Meet the Team
Shawn Patterson
Founder/President
My name is Shawn Patterson, founder of The Redeemed 22. I am an 8-year U.S. Army veteran with three tours overseas, one to Afghanistan and two to Iraq. I am also a grateful and faithful believer in Jesus Christ. I am the father of 2 beautiful daughters, Sierra and Sophia. I have victory over alcohol, depression, anxiety, and control. I also struggled with my sense of purpose. If those symptoms sound familiar, you know what I am talking about. Most importantly I have given my heart completely over to the care of God and now I am living for Jesus!
Sonya Heller
Vice-President
My name is Sonya Heller, I'm a Navy vet and artist. In 2023, I met Shawn at a Veteran support group at my church, Compass North. We soon became friends and kept in contact. Hearing about his story and ministry, I became interested in being able to bring hope and purpose to the mental health struggles that Veterans face. There isn’t always help but we are here to help to the best of our ability with our faith. Having victory over anxiety and depression I know how it is to not have resources available for veterans because we often fall through the cracks or have the ball dropped when it comes to care. I often struggle with finding my place in this world, but Jesus has been a firm foundation with showing me, I have purpose. In Him we have redemption through His blood!
Lana Schrock
Secretary/Treasurer
Lana Schrock is the Secretary/Treasurer for The Redeemed 22. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Lana has always been passionate about using her faith to help others. While not a Veteran herself, she acknowledges the sacrifice of Veterans and believes that access to resources for them should be a priority. Lana has been working with the ministry since 2024.
Veteran's Creed
I am a Veteran.
I have seen and done things that many will not understand.
I am a warrior and member of a team spanning the world.
I have served my country proudly and now standby to server my brothers and sisters in arms.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen brother or sister. If they are hurt, I will carry them.
If I can't carry them, I will drag them.
I will help them face their enemies, to include the demons from within.
They are my brothers and they are my sisters.
I AM A VETERAN!
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