MEET OUR TEAM

Rich loves to encourage others to greatness and has ample opportunity to do that as the Managing Partner at Mission:Leadership. And, as he did as a senior recruiter at both The Dingman Company and the Slingshot Group, he specializes in finding executive-level leaders for key positions in a broad array of industries including Christian nonprofits, large churches, Christian schools and colleges, and mission-minded businesses. Prior to that he served in the business world as President of Paramount Builders, Virginia’s largest external home remodeler, and as the Vice President of Operations for a multi-store, luxury jewelry business. Rich began his career In the local church, he has worked in roles from janitor to Senior Pastor (sometimes simultaneously), ranging from small church plants to large multi-staff churches. Finally, he worked Christian higher education as the Director of Campus Ministries for Regent University, where he also taught in the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Divinity.

Rich is a graduate of the College of William and Mary, where he was a Presidential (Monroe) Scholar, holds an M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has been married to Bridget for more than 30 years and they live in Virginia Beach, Virginia with three grown children. They enjoy watching soccer and football, traveling to fun destinations, sampling new restaurants, and volunteering at their church. Rich is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

With more than 40 years of senior leadership experience in the corporate, nonprofit and church worlds, Neal has forged a career marked by creativity and innovation, all the while developing and growing successful business operations and successful people. He now serves as Founding Partner & Senior Advisor of Mission:Leadership and prior to this, was the Vice President over the Nonprofit division of Slingshot Group, another Christian search firm. Prior to that, Neal served as Senior Vice President for International Partner Development at Compassion International, one of the world’s largest nonprofits, as Executive Pastor of a growing and vibrant megachurch in Nashville, and as the very first Chief Operating Officer of Generous Giving.

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For twenty years prior, Neal was a senior executive in the Christian music industry in Nashville; first as a Vice President at Word Entertainment and then as a Divisional President at Warner Bros. Records. He has produced well over 100 Christian albums—including a dozen Dove Award-winning projects—and is a five-time Grammy Award winning producer. He has served on the board of American Leprosy Missions for 20 years (including six years as Chairman), an organization devoted to restoring the lives of people affected by leprosy worldwide; the Accord Network, an association that serves more than 100 international, faith-based relief & development agencies; as well as A.C.T. International. He is also a co-founder of Free Guitars 4 Kids. Neal has also been privileged to travel to 50+ countries, both Western and developing. After many years in the Nashville area, he now resides in Central Florida with his wife of 43 years, Wendy. They have two grown and married children and one granddaughter.

Greg brings more than 30 years of experience in retained executive search and global recruitment strategy consulting to his role as Senior Advisor at Mission:Leadership. He was founder and president of Halftime Talent Solutions—one of the country’s premier faith-based recruiting firms prior to its merger with FaithSearch Partners in early 2018, where he then served as Vice Chairman and President of the Mission Enterprise division. After passing the torch to his successor in 2022 he served as a business development advisor and lead consultant on selected projects.  Prior to the founding of Halftime Talent Solutions, Greg was the Managing Partner of Korn Ferry International’s Houston operations and served as a Senior Client Partner in the firm’s global healthcare service practice. Later, he became Vice President of U.S. Search Operations and Managing Director of Global Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice for Futurestep, the online talent solutions subsidiary of Korn Ferry.

Greg earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Religion from Baylor University and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas. He resides in Dallas with Rachel, his wife of 30+ years, and they are so grateful for three thriving adult children.

Myka is driven by a passion for helping others worship God through whole-life generosity. With over 15 years of experience in fundraising, she has excelled in securing major and principal gifts and has contributed to two comprehensive campaigns, collectively raising nearly $30 million. Her expertise spans higher education, medical development, and faith-based nonprofits.

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One of the defining moments of Myka’s career was her time with the International Mission Board (IMB), as she was tasked to come alongside givers in their act of worship through giving. Having been discipled by IMB missionaries in South Florida, this role carried profound personal and spiritual significance for her.

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A native of Brazil, Myka is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Florida International University. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and daughter.

Chad is a proven senior HR leader, having served world-class organizations like Mars, Sony Music and The Gideons International. He possesses progressive experience in complex organizations ranging from 200 to 4,000+ employees across as many as 38 U.S. states and 100+ nations. He is truly … Multi-Site. Multi-State. Multi-National.
 
Chad’s passion for helping organizations grow healthier has helped him develop a reputation for delivering trusted-results through people. He provides a practical focus on real business issues and moves from issues to relevant actions. He has authored 2 books: The Five Attributes: Essentials of Hiring and The Predictive Hiring Model.  As a proud Lee University graduate, he also has his SPHR certification as well as a certification in Compensation & Benefits from the Kellogg School of Management. Chad recently moved from Nashville back to his hometown of Chattanooga, where he leads the work of C12 there in the city.

Dr. Melissa Davis is passionate about equipping men and women to be able to interpret and apply God's living Word in their lives and ministry. She has served in church and parachurch ministries for over 16 years in Canada, the United States, and overseas. She has served as an Associate Pastor, Pastor of Discipleship, director of Adult Education, Elder, and worship team member. Since 2017, she has partnered with various ministries to train and equip men and women in Kireka, UG and Siaya, KE for ministry.  She founded Equipping Ministries Global in 2023 to train pastors and church leaders with biblical, theological, and discipleship training. 

Melissa earned her M.Div from ACTS Seminary in Langley, BC, and her Ph.D. at Regent University, where she serves as an adjunct professor and post-doctoral fellow. She and her husband, Mac, live in Virginia Beach with their German Shepherd, Ziva. They are puppy raisers with Blue Path Service Dogs, an organization that raises, trains and places service dogs with children with Autism.

Bridget brings her gift of service to everything she pursues, whether through community-based counseling or volunteering for faith-based ministries. Her compassionate heart puts candidates at ease and her expert listening skills ensure a smooth search process for clients and candidates alike. Bridget received a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia and a M.A. in Counseling from Regent University.

She began her career counseling children and assisting families in therapeutic foster care, and has provided mental health counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families for the past 33 years. Bridget is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. She has served on the local Board for Child Evangelism Fellowship, as Prayer Coordinator for Young Life, started a nighttime MOPs (TheMomCO) for working moms, and has been actively involved in Moms In Prayer for the past 15 years.  Bridget and Rich have been married for 30 years and together they have 3 adult children. Bridget enjoys serving on her church’s nursing home ministry team, spending time with family, going to brunch with her girlfriends, and of course, cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs. GO DAWGS!

Yale has made it his life’s mission to help people and ministries make Jesus famous. All around the world, Yale breaks bread with people, making friends out of strangers. He has served in Africa, Asia and across the USA. Yale believes in the power of the local church, Kingdom ministries, and a good cup of coffee. 

He began his career in IT consulting and project management, and since 2008, has been involved with organizing large scale events, including building a network of over 3,500 volunteers that gathered 300,000 people on the National Mall for an event in the summer of 2016. He has also managed a group of three companies that started in business plan writing for attorneys and spawned two other companies focusing on project management and foreign direct investment.  

Yale then founded Catalyst Convergence, an organization that helps nonprofits craft strategy, achieve their mission, find talent, build strategic partnerships, and execute large scale stadium events. He continues to serve on the board of directors or advisors of organizations like America Prays, Collegiate Day of Prayer, Contend Global (formerly known as TheCall), and The Prayer Council. Notable clients have included Promise Keepers, Awaken The Dawn, and Together 2016 DC. Yale and his wife Annie reside in Frisco, Texas and plan to be missionaries to Japan after raising their three boys.

Lorie is a lifelong learner with strengths in strategy, communication, and collaboration. Driven by a passion for knowledge, she holds two Master's degrees—one in Theology and one in Christian Education—along with an Ed.D. in Christian Ministry and Administration. With over 20 years of experience in Christian nonprofit ministries, she has worked in various roles, including publishing and events at Lifeway and global child development and church engagement with Compassion International.

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A published author of two children's books, Lorie resides in Colorado, where she is dedicated to helping people connect with God’s mission for their lives. Known for her warm and outgoing personality, Lorie loves making deep connections with others—especially over charcuterie.

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Brenda brings over 30 years of experience in IT, operations, and marketing, having worked with Food for the Hungry and the Christian Leadership Alliance, where she earned her Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader certification. Her passion for serving others drives her to understand each organization's unique needs, equipping them with the resources and support they need to achieve their mission.

Brenda attended Bible College in Arizona, where she still lives with her husband of 28 years, Jake. They have two amazing adult kids who keep life fun. In their free time, Brenda and Jake love exploring dirt roads, paddleboarding along the river, or relaxing around a campfire with friends. She and Jake also host hundreds of Harvest Host members each year at their small hobby farm, home to donkeys, goats, and chickens. Their farm creates a warm, welcoming space to connect with others and share Christ through casual conversations—because honestly, who wouldn’t want to hang out with donkeys?

Leslie brings a heart to see people matched to opportunities that fit their God-given talents and desires. She gets to exercise that passion by helping candidates create their digital portfolios and guiding them through our evaluation process. From a nonprofit perspective, Leslie served on Josh McDowell’s ministry team for a number of years, designing sets for their video projects. Prior to this, she was an executive assistant at Word Records and also worked in their A&R department.

Leslie has been married to her husband, Dave, for 30+ years and they have three grown children. They have served churches throughout Texas and Arkansas and most recently moved to Raleigh, North Carolina to serve alongside Southbridge Fellowship. Excited with their new adventure, they look forward to exploring the beaches, mountains and locating a new favorite Mexican restaurant in their new hometown.

Naomi has helped organizations grow, as a two-time CEO at Stonecroft Ministries and at MOPS (now known as TheMomCo), and as a director at both Compassion International and World Vision. Before ministry, she advanced innovation and strategy for Fortune 50 companies like Apple and Hewlett-Packard, and at the Los Angeles Times and others in the tech, news, publishing, retail, and government sectors. Her award-winning doctorate research from Fuller Theological Seminary created the Re-storey™ Transformational Narrative Model. She also holds an MBA from UCLA and a bachelor's from Stanford. Through ministry leadership, academic research, and writing, Naomi Cramer Overton—who also serves as the general editor of Tyndale's Every Woman's Bible—has helped more than a million people get into God's story and discover their own.   

 

She and her husband, Frank, have a son, daughter-in-law, and three daughters—one in heaven. Theysplit their time between six generations of family in Southern California and their quiet mountain cabin in Colorado.

Daniel is a visionary leader in Christian Education with over two decades of experience. Currently serving as the Director of Advancement for Regent University and the Founder & CEO of weLead Growth and Development, a company that partners with Mission:Leadership as a search consultant, Daniel specializes in sustainable leadership solutions, evidenced by his successful leadership at two PK-12 Christian schools, where he developed many effective programs and initiatives.

 

With a Master's degree and ongoing doctoral studies in Advanced Educational Leadership at Regent University, Daniel's academic foundation complements his practical experience.

 

Beyond his professional achievements, Daniel is committed to faith, family values and personal growth. Supported by his wife of 25 years and their children, he pursues diverse interests, including crypto investing, NFTs, and writing middle-grade fiction. They reside in the Norfolk, Virginia area.

Donna is a certified public accountant who has been practicing for forty five years. Her specialty is helping companies set up an accounting system tailored to the specific needs of their business, particularly with the several small nonprofits she currently serves.

Donna is excited to be part of the team at Mission:Leadership. She and her husband, John have six children and eleven grandchildren, with whom they always enjoy spending time. Of late, the majority of her extra time is spent assisting with her 4 youngest grandchildren all under age 4. She has been part of Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, Tennessee for many years and particularly appreciates being part of her community group and the Boomer Ministry. In her spare time, Donna loves spending time outdoors, especially bike riding, hiking and paddle boarding. She has recently added pickleball and golf to her list of outdoor activities. Donna is an avid reader with inspirational biographies and historical fiction as her favorite genres and she participates in two monthly book clubs.