When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life

Amy Kennedy

Co-Executive Director (Placement & Communications)

For the past twelve years, Amy has worked with A Christian Ministry in the National Parks as the Director of Placement and Communications, and most recently, as co-Executive Director. Prior to her time in the office, she served in three national parks and spent a season recruiting for the national office. Originally from Idaho, Amy earned her undergraduate degree in Communications and Business from Northwest Nazarene University. She earned her Master of Nonprofit Management degree from Regis University in 2018. Through her graduate studies, Amy was recognized as an Opus Student Scholar, and was invited to join an international nonprofit honor society called Nu Lambda Mu. She is also a certified Master Trainer with The Lions Lead leadership development organization. Her experience working with World Vision, Love INC, Musana CDO and ACMNP gave her a strong love for nonprofit organizations and equipped her to carry out the impactful ministry occurring in the national parks each season. Amy has been married to her husband, Bobby Kennedy, for the past eight years. He is 2nd grade teacher. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swing dancing, singing jazz music, kayaking, and playing with her golden retriever pups Chloe and Tucker. Amy can be reached at akennedy@acmnp.com.

David Degler

Co-Executive Director (Program & Leadership)

As the Co-Executive Director of Program & Leadership, Dave coordinates and oversees all components of our ministry program in the parks.  ACMNP training and ministry programs are designed to ensure that ACMNP team members provide impactful ministry in the parks while developing leadership capacities and skills for future service in the church and world. Dave holds a Bachelor of Religious Education degree from Great Lakes Christian College and a Master of Divinity degree from Emmanuel Christian Seminary. Dave is a Certified Master Trainer with The Lions Lead leadership development organization.  In over 42 years of ministry, he has served as executive pastor with a church in Indianapolis and a local Denver church, led over 20 cross-cultural mission trips, was a campus pastor at East Tennessee State University, and started Campus Christian Fellowship at Appalachian State University.  He enjoys bow hunting for elk, skiing, camping, writing, reading, and exploring the Colorado wilderness with his wife, Dawn.  Dave and Dawn have two grown sons.  Jonathan and daughter-in-law Amanda live in Chiang Mai, Thailand and have two children named Olive and Desmond.  Alex served as an airborne medic in the Army and is married to Kana who has dual citizenship in Thailand and the United States. They have one daughter named Rosemary.  For program or training related questions, including interest in joining a Ministry Support Committee, contact David at ddegler@acmnp.com.

Paula Misloski

Administration Coordinator

As Administration Coordinator, Paula is primarily focused on database management, event planning, and general office and Board support.  She was previously the Administrator for the ACMNP National Office before she and her husband, Jim, moved to work with Missouri Baptists in 2016.  She’s worked for the past few years in administrative/accounting roles for the Missouri Baptist Foundation and Baptist Homes Healthcare Ministries. Paula is excited for the opportunity to return to the Park Life team, working remotely from their home in Jefferson City, MO.  She grew up in central Missouri and graduated with a Management degree from Missouri State University.  Jim serves as the Developing Leaders Director for the Missouri Baptist Convention, and is excited to re-connect his passion for leadership development to the ministry of ACMNP.  Paula and Jim have three adult children; Perry is in Kansas City, Ellen in Chicago, IL, and Davis in Waco, TX.  Paula loves exploring the beauty of God’s creation, finding off-the-beaten-path restaurants, traveling with her husband, cooking, and hosting. For questions regarding donations, events, or general inquiries about ACMNP, Paula can be reached at admin@acmnp.com or pmisloski@acmnp.com or by calling 303-220-2808 ext. 0.

Deborah Boud

Placement Coordinator

Deborah grew up moving every two years as part of an active-duty military family. She’s visited all 50 states and loves international travel as well. Her love of the National Parks was kindled early on as she and her sisters worked on collecting their Junior Ranger badges in each new region they lived in. Deborah graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University with a degree in Interpersonal Communications and spent the following summer with ACMNP in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve in Alaska. Her time there taught her to value seeking the presence of God in the stillness of nature. Since then, Deborah has worked in a variety of industries including wilderness therapy, reality-gaming entertainment, and education services. She loves reading sci-fi/fantasy books, watching competitive cooking shows, traveling with her husband Josh, and playing board games with family and friends. She’s excited to join the ACMNP team this year in the Placement Coordinator role! For placement-specific questions about the parks, or if you would like to have a team at your national park property, please contact Deborah at dboud@acmnp.com or by calling 303-220-2808 ext. 3.

Amos Smith

Program Coordinator

After graduation from Florida Christian College (JUFL), Amos worked in the local church primarily leading and discipling middle and high schoolers as a student pastor. In 2021, God opened the door for Amos to explore ministry in a totally new context through ACMNP. He led a team serving in Glacier National Park over the summer and another team in Death Valley National Park through the winter. He joined ACMNP full time in spring of 2022 as the Program Coordinator. Amos loves exploring the outdoors, hiking with friends and playing lots of board games. His passion is for discipleship and building community with others. You can reach Amos at asmith@acmnp.com

Amy Ashworth

Communications Manager

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Amy is thrilled to join ACMNP as Communications Manager. After six years as a flight attendant, she shifted to the world of communications, focusing on storytelling and community building. As a former ACMNP team member at Glacier National Park, she loves hiking and exloring the national parks. When she is not crafting engaging content, you’ll find her hitting the trails or eating chips and salsa at her favorite local Atlanta spots. With experience across startups and corporate brands, Amy is ready to make an impact. If you would like to connect, you can reach Amy at aashworth@acmnp.com or media@acmnp.com.

Dani Paulk

Administrative Assistant

Dani grew up in Texas and Oklahoma, but has called Colorado home for over a decade. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Humanities and received her Master of Arts in Justice and Mission (biblical social justice) from Denver Seminary. Her previous experience includes five years as an executive assistant and housing coordinator at a faith based nonprofit as well as a current part time job as a library associate at the public library. Dani and her husband, Tyler, have a seven year old firecracker of a daughter named Amelia. Dani’s biggest passion is advocating for the flourishing of others, particularly the people most marginalized in our society. Dani would say that the majority of her personality consists of a love of reading and coffee, both of which is what you will find her doing in her spare time. To get in touch with Dani, you can email dpaulk@acmnp.com.

Abby Bennett

Distance Recruiter

After serving for two seasons in the Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon, Abby is thrilled to continue her work with ACMNP as a Distance Recruiter! She graduated from Florida Southern College with degrees in Environmental Studies in Political Science. Passionate about the intersection of Christianity and environmental protection, Abby hopes to work for the National Park Service after her seasonal position with ACMNP. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family. Are you interested in having a representative at your school or would you like to be a part of our alumni recruiting team? If so, you can reach Abby at recruiter@acmnp.com.

Oluwatobi (Tobi) Ojo

Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

Oluwatobi (Tobi) Ojo ascribes her adventurous spirit to her childhood in Lagos, Nigeria where she was born and raised. Spending most of her life in Long Island, NY since age 9, she has embraced the many diverse spaces that she has been led to discover. In 2018, during her final year as a theology & ministry student in Fuller Theological Seminary – Pasadena, Tobi accepted the call as an inductee of the ALDP program with ACMNP and to serve as a Team lead with the Denali National Park team. She has since embraced the unveiling of ministry in mission by serving others where she feels called. While at Fuller Theological Seminary, Tobi served as a Women’s Ministry co-leader for The Potter’s House – One LA for two and half years. She also served as the lead for the Prayer Ministry and Hospitality Team respectively for the duration of her time in Los Angeles. In 2020, after graduating with her Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy, Tobi accepted the call to Atlanta, GA where she currently resides with family and finds joy in her vocation as a therapist and a wellness coach. Tobi enjoys reading, writing, traveling, cooking, and discovering the hidden bodies of water all around her. She has a deep passion for walking alongside others toward healing and wholeness as she considers it grace to be a bridge-builder between faith and mental health wellness. She is exceptionally thrilled to work alongside ACMNP as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant. Tobi can be reached at tojo@acmnp.com.

Brad Binkley

Owner/Founder of Binkley IT Consulting

Brad is the owner and founder of Binkley IT Consulting since and has been providing expert and valuable network administration to businesses in the Denver Metro Area since 1999. He has been a tremendous asset to our team and has helped bring ACMNP into the digital age in some important ways. While Brad works with many other groups, we like to think that we are one of his favorites. We try to find ways to get him into our office more frequently, as he is a favorite of ours as well.

Taylor Derrick, CPA

Manager at Bright & Associates

Taylor Derrick, CPA is a Manager at Bright & Associates. Founded in 2014 with a desire to see God’s kingdom advance and ministry flourish, Bright & Associates is a Parker-based CPA firm focused on providing outsourced accounting and CFO services to churches and ministries across the United States.

John Roberts, Esq.

Principal, Senior Portfolio Manager

John Roberts is a Principal and Senior Portfolio Manager at Segall Bryant & Hamill. He has over 30 years’ experience managing portfolios for a variety of clientele including endowments and foundations, and high net worth individuals, among others. Working with non-profits such as ACMNP is one of the most satisfying parts of his job, especially attending ACMNP’s annual meetings at national parks around the country.

The Rev. Krista Henning-Ferkin

Executive Committee - Chairman of the Board

Bio coming soon!

Dr. Darwin Glassford

Executive Committee - Vice Chair

Darwin Glassford is fascinated by helping people understand the learning-teaching process, especially as it relates to discipleship. A lifelong student of learning, culture, technology, and theology propels him into unique conversations. It is this combination that fuels his passion for ACMNP and informs his role on the Board of DIrectors. He loves the outdoors and exploring how students serving ACMP are impacted for both the short and long term.

Darwin is married to Janet, they have two daughters and five grandkids. Darwin holds graduate degrees in theology, educational philosophy, and Christianity and contemporary culture. He currently serves as the Executive Pastor for Harderwyk Ministries (Holland, MI), and Director of Online Education and Graduate Program Director at Kuyper College (Grand Rapids, MI).

Mr. Chris Tomlinson

Executive Committee - Second Vice Chair

Chris Tomlinson has served A Christian Ministry in the National Parks, in one capacity or another, since 2003, when he was a student minister in Yellowstone National Park.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors of ACMNP as the First Vice Chair and a member of the Executive Committee.  An attorney by trade, Chris is a partner at the law firm Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he practices business litigation.  Chris has extensive experience representing clients in complex business and securities litigation, with concentrations in shareholder and corporate governance disputes, merger and acquisitions litigation, financial services litigation, and broker-dealer litigation.  He regularly represents and advises members, shareholders, and directors regarding corporate governance matters.  Chris also assists clients with international and domestic regulatory enforcement matters, internal investigations, and white-collar criminal matters, particularly when they involve securities or other financial issues.  Chris received a B.A. from Furman University, and a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School.

After being hooked by the mission and people of ACMNP as a student minister in Yellowstone National Park, Chris went on to serve with ACMNP in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, USVI, and Mt. Republic Chapel of Peace in Cooke City, Montana.  Chris then worked in the national office of ACMNP in Freeport, Maine, and Denver, Colorado.  He has served on ACMNP’s Board of Directors since 2010.  Chris appreciates the opportunity to be a part of ACMNP’s unique and powerful ministry.  He also enjoys being able to fly-fish, hike, and explore the national parks with his wife and two kids while attending board meetings.

Mr. Brian Kirkpatrick

Executive Committee - Treasurer

Brian served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at T-Mobile, USA from 2001 to 2011 and in several other leadership roles from 1996 to 2001. He headed T-Mobile’s financial, strategic planning, M&A, IT, supply chain and other operational groups. In 2011 he shifted gears to join the non-profit sector, serving as Executive Vice President and CFO for CRISTA Ministries in Seattle, WA for four years. Brian also worked for Ernst & Young’s Telecommunications Group and several broadcasting companies. He received his MBA from the University of Washington and BA from Washington State University. Brian and his wife Nancy live in Lake Tapps, Washington and have three grown children and two grandchildren. He currently serves as chair of the Board of Trustees of Whitworth University in Spokane, WA. He has also served on several other boards, including at churches, the Global Business Advisory Board of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, and in various roles in Scouting. His family enjoys the outdoors, especially hiking & climbing, skiing, tennis, travel, and family gatherings. Brian is grateful to be part of ACMNP which his family first learned about years ago while camping at Mt. Rainier National Park and attending an ACMNP worship service.

Mrs. Lindsey Wheeley

Executive Committee - Secretary

Lindsey’s journey with ACMNP began in the summer of 2007 when she served in West Glacier National Park. In 2008 she joined the National Advisory Council and has served on our Board of Directors since 2013.

Lindsey, a graduate of the University of Alabama, brings 18 years of marketing experience. Her portfolio includes the Country Music Hall of Fame where she managed promotions for country artists with the likes of Reba McEntire and George Strait, and maintained partnerships with XM Satellite Radio, CMT, Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and the Nashville CVB. Lindsey went on to gain agency experience at GS&F, a fully integrated advertising agency in Nashville. Most recently, Lindsey spent 10 years in healthcare as Sr. Marketing Manager at HealthStream, Inc. Under her leadership, her team executed marketing campaigns resulting in over 1 million dollars in sales opportunities per quarter and marketed a tech product that became the #1 ICD-10 training solution for U.S. hospitals, physicians, and non-acute facilities.

Lindsey’s true passion is coaching and mentoring college students, which she has done since 2003 as the Head Cheerleading Coach at Belmont University – a Division 1, nationally ranked program.

Lindsey, her husband Adam, and their son Barrett, reside in Nashville, TN.

The Rev. Glenn Simmons

Board Member

Glenn is a retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, having served a congregation in the Pocono Mtns for seven years and then spending 30+ years as shared staff as a Director for Mission Outreach on behalf of the ELCA and as an Associate of the Bishop of the Northeastern PA Synod of the ELCA. My work responsibilities included serving as Director of Pocono Area Leisure Ministry.

I originally joined the Board of ACMNP as an official representative of the ELCA, but now continue on the Board as Secretary.  My avocations include serving with the local fire department, philately, and travel.

Mr. Dave Gillogly

Board Member

Dave Gillogly has a passion to ‘help people succeed’.  This passion became so engrained in the culture of the world’s largest privately-held personnel company under Dave’s leadership that it became the company’s purpose statement and mantra.

Dave served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Express Personnel Services from 1988 until his retirement in 2000 leading the company from 100 to more than 500 offices worldwide and from $100 million to over $1 billion in annual revenues.  Express now ranks in the top five among all personnel companies in the world, public or private.

Prior to his tenure with Express, he held senior-level leadership positions in the trucking, oil and gas, and consulting industries.  He also served on Oklahoma Governor David Boren’s staff as liaison to the Office of Budget and Management, the Labor Department, and the Department of Central Services.  He served five years as Commissioner (CEO) of the Oklahoma State Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fund.

Since retirement, he consults, coaches, and mentors senior-level business and not-for-profit executives and teaches in the Paul Dickinson School of Business at Oklahoma Baptist University.

He is the author, co-author, or editor of four books and serves on numerous for-profit and not-for-profit boards of directors including Express Personnel, Vertical Learning Curve, Integra Realty Resources, Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, The Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma, A Christian Ministry in the National Parks, and the Hough Ear Institute.

Dave holds a BA in Economics and an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. He and Millicent, his wife of 51 years, divide their time between their home in Oklahoma City and their cabin in Silver Gate, Montana. His goals are both sublime and ridiculous: ‘to be conformed to the image of Christ’ and to be a world-class trout bum.

Dave’s love for the outdoors and the national parks, and his life-long personnel mission of helping people succeed (especially young people) motivates his work as Chairman of the Board of A Christian Ministry in the National Parks.

Mrs. Kim Munshower

Board Member

The mission and passion of ACMNP captured Kim’s attention while visiting and worshiping in National Parks during summer vacations.  She and her husband, Jason, have supported the ministry since 2012.  Since 2022, Kim has served on the National Advisory Board, participated and led Impact Trips, supports the Shenandoah teams as part of the Ministry Support Committee and assists at ministry training events.  She is excited to continue supporting ACMNP on the Board of Directors.

Kim’s passion to connect with God in His creation and empower others to do the same is evident in her pursuits.  As a writer, she shares her experiences through personal narrative creation essays. Her desire to share nature keeps her busy as a volunteer leading a Women’s Outdoor Group at her local church, teaching at a local nature center as an environmental educator, and guiding at state parks as a kayak guide and instructor.  She enjoys sharing her passion to explore wild places creating space to slow down, observe and connect with God.

Kim holds a BS in Chemistry and Biology with a minor in secondary education from Florida State University but has never stopped learning.  She is an Assistant Instructor and Advanced Florida Master Naturalist as well as a Certified Virginia Master Naturalist.  Her pursuit of excellence in paddlesports has led to becoming a Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor, Level 2 Coastal Kayak Trip Leader trainer, Level 2 SUP Instructor and SUP Yoga Leader (ACA).  She is also a Certified Interpretive Guide (NAI) and a Leave No Trace L1 Educator (LNT).

The Rev. Dr. Doug Lewis

Board MemberCommittee

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Mr. Warren Van Genderen

Board MemberCommittee

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Mr. Danny Villanueva

Board MemberCommittee

Daniel Villanueva is a founding partner of RC/Fontis. He has invested in and served on boards of companies in professional sports, media, financial services, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food products, and the health and beauty industry. Villanueva led the launch of Major League Soccer in the Rose Bowl as the founding president of the Los Angeles Galaxy, which has been the league’s most successful franchise to date. He was co-founder of Moya, Villanueva & Associates, Inc., a national marketing and public relations firm and also co-founder of a media group that included several Spanish-language radio and television stations. Villanueva earned his bachelor of science degree at Stanford University and is a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. He has served on the boards of several prominent non-profit organizations and higher education institutions.

Mr. Clarence Sitter

Development Board Member

Clarence Sitter is the Chief Operating Officer of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Mary in Bismarck and is a proud CPA since 2004. Prior to his role at TRMF, Sitter spent 11+ years working in public accounting with Eide Bailly in Bismarck, ND and Fargo, ND. Sitter currently serves as an elected member of the Medora City Council, is the President of the Medora Chamber of Commerce, is the North Dakota representative on the American Institute of CPAs Council and serves on the board of a Christian missionary non-profit organization founded by his in-laws (Faith Revealed). He has previously served on the boards of the ND CPA Society and the ND 4-H Foundation and is active in his community and church. He is married to his wife, Jennifer, and they have five children who are active in school, church and their communities.

Ms. Gail Adams

Board MemberCommittee

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Dr. Michael Chan

Board MemberCommittee

Dr. Michael Chan is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He holds degrees from Pacific Lutheran University (B.A.), Luther Seminary (M.A.), and Emory University (Ph.D.). He has authored numerous books and articles related to the Old Testament and is a sought-after adult educator, leader, and group facilitator. His research and teaching focus on theological interpretation of the Old Testament for the sake of the church. In addition to his teaching and research, Chan is deeply involved in a variety of innovation initiatives at Luther Seminary.

Dr. Patrick Keifert

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Ms. Barbara Carlsberg

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