Michael J. Brown
Michael is passionate about helping organizations attract donors desirous of partnering to serve community needs. He enjoys a 25-year career in marketing, fundraising, and door research. After a decade of leadership in Fortune and Global companies, he launched his career in the nonprofit sector as Senior Vice President of Client Services for one of the…
Read MoreRamona Bishop
Ramona Bishop brings over 25 years of comprehensive human resources expertise as Chief Human Resources Officer at Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). With notable positions at SunTrust Banks in Florida and regional banks in Atlanta, Ramona has honed her HR acumen to optimize organizational performance and empower individuals to reach their full potential. Her journey with…
Read MoreGriff Freyschlag
During the 24 years in the Banking world I had the opportunity to befriend 3 very special people experiencing homelessness on a certain street in Denver’s business district. It was very humbling to hear their stories and wishing to help in a very small way by just listening and helping financially from time to time.…
Read MoreW. Scott Brown, CCNL
W. Scott Brown, CCNL, is vice president for leadership experiences and resources for Christian Leadership Alliance. He also serves as editor-in-chief of the Alliance’s national magazine, Outcomes. Scott has been a part of the Alliance’s leadership team since 2008. Before joining the Alliance, he served as director of communications for a national business association ranked by…
Read MoreMichael Wong
Michael Wong is the CFO and Chief Operating Officer of Global Christian Relief. The organization served persecuted Christians around the world. Prior to that he was the CFO of Open Doors USA. In his role there he Leads Finance, Strategy and Operations. His areas of responsibility include: Information Technology, Human Resources, Database Management, Accounting, Finance…
Read MoreLaura Gardner
Laura Gardner stepped into her role as President of Joni and Friends in July of 2022. Prior to this appointment, she was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Joni and Friends. She was responsible for the operations of Accounting and Finance, Development, Data Analytics, Marketing, and Special Events. She also served as…
Read MoreJosh Heidelman
Josh Heidelman is a partner at Castañeda + Heidelman LLP. He brings a breadth of experience to the table, having spent several years in private practice at AmLaw 100 law firms followed by more than five years in the role of General Counsel for a major global nonprofit. This combination brings together the benefits of…
Read MoreDave Raley
Founder of Imago Consulting, consultant, speaker, and writer, Dave Raley works with leaders and organizations to help them grow their nonprofit or business. Over two decades, Dave has worked with more than 100 organizations to identify and understand opportunities, develop new strategiess and launch new products and initiatives. Dave is the co-founder and host of…
Read MorePat McLaughlin
Pat McLaughlin founded The Timothy Group in 1990. He has personally assisted more than 1,600 Christian organizations since entering the stewardship arena in 1981. Offering clients a wealth of business-world, pastorate, and mission field experience, Pat specializes in major donor programs, board training, strategic planning, capital and annual campaigns, and marketing and image campaigns. He…
Read MoreJoelle Peelgren
Joelle Peelgren’s professional career has been dedicated to faith-based, not-for-profit organizations, serving 16 years with World Vision US and 16 years with English Language Institute/China. Her Master’s work in Human Resource Leadership and Organizational Development from Azusa Pacific University has provided Joelle with a solid operational and theoretical understanding of organizational development, adult learning, and human…
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