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Gordon D Loux, Founder & President

Gordon founded the company in April 1994, to ensure that donors had a voice in the marketplace. He is internationally known for his impact on volunteer programs and developing effective and financially secure organizations. Since 1994, he has been able to help donors from moderate means to the billionaire level assess their philanthropic vision and make their unique vision become a reality. He assisted Chuck Colson in the founding of Prison Fellowship in 1976 and served as President from 1984-1988 and as President of Prison Fellowship International from 1979-1987. He also served as President of International Students, Inc. from 1988-1993. He also holds a Master of Science in Management from the National College of Education. For over three decades, Gordon has gained extensive operational experience focusing primarily on the establishment and funding of effective programs at multiple organizations - while ensuring the accomplishment of donor's intentions. Gordon also serves on numerous boards of nonprofit organizations throughout the country, providing his expertise in management and strategic leadership. Gordon has authored two books Uncommon Courage and You Can Be A Point of Light and has contributed to several other publications.

 

Jonathan D Loux, Chief Operating Officer

Jonathan joined the company in October 1994 to provide his knowledge and experience in nonprofit management, financial and organizational development. He is responsible for managing the overall strategic direction consultation for both individuals and foundations and is responsible for overseeing and researching the philanthropic needs of the donor and helping maximize their impact. Prior to joining the company, Jonathan used his knowledge as a CPA in various capacities with Select Beverages, one of the largest bottlers and distributors of soft-drink beverages; as well as with Capin, Crouse & Company, a national accounting firm specializing in nonprofit consultations. He received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Eastern College where he also serves on the Board of Trustees.

 
Bob Lanting, Sr. Advisor

Bob recently retired as Vice President, Global Learning and Development for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, after a 37-year career with the company. For over 30 years he has been responsible for training and equipping the both the Pfizer employees, and numerous individuals involved in civic organizations, to reach their highest potential. In 1997 Bob's training responsibilities grew to incorporate the training functions for its overseas operations, New York headquarters personnel, and first line management at the corporate level, an audience of over 40,000 employees. His expertise has made a difference in the lives of individuals and groups who have come to understand how to maximize the many components of their daily lives. Bob graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan with dual majors in biology and chemistry and serves on the board of the Porter Henry, Inc. and the CMR Institute of Roanoke, VA.

   

Dick Schultz, Sr. Advisor

Dick brings a wealth of philanthropic and organizational experience, expertise and passion to the company. He is nationally known as a nonprofit statesman and leader. During the past decade, he brought strong executive leadership to the two leading sports organizations in the country. From 1995-1999, he served as Executive Director of the United States Olympic Committee where he strategically led the organization through some of its most challenging times. Prior to joining the USOC, he led the NCAA as Executive Director from 1987-1994. Dick has been instrumental in raising over $1 billion for various nonprofit organizations during his lifetime and truly understands how to help donors discover their passions and accomplish their philanthropic intentions. He is a highly sought after speaker and is respected for his financial and management acumen. Dick is presently Chairman of MAI Sports, a sports marketing organization in Kansas City as well as participates with several other nonprofit organizations around the country. Dick is a graduate of Central College in Pella, Iowa.

 

David Baker, Sr. Consultant

David has spent his adult life serving the financial needs of his clients. As the founder of an award winning multi-million dollar agency he is in great demand as a speaker within the insurance industry. He has also earned the coveted Certified Insurance Counsellor designation. Because of his own personal experiences, David understands the unique challenges that face business owners and their families and how to effectively address the many complex issues that affect the relationship of work, family and community involvement. In addition he is the author of A Journey of Souls and the soon to be released, The List and The Illuminator. As an active citizen he has served his community as an elected official and has served on numerous nonprofit boards. He is a graduate of Ursinus College of Pennsylvania.

 
 

Carolyn Banker Cresswell, Sr. Consultant

Carolyn has been a consultant with the company since 1999 and brings a wealth of personal and business experience to women and families dealing with money and personal legacy issues. The granddaughter of B.A. Banker, founder of Coldwell Banker, she is well acquainted with the complexities of personal prosperity and generational legacies. Believing that she was blessed to be a blessing, in 1973 Carolyn invested her personal assets to help found Jubilee Housing, a faith-based home for low-income residents of the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Carolyn also served as an assistant to U.S. Senator Mark O. Hatfield, as a staff member of the Urban Reinvestment Task Force, and as both an assistant to the director and consultant for the National Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. Currently Carolyn is the Executive Director of Hope & Home, a child placement agency which she and her husband George founded in 1998 to serve children that the foster care system has labeled "too difficult" to be adoptable. Carolyn received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley and has served on numerous boards of nonprofit organizations.

 

Craig Hammon, Sr. Consultant

Craig has spent the over 20 years helping individual donors, foundations and corporate contribution departments discover how to make an impact with their philanthropy. He is a highly sought after consultant in the area of philanthropic program development and currently serves on the board of the Westwood Endowment and the XBE Foundation, as well providing ongoing services to the Rushing Wind Foundation. He has also served on numerous nonprofit boards providing his expertise in this area. He is a graduate of Wheaton College and earned a Master's Degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. Craig currently serves as Executive Vice President for CURE International in Harrisburg, PA.