Meet Our Team
Denis Greene, President
Greene began working in the nonprofit development field in 1981. He founded Church Development in 1992 after a near-death experience motivated him to integrate his faith, education and skills in work that served the church and the virtue of stewardship. His undergraduate and graduate studies are in organizational development and he was awarded the CFRE professional designation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. He has helped over 100 churches across the USA raise more than $100,000,000. Greene is a member of the National Association of Church Business Administrators. He is the author of The Stewardship System, Stewardship-Based Capital Campaigns, and How To Ask For Donations as well as numerous articles on stewardship.
Bill Cordaro, Senior Consultant
Bill has 30 years experience working in church settings. He brings a strong faith perspective to his work in capital campaign fundraising. He holds Master's degrees in theology and adult education and a Certificate in Fundraising.Below is Bill's answer to the question "What is stewrdship?"
Eileen Akers, Graphic Designer
Eileen, a freelance publication designer, has designed capital campaign materials for more than 100 Church Foundation clients. She also works extensively in the Kansas City, MO nonprofit community, creating everything from T-shirt designs to corporate reports. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri.
Edward Dobmeyer, Regional Director
Ed has worked with Church Development as a Communications Specialist and Campaign Manager since 1995. He serves as the Southeast Regional Director in Atlanta, GA.
Jammie Dunker, Graphic Designer
Jammie has worked in the graphic design industry for the last eight years. Her design experience spans from logo design, to publication design, to marketing collateral design.
Dr. Jim Everett, Consultant
Jim has a strong commitment to faith and to building community. He has a doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is passionate about organizational development. Jim has served in many leadership positions for his church and other non-profit, service organizations. He believes in equipping people to do their very best to serve God.
Jacque Kelly, MBA, Director of Finance
Jacque has over 15 years of experience in small business and non–profit financial management consulting. As a volunteer, she helps both churches and parochial schools achieve their financial goals.
Charles Leggett, Consultant
Charlie has more than 30 years experience as an executive, successful business owner and financial planner. In addition, he has helped lead and govern churches for the past 20 years.
Mark Leggett, Senior Consultant
Bio coming soon.
Kelly Newsome McNichols, Consultant
Kelly has worked with Christian non–profit organizations and churches for over 10 years. Kelly also brings expertise as a licensed REALTOR© and public speaking coach to her work. Below is her video answer to the question "What is stewardship?"
Debbie McShane, Graphic Designer
Debbie has worked in graphic design for over 10 years. Her experience includes publication art direction as well as freelance design for various nonprofit organizations.
Rev. Wade Miller, Regional Director
Wade is an ordained minister who has served in a number of church leadership roles. With his experience as a pastor, his love for the church and his MBA from Texas Christian University, Wade has a unique background from which to help lead churches toward their dreams and visions for the future. He serves as the North Central Regional Director and is based in Fargo, North Dakota.
JoAnne Owens, Consultant
JoAnne has served for the past ten years as a parish business manager. She was part of three successful capital campaigns as well as multiple annual giving appeals. JoAnne seeks to offer her gifts and experiences to help improve church communities through the capital campaign fundraising process. Below is her video answer to the question "What is stewardship?"
Darryl Prater, Senior Consultant
Darryl has, for 18 years, served as associate pastor of worship and music in local churches. Successfully leading over 25 campaigns, Darryl believes capital campaign fundraising in the church should be confident, joyful and a hope–filled expression of ministry.
Matt Schoenfeld, Consultant
Matt has served hundreds of churches as a stewardship trainer and consultant since 1996. Having worked in the mutual fund industry and as a church administrator, he brings more than 25 years of management and ministry experience to helping churches manage capital campaigns.
Tim Sweeny, Senior Consultant
Tim works with religious and nonprofit organizations. With over 15 years of fundraising experience, he has helped hundreds of organizations raise millions of dollars locally and internationally. He has a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management and a Certificate in Fundraising Management.
Jody Thatch, Administrative Assistant
Jody is Administrative Assistant for The Church Development Foundation. She has many years of experience as owner/operator of a neighborhood business center specializing in customer service, project management and problem solving. She keeps track of myriad details to help give our clients the best possible service.
