Jay Clark (President, Member of Board of Directors)

A clear and witty thinker, Jay is a financial advisor/guru and registered representative with Wealth Strategies Group and Park Avenue Securities, based in Greenwood Village, CO.  Since 2002 he has built his practice around advising individuals, families, and small business owners in structuring their financial lives for balance, coordination, and peace of mind.  As a senior manager with his firm, he divides his time among his own clients and teaching the craft of advice to others in both the firm and the industry.

Born in the Bay Area of Northern California, Jay moved at an early age to the countries of Turkey and Cyprus, where his parents served as missionaries. He attended Vanguard University in Southern California, where he studied English Literature. Jay, his wife, and three sons enjoy spending their time together fly-fishing, hiking, camping and sightseeing throughout their beautiful Colorado. 


Christle Johnson (Vice-President)

Christle is a generous soul, gifted with crazy leadership strengths (She should run for government office). Along with her husband, she owns and manages Johnson Downie Partners, LLC.

Christle is the President of the Texas Business Travel Association as well as a Direct Member at Large of the Board of Directors of the Global Business Travel Association. She holds a B.A. Business from UT-Austin and lives with her husband and two daughters in Texas.


Spencer Beach (Treasurer)

A master networker and visionary with a quick intellect (and a wonderfully low threshold for fluff), Spencer is the Executive Pastor of KeyPoint Church in Arkansas.

He holds a B.A.  in Marketing and Finance from Florida State University and is a Licensed Minister with the Assemblies of God.

Additionally, Spencer is a Licensed Life and Health Insurance provider in the state of Louisiana and a member of the Florida State Alumni Association. He lives with his beautiful wife and daughter in Arkansas.


Erik Barr (Secretary)

Erik is a Jesus-style servant, a truth-seeker, and an inspiring example of simple living. He runs marathons, enjoys making cars last as long as possible, and shares his time between Texas (where his family resides) and Boston (where his planes reside).

Erik is a Pilot for Jet Blue. He holds a B.S. Math and German from Tulane University and an M.A. in Linguistics from UT Austin.


Geoffrey Thompson (Ambassador)

Geoff is a futurist. He thinks outside of existing boxes and possesses a contagious passion for Jesus and any cause in which he believes.  From breaking an altitude record in a glider at age 19 to winning the Multimedia Producer’s Award in Silicon Valley in 1993 to writing the best-selling business book “E-Business To Go”, Geoff is a pioneer who has been birthing creative ideas in the church and business world continuously for the past 30+ years.

Geoff is also a Real Estate Broker and business developer who has launched numerous popular online business platforms including RealEstateExpress.com and LicenseTutor.com. Geoff's seasoned wisdom and unabashed disregard for political correctness have made him a favorite with the media. In addition to appearances on CNN, Bloomberg Business, MSN's Money Central News Hour, and First Business, Geoff is a frequent guest on local TV and Radio from coast-to-coast.

Geoff and his wife (Lisa Thompson, J.D.) love living with a breathtaking view in Colorado. 

Geoff’s credentials include the following:

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (1974) from Arizona State University; a B.Th in Theology (1984) from Life Pacific University (Summa Cum Laude); an M.A. in Marketing (1990) from Webster University; and George Herbert Walker Graduate School of Business, (Summa Cum Laude)

C.F.I. Certified Flight Instructor (1974), FAA, C.A.P. Certified Aerobatics Pilot, N.A.U.I. Certified Scuba Diver, Licensed Paraglider Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, Instrument Rating, C.P.M.S.

Certified Property Management Specialist, Licensed Real Estate Broker, MREC, Missouri Real Estate Commission, Licensed Real Estate Instructor

TESOL- Bi-lingual English Instructor; Adjunct Professor of Marketing and Communications, Maryville University; University of the Nations, LIFE Bible College 


Alicia Britt Chole (Founder and Executive Director)

Alicia is an author, inspirational speaker, and spiritual director who has been facilitating the spiritual formation of leaders and learners for over 25 years.
Alicia is frequent speaker in the USA and around the world at leadership conferences, university gatherings, churches, and training events. After hearing her speak, an acquisitions VP at a division of Thomas Nelson asked Alicia to write the first of what would become two devotionals: Pure Joy and Sitting in God’s Sunshine. In 2006 she released her first “heart” book with Integrity Publishers: Anonymous: Jesus’ hidden years and yours which has received breathtaking reviews from ministry leaders around the world. Since 2000, Alicia has published six books and numerous bible studies including a 52-week spiritual formation e-journey called The 7th Year.

Alicia’s articles and writings have appeared in Spirit-led Woman, Enrichment Journal, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Jennifer Rothschild’s Self Talk, Soul Talk, and a variety of devotional books. She has been a featured expert blogger on Conversant Life and a voice on Wired Parish and she has been interviewed by dozens of radio stations including KTIS, Premiere Drive UK, The Bob Duktko Show, Thor Tolo, Georgean Rice, Mark Daniels, Moody with Prime Time Chicago, Moody Radio South, Ron Meyers, Jennifer Keitt, and Brian Mason. TV appearances include The Harvest Show and At Home Live. 
She is the founder and CEO of onewholeworld, inc whose mission is to provide substantial resources for the globally minded. Additionally, she designed and oversees a retreat home in Branson, MO (www.restinnrivendell.com).

Mrs. Chole lives with her husband of 21 years and their three children off of a dirt road in the country in a home devoted to writing and reflection. Alicia is an ordained minister (1997) and holds a B.A. Plan II pre-law and an M.A. Education from UT-Austin. She is currently a doctoral student at George Fox University pursuing a DMIN in Spiritual Formation and Leadership.