads in July 2024. Prior to joining the staff at ForeverDads, he served as the co-chair and volunteer of the Champions of Fatherhood Golf Classic hosted by ForeverDads. Ryan has experience in the corporate world working for many notable names in the Healthcare and Finance industry. Ryan and his wife Amanda live in Zanesville, with their two sons.

Candy joined ForeverDads in March of 2023 as an Executive Assistant and Fiscal Specialist. She was born and raised in Zanesville and continues to live here. She has been married over 30 years to husband, Jay. She believes that father presence is essential to the growth and well-being of any community. She looks forward to connecting with clients and partners for many years to come.

“Fathers do not have to move mountains to make a difference in their children’s lives, they simply need to be present.”