BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Emerging from an array of corporate and ministry leadership roles, our Board of Directors anchors the organization in wisdom and sustainability, while projecting vision and forward-thinking into the development of the organization.
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Pat Dziuk
Chairman Member est. 2019 Karnes City, Texas Pat@akmissions.com |
Pat Dziuk and wife Christy live in Karnes City, Texas.They have two adult sons, Caleb (and wife Nikki) and Seth, a Baylor student. Pat is a rancher, a chemist, and a Texas Aggie Alum. He is deeply called to mentor young men. Pat leads a men's Bible study and has a heart for restoring weary pastors/ministers through wilderness & outdoors experiences. Pat is known for wisdom, truth, and a tender heart for the broken. He is a wise steward and generous in spirit. He has served with Alaska Missions at Bering Strait Transformational Conference and Kenai Construction. Pat brings to the Board of Directors a heart for stewardship, wise decision-making and for the restoration of men as leaders in their home, church, and community.
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Sam Brooks
Vice Chairman Member est. 2020 Irondale, Alabama Sam@akmissions.com |
Sam Brooks has been married to the love of his life, Merida, for 46 years. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us that if any person is in Christ, they are a new creation. In the summer of 1972, Sam began the journey of discovering what that verse means, and that journey continues today. During that summer Sam repented of his sin and asked Jesus to take control of his life. Since that encounter with the Lord, Sam has continued to experience and learn what it means to be a new creation and to have God as a loving and gracious Father.
His journey took him through Greensboro, North Carolina as a police officer. Then, after sensing a call to full-time ministry, he attended seminary in Fort Worth, Texas and later moved with his young family to Lafayette, Louisiana to become Pastor of The Open Door church. He and Merida currently reside in Birmingham, Alabama where he is a semi-retired grandfather and Pastor Emeritus of The Open Door. During his journey, God has kept Sam, provided all that he has needed, and revealed Himself to be faithful in all circumstances. Sam says, "He redeemed me, made me His child, and promised to continue working in me until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). All praise and glory goes to Him!" Sam's association with Alaska Missions and Retreats precedes its inception, as he met Brenda Crim when she was a candidate for the BSM Director position at the University of Louisiana - Lafayette. Shortly after she arrived in Lafayette, his church began to participate as a sponsor of her ministry - and that participation continues to this day! Sam has also been involved in projects in both Stebbins and Anchorage. Sam considers it a joy and privilege to be a part of the Board to continue his support for both Brenda and the organization. |
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Jim McWilliams Treasurer
Member est. 2019 West Monroe, LA Jim@akmissions.com |
Jim McWilliams and wife, Bobbi, have two sons, Adam and Camron, daughter-in-law, Emily, and grand- daughter, Harper. Jim is a Project Engineer with an industrial engineering firm. Jim's warm personality goes before him, as he sets a sphere of encouragement around him. He has led mission teams with Alaska Missions at Iditarod and Salmon Frenzy, and leaves a trail of a shepherd -- staying in contact with new or struggling Christians. Jim brings a fresh vision and palatable management style to our projects and our Board of Directors.
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Christine Greco, Secretary
Member, est 2020 Palmer, Alaska christine@akmissions.com |
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Christine Carter Greco, husband Pat and their two sons, Carter & Kinan have lived in the Mat-Su Valley area since Christmas Day 2004. Christine was born and raised in Alaska, but in 1989 moved to New York State where she earned a B.A. Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Reading. She taught in the Syracuse, NY area for about 10 years before moving back HOME to Alaska.
Christine has been involved in ministry and serving her entire life. From helping with Vacation Bible School on the riverbeds of Chalkyitsik, AK in the 70's to volunteering and Directing HIMI (Christian Hockey Camp)in Alaska 2013 to present. Christine enjoys connecting people, finding ways to serve others and helping to find volunteers to serve others alongside her. |
