Lars Carlson

Lars Carlson serves as President & CEO of Youth Haven in Rives Junction, Michigan.

Having been involved with Youth Haven's ministry all of his life, Lars would be quick to tell you that God is amazing as He directs people's lives and often changes what is expected. With a career goal of becoming an airline pilot, God clearly moved in Lars' heart and directed him, and his wife Amy, back to the ministry where he grew up as the son and grandson of the founders. So in 1997 they joined the full time team and have never looked back.

Having served in various industries including banking, marketing, and IT, Lars brings a wide variety of skills to Youth Haven's organization. As a passionate and strategic leader, his heart is to help “the least of these" and see the staff and team at Youth Haven use their professional and educational backgrounds and gifts to further the Kingdom by reaching one child at a time.

Lars holds a B.A. in Business and Social Science from Liberty University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University. He and his wife Amy have two boys, Stefan and Lukas, and reside near the Michigan campus.

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