Our Team
Meet Our Founders
Pastors Isaac & Diamond Friedel & Anthony Megaro - Founders
As a teenager, growing up in church, Isaac Friedel had a dream of one day playing baseball professionally. While at St. Rose High School, Isaac excelled, receiving all-state honors and a full baseball scholarship to play Division One baseball at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. While at UMBC, Isaac’s dream of playing baseball began to slow, but God was getting ready to reveal a NEW Dream. A BIGGER Dream. In 2006, Isaac was invited to work and serve under Pastor Matthew Barnett at the Los Angeles Dream Center. The experience changed his life forever. After dedicating his life to the Lord at the LA Dream Center, God began to light a new fire in Isaac to bring the LA Dream Center’s transforming concepts to the lost and hurting families of the Jersey Shore. Isaac didn’t really know where to start, so he began simply walking the streets of inner-city Asbury Park, handing out bottles of water every Saturday. In March of 2012, Pastor Isaac and CEO Anthony Megaro stepped out again in faith and officially incorporated the Jersey Shore Dream Center. Since its incorporation, the Jersey Shore Dream Center has grown exponentially, serving thousands of families each year throughout the Jersey Shore. Pastor Isaac is currently the Lead Pastor at Shore Christian Church in Asbury Park, NJ. Isaac and his wife Diamond, who he met in 2006 at the LA Dream Center, reside in Wall, NJ with their children, Judah, Lily, and Dewey.
Meet our Staff
Kyle DeTombeur started volunteering on the Mobile Food Truck in 2013. He continued to become more involved with the Dream Center and started leading the Youth Ministry. When the pandemic started, our food services program was in desperate need of leadership and Kyle stepped up, first on a volunteer basis, then taking over the Director of Food Services after the retirement of our former director.
Kyle DeTombeur - Director of Food Services
Rob is a Christian and native resident of the Jersey Shore. He has held multiple leadership positions in the hotel industry both in the US and abroad. As a Registered Nurse for the last 10 years he has held multiple clinical and managerial roles centered around the pediatric and special needs communities of NJ. "I see the goodness and generosity of the Dream Center, believe in it's potential for growth, and will do what I can to help"
Rob Mikolon - Development Coordinator
Sherry is passionate about sharing The Gospel, helping those in need and working together, in unity with people from different backgrounds, denominations and church affiliations, as ONE body of Jesus Christ. Sherry has over 14 years of experience working in various phases of ministry which include serving in women’s shelters as well as serving the homeless in the inner city of Paterson, NJ. She also has over 20 years of professional experience working in administration for insurance companies and doctor’s offices. Joining these life experiences together to work and serve the Jersey Shore Dream Center is a blessing and a dream fulfilled.
Sherry Alicastro - Baby Pantry Director
We are excited to announce that Brian Esposito has joined the Jersey Shore Dream Center team! Brian brings a wealth of experience in leadership, community outreach, and business development, along with a genuine passion for serving people. His heart for making a difference in the lives of others aligns perfectly with our mission of bringing hope to the Jersey Shore and beyond. We’re grateful to have Brian’s gifts and energy on board as we continue to expand our impact and serve more families in need.
Brian Esposito - Team Member
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