PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President of Investment Management
Anita Clemons joined the Presbyterian Foundation in 2000 and has more than 30 years of experience serving investors. As Senior Vice President of Investment Management, she is responsible for investment relationship management, offering insight into the investment management of endowments, and a thoughtful, gracious link between the Foundation's dedicated investors and its world class fund managers.
At the Presbyterian Foundation, she serves as Investment Staff to the Investment Consultants/Advisors, investment manager on accounts, relationship manager on large accounts, and provides ongoing monitoring and measurement for the Foundation's assets. As a media reference on socially responsible investing, Clemons has appeared on CNBC, Bloomberg TV & Radio, www.thestreet.com, and has been quoted in publications such the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and Washington Post.
She previously served as Vice President of Investments at PNC Bank.
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Anita also holds the credentials of Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠, and Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠. She has a Bachelor of Science and a Certificate in Medical Technology from the University of Louisville.
Job Titles:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Chief Financial Officer
- Senior Vice President
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Ben Hayden joined the Presbyterian Foundation as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in April 2021.
Ben oversees the controller, the Information Systems department, operations, and all financial matters. He articulates financial policy and results to the PC(USA) at large, General Assembly, Presbyterian Mission Agency, and other key bodies and constituents, fostering an understanding of the Foundation's positive impact and financial status.
In supervising the controller, Ben will oversee relationships with auditors of the Foundation and its subsidiaries; supervise the proper valuation, custody, and investment of all corporate assets; ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations for tax returns and transactions; collaborate with the President/CEO and General Counsel on risk management and insurance where appropriate. Ben will provide full support to the Board's Audit and Compliance Committee.
Ben is also responsible for identifying opportunities for the Foundation's global Creative Investments and providing appropriate due diligence and monitoring.
Ben previously worked at MCM CPAs & Advisors in Louisville from 2011 to 2021, serving in progressive roles of responsibility during his decade there. He led the team at MCM CPAs & Advisors that provided audit services to the Foundation and New Covenant Trust Company. MCM is a nationally ranked top-100 CPA firm with six locations in the Midwest, including one in Jeffersonville.
Ben is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Finance and a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Louisville. He has 10 years of progressive public accounting experience in non-profit, healthcare, and manufacturing industries including accounting, audit, and managerial experience.
Ben is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Kentucky Society of CPAs and the Kentucky Healthcare Financial Management Association. He serves on the board of the KY HFMA, serving as Vice-President of Education and previously served as Treasurer. Additionally, he has been involved as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, Masonic Homes of Kentucky and Special Olympics Kentucky.
Bridget-Anne is President and CEO, JHR & Associates, LLC. She is a member and elder at CN Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church. Her community service includes board chair of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority; board member and chair, Diversity & Inclusion Group, Metro YMCA of Charlotte; and board member and chair of the Staff Affairs Committee of Pace University in New York. Bridget-Anne holds degrees from Pace University and New York University.
British Hyrams serves as Associate Chaplain at Presbyterian College. She is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and holds two degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary, a Master of Divinity (M. Div.) and a Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.). British started her career as a consultant with Andersen Consulting and later as an IT project manager for various healthcare organizations. After deciding to leave corporate work to raise her three children with her husband, she served as an adjunct math instructor at local colleges and volunteered with various community service groups. British served at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian church in Charlotte, N.C., as the Director of Christian Ministries, Associate Pastor, and for a few months as acting Senior Pastor. British's most recent service in the wider denomination includes the UKirk National Gathering Planning Team (2022), Montreat High School Youth Conference Planning Team (2021), and as a board member for the William Black Lodge. British is married to her college sweetheart Kevin. Jamal, Akilah, and Aman are their young adult children who continue to bring them blessings upon blessings.
Claire is a commissioned ruling elder (CRE) serving with her husband, Kenneth, at West End Church, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She is a member of Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Claire serves the church as a member of the All Agency Review Committee and as a former moderator of the Presbytery of Arkansas and commissioner to the 220th General Assembly (2012). She serves her community by volunteering in Family Time service at the West Shores Assisted Living in Hot Springs. Claire holds a degree from Rutgers University (B.A.).
Job Titles:
- General Counsel
- Senior Vice President
Daniel J. O'Gara serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. He joined the Foundation in August 2021. As General Counsel, Danny provides legal advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, and senior management to ensure that all organizational activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
He also provides guidance and direction to senior management in the development, promotion, and delivery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Foundation services in accordance with donor/beneficiary needs and the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). As requested by the CEO, Danny serves as the senior management liaison in collaborative efforts with client, donors, board committees, and other constituencies to foster better working relationships and to enhance the delivery of products and services.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
- Foundation As President and CEO
Rev. Dr. Tom Taylor joined the Foundation as President and CEO in 2010. He has led the staff and board in new directions through visionary and inspiring leadership, working to cultivate vitality in the mission and ministries throughout the church.
Prior to Tom's work with the Foundation, he served as the Deputy Executive Director for Mission at the Presbyterian Mission Agency, where he oversaw the operations of the U.S.-based and international work of the denomination's national offices in over 100 countries worldwide. He also served for 12 years as a minister in Southern California and Utah. Tom began his career as an attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing in litigation with the law firms of Snell & Wilmer and with Snow, Christensen & Martineau. Tom has taught courses and educational seminars for Princeton Theological Seminary, Azusa Pacific University, the University of Illinois-Urbana, and Fuller Theological Seminary.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts (with honors) from the University of Illinois-Urbana, a Master of Divinity from Yale University Divinity School, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law, and a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary. Tom also studied in Germany where he received a PNdS in German language proficiency from the University of Aachen.
Tom has published numerous academic and popular articles on the interaction of Christian faith, law and culture. His books include the award-winning Seven Deadly Lawsuits: How Ministers can Avoid Litigation and Regulation (Abingdon Press 1996) and Paradoxy: Coming to Grips with the Contradictions of Jesus (Baker Books 2006).
Eric is an attorney with Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC, and maintains a robust pro bono practice, representing religious institutions on a wide variety of issues. He is a member of Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis and an associate member of First Presbyterian in Nashville. He serves his church and community as a board member of the Medical Benevolence Foundation. He holds degrees from Amherst College (B.A.), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Stanford Law School (J.D.).
Job Titles:
- Member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in University City, Missouri
George Philips is a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in University City, Missouri, where he is an ruling elder and serves on the adult education, endowment and personnel committees. From 2016 to 2018, George was Vice Chair of the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI), having previously served on what is now called the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board of Directors.
He is currently on the board of MERS Goodwill Industries of Missouri and the advisory board of the Diversity Awareness Partnership of St. Louis. George received degrees from Washington University in St. Louis (M.A.) and Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota (B.A.). He is President of Philips & Associates, a management consulting firm specializing in market research and regulatory compliance. He and his wife, Alice, live in St. Louis and have three children.
Job Titles:
- Member of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, Texas
Greg McCoy is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, Texas where he serves as an Elder, Assistant Clerk and Former Trustee. He holds positions on numerous boards and committees including Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth (Executive Committee, Past President); Treasurer and Executive Committee member of the Van Cliburn Foundation; Fort Worth Club Board of Governors. Greg attended the University of Texas at Austin earning both a B.B.A and an MPA - Tax and is currently with the Luther King Capital Management Corp.
Job Titles:
- President
- President, New Covenant Trust Company
Greg Rousos serves as President of the Foundation's subsidiary, New Covenant Trust Company (NCTC). He joined the Foundation as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2000. He continues to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation.
Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as Vice President and Treasurer of ResCare. Previous to that, Greg served as Director of Management Information Systems for Thornton Oil and Manager, Strategic Planning; Assistant Controller and Systems Analyst for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Greg is also President and CEO of the Foundation's subsidiary - New Covenant Trust Company (NCTC) and serves as Vice Chair of the NCTC Board of Directors. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as Vice President and Treasurer of ResCare. Previous to that, Greg served as Director of Management Information Systems for Thornton Oil and Manager, Strategic Planning; Assistant Controller and Systems Analyst for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
A Certified Public Accountant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Greg is a member of the Kentucky Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. He graduated from Ohio State University with a B.S.B.A. with majors in accounting and computer and information science.
Greg is past chair of the Christian Academy Foundation Board of Directors and past vice chair of the Christian Academy School System Board of Directors.
Job Titles:
- Associate General Counsel at Meta, Inc
Joong-Bin ("JB") Im is an Associate General Counsel at Meta, Inc., and a ruling elder at the Community Church of Seattle in Bothell, Washington.
Kathy Lueckert is a ruling elder and serves as president of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation. In her role she also directs the Administrative Services Group (ASG). She began her work with A Corporation in August 2019. Prior to A Corporation Kathy served as director of finance and administration at Village Presbyterian Church in the Kansas City area. She has worked in faith based or governmental organizations for most of her career. She has been active in denominational work at the national and presbytery levels. Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Kathy holds an MPA degree from George Mason University, a MS degree from George Washington University and a BA from the University of Mary Washington. Kathy and her husband Don attend Central Presbyterian in Louisville, where Kathy serves as Clerk of Session. Kathy is a runner and is an avid jigsaw puzzle worker-she enjoys having a start and a finish.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Vice Chair / Woodland, California
Kathy is a former Vice President of Wells Fargo Bank and president of two firms that consulted to financial service giants for more than 20 years. She is a ruling elder and member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in West Sacramento, California. Kathy is passionate about starting new congregations and has advised many new innovative and immigrant congregations.
She has also served the church as a former moderator of the Presbytery of Sacramento and member of the Executive Council, former chair of the Pacific Mission Exchange Team (PMX) of the Synod of the Pacific, and former board member of the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She holds B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Davis.
Paul Baldasare is the retired President of St. Andrews University (formerly St. Andrews Presbyterian College) in Laurinburg, N.C. He is an elder and long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC.
Paul was in private law practice before serving nine years as Associate Legal Counsel for UNC-Chapel Hill. He then returned to his alma mater as Vice President for Advancement and in 2007 was chosen to be the eighth and first alumnus President of St. Andrews University. He has served on the Boards of Directors of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges & Universities (APCU) and the NC Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU).
Paul holds a Bachelor's degree from St. Andrews Presbyterian College and law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. Paul is married to Jane R. Wettach, retired Clinical Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law. They have two children, Gabriel and Leah.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Project Regeneration
Paul Grier joined the Presbyterian Foundation in 2003, after serving as a volunteer. During his first nine years he worked with congregations and their members to cultivate and develop gifts for ministry purposes.
Currently, Paul works with congregations and institutions of the Church that are exploring new ways of undertaking their mission, and the financial implications that such reinvention entails. Whether working with a Presbyterian-related college that has been offered a gift of investment real-estate in a distant location, or assisting a congregation that is seeking to discern whether they should sell air or water rights, or divest themselves of some of their campus property, Paul draws upon his business and financial-management background to aid Church leaders in the repurposing of their properties and assets for sustainability and continuing mission-effectiveness.
An eighth generation Presbyterian, Paul is a ruling elder and lives in Greenville, South Carolina. He is active in community and charitable organizations, having served on local, regional, and national boards of foundations, arts organizations, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, trade associations, and community non-profits. He has a B.S. in Business Administration from Erskine College in South Carolina and a M.H.A. in Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Job Titles:
- Director, Church Financial Literacy and Leadership
Rev. Dr. David M. Loleng joined the Presbyterian Foundation in 2016 in a new role established after the Foundation was awarded a $1 million grant as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.'s National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders.
David oversees the Foundation's programs and services related to the Lilly initiative - working to address the many financial challenges that diminish the effective ministry of pastoral leaders in their professional sphere.
He leads the effort to assemble a body of educational materials and tools for effective financial church leadership and administration and make them available to both pastors and lay leaders; develops a comprehensive overhaul of the PC(USA) congregational stewardship system (i.e., how Presbyterians view and raise funds for ministry and mission); and builds on existing and creates new technological means to deliver training, tools, and resources for pastoral and congregational leaders.
Prior to joining the Foundation, David served as Associate for Evangelism in the Presbyterian Mission Agency. He has more than 20 years of ministry experience in Presbyterian churches in California and frequently speaks about evangelism, discipleship, missional life and culture at conferences, camps, synods, presbyteries, retreats and churches. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (World Trade and Development) from the University of California, Davis and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President of Development
Rev. Dr. Glen Bell joined the Foundation in August 2020 as Senior Vice President of Development. Glen and his team are responsible for the development operations of the Foundation which consists of asset gathering from churches and individuals, stewardship education and fundraising consulting services to other Presbyterian organizations.
Before joining the Foundation, Glen dedicated 30 years as a pastor in a wide variety of Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations, serving churches in North Carolina, Indiana, and Florida. His roles and duties have spanned preaching, teaching and pastoral care; leadership, management and operations; and stewardship and funds development. Glen was pastor of Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, Laurinburg, North Carolina, pastor/head of staff of Faith Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, executive pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, and pastor/head of staff, First Presbyterian Church, Sarasota, Florida.
Glen has written for Journal for Preachers, Presbyterian Outlook, and Family Ministry. He has been the opening preacher for the PC(USA)'s Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference. He has served on the boards of NEXT Church, Presbyterian Outlook, and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Glen is a Doctor of Ministry graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Victor is Administrator and Associate Dean for Institutional Diversity and Community Engagement at Princeton Theological Seminary and Lead Pastor of Iglesia Presbiteriana Nuevas Fronteras in Plainfield, New Jersey. He chairs Princeton Seminary's Urban Ministry Initiatives Cabinet and is Convener of the Covenant Architects Network. Victor received degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (Ed.D) and Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.).
Job Titles:
- Senior Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of La Mirada
Jason is Senior Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of La Mirada and previously served in churches in New Jersey and Texas. His service to the church includes serving as a former moderator of Los Ranchos Presbytery and its Committee on Ministry, and as a former member of the Mid Council Commission 2.
Prior to entering full-time ministry, Jason worked as a financial analyst. His community work includes serving as a board member of Love La Mirada. Jason holds a B.S. from Rutgers University School of Business and a M.Div. from the Princeton Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a D.Min. at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Rev. Jenny Saperstein grew up in the PC(USA) and has served the church as a deacon and as a ruling elder. She is a graduate of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Jenny grew up "in the west," notably, Washington state, California, and Colorado.
Jenny is anishinaabe, waganakising odawa - a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in northern Michigan. After seminary in Texas, Jenny and her husband Patrick moved to Michigan where she found her first pastoral call at Northside Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor. Jenny and Patrick have two children.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Chairman / Warrington, Pennsylvania
Wonjae is Pastor of Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. She previously served as Transitional Pastor and Head of Staff of Flemington Presbyterian Church and supply pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church, Flourtown Presbyterian Church and Newtown Presbyterian Church. Wonjae is a former moderator of the Presbytery of Philadelphia.
Wonjae received a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Job Titles:
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Robyn Davis Sekula joined the Presbyterian Foundation as Vice President of Communications and Marketing in early 2019. In her position at the Foundation, she leads the communications and marketing staff, guiding strategy for communications with the 1.7 million members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination. The Foundation's Marketing team is responsible for designing and orchestrating outreach to pastors and PC(USA) supporters. Robyn plays a key role in making connections with the many other Presbyterian organizations in the PC(USA).
Robyn has more than 25 years of experience in the communications industry, beginning her career as a business journalist. She launched her own consulting company in 2003, providing communications, public relations and marketing consulting services to businesses, non-profits and individuals, including many Presbyterian-related entities. She is a frequent speaker on social media, communications, storytelling and branding, particularly for congregations and non-profits. She has spoken to congregations in Washington, D.C., Tucson, Connecticut and at the biennial Big Tent conference.
Robyn became a ruling elder in the PC(USA) in 1998 at First Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. She has also served on the session at Highland Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where she has been a member since 2003.
A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Robyn earned a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She lives in New Albany, Indiana.
Job Titles:
- Certified Public Accountant
Sam is a Certified Public Accountant and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM providing fiduciary investment consulting and wealth management services to successful families across the Midwest. He is a Partner at Fi3 Financial Advisors in Indianapolis.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Operations
Shonita Bossier became Vice President of Operations in June 2020. Shonita joined the Presbyterian Foundation in July 2018, with more than 20 years of experience in securities, and trust administration and operations.
Shonita is responsible for management of the Operations department with oversight of 20 staff members that handle processing and administration of gifts and trust accounts and the records reflecting operational transactions on all accounts for the Presbyterian Foundation and New Covenant Trust Company. She leads staff activities to ensure the timely and accurate financial record keeping, information systems tracking, tax reporting, delivery of account statements, as well as the procurement, and investment of funds in the manner designated by clients and operating procedures for gift transactions.
Prior to joining the Presbyterian Foundation, she served as Director of the Securities Division of the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions, working for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Shonita was responsible for the examination and registration of securities firms and professionals as well as the registration of securities offerings and investigations of alleged state and federal securities law violations.
Shonita has also formerly held positions at the Bank of Bermuda, U.S. Bancorp and Fifth Third Bank. Her extensive operations background includes experience in international trade settlement operations, global custody operations, and trust administration and operations.
Job Titles:
- Vice President Ministry Relations
Stephen Keizer came to the Presbyterian Foundation in 2004 and leads the Ministry Relations efforts for the Presbyterian Foundation. His team of Ministry Relations Officers serves pastors and their congregations throughout the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) from regional offices across the country.
Job Titles:
- Retired Managing Director of Deloitte & Touche
Susan Menelaides Rose is a retired managing director of Deloitte & Touche, LLP, where she was a member of the firm's National Audit Group. Her primary responsibilities included developing the firm's policies, procedures and training for conducting financial statement audits by the firm's United States auditors.
Job Titles:
- Director of Human Resources
- Senior Vice President
- in 1997 As a Client Services Representative
Troy Marables joined the Presbyterian Foundation in 1997 as a Client Services Representative. He was promoted to Manager of Client Services in 1998. Troy also obtained his Series 6 & 63 license and became a registered representative for the New Covenant Funds family of mutual funds. In 2015, Troy was promoted to the position of Trust Administrator and Client Services Manager for the New Covenant Trust Company.
In 2018, he was promoted to Assistant Director of Human Resources where he worked closely with the former Director until she retired in September of 2018. Troy was promoted to Vice President, Director of Human Resources in October 2018 where he now leads the delivery of Human Resource services to the Foundation, including policy development, staffing, employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits administration, HRIS systems and organizational and employee development.
In addition, Troy works closely with the Property Manager to secure and maintain the Foundation's building and grounds.
Troy has over 21 years of experience at the Foundation and with New Covenant Trust Company. Troy previously worked for PNC Bank and PNC Mortgage. He studied Business Administration at Florida A&M University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Learning (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Louisville.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of Memorial Presbyterian Church
Wes Scovanner is a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, Florida. He currently serves on the Finance/Administration Committee and the Investment Review Committee. Additionally, he has participated in the Pastor Nominating and Endowment Committees and serves as an usher. He has chaired the church's annual stewardship campaign and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, managed a recent multi-million-dollar funding and renovation of this historic church.
Wes has been a director for numerous public and private companies, a bank, and charitable organizations. He is an advocate for children's causes and enjoyed several years coaching and mentoring youth football and baseball. He had a long association with the Children's Home Society of Florida where he participated as President for both the Central Florida Division and State of Florida Boards.