THE STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION - Key Persons


Jeff Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
Jeff Jackson founded Shepherd's Staff Mission Facilitators in 2000. Shepherd's Staff is a unique agency that serves both local churches and their members that God has called to serve Him as missionaries outside the borders of the United States. The ministry enables both churches and missionaries to focus their attention on their primary objectives while having peace of mind that there is a trustworthy and knowledgeable team providing vital support in the background. Jeff brings tremendous value to the board as he shares his vision, experience and wisdom.

Karen Hess

Job Titles:
  • Director of Strategic Partnerships
With a wealth of experience working with non-profit organizations, Karen is responsible for expanding community relations and informing partners of strategic business goals. She works closely with other executives to define short- and long-term policies and strategies and connects with internal and external stakeholders to expand on these company visions.

Marty Roark

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
Marty has coached and consulted with many companies in different capacities with a broad range of structures - public, non-profits, private, family and partnerships. These companies represented a variety of industries and business types. Under his guidance as President and CEO, he has led different corporations to achieve significant growth since their beginnings until the sale of these companies. Marty offers his expertise in the growth and success of The Stewardship Foundation. He has an MBA in Operations and Finance from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI.

Steve Simpson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
Steve brings decades of experience in international missions work as he has served as the Executive Director and Founder of Pennsylvania United Medical Association (PUMA) since 1999. Primarily operating in Nepal, under Steve's leadership PUMA has established more than 45 new churches, provided critical medical care through mobile and stationary clinics and has trained over 100 pastors at their Pastor's training center. Steve has made sixty trips to Nepal, logging 1.1 million air travel miles. Steve's experience with navigating two different cultures, legal systems, travel issues and a variety of spiritual lenses make him a valuable team member and problem solver.

Wayne Shafer - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder