Board of Directors
About
Tatis will be the President of the Board.
Jody and Perla Chance
Jody has been serving in the DR as a missionary for over 10 years. He has served in the church and in varios missions organizations, currently working with the Hispañola Theology Institute training pastors in theology. Jody will be the Vice President.
Perla is a lawyer and an entrepreneur who has been involved in various businesses and start ups over the years. All while serving the church as a missionary with her family. Perla will serve as the social chair for our board.
Don Howard
Don has over 35 years of healthcare sales experience and is currently retired after 22nd years with Johnson and Johnson. He and his wife Trish are longtime supporters of domestic and international ministries in addition to their local church. They have been consistent supporters of missions in the DR over the last six years.
Don has a BS in Pharmacy degree from The University of Texas and an MBA from Texas Tech. He is the proud father of three daughters and two grand daughters. He resides in Austin, Texas.
He will be the treasurer and fundraising chair on our board!
Libny Reyes
Libny is a bible and discipleship teacher who leading a College Readiness program for university students. She has her degree in Business Administration but is passionate about teaching the gospel and helping teens grow in their faith and maturity. She will be the treasurer for all things on the Dominican side of the Grounds.
Genesis and Belizeur
Genesis is a high school social studies teacher who is passionate about serving in our church. She is the worship leader at our church and serves in the women’s ministry. She will be the secretary of the board.
Belizeur is the pastor of our church in Pancho Mateo. He is passionate about teaching the Bible and helping others grow in their faith. He will be serving as a member of the board.
Margaret and Doug Beck
Margaret and Doug Beck are the founders of Levanta Ministries in the DR. They have been serving on this island for over 8 years and were actually our mentors for pre-marital counseling. Margaret is a licensed counselor and is passionate about helping others grow. She has been such a gift when it comes to fundraising knowledge! Doug has been managing all things legal, financial and operation of their ministry and has been so helpful for us as we start! They will be serving as members of the board.
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