THE MEN'S COUNCIL MASTERMIND DIRECTORY

Name:

Kevin Cieslukowski

Age:

47

Location:

San Diego, CA

Phone:

540.818.9952

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married 20 years to wife Laura. 3 Daughters: Joelle (15), Alannah (11), and Naomi (10).

Missional Core:

Family Values: Hospitality, Selflessness, Humility, and Generosity. Do my part be used by the LORD to grow and mature His church.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

My knowledge and expertise is structural engineering. I love San Diego and NYC and can help navigate experiences if you plan a vacation there.

Name:

Ray Emmerling

Age:

37

Location:

Spokane, WA

Phone:

803-600-4888

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Spouse: Chafin Kids: Cullen(8), Shepherd(6), Boone(4), Sig(10 months)

Missional Core:

I really enjoy leadership development and team dynamics/cohesion. Heart and story work are something I’m passionate helping other men navigate.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

N/A

Name:

Evan

Age:

43

Location:

Franklin, TN

Phone:

8184818079

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to Shannon (43) for almost 21 years. We have 4 kids. Brooklyn (19), Ava (17), Caleb (15) and Sophie (12)

Missional Core:

We LOVE raising our kids and helping them and others discover all that God designed them to be. We love serving our local and global communities both through missional work and through the lighting and electrical distribution business that we own.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

Feel free to text me, email me or call my cell anytime. I love helping others by being a listening ear and providing a safe place to process marriage, parenting and business.

Name:

Aaron Klein

Age:

45

Location:

Boise, Idaho

Phone:

208-870-0195

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to Cacey since 2011. Parents to Teddy (20), Spencer (17) and Emma (15).

Missional Core:

I've been a software company founder and CEO. I love helping leaders develop their full potential and build high-performing teams. Working to make an impact in orphan care, and serving in our local church.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I've "got a guy" for a lot of things. I've had to deal with legal issues, structuring deals, tax planning for selling a business, complex negotiations, etc.

Name:

Gage Henry

Age:

31

Location:

Auburn, AL

Phone:

770-885-7555

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Shelby Henry - Griffin (3) and Shepherd (1)

Missional Core:

I love testifying God's truth with tears, passionately encouraging followers of Jesus to step in the life Jesus died and rose for them to live.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

always available via text, calls, encouragements. Helping think through younger leadership issues, how to work well alongside Gen Z, leveraging spiritual gifts in the church, how to bring your expertise to your pastor to illicit change.

Name:

Bill Fusz

Age:

44

Location:

Cupertino, CA

Phone:

8474453068

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to Laura since 2006, father of Liam (15), Cate (12), and Sam (10).

Missional Core:

I love leading teams tackling the toughest technology challenges facing society, and striving to be Christ to those I encounter in the my workplace, community, and family.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

Happy to bounce ideas for career evolutions, business strategy, and intentionally raising kids.

Name:

Tyson Cross

Age:

43

Location:

Beaverton, Oregon

Phone:

503-407-1223

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Spouse - Tanisha, Cason (son) - 12 and Reed (daughter) -10

Missional Core:

I am on a quest to truly define this, but for now I am passionate about leading my family in a pursuit to be more like Jesus by living life according to our core values of Adventure, Faith, Service, Honesty, and Health.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I can be available through phone calls, texts, zoom etc. I understand all things commercial real estate investing and brokerage. Understand tax sheltering through real estate, business structures, complicated real estate transactions etc.

Name:

Eric

Age:

36

Location:

Los Angeles (Arcadia)

Phone:

6265601349

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Eric Freedom, born Eric chang. Son of 1st gen immigrants. 36 yrs. Married my HS sweetheart. Been together 20 years this year, married for 11 years. 3 kids 7 5 2 girl boy girl. Socal Native. Founded a CrossFit gym about 11 years ago. Coaching for 15+ years.

Missional Core:

My mission is to help guide people to steward their mind, body and spirit, well.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I love chatting health optimization and fitness, leadership, money/investing/giving, family/marriage

Name:

David Cassidy

Age:

38

Location:

Myrtle Beach

Phone:

843-655-6857

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Spouse is Alison, 4 boys-Ryan 9, Brody 8, Stratton 5, Tucker 3

Missional Core:

I love helping to raising up the next generation on young men. As well as giving a biblical worldview to finances.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I would love to help in any way others may need.

Name:

Tim Meisenheimer

Age:

41

Location:

Naperville, IL

Phone:

6309137946

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Jenn - married 20 years in July!! Avery - 16, Tatum - 13, Hayes - 11, Leland - 8 two girls then two boys!

Missional Core:

I love helping families leverage their wealth to change the world, and shifting the wealth management industry from mindless greed towards greater purpose and generosity.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

Text or call. Love helping brothers with financial strategy, specially around tax, investment return beyond financial, and generosity strategy. Love encouraging other business owners in being missional in their business. We can walk this road together.

Name:

Derek Pedersen

Age:

39

Location:

Greenville, SC

Phone:

607-664-7014

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Wife: Marianne, Kids: Anna (11), Adelynne (9), Jonah (7)

Missional Core:

I love building things (Processes, Companies, Physical Things). I love mentoring, and using the knowledge God has blessed me with in so many areas to help Godly men and women reach their goals.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

Happy to help with any of the following areas I have expertise: Company formation, governance, leadership and management strategies, hiring, SaaS (Software), CPG, Angel Investing, Business processes, and using AI for business.

Name:

Heath Hardesty

Age:

45

Location:

Livermore CA

Phone:

720-938-1841

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Marla (wife), Silas (11), Hadley (9), Olivia (7), Baby (on the way)

Missional Core:

Helping people to see the beauty of Christ in all the Scriptures and bringing together biblical theology with spiritual formation to see the church be a community of apprenticeship.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

Biblical studies and theological reflection, spiritual formation help, prayer, and plumbing!

Name:

Daniel Acuña

Age:

42

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Phone:

8186326386

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

I am married to my high school sweetheart and business partner, Bethany. We share 3 children, Zachary (23), Zion (11) and Milan (9).

Missional Core:

I own a multi-unit franchising business with my wife who is also my business partner. I enjoy spiritual formation, raising kids who love Jesus and have a strong sense of identity in Him, leadership, golf and men's ministries.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I am a connector of people who enjoys building relationships with like-minded entrepreneurs who put God and family first. Available primarily on text and email to discuss franchising, strategy, organization, growth, diversification and tax strategy.

Name:

Paul Richardson

Age:

48

Location:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Phone:

770-853-1954

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to my wife Angela in 1997. Two sons, Will (21) and Wesley (19)

Missional Core:

I love helping others pursue life in Christ and love seeing people succeed by alinging their passions and gifts for God's Kingdom and growing in them.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I've led large ministry and volunteer teams, and have a history structuring volunteer environments with an eye towards implementing leadership development pathways. I have started 4 non-profits on 3 continents. I've had significant success helping ministries and non-profits with big giving campaigns. A part of that is typically to implement Don Miller's Storybrand strategy. I've done a lot of speaking, primarily in churches, but also in leadership development in various sectors around Atlanta.

Name:

Joshua Brown

Age:

None

Location:

Bentonville, Arkansas

Phone:

(870) 761 2899

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to wife Britni. One daughter, Alex (20), and one son, Lincoln (12). Commercial Real Estate Developer.

Missional Core:

I love leading a commercial real estate collective whose goal is to live out Philippians 2:4 in the business world. To have joy and peace with our work and make it matter for eternity. And to show that to our employees, clients, and community. Joshua brings nearly two decades of experience in commercial real estate development, investment, and brokerage, specializing in retail, industrial, medical, and office sectors. Under his leadership, Haag Brown Commercial has developed projects for over 100 national brands, including Starbucks, Slim Chickens, and Chipotle, while partnering with some of Arkansas’ largest organizations, such as Hytrol Conveyors, NEA Baptist, and Ritter Communications, on real estate developments. Guided by core values of excellence, innovation, empathy, integrity, and adaptability, Joshua has propelled Haag Brown to over $1 billion in brokerage volume and sustained its 15-year position as Northeast Arkansas’ top commercial real estate firm.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I know a lot about commercial real estate development and running a business in Arkansas. I’ve had success working thru real estate donations from individuals or companies to the church and other ministries. Would be glad to help church leaders figure out who to ask, and what to ask for from real estate owners in regards to donations. I know a little about fly fishing, bike riding, running, and traveling. I’m willing to do whatever is needed to help the group.

Name:

Mario Quezada

Age:

None

Location:

O’ahu, Hawai’i

Phone:

818-269-1744

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to Tatiana in 2014. Two children: Aila (8), Aiden (6)

Missional Core:

I love walking alongside others to encourage, exhort and activate them into their God-given assignments. I help untangle the thoughts, vision, prayers and ideas in people’s heads and give them an action plan to act out in light of God’s call on their lives.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I’ve helped businesses and individuals define their brand voice and build personal and or business brands. I’ve been in branding and graphic design for over 25 years and happy to help others crystalize their vision through brand strategy and design consulting. I’ve served as a pastor and bible teacher in some capacity for just shy of 25 years as well: speaking, teaching and discipling others.

Name:

Jacob McLauchlin

Age:

None

Location:

Nixa, Missouri

Phone:

417-425-3701

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to Janae for 18 years. 4 Kids - Mac (13), Miller (11), Boone (6), Bayler (4)

Missional Core:

I love to help people know the love of Jesus and grow in discipleship by focusing on Gospel-centered marriages, Legacy Focused parenting, Gospel advancing business strategies; all for the glory of God.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

Always available to talk and pray about the real things in life and faith. Here to celebrate the good and be an encourager through the challenges. As much fun as dental work is…I’m glad to help with any tooth needs as well!

Name:

Justin Cramer

Age:

None

Location:

Myrtle Beach, SC

Phone:

843-696-7834

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to wife Rebecca and have 4 children, Eli (8), Merritt (5), Rye (3), and Reed (1).

Missional Core:

God made me to stand before the kings of the earth and use the gift of complex problem solving to set them free while displaying Christ with power and integrity.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

My company and I are elite problem solvers when it comes to finances, complexity, taxes, business, legacy, and charity. I’ve spoken for the last several years on a wide variety of topics to donors, business leaders, CPAs, tax attorneys, financial professionals, high-income earners, and high-net-worth families/individuals. If there is any way I can serve or leverage what God has given me for your benefit, I’m happy to do so.

Name:

Sterling Carmean

Age:

None

Location:

Houston, TX

Phone:

713-416-0853

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to Robbi for 18 yrs. 2 kids: Cailyn 14 yo girl, Anders 9 yo boy

Missional Core:

God has given me a heart for entrepreneurial business and loving people in ways not often seen in the commercial world. I also have a conviction to care for the single parents, fatherless, and immigrants where we are planted.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I’m always happy to discuss challenging business or interpersonal issues. I’ve seen God provide so many times it has produced great faith for what he can do - ready to battle in prayer shoulder to shoulder for this crew. My daily world is commodity trading and risk management software, so love to nerd out whenever needed.

Name:

Howe Wallace

Age:

None

Location:

Bartow, FL

Phone:

863-581-1190

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to Jenny for almost 48 years. Four children. 6 grandchildren. A CEO for a pallet/treated wood enterprise for 25 years. HR leader for first 23 years.

Missional Core:

I'm a mentor, coach, leader and culture developer. I've deployed those interests and skills in my church, my business, numerous community interests.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

I'll pray, coach, and advise on business matters and leadership challenges. Also, have a keen interest in "soul" health and care.

Name:

Brian Bigelow

Age:

None

Location:

Lakewood, CO

Phone:

206-321-2106

Email:

[email protected]

Bio:

Married to Miyuki almost 20 years. Father of 4: Benjamin 13, Isaac 10, Miya 8, Michael 4. Came to faith as a child and have had God graciously pursue me and draw me towards himself over the course of almost 38 years of faith now. Grateful for many older men and women in the faith over the years who have spoken wisdom into my life. Been a tech entrepreneur, ran a small hedge fund and investment advisory and last 8 years have been buying and growing direct to consumer brands. Sold 3 companies. Been really shaped by monastic and contemplative formation over the last 5 years. Love being outdoors hiking, biking, skiing, golfing. Love building friendship with men pursuing God's call in their life. When I asked ChatGPT to roast me it said I'm basically Private Equity Amish.

Missional Core:

Really passionate about movements amongst unreached people groups especially in the muslim world. I care about building high performing teams that nurture and disciple those I steward. Love being able to see unlocked potential or things that God is trying to unlock in someone and moving them towards that.

Ways you`re happy to serve the group:

As a friend and thought partner. Prayer partner. I'm pretty strong in alot of areas, M/A, tech, marketing, finance, permaculture, macro investing.