our leaders
Board of TRustees
![Headshot of Athletes in Action's President, Mark Householder](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Mark-Householder-Headshot-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)
Mark Householder
President
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Mitch-Barnhardt-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Mitch Barnhart
Athletic Director, University of Kentucky
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Chris-Broussard-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Chris Broussard
NBA Analyst for Fox Sports
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Dave-Browne-Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Dave Browne
Former CEO LensCrafters, Family Christian Bookstore
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Ruth-Riley-Hunter-headshot-150x150.jpg)
Ruth Riley Hunter
Retired, WNBA and Olympic Gold Medalist, TV and Radio Analyst for Miami Heat
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Kenya-Jackson-Headshot-113x150.jpg)
Kenya Jackson
Senior Vice President, OptumRX at UnitedHealth Group
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/11/Steve-Langenkamp-headshot-Small-150x150.jpeg)
Steve Langenkamp
Chief Operating Office, MSA Design
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Jeff-McLendon-Headshot-136x150.jpg)
Jeff McLendon
President and CEO, Specialty Building Products
Board of TRustees
![Headshot of Athletes in Action's President, Mark Householder](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Mark-Householder-Headshot-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)
Mark Householder
President
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Mitch-Barnhardt-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Mitch Barnhart
Athletic Director, University of Kentucky
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Chris-Broussard-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Chris Broussard
NBA Analyst for Fox Sports
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Dave-Browne-Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Dave Browne
Former CEO LenseCrafters, Family Christian Bookstore
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Ruth-Riley-Hunter-headshot-150x150.jpg)
Ruth Riley Hunter
Retired, WNBA and Olympic Gold Medalist, TV and Radio Analyst for Miami Heat
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Kenya-Jackson-Headshot-113x150.jpg)
Kenya Jackson
Senior Vice President, OptumRX at UnitedHealth Group
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/11/Steve-Langenkamp-headshot-Small-150x150.jpeg)
Steve Langenkamp
Chief Operating Office, MSA Design
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Jeff-McLendon-Headshot-136x150.jpg)
Jeff McLendon
President and CEO, Specialty Building Products
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/11/Dan-Meyer-1-1-150x150.jpg)
Dan Meyer
Partner, Align Capital Partners
Board of TRustees
![Headshot of Athletes in Action's President, Mark Householder](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Mark-Householder-Headshot-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)
Mark Householder
President
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Mitch-Barnhardt-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Mitch Barnhart
Athletic Director, University of Kentucky
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Chris-Broussard-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Chris Broussard
NBA Analyst for Fox Sports
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Dave-Browne-Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Dave Browne
Former CEO LenseCrafters, Family Christian Bookstore
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Ruth-Riley-Hunter-headshot-150x150.jpg)
Ruth Riley Hunter
Retired, WNBA and Olympic Gold Medalist, TV and Radio Analyst for Miami Heat
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Kenya-Jackson-Headshot-113x150.jpg)
Kenya Jackson
Senior Vice President, OptumRX at UnitedHealth Group
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/11/Dan-Meyer-1-1-150x150.jpg)
Dan Meyer
Partner, Align Capital Partners
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/11/Jim-Negron-casual-0658-004-150x150.jpg)
Jim Negron
President, CK Construction Group, Inc.
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Rene-Rochester-Headshot-113x150.jpg)
Dr. Rene Rochester
CEO of Urban SET, Inc.
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Philip-Sarnecki-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
R. Philip Sarnecki
Chairman of the Board, CEO & President of RPS Financial Group, Inc
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Doug-Skidmore-Headshot-148x150.jpg)
Doug Skidmore
President and CEO of Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co.
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/James-Williamson-Headshot-113x150.jpg)
James Williamson
President, Shelter Home Mortgage
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/11/Jim-Negron-casual-0658-004-150x150.jpg)
Jim Negron
President, CK Construction Group, Inc.
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Rene-Rochester-Headshot-113x150.jpg)
Dr. Rene Rochester
CEO of Urban SET, Inc.
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Philip-Sarnecki-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
R. Philip Sarnecki
Chairman of the Board, CEO & President of RPS Financial Group, Inc
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Doug-Skidmore-Headshot-148x150.jpg)
Doug Skidmore
President and CEO of Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co.
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/James-Williamson-Headshot-113x150.jpg)
James Williamson
President, Shelter Home Mortgage
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/11/Dan-Meyer-1-1-150x150.jpg)
Dan Meyer
Partner, Align Capital Partners
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/11/Jim-Negron-casual-0658-004-150x150.jpg)
Jim Negron
President, CK Construction Group, Inc.
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Rene-Rochester-Headshot-113x150.jpg)
Dr. Rene Rochester
CEO of Urban SET, Inc.
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Philip-Sarnecki-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)
R. Philip Sarnecki
Chairman of the Board, CEO & President of RPS Financial Group, Inc
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Doug-Skidmore-Headshot-148x150.jpg)
Doug Skidmore
President and CEO of Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co.
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/James-Williamson-Headshot-113x150.jpg)
James Williamson
President, Shelter Home Mortgage
executive leadership council
![Corwin Anthony headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Corwin-Anthony-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Corwin Anthony
VP Chief Ambassador Officer
![Jerry Dendinger headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Jerry-Dendinger-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Jerry Dendinger
Executive VP/COO
![Darrin Gray headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Darrin-Gray-150x150.jpeg)
Darrin Gray
Executive Director
Media Partnerships
![Owen Grey Headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/08/Owen-Grey-1-150x150.jpg)
Owen Grey
National Campus Operations Director
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/10/IMG_7662-1-150x150.jpg)
Matt Hardy
Great Lakes Regional Director
![Mark Householder headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Mark-Householder-150x150.jpeg)
Mark Householder
President
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Steve_Koproski_Headshot-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)
Steve Koproski
Executive Director National Campus Ministry
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/10/ELC-Devon-McDonald-Pic-e1697466294822-150x150.jpeg)
Devon McDonald
Pro NFL Chief of Staff to Chaplains
![Dave McDowell headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Dave-McDowell-150x150.jpeg)
Dave McDowell
Vice President Development
executive leadership council
![Corwin Anthony headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Corwin-Anthony-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Corwin Anthony
VP Chief Ambassador Officer
![Jerry Dendinger headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Jerry-Dendinger-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Jerry Dendinger
Executive VP/COO
![Darrin Gray headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Darrin-Gray-150x150.jpeg)
Darrin Gray
Executive Director
Media Partnerships
![Owen Grey Headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/08/Owen-Grey-1-150x150.jpg)
Owen Grey
National Campus Operations Director
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/10/IMG_7662-1-150x150.jpg)
Matt Hardy
Great Lakes Regional Director
![Mark Householder headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Mark-Householder-150x150.jpeg)
Mark Householder
President
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Steve_Koproski_Headshot-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)
Steve Koproski
Executive Director National Campus Ministry
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/10/ELC-Devon-McDonald-Pic-e1697466294822-150x150.jpeg)
Devon McDonald
Pro NFL Chief of Staff to Chaplains
![Dave McDowell headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Dave-McDowell-150x150.jpeg)
Dave McDowell
Vice President Development
executive leadership council
![Corwin Anthony headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Corwin-Anthony-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Corwin Anthony
VP Chief Ambassador Officer
![Jerry Dendinger headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Jerry-Dendinger-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Jerry Dendinger
Executive VP/COO
![Darrin Gray headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Darrin-Gray-150x150.jpeg)
Darrin Gray
Executive Director
Media Partnerships
![Owen Grey Headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/08/Owen-Grey-1-150x150.jpg)
Owen Grey
National Campus Operations Director
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/12/691A0628-150x150.jpg)
Matt Hardy
Great Lakes Regional Director
![Mark Householder headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Mark-Householder-150x150.jpeg)
Mark Householder
President
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/12/691A0648-150x150.jpg)
Steve Koproski
Executive Director National Campus Ministry
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/12/691A0638-150x150.jpg)
Devon McDonald
Pro NFL Chief of Staff to Chaplains
![George McGovern head shot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/12/imglykit-export-1-150x150.jpeg)
George McGovern
Executive Director
Pro NFL
![Lynn Meritt Headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/07/DEM_5647_lynn_meritt-1-150x150.jpg)
Lynn Meritt
Oneness in Diversity Liaison
![Luke Middendorf headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Luke-Middendorf-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Luke Middendorf
Training and Development Director
![Aaron Neff headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Aaron-Neff-150x150.jpeg)
Aaron Neff
CFO
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Eric-Nelson-Headshot-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)
Eric Nelson
VP Catalytic Ministries
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/10/Joni-Noel-ELC-Photo-150x150.jpeg)
Joni Noel
Campus Field Ministries Director
![Dave McDowell headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Dave-McDowell-150x150.jpeg)
Dave McDowell
Vice President Development
![George McGovern head shot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/12/imglykit-export-1-150x150.jpeg)
George McGovern
Executive Director NFL Ministry
![Lynn Meritt Headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/07/DEM_5647_lynn_meritt-1-150x150.jpg)
Lynn Meritt
Oneness in Diversity Liaison
![Luke Middendorf headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Luke-Middendorf-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Luke Middendorf
Training and Development Director
![Aaron Neff headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Aaron-Neff-150x150.jpeg)
Aaron Neff
CFO
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/12/691A0634-150x150.jpg)
Eric Nelson
VP Catalytic Ministries
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/12/691A0625-150x150.jpg)
Joni Noel
Campus Field Ministries Director
![Heather Reddy headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/12/imglykit-export-150x150.jpeg)
Heather Reddy
Executive
Director Pro Soccer
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-29-at-9.22.31-AM-150x150.png)
CS
Executive Director
International Missions
![Jonathan Van Horn headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Jonathan-Van-Horn-Headshot-1-150x150.jpg)
Jonathan Van Horn
Executive
Director Pro Soccer
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/08/IMG-8443-150x150.jpg)
Erin Wellman
Executive Director Catalytic Resourcing
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Erik-York-Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Erik York
Executive Director, Leadership Development & Human Resources
![Heather Reddy headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/12/imglykit-export-150x150.jpeg)
Heather Reddy
Executive
Director Pro Soccer
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-29-at-9.22.31-AM-150x150.png)
CS
Executive Director
International Missions
![Jonathan Van Horn headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Jonathan-Van-Horn-Headshot-1-150x150.jpg)
Jonathan Van Horn
Executive
Director Pro Soccer
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/08/IMG-8443-150x150.jpg)
Erin Wellman
Executive Director Catalytic Resourcing
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Erik-York-Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Erik York
Executive Director, Leadership Development & Human Resources
![George McGovern head shot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/12/imglykit-export-1-150x150.jpeg)
George McGovern
Executive Director
Pro NFL
![Luke Middendorf headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Luke-Middendorf-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Luke Middendorf
Campus National Movement Strategist
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Eric-Nelson-Headshot-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)
Eric Nelson
VP Catalytic Ministries
![Lynn Meritt Headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/07/DEM_5647_lynn_meritt-1-150x150.jpg)
Lynn Meritt
Oneness in Diversity Liaison
![Aaron Neff headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Aaron-Neff-150x150.jpeg)
Aaron Neff
CFO
![Heather Reddy headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/12/imglykit-export-150x150.jpeg)
Heather Reddy
Executive
Director Pro Soccer
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-29-at-9.22.31-AM-150x150.png)
CS
Executive Director
International Missions
![Jonathan Van Horn headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Jonathan-Van-Horn-Headshot-1-150x150.jpg)
Jonathan Van Horn
Executive
Director Pro Soccer
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/08/IMG-8443-150x150.jpg)
Erin Wellman
Executive Director Catalytic Resourcing
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Erik-York-Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Erik York
Executive Director, Leadership Development & Human Resources
![George McGovern head shot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/12/imglykit-export-1-150x150.jpeg)
George McGovern
Executive Director
Pro NFL
![Lynn Meritt Headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/07/DEM_5647_lynn_meritt-1-150x150.jpg)
Lynn Meritt
Oneness in Diversity Liaison
![Luke Middendorf headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Luke-Middendorf-headshot-150x150.jpeg)
Luke Middendorf
Campus National Movement Strategist
![Aaron Neff headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Aaron-Neff-150x150.jpeg)
Aaron Neff
CFO
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Eric-Nelson-Headshot-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)
Eric Nelson
VP Catalytic Ministries
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2023/10/Joni-Noel-ELC-Photo-150x150.jpeg)
Joni Noel
Campus Field Ministries Director
![Heather Reddy headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/12/imglykit-export-150x150.jpeg)
Heather Reddy
Executive
Director Pro Soccer
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-29-at-9.22.31-AM-150x150.png)
CS
Executive Director
International Missions
![Jonathan Van Horn headshot](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/09/Jonathan-Van-Horn-Headshot-1-150x150.jpg)
Jonathan Van Horn
Executive
Director Pro Soccer
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2021/08/IMG-8443-150x150.jpg)
Erin Wellman
Executive Director Catalytic Resourcing
![](https://athletesinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/488/2020/08/Erik-York-Headshot-150x150.jpg)
Erik York
Executive Director, Leadership Development & Human Resources
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