The following is an alphabetical listing our our national office team.

Lewis Abbott - Ministry Services Representative
Reverend Lewis Abbott is a graduate of Baylor University and of Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastoring Southern Baptist congregations for 35 years, he has led in piloting discipleship training materials for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC.) The boards to which he has lent vision reflect his wide-ranging interest in Kingdom causes: evangelism, denomination, and community. These include the SBC Sunday School Board, the Billy Graham Training Center, The National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families, Ambassadors for Christ International, Partners International, and Sisters in Service. Rev. Abbott has been helping NCF in ministry services since June of 2000 and came on staff in January of 2003. 

Chris Austin - Technical Support Specialist
Chris was born in Atlanta, GA, but grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He later moved back to Georgia to attend the University of Georgia. Chris graduated with a Political Science degree and worked with the Boy Scouts of America and Enterprise Rent a Car before switching careers to information technology.  In 2007, Chris not only switched careers, but accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and has a new passion in studying creationism. Before coming to NCF, Chris was looking for a job change and God led him to NCF. He is excited to be part of the NCF team.

Sabrina Balsas - Reconciliation Accountant
Sabrina is originally from Manhattan, New York but was raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she obtained her Associates Degree in Accounting. Sabrina relocated with her family to the United States four years ago, and is currently attending Kennesaw State University where she is majoring in Accounting. She plans to obtain her CPA license so she will be able to serve NCF in a greater capacity. Sabrina is very honored and blessed to be a part of NCF and looks forward to furthering God's Kingdom with the knowledge and gifts God has given her. She feels further privileged to be a part of the awesome accounting staff at NCF.

Glenn Barber - Senior Accountant
Glenn graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. degree in accounting. Prior to joining NCF, Glenn held various accounting positions in the private sector in manufacturing industries. Glenn and his wife, Cathy, have two sons, Matt and Ben, both of whom were recently married. He considers it an honor and a blessing to serve at NCF.

Karen Barnes - Project Management Coordinator
Karen grew up in Mobile, AL and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a dual major in Real Estate and Insurance. She and her family moved north to Atlanta in 1999, eventually finding her way to NCF in 2010. Karen’s past positions included working as a financial analyst with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi and as a research analyst with a philanthropic consulting firm. She feels very blessed to be part of the NCF team.

Michael Barozzini - Technical Support Specialist
Mike is originally from Milwuakee, Wisconsin but was raised in Georgia where he and his wife Jennifer currently reside. He earned his B.A. in Information Systems at Georgia Southern University. In the past he worked as a Systems Administrator for a non-profit as well as a financial software company. Mike was seeking God's will for a career change when he was guided to NCF. 

Laura Beard - Grants Specialist
Laura graduated from The University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in management information systems in 2008. She has recently moved to Atlanta from her hometown of Tifton, GA after working as a business office manager in a doctor's office and several years at a local pharmacy. Laura looks forward to working with the NCF staff and serving donors with the skills God has given her. 

Imani Bendu - Giver Support Specialist
Originally from Liberia, West Africa, Imani has worked for the New Jersey State Government, a manufacturing company and several start-up companies before joining NCF. Imani feels blessed to serve individuals as they fulfill their charitable objectives. She believes her role in the donor services department is a special calling and desires to serve faithfully to bring honor and glory to the Lord.

Mike Booth - Associate Gift Planning Attorney
Mike joined NCF in 2007 and currently helps people develop in their roles as stewards of the assets God entrusted to them. His primary focus is offering insight as to the best way gifts of non-liquid assets such as real estate, business interests, restricted securities, and personal property can be used to fund giving opportunities. Such gifts usually provide a far greater tax deduction than if the giver had sold the asset themselves and then donated the proceeds to charity. Mike graduated from Mercer University in Atlanta with a B.A., and Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law with a J.D. Prior to joining NCF, Mike served as the director of The Great Commission Foundation of Campus Crusade for Christ. Additionally, he has served in other capacities including roles as director and trustee to other non-profits.

Ken Bowers - Chief Operating Officer
Ken brings more than 25 years of management experience to his role as head of NCF's operations. Prior to joining NCF, he worked as a controller in the corporate accounting areas of Lanier Worldwide, Inc. and MCI Telecommunications, Inc. Ken has also served as CFO of two start-up technology companies in Atlanta and provided management consulting services to entrepreneurial firms in the Southeast. He received his B.A. in Accounting from Mercer University in Atlanta and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Donna Breymeier - Senior Investment Oversight Coordinator 
Donna came to NCF with nine years of service in the institutional banking environment. She joined NCF in 1997 as a Staff Accountant and has now moved into the role of assisting the CFO in the management of cash flow and oversight of all investment accounts. Donna feels called by God to be here because she believes in the purpose and mission of NCF.

Kristen Bull - Contributions Specialist
Kristen was born in the North, but raised in the South. She joined NCF after working for several years in the medical field, where she was a Referral Coordinator and a Billing Specialist. She has also been leading worship at her local church for the past eight years and continues to do so, following her passion and calling to lead others into the presence of our Father. In Kristen's current role within NCF, she supervises the Contributions team that completes cash and securities contribution transactions. Kristen is very thankful and feels extremely blessed that the Lord has allowed her to become a part of the NCF family.

Jodi Burket - Contributions Specialist
Jodi joins NCF after spending 11 years in the retirement planning/financial services industry.  She graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA degree.  She is currently working with the cash and security transactions in the Contributions area.  Jodi is looking forward to seeing what plans God has in store for her while serving with NCF. 

Mary Carroll - Executive Assistant, CEO and Office of the Founder
Prior to joining NCF, Mary served at the North Avenue Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, and later at the Christian Medical Society before staying home to raise her young daughter. Mary began working with Terry Parker, Founder of NCF, in the early days as he began implementing the vision the Lord gave him for NCF. With a B.A. in Social Work from the University of Georgia, Mary finds particular joy in serving at NCF, because she believes it is a unique avenue for furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ in both word and deed. Mary is amazed but not surprised at what the Lord has done, knowing the growth of NCF comes from the Lord and is according to His plan for eternal purposes.

Nancy Carter - Executive Assistant, President
Nancy graduated from Georgia State University with a B.B.A in Marketing. Prior to joining NCF, she enjoyed careers in sports development, management, and training. Nancy lives in Marietta, GA and has a daughter, two sons, and three beautiful grandchildren who live in the area. She enjoys singing in the choir at First Baptist Church of Woodstock and serving on missions with Hope 2 Africa. 

Steve Chapman - Vice President, Communications
Steve graduated from Florida State University with a B.A. in English. Prior to joining NCF, he worked at two public relations agencies, as well as a large non-profit organization. He currently directs NCF's external and internal communications, including our website, social media, print collateral, PR/advertising campaigns, special events, and more. Steve feels called by God to NCF because he believes we have amazing tools and solutions that help people give more to God's Kingdom by giving more wisely – all for His glory.

Mick Cummins, J.D. - Senior Vice President, Gift Planning
Mick oversees the delivery of gift planning services for NCF, after previously managing the gift planning programs at Emory University, The University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. Prior to entering the field of gift planning, Mick spent 16 years divided between practicing law as an estate planner and managing small bank trust departments. He earned his B.A. from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, his J.D. from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is a member of the Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa Bar Associations. Mick and his wife, Pam, have been married for over 30 years, have three adult children, and were blessed in April 2006 with their first grandchild.

Pam Cummins - Grants Specialist
Pam graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a Bachelor's degree in Clothing and Textiles. After working for a short time in that industry, she stayed home to raise three children. Pam joined NCF in 2009, and currently works on the Grant Processing team.

Ted Day - Associate General Counsel
Ted graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in business administration majoring in insurance, and from Walter F. George School of Law (Mercer University). Prior to joining NCF in 2000, he worked in the private practice of law for 23 years and as General Counsel for a radio broadcast company for two years. Ted has always worked in the area of commercial business transactions and real estate, and his primary responsibilities at NCF include legal oversight for the receipt and liquidation of complex gift assets, and the day-to-day management of corporate legal matters for NCF and its related organizations.

Barbara Duffin - Gift Planning Associate
Barbara has been married to George for over 11 years and they have two children, Shekinah (9) and Josiah (6). They are active members of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA where they are part of Fellowship’s Children Ministry Team and serve as Sunday school teachers. Barbara joins NCF with over 10 years experience in the banking industry. She also served as director of partnership at ACMC (Advancing Churches in Missions Commitment) assisting thousands of churches with their global outreach. Barbara is an honorable veteran, who proudly served for over 14 years the US Army Reserve. In her current role, Barbara serves on the Gift Planning team.

George Duffin - Charitable Gift Annuity Administrator
George moved to Atlanta from Washington, DC in 1987 with plans to attend college then return home.Yet, God had a different plan. During his matriculation at Morehouse College (1987 - 1991), he became ardently involved with the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. It was during those years that George developed a passion for reaching the lost. After college he served 14 years with a ministry in Atlanta that is committed to leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to strengthening the local church. While serving there, George managed all charitable gift annuities, donor-advised funds, stock donations, and charitable trust distributions. Later, George founded The Kingdom Development Group, Inc. - a corporation that strategically co-labors with ministries for Kingdom endowment. George believes these rich experiences were the tools God used to adequately prepare him for his assignment to serve at NCF. Today, George has a great sense of fulfillment of purpose seeing God unite his gifts and talents with his passion for the lost.

Mark Evans - Supporting Organization, Accounting Manager
Mark joined NCF in 2005, and has worked in several roles in the Accounting department. As the Supporting Organization Accounting Manager, Mark manages the Non-Liquid Gift/Assets Accounting area which includes non-liquid gifts, charitable gift annuities, trusts, life insurance, and donor-related SO administration. He is a graduate of Bellevue University with a major in Management, he attended Indiana Wesleyan University, and is a CPA. Mark is honored to be working at NCF with so many committed Christians with an eternal perspective.

Dana Floyd - Executive Assistant, VP National Relationship Manager
Dana joined the NCF team in 2005 with a background in business and accounting. Spending her first five years with NCF serving donors, ministries, churches, and financial advisors in the Atlanta area, her focus has now expanded throughout the state of Georgia. She loves helping donors simplify and maximize their charitable giving. Dana is involved with local and international ministries and feels blessed to have the opportunity to work for an organization that is involved with the advancement of God's Kingdom.

Paul Forbes - Vice President National Relationship Manager
Paul became active in the generosity movement while serving as executive pastor of his church in the Kansas City area and joined NCF in 2007. In his role he regularly meets with donors as well as prospective donors and their families to provide guidance as they consider their giving options with consideration to current and future financial needs, family legacy, and business gifting. In working with them, he helps them discover their passions and God’s unique call on their lives and how they are to use what God has given them to impact His kingdom. Paul earned an engineering degree at WestPoint, and began his career with several years in the Army and then with Hallmark Cards. He and his wife, Pam, live in Kansas City and are blessed with three grown children.

Sherry Gardner - Givers Trust Accounting & Administration Manager
Sherry comes to NCF with over 18 years of accounting and office management experience. Prior to joining NCF, she worked as Finance and Office Manager in both the manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. Most recently, Sherry worked with a non-profit ministry in Colorado that was committed to helping families worldwide. Sherry knows that her previous employment path has been directed by God to prepare her for such a time as this with NCF. She is excited to use her spiritual gift of administration to be a vessel for the Lord in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Dan Glaze - Vice President National Relationship Manager 
Dan is responsible for building and managing relationships with NCF donors. Dan finds great joy in coming alongside NCF donors to encourage, educate, and equip them on their journey of generosity. He also serves to support the Local Christian Foundations in relationship management. Dan received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University. He spent 20 years in business in Atlanta as a structural engineer, owning his own firm for 10 years. Just prior to joining NCF, Dan spent the previous 15 years in ministry leadership and major donor development, 11 of those years with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. God has blessed Dan with a wonderful wife, Donna, with two marvelous married children, and 5 of the best grandchildren in the world.

Destinee Glenn - Benefits & Payroll Coordinator, Human Resources
Destinee joined the NCF team in 2005 after working for a large insurance company, an executive outplacement firm, and a durable medical equipment company. She and her husband, David, are active in the church where her husband is the Worship and Creative Arts Pastor. Destinee's current role at NCF is in the Human Resources department where she serves the employees by processing payroll, administering retirement programs, handling insurance benefits, and she assists the VP, Human Resources. She feels very blessed for the opportunity to serve NCF employees so they can better serve our donors.

Brian Grable - Vice President, Donor Services
Brian brings over fifteen years of management experience in a variety of industries to his role as head of Donor Services. Prior to joining NCF, he worked as a Regional Information Officer for Kaiser Permanente and is co-owner of McDaniel Remodeling Co., Inc. Brian also served as Director of Solution Services for SESC, providing management and system consulting services to Fortune 500 firms in the Southeast. He received his B.S. from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY.

Bobbi Griffith - Executive Assistant, VP National Relationship Manager
Bobbi grew up north of St. Louis and graduated from Northeast Missouri State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. After graduation she worked in the advertising department of a national retail chain, followed by several years at her church where she served as an assistant to Paul Forbes. At NCF, she is continuing to assist Paul in his role as VP National Relationship Manager of the central region, and they work from their offices near Kansas City.

Donna Hays - Administrative Assistant, Gift Planning
Donna graduated from DeKalb Technical College with an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science.  Prior to joining NCF, she has used her skills in business and ministry.  She enjoys going on Mission Trips, facilitating Bible studies, and spending time with her Grandson.  Donna looks forward to the many ways God will use the gifts He has given her to be of service to the Gift Planning Team.

Jeff Johns - Senior Vice President, Affiliate Network 
Jeff currently serves all of NCF's Local Christian Foundation affiliates and represents them at a national level. He provides vision, strategic direction, and leadership to the Affiliate channel, assists in building the business plan and service model, and partners with the Relationship Managers and Affiliates to serve donors locally. He is excited about how God is moving across the country and how NCF can help accelerate success in these local communities. Jeff graduated cum laude from Duke University and received his M.B.A. with honors from the University of Texas.

Dave Johnson - Chief Financial Officer
Dave has served in a senior financial executive role for over 15 years and oversees the finance, accounting, and regulatory compliance functions of NCF. He became a CPA while working in the audit practice at Deloitte & Touche's San Diego office. He then served as the CFO of The INJOY Group, a conglomerate of companies that specialize in leadership development, church growth, and capital-fundraising consulting for private and non-profit organizations. Dave came to NCF after serving as a consultant to small businesses in the areas of finance, accounting, and administrative management. He received his B.S. in accounting from San Diego State University, his MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, and he is a licensed CPA in California and Georgia.

Katrina Johnson - Investment Account Administrative Coordinator
Katrina serves as the primary liaison and investment department contact in support of the relationship management team concerning investment-related matters. Katrina feels it is a great privilege and blessing to serve God in her current position at NCF.

Orlando Johnson - Contributions Specialist
Orlando has spent the majority of his life in Birmingham, AL where he began working with SouthTrust Bank. Through three name changes and mergers Orlando was with the bank for over 12 years before coming to NCF. Orlando received his Bachelors in Business Management in 2008, and now holds a Masters in Business Management . He recently relocated to Sandy Springs, GA where he currently resides. Orlando’s current role within NCF is in the Contributions area where he completes cash and securities contribution transactions. Orlando is very honored and blessed to be a servant with NCF and looks forward to furthering God’s Kingdom.

Michael King - Vice President, Gift Planning
Michael serves as a charitable gift and estate planning attorney. He works closely with generous families sharing concepts and strategies that allow them to leverage the impact of their giving by minimizing their income and estate tax liabilities. In his role with NCF, Michael’s primary focus and expertise is facilitating charitable gifts of “unusual” assets including closely-held businesses, real estate, intellectual property, oil and gas interests, collectibles, precious metals, etc.  He also helps families to plan their estates in a manner that dramatically increases their charitable giving, and in most cases avoids estate tax completely—regardless of the size of their estates.  Michael received his undergraduate degree in finance from Penn State University, and his law degree from the U.C.L.A. School of Law.  Michael and his wife, Tammy, were high school sweethearts and have been abundantly blessed with five children. 

Beverly Lathrop - Executive Assistant, SVP Affiliate Network 
Bev’s early work experience was concentrated in the printing business, but more recently she served as administrative assistant to the staff and volunteer ministry leaders of Forest Meadow Baptist Church in Tijeras, NM. She is a native of New Mexico, and currently serves as Executive Assistant to Jeff Johns. Bev and her husband, Mike, have two children, Michael and August. She feels very blessed to be working at NCF.

Kay Lawlor - Staff Accountant 
Kay was born in the North, but grew up in the South. Prior to joining NCF in January of 2010, she worked for over twenty years in restaurant management and accounting. She and her husband owned and operated two restaurants for over eight years. She is the mother of two young boys. Kay feels honored and extremely blessed to be a part of NCF. She considers it a privilege to serve the Kingdom alongside so many wonderful people.

Matt Lawson - Vice President, Non-Liquid Gift Services
Matt earned a B.A. from Piedmont College and a Master of Divinity with Specialization in Biblical Languages from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board for two years in Albania. Matt's business experience includes nine years in the insurance and financial advising sector. He has two passions in life - missions and giving. Matt and his team currently serve NCF and the Affiliates by coordinating the intake, management, and sales process for non-liquid gifts.

Bill Laycock - Asset Manager 
Bill received his B.S. degree in Accounting from Tennessee Wesleyan College and is currently studying online towards a Masters degree in Biblical Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. His work has generally been as a Controller or CFO in manufacturing environments, but has also invested eight years working with two non-profit organizations: the Jesus Video Project and Georgia and Glory Kids, a ministry of evangelism and biblical teaching with fifth grade children. At NCF, Bill is working as an Asset Manager and he is thrilled to use the abilities, education, and experience God has provided to assist people in giving back to God what He has abundantly shared. Bill has been married to Sandy, a social worker, for thirty-six years and they have three children.

Marye Lord - Tax Compliance Manager
Marye came to NCF from a strong career in financial, estate, and charitable gift planning. For three years she managed NCF's non-liquid assets, and is now responsible for ensuring that NCF and internal Supporting Organizations are in compliance with applicable Federal and State laws. From her perspective, nothing compares to watching the hand of God at work, and to play a small role in millions of dollars being released to His work worldwide is thrilling.

Caroline Lumpa - Executive Assistant, Legal Services
Originally from Zambia, Southern Africa, Caroline was raised and educated in Zambia and the United Kingdom. When she immigrated to the United States 13 years ago, she went to work for a leading provider of hospital-based physician services in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to the Atlanta area in 2007. Caroline's role at NCF is an Executive Assistant to Tim Townsend, as well as supporting the other team members in the Legal Services Department. She feels blessed to be a part of NCF, an organization she says is making a difference in the lives of people within the USA and around the world. Caroline looks forward to continuing to fulfill her heart's desire to serve and glorify God for His goodness and mercy.

Deron Marchman - Business Intelligence Developer
Deron received his B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Auburn University. Prior to being led to NCF, he spent over a decade in the lead technical development and support position for a partnership of former co-workers. He feels excited and blessed with this new path in his life’s journey with such a wonderful organization, as he and his wife Susan welcome their newborn daughter, Jordyn, to join their son Jakob.

Greg Mauldin - Associate Counsel
Greg Mauldin began serving the National Christian Foundation as Associate Counsel in April 2012.  Prior to that time, he practiced law for nine years at the law firm Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta, Georgia, where he concentrated his practice on complex commercial litigation.  Greg earned his J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Georgia, and received his B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University, where he was a member of the men’s tennis team for four years.   Greg and his wife, Katie, have three young boys. 

Mytrinh McGrath - Asset Manager
Mytrinh is responsible for administering the receipt, management, and liquidation of non-liquid gift contributions. Prior to joining NCF, she worked for a large commercial real estate investment trust (REIT) in the Retail Asset Management and Property Management divisions. She has also served as a corporate strategist in the corporate banking environment. Mytrinh received her B.S. from The University of Alabama and holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from The Georgia Institute of Technology.

Jeanne McMains - Vice President, Gift Planning
Jeanne obtained her law degree in 1995 from Indiana University and her undergraduate degree from Purdue University. She came to NCF from her private law practice with a large Indianapolis-based regional law firm where she focused exclusively on providing estate planning and charitable planned giving counsel to her clients. Jeanne currently serves NCF's long-standing donor support relationship with Focus on the Family through providing gift and estate planning help to Focus constituents. Jeanne serves in this role with a grateful heart that the Lord has enabled her to apply her professional experience and love for families in a way that can benefit the donor family and further the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our world through the funding of the ministries doing His work.

Roderick McNeill - Enterprise Application Specialist
Originally from Aberdeen, NC, Roderick relocated to join NCF in December 2007 from Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to NCF, Rod served six years as the Minister of Music and Minister of IT at Set the Captives Free Outreach Church in Windsor Mill, Maryland. He has worked in several IT roles for the past eight years. His passion is expressing his heart to God through praise & worship, and provoking others to do the same through music and song. He and his wife Lisa have been married for five years, and they have two children; Ashlee and Rod, Jr.

Sharon Milam - Grants Specialist
Sharon graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in education. After a short time of teaching in secondary education, she stayed home to raise two sons. In 1998, Sharon joined NCF to help with the administrative needs in the grant processing area.

Tammy Mohler - Giver Support Specialist
Tammy was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She and her family relocated to the Atlanta area in 2004. God has blessed her with a wonderful, loving, and supportive husband and is the mother of three beautiful daughters! She and her family attend Browns Bridge Community Church pastored by Andy Stanley. Tammy joined NCF after being in the professional beauty industry for over 25 years. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to work in an environment where her faith is nurtured and to serve along side of others who have a heart for God and His purpose. Tammy can’t wait to see what God has in store for her at NCF.

Rachel Moye - Communications Specialist                                                                          
Rachel joined the NCF team in 2011 directly after graduating summa cum laude from Baylor University with a B.A. in Journalism-Public Relations. She currently serves the NCF network with any and all functions related to communications; including writing, editing, graphic design, print production, video production, photography, research, and web management. Previously, Rachel held internships with three nonprofits, including Compassion International, where she developed a heart for missions and fighting poverty. She is ecstatic about the unique opportunity to help spread the message of generosity to communities around the world.

Bruce Neurohr - Vice President, National Relationship Manager
Bruce joined NCF to lead its local efforts in Atlanta in October 2006. He previously served for six years as the Executive Director of his local church in Roswell, Georgia. His work in marketplace ministry includes two years with a software development company in northern Idaho and starting a very successful specialty land acquisition company which he led for seventeen years. Through the help of his financial advisor, Bruce was able to use the non-liquid gift services of NCF to maximize his family's charitable giving through NCF when his company was sold in 1997. Bruce is active in mission work, serving on the Board of Directors of Partners International since 1994. PI helps indigenous ministry partners accomplish their God-given vision in the least Christian regions of the world. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ithaca College in upstate New York. He has been married to Lucinda since 1976 and has four grown children and one grandchild.

Cecilia Njoroge - Supporting Organizations, Senior Accountant
Cecilia graduated from the University of Nairobi (Kenya) with a B.A. in Accounting. Prior to joining NCF, she worked in various organizations such as Ernst & Young (Nairobi office) and InCA Africa. At NCF, she oversees the accounting for the supporting organizations. Cecilia feels that working for NCF is a way of serving God.

Scott Noll - EA, EVP Outreach / AOI Administrator / Custom Product Manager
Scott grew up in St. Louis, MO. He moved to the Chattanooga area to attend Covenant College, where he graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. A few years after graduation, Scott moved to Seattle. He eventually returned to Chattanooga and began working with NCF's Affiliate Services team. Currently, he also acts as the administrator for the Area of Interest (AOI) Funds program and the Custom Product Manager. Scott and his wife, Amy, have two children.

Mary Nuckols - Charity Research Specialist
Mary moved to Atlanta from Lexington, Kentucky where she graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences. After graduation, Mary owned and managed her own boutique for several years before coming to Atlanta. At NCF, she serves by performing ministry research to approve grant recommendations. Mary feels very blessed for the opportunity to work for an organization that is involved with the advancement of God's Kingdom.

Martha Nunnally - Office Coordinator
An Atlanta native and mother of three, Martha has been an assistant teacher for a pre-school, a staff member in her church office, an employee in the administration department at Ronald Blue & Co., and a wellness coach. Before joining the NCF staff, she worked as needed in several NCF departments becoming more familiar with the mission of NCF. She is glad to be a part of NCF and their vision of Christians impacting the world for Jesus Christ through faithful and generous giving.

Osize Omoluabi - Senior Business Analyst
Osize graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a M.A. in Economics. Prior to joining NCF, he worked at a financial service firm in New York. Osize is drawn to social businesses, and he brings a background in research and data analysis to NCF. He also serves as a photographer at his local church.

Chris Owolabi - Accounting Manager
Chris graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Robert Morris College in Chicago. Prior to joining NCF, he served at The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews in Chicago, a non-profit organization. He believes it is a blessing to be given the opportunity to serve at NCF.

Judie Padgett - Charity Research Specialist
Judie majored in home economics at the University of Georgia and joined the Cooperative Extension Service following graduation. After raising two daughters, Judie began work at NCF. She researches the ministries that NCF's donors recommend for grants. She is thrilled to see the generosity of our donors and to have the opportunity to facilitate the gifts to ministries that spread the Gospel of Christ throughout the world.

Sherri Palmer - IT Analyst
Sherri is a native of Titusville, FL. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Advertising and Print Journalism with a Minor in Business Administration from Troy State University. Prior to coming to NCF, she held positions in event planning and management, process consulting, corporate training, and sales. In her current role, she serves with the IT department doing project management, enhancing process improvement, and business analysis functions. Sherri is grateful to be part of the ministry at NCF and blessed with the opportunity to learn and grow in such an incredible environment.

Paula Parker - Administrative Assistant, Office of the Founder
Paula received her advertising-journalism degree from the University of Florida and worked in the advertising world for several years before starting her family of two daughters and a son. She joined NCF in 1998 working part-time in the administrative area of grant processing. In 2002, she began working with her husband, Terry Parker, as a part-time assistant.

Terry Parker - Founder and Chairman Emeritus
A retired senior partner in the 500-member law firm of Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge, & Rice, Terry has been instrumental in helping to create over 100 non-profit Christian organizations and churches. He has also served on a number of their boards. Terry received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his Master of Law in Taxation and Doctor of Law degrees from Emory University School of Law. He has done extensive legal work in the estate and gift planning fields. Licensed to practice law since 1965, Terry is admitted to practice before all Georgia courts, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
Stella Peterson - General Fund Accountant
Stella graduated from The University of Georgia with a B.B.A. degree in economics. Prior to joining NCF, she worked in accounting for a Fortune 100 company and a ministry headquartered in the Atlanta area. In her current role, she is responsible for the General Fund accounting for the Foundation.

Debbie Poe - Vice President, Human Resources
Prior to joining The National Christian Foundation in June 2007 as VP of Human Resources, Debbie worked for two privately-held companies for over 20 years. With both companies, she built the HR department from ground zero. She graduated cum laude from Shorter College in Rome, Georgia with a B.S. in Business Management and a minor in Leadership. Debbie believes that the greatest assets of a company are its people. She knows that the Lord has called her to hire those people that our Lord has called to serve alongside the other servants at NCF.

Jason Rice - Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Jason comes to NCF from a six-year stint in the telecommunications industry where he served as VP of Operations of an Atlanta-based telephone and internet services company. Jason was seeking God's Will for a possible career change when he was guided to NCF. He feels honored and privileged to be of service to NCF's fellowship of believers. Jason and his wife Amy have been experiencing the joys of parenthood since the birth of their son Paxton in January 2007.

Jennifer Richards - Human Resources Generalist
Jennifer joined NCF in 2011 and brings with her over 12 years of experience in HR. She earned her B.S. in Developmental Psychology from California State University, Chico. She and her husband, Andrew, moved to Georgia from California in 2005. They attend North Point Community Church where Jennifer serves on the Money Wise team. They feel blessed to have welcomed their first child, a lovely daughter named Sierra, in July 2011. Jennifer is excited to put her HR experience to use for an organization that works to further God’s kingdom.

Dana Ring - Director, Supporting Organizations 
Dana is a CPA and graduated from Georgia State University with a B.A in Accounting. Prior to joining NCF, she worked at an international public accounting firm and a wealth management firm. She lives in greater Atlanta, is an active member of her church, loves the outdoors, and her hobbies include photography and volunteering with various ministries. Dana joined NCF in 2004 and is currently responsible for the delivery of the Supporting Organization charitable tool to NCF's donors and relationship managers.  

Roger Sandberg - Sr. Vice President, National Relationship Management
Roger is responsible for coaching and managing the Relationship Management team that delivers products and services for donors, as well as serving donors himself. Roger has been involved with donors since 1993 working in the Wheaton College Advancement division and served as an officer of the Wheaton College Trust Company. He assisted in the start up of a new non-profit organization, The Standard Bible Society, prior to joining NCF in 2006. He served as Youth Pastor, Camp Director and Assistant Professor, preceding his involvement in fundraising and gift planning. He received his B.A. and M.A. from Wheaton College. Roger and his wife, Becky, live in Wheaton, Illinois, where they are active members at College Church in Wheaton. They have four married children, and eleven grandchildren.

Stefany Sargent - Affiliate Liaison
Stefany was born and raised in Atlanta. She has an A.B.S degree in Early Childhood Education. Stefany has worked for many years in the hospitality industry facilitating corporate training for restaurants, and then managed an upscale tanning salon and spa. After serving for a short time in a temporary position in the Non-Liquid Gift Services department, Stefany is currently serving in the Affiliate Services department. In this role, she will act as the primary liaison between the staff of the Affiliate offices and the staff of NCF. She is very blessed to have a wonderful husband and two boys that keep her very busy when she is not in the office. Stefany feels privileged to be working alongside such an amazing group of people that encourage and lift each other up on a daily basis. She feels so blessed to further the Kingdom and see what awesome things God is doing day to day!

Josh Shirley, J.D. - Gift Planning Associate
Josh does part-time research for the gift planning services for NCF, and is also the sole practitioner for his own firm. He earned his B.A. from University of Georgia, his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law - Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and is a member of the Georgia Bar Association. 

Michele Shively - Gift Administrator, Non-Liquid Gift Services
Michele grew up in Tucker, GA but attended and graduated college from the University of South Carolina. USC is also where she met David, her husband of 22 years. Together, they have three wonderful children. Michele came to NCF after owning a bridal business for 20 years. She is excited about the change in direction God has granted her in serving alongside other dedicated Christians at NCF and on the Non-Liquid Gift Services team.

Pearlina Simmons - Director, Marketing
Pearlina brings over 10 years of both non-profit and for-profit management experience to NCF. Having served at a ministry in Tallahassee, Florida, she managed several entities including Media Outreach, Resource Development and Sales, Conferences and Special Events, and a separate for-profit entity that provided a place of employment for members of the ministry. She has consulted and trained small business owners, ghost-written books, and authored several nationally published articles on customer service and time management. Prior to serving in ministry, she worked with Pfizer, Inc. and IBM Credit Corporation. Pearlina earned her MBA and B.S. in Business Administration from Florida A&M University, which she attended on a full scholarship. Pearlina knows that her assignment at NCF is divinely-orchestrated. She is blessed to have the opportunity to uniquely serve God's Kingdom with such a fine organization.

Rick Smith - National Relationship Manager
Rick graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. He is a veteran of the United States Army Security Agency and served in Vietnam. He retired early from a fortune 100 company to be available to be used by the Lord on a full-time basis. Rick's responsibility includes building and managing relationships with NCF givers and ministries. Prior to his current responsibility, he served as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Board of NCF, Terry Parker. In addition, he serves on the board of directors of a number of foundations. Rick served on the original Steering Committee with Andy Stanley for the launch of North Point Community Church, where he also serves as an Elder. Rick was appointed by Governor Perdue of Georgia to serve on the State of Georgia Child Support Commission.

Greg Sperry - Executive Vice President, Gift Planning
Greg is the co-founder of Sperry & Odachowski, a firm that provides gift and estate planning services. In 1991, he spearheaded the effort to form an independent Christian community foundation, providing services that enabled individuals to give more to the church and its ministries. Greg is a frequent presenter at seminars and charitable gift planning forums, focusing on the tax, legal, and stewardship aspects of gift planning. To stay on top of changes in the field, he is involved annually in The Heckerling Institute of Estate Planning, the National Conference on Planned Giving, and Charitable Giving Techniques. At NCF, his mission is to meet with donors and prospective donors to assist them in their planning and giving. He entered the practice of law after attending Wheaton College in Illinois and Vanderbilt University School of Law in Nashville, Tennessee.

Rachael Stepowany - Giver Support Specialist
After graduating from The University of Georgia, and seven years in the Insurance industry, Rachael joined the NCF team in the Spring of 2011. With experience in customer service related positions, she looks forward to happily assisting donors with their Giving Funds. Rachael is a Georgia native and has enjoyed spending her time volunteering with Senior Citizens in the Metro-Atlanta area. She and her husband, Eric, also enjoy leading a community group of married adults out of North Point Community Church. Rachael aims to live her time on earth making an eternal difference and is blessed to spend her days at NCF working to further God’s kingdom. 

John Tanner - Controller
John serves in the Accounting department at NCF and is responsible for managing the accounting staff, day-to-day accounting activities and for providing management and financial reporting. He is a graduate of North Georgia College with a B.B.A in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant. John has over 25 years accounting experience with an Atlanta-based information services company and an outsourcing unit of PricewaterhouseCoopers where he was responsible for overseeing the Finance & Accounting Operations. Most recently, John worked with a non-profit ministry committed to mobilizing the church for missions to reach the world for Christ. He is actively involved in ministry at First Baptist Church of Woodstock where he serves as a deacon, Crown Financial Ministry leader, and teaches a new member assimilation class. John's passion is to help equip believers to become faithful stewards of their time, talent, and treasure and to find their place of ministry in the Kingdom of God.

Tuere Thomas - CRM Application Manager
Tuere began her professional career as a database reporter for Hewlett Packard and made her way through the ranks to application support and then to mobile hardware support. Once she and her husband determined to start their family, she left HP and began her freelance career serving small businesses and startup entrepreneurs through web design and consulting. Her unique experiences have culminated in what she considers a God-given opportunity to serve those who support the giving community with tools and relationship management technology administration. Tuere credits a small but sincere prayer and request she made to God to match her skills, experiences, and abilities with that one individual or organization whom she could help the most and to whom she would be able to provide the greatest help - it is this prayer, she feels, that led her to NCF.

Tim Townsend, J.D. - General Counsel
Tim has practiced corporate and tax law since 1991, most recently as a principal with the Atlanta law firm of Townsend McKee, P.C. (now McKee & McKee). In addition to business clients, Tim served numerous denominations, colleges, national ministries, churches, and family foundations. He has frequently addressed complex exempt-organization legal issues, and has spoken on such issues for various professional organizations, including the Georgia Society of CPA's. Tim received his B.S. degree in Accounting from Bob Jones University in South Carolina, and his law degree from the University of Michigan. He serves as an elder on the session of his church, and as advisor to his church's summer youth camp.

Sara Turner - Project Manager, Communications
Sara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Communications from Taylor University. She spent eight years in the marketing and public relations field, both on the agency and the client sides before coming to NCF in 2005. During her time at NCF, she has also served in the role of Affiliate Liaison, equipping and training NCF's 25 local affiliate offices around the country. Seeing the incredible generosity of the NCF donors nationwide has been a blessing Sara feels honored to witness and contribute toward.

Susan Van Deraa - Administrative Assistant, Non-Liquid Gift Services 
Susan came to NCF in 2007 as a temporary employee working in the securities processing area of fund services. An "empty-nester", she wanted to re-enter the work force in a meaningful position that would be both challenging and rewarding. With 10 years experience as an administrative assistant in the legal and commercial real estate fields, Susan is very excited to now be serving in that capacity as a member of the non-liquid gifts team. She is inspired by the gifts large and small that donors contribute every day to God's glory.

Dan Viall - Director, Outreach Growth and Integration 
Dan began serving National Christian Foundation as a consultant in March, 2009, specializing in the areas of strategic analysis, business architecture, organizational scalability, and executive coaching. He joined the NCF team in a permanent role in July, 2011 and is passionate about helping people and organizations grow with excellence. Prior to NCF, Dan served as the Director of Corporate Development for a division of The Home Depot, which acquired a rapidly-growing company in which NCF was able to help facilitate a non-liquid gift. He began his career with Ernst & Young LLP, and has a degree in Management Information Systems from Iowa State University of Science of Technology, where he graduated with honors and distinction. Dan serves as an elder of Heartland Community Church, where he and his wife Kristin are both involved in various outreach ministries. Dan and Kristin have been married for six years and currently reside in Overland Park, Kansas along with their daughter Livia Ann.

Wendy Walker - Part Time, Office Coordinator
Wendy migrated from Liberia, West Africa during the civil war in search of a safe haven. Her journey to the United States was a blessing. Wendy believes she was further blessed to have graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland Florida with dual B.S. degrees in Management Information System and Business Management. She is happy to be a part of this blessed body of servants that live to serve the less fortunate. Wendy loves the saying "to whom much is given, much is required", and wants to spend her life sharing and blessing others in every modest way she can.

Josh Weekly - Technical Operations Manager
Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Josh and his family made the journey from the dry heat of the West to the hot and humid South in 2002. In the last six years he has been blessed to serve in almost all areas of IT Support and is honored to have the opportunity to support NCF. Josh is also closely involved in the Pro-Life movement, volunteering and organizing events with local Pregnancy Care Centers. Josh and his wife recently welcomed the addition of a third child into their family.

Bill Williams - Chief Executive Officer
Bill Williams began serving The National Christian Foundation as Chief Executive Officer in November, 2010. Prior to that time, he had served as Generous Giving's CEO since 2008. In addition, Bill had a succesful 30 year career with the BellSouth Corporation, serving in 21 positions of increasing responsibility in the areas of technology, operations, planning, strategy, and new business development. Bill has a BSEE degree from Georgia Tech, and was inducted as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1999. He has an MBA from Georgia State University with a concentration in Finance, and is an MIT Senior Executive Fellow. Bill is an active member of and has served as an elder to North Point Community Church. He is currently a board member of The Seed Company (a division of Wycliffe Bible Translators), and serves as Chairman of the Board of the Georgia Technology Authority. Bill and his wife, Regina, have been married 39 years and have three grown sons, two daughters-in-law, and one granddaughter.

David Wills - President
David has served as President of The National Christian Foundation since 1998. His passions are centered on generosity and eternity and he therefore invests his time helping others "lay up treasure in heaven" (Matt. 6:20). David has practiced law since 1988 and his primary areas of practice for the last 22 years include charitable gift planning, exempt organizations (specifically in the public and private foundation arenas), estate planning, and fiduciary related matters. He is also the co-author of two books, Investing in God's Business and Family.Money., as well as numerous articles. David lectures throughout the country on issues involving foundations and non-profit organizations, the transition of wealth, responsibility from one generation to the next, and tax and spiritual issues in charitable giving. He earned a B.B.A and a J.D. from Baylor University and completed post-graduate work at Dallas Theological Seminary. David serves on numerous boards, including Generous Giving, Hope for the Heart, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), and the ProVision Foundation. Texas natives, David and his wife, Chris, live on a farm north of Atlanta with their seven children.

Dave Worland - Executive Vice President, Outreach 
Dave is responsible for providing oversight to the team that provides management of Outside Relationship Managers, Gift Planning, Visionary leadership to Local Initiative, Marketing, Professional Advisor, Ministry & Church channels, Strategic Partners, and the Generous Community Initiative. He has 13 years of experience in managing non-profit organizations in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, and seven years of experience in bank management in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dave also oversees the Association of Christian Foundations and is involved with gifting goals and strategies of individual donors for NCF nationwide. Prior to joining NCF, Dave served as the founding president of the first local Christian community foundation in the country, the Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation. He holds a B.A. in non-profit administration from High Point University in North Carolina.

Kerri Zollers - Executive Assistant, Director of Outreach Growth & Integration
Kerri graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Apparel Design.  She worked for the next 14 years in apparel design and manufacturing.  Kerri's last job was for an apparel importing company that gave her the opportunity to travel worldwide.  When her first son was born, she traded in her apparel career to be a domestic engineer.  Kerri works part-time supporting Andy Andreas and Dan Viall.

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