Our Leadership
Awana Board of Directors
Chris Williams
Chairman of the Board
Josh Mulvihill
Vice Chairman
Elizabeth Mitchell
Secretary
Dave Swanson
Assistant Secretary
Pam Pugh
Treasurer
Brian Hartsell
Assistant Treasurer
Gary Thomas
Teasa Northern
Wess Stafford
Ty Batchelor
Shawn Thornton
Ginger Martin
Awana Executive Leadership
Matt Markins
President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Valerie Bell
Chief Executive Officer Emerita
Kevin White
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Michael Handler
Chief Innovation Officer
Brian Rhodes
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Dr. Ed Gossien
Chief Ministry Officer
Beth Bedoe
Vice President, Development
Steve Cohoon
Vice President, Revenue & Ministry Advancement
Chip Root
Vice President, Technology
Ken Toeller
Vice President, Finance
Kellie Bartley
Senior Director, Curriculum
Kevin Orris
Vice President, Revenue & Communications
Sarah Dudt
Director, Marketing
Field Staff
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Careers
Awana is a world-wide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Bible-based evangelism and discipleship solutions for ages 2-18. As the global leaders in child and youth discipleship, Awana gives children the opportunity to know, love and serve Jesus, no matter their background.
"We can accomplish more together and multiply the impact of reaching out to children and discipling them on a long-term basis."
Stephen Maphosah, Awana Africa