MEET YOUR CHURCH
search team.

Hello, I’m Alex Purtell and I am one of the Co-Founders of Froot Group. Ever since I became a Christian and started serving as a worship leader, my heart has always been for the church and for the incredible ministry of worship.

I have seen the need for churches and worship leaders alike to have a simple and easy way to quickly connect when looking to fill a position in the church. After meeting with several pastors and worship leaders about this idea, I knew that I needed to take the next step and make this happen for churches and worship leaders across the country.

As a graduate from Cedarville University with a degree in Worship, and as a worship leader myself for over a decade, I understand the difficulties of trying to find a job. I’ve been there myself. At Froot Group, this is what we’re devoted to – placing candidates and helping fill open positions quickly. I strive to make Froot Group relevant and customer service driven.

My main responsibility is to keep Froot Group competitive through strategic planning, training and management of daily operations. I bring energy, care and drive to everything I do by focusing on people and partnerships. Let me help you spend less time stressing and more time doing what you’re called to do: Producing fruit for God. I look forward to personally working with you!

Hello, I’m Meggan Jacobus and I am one of the Co-Founders for Froot Group. I am a business leader, entrepreneur, and marketing strategist with a passion for business development, talent acquisition, and organizational growth. As a Co-Founder of Froot Group, I specialize in human relations, marketing, project management, and social media strategy.

Entrepreneurship runs in my family, and I’ve always been driven to create opportunities and build meaningful connections. My passion for marketing and business development began while attending Franklin University, where I discovered my enthusiasm for helping businesses grow. With over a decade of ministry experience, I developed a deep understanding of the unique needs of churches and ministry staff. This experience, combined with my expertise in business operations, allows me to connect top-tier candidates with organizations where they can truly thrive.

Building strong, lasting relationships is at the core of what I do. I take pride in identifying talent and placing individuals in environments where their skills and personalities align with the organization's culture. My goal is to create meaningful connections and provide strategic solutions that support both professionals in their career journeys and churches in building high-performing teams.

Beyond my career, I’ve been an entrepreneur myself and come from a long line of entrepreneurs, which has shaped my passion for innovation and leadership. I’ve also been happily married to my husband, Nate, for 25 years, and together we have two amazing children, Aiva and Anastasia. Family is incredibly important to me, and I bring that same sense of care and commitment to the work I do.

I am passionate about helping others realize their full potential and making the hiring process as seamless as possible. Whether you're searching for your next career opportunity or looking to build a stellar team, I look forward to working with you!

Hello, I’m Matt Uitti and I am a Search Coach at Froot Group. I have had the privilege to serve as a pastor in family ministry since 2007. I love the local church and everything Next Gen!

Before obtaining my degree in Ministry Leadership from Cornerstone University, I was pursuing a degree in architecture. While also serving in Student ministry, God showed me how I was to use my skills of planning and vision, but in the church. God has given me a strategic mind for ministry, a zeal for developing staff and a passion to see the local church to thrive!

I understand the unique role and demands of Family Ministry in the church. I have served in multiple Family Ministry roles, serving infants through college, parents and grandparents. Currently, I am in a position that allows me to develop, disciple and launch ministry leaders from all generations, both locally and globally.

I look forward to partnering with you to find the next leader for your ministry!

Hello, I’m David Shane Barnett and I am a Search Coach at Froot Group. I love Jesus, my family, and the church! I have served in full-time ministry since 2008 when I first started as a combo guy leading out in worship and student ministry. Since then I have continued to serve in the areas of discipleship, executive leadership, and currently as Teaching Pastor at Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield, IN.

I spent my first several years of education at Cedarville University but finished my B.S. in Religion from Liberty University. I have earned a M.A.R in Christian Ministry and a Mdiv in Professional ministry. Currently I am in the dissertation phase of my Dmin in Leadership from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

I have been married to my wife, Alicia, since 2003 and we have two awesome daughters – Brooklyn and Ayla. We love to fish, play board games, watch too many movies, and just laugh a lot as a family.

One of my most favorite elements of leadership in the church is identify talent, calling, and chemistry. There is nothing more fulfilling to me than watching a servant of God thrive in the right environment. There is just something beautiful about God’s design for the church being a place that is united on mission and also diverse in skills, calling, and gifting.

I can’t wait to meet you and see how we can partner together to connect your ministry with God’s servant!

Hello, I’m Derek Harsch and I am the Marketing Director at Froot Group. I grew up in the church and accepted Jesus as a child while attending a church program called Awana. My love for Jesus and His Kingdom, has truly made me the man that I am today.

I started my marketing journey back in 2013 and have since led multiple businesses and organizations in their marketing direction, strategies, and efforts. I was also part of church ministry for 8 years and truly understand the needs that the local church faces in today’s society. Our family currently resides in the Midwest where I serve our local church on the worship and photography team.

I love spending time with my family, watching sports (I’m a sports junkie), playing music, and exercising daily. I recently ran my first ever 5k, where I took 2nd place in my age group!