Chief Operating Officer

• Jun 2022 - Present

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the CEO’s Office including such activities as managing the CEO’s Office Staff, managing information flow, advising the CEO on policy and operational issues, and representing the CEO as directed. The COO is also responsible for facilitating the effective operations of Life Action’s leadership teams including the Board of Directors and the Executive Team. Additionally, the COO oversees various Service ministry departments including IT, Operations and Security, OFC/Shipping Show less

Organizational Leadership and Executive Coaching Professor

• Jan 2018 - Present

Teaches masters level Organizational Leadership and Executive Coaching courses including topics such as Creative Strategy Building, Creating Healthy Culture and Performance, Leading Change and Motivation, Team Building, and Leadership and Organizational Assessment. Teaches masters level Organizational Leadership and Executive Coaching courses including topics such as Creative Strategy Building, Creating Healthy Culture and Performance, Leading Change and Motivation, Team Building, and Leadership and Organizational Assessment.

Senior Development Consultant

• Nov 2019 - Present

Consultant and coach specializing in executive leadership and fundraising. Proficient at coaching clients on strategy, annual fund, capital campaigns, and major donor development. Consultant and coach specializing in executive leadership and fundraising. Proficient at coaching clients on strategy, annual fund, capital campaigns, and major donor development.

President/CEO

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

Vice President Of Development

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

Responsible for creating a development division to raise resources, create awareness, and cultivate friends to advance the mission of this 40-year old ministry. Newsong Ministries is the founder of Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, the nation's largest and longest running touring ministry featuring some of the biggest names in Christian music. Over the last ten years, Newsong Ministries events (including Winter Jam) have reached an audience of nearly 7 million people, witnessed 1.3 million respond to the Gospel message, facilitated 150,000 child sponsorships and adoptions, and have encouraged over 100,000 youth leaders. Show less

Vice President For Institutional Advancement

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

A member of the President's Leadership Cabinet responsible for the college's fundraising program (including annual fund, capital campaign, and planned giving), marketing and communications, and alumni & church relations. Transitioned the school from college to university, launched a $16M capital campaign, and revamped the main website. A member of the President's Leadership Cabinet responsible for the college's fundraising program (including annual fund, capital campaign, and planned giving), marketing and communications, and alumni & church relations. Transitioned the school from college to university, launched a $16M capital campaign, and revamped the main website.

Executive Vice President Of Operations

• May 2013 - Jun 2017

The EVP is responsible for administration and supervision of the development functions including the communication of the Rescue Mission’s vision, mission, and programs to all individuals, groups, businesses, churches, and foundations to which the agency relates. Also, the EVP is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating the organization’s overall financial development program, social enterprise strategies, and diversifying and strengthening the donor base. The EVP is responsible for administration and supervision of the development functions including the communication of the Rescue Mission’s vision, mission, and programs to all individuals, groups, businesses, churches, and foundations to which the agency relates. Also, the EVP is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating the organization’s overall financial development program, social enterprise strategies, and diversifying and strengthening the donor base.

Executive Vice President of Marketing and Development

• Nov 2008 - May 2013

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Marketing and Development is responsible for promoting, developing, and enhancing the brand of STAR 88.3, a nationally acclaimed Christian radio station serving NE and Central Indiana and NW Ohio. Specifically, the EVP is a senior level executive in charge of raising the funding, awareness, and strategic partners to fulfill the mission of the organization. The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Marketing and Development is responsible for promoting, developing, and enhancing the brand of STAR 88.3, a nationally acclaimed Christian radio station serving NE and Central Indiana and NW Ohio. Specifically, the EVP is a senior level executive in charge of raising the funding, awareness, and strategic partners to fulfill the mission of the organization.

CEO/Publisher

• Nov 2002 - Sep 2008

Publisher of regional magazines including Fort Wayne Business Journal and Fort Wayne Woman Magazine. Creator and host of the Future 40, Top Docs and Best Places to Work in Northeast Indiana which were three longstanding awards programs dedicated to highlighting the best and brightest professionals and organizations in NE Indiana. Publisher of regional magazines including Fort Wayne Business Journal and Fort Wayne Woman Magazine. Creator and host of the Future 40, Top Docs and Best Places to Work in Northeast Indiana which were three longstanding awards programs dedicated to highlighting the best and brightest professionals and organizations in NE Indiana.

CEO/President

• Jan 1996 - Nov 2007

Completely modernized a 50 year-old commercial printing facility, administered $3,000,000 annual budget, managed P&L for over 12 years (1996-2007), supervised a staff of 45 employees, and eventually negotiated the sale of the company. Completely modernized a 50 year-old commercial printing facility, administered $3,000,000 annual budget, managed P&L for over 12 years (1996-2007), supervised a staff of 45 employees, and eventually negotiated the sale of the company.

Assistant Team Leader

• 1989 - 2006

Served as an Assistant Team Leader in an Airborne Infantry Long Range Surveillance Detachment. Served as an Assistant Team Leader in an Airborne Infantry Long Range Surveillance Detachment.