Board of Directors
Stephen Fraser, current Board Chair:
"Being salt and light in the world is critically important to me as a Christian and as a business leader. Finding a ministry in which to invest myself as a co-worker, sponsor, and board member is part of the balance which I've tried to achieve for this period of my life. After serving for the past few years on the board of directors, I am finding myself ever more attracted to the uniqueness and quality of the global ministry of International Teams. I thank God for the breadth and depth of this ministry and for the chance to be part of it."
Providing spiritual and organizational guidance for IT USA is a group of Christian leaders who are passionate about the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
This Board of Directors believes by faith that International Teams is a part of God's Kingdom and that God is in control. Therefore, as leaders they submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and seek His will in all they do.
Dr. Donald Byker
Don is a former teacher at Unity Christian School, Calvin College, Cornell College, Harvard University, and finally Harvard Graduate School of Business. After moving into the business world, Don served with the Boston consulting group, Bain and Company serving as World Head of Corporate Human Resources. A current regional Board member for Habitat for Humanity, he and his wife, Winnifred, serve as leaders in their local church ministry in New Hampshire. Winnifred serves as a leader at Brookwoods Camp in New Hampshire.
Reverend Rose Marsh Cornelious
Rose presently is the Mission Facilitator for four conferences of the Evangelical Covenant Church, covering over 200 churches. Her educational background is in Business and Public Administration. Rose, working on her second master's degree, is married to Tony and has four marvelous children. Rose has a passion for short-term missions, active local church missions committees and diversity in ministry. Rose is a much sought after speaker who passionately proclaims the need for the missional church to rise up and take on its full calling. She holds numerous leadership positions (formal and informal) in the Evangelical Convenant Church.
Reverend Catherine Gilliard
Catherine was appointed to the Board of Directors in May, 2004. Married to Derric, with three children Adam, Dominicue, and Veronica, she holds a MDiv degree and serves as a multi-cultural church planter. Her heart is for training, education, and prayer.
Stephen Fraser (Chairman)
Stephen is the President and CEO of May Logistics Services and Alternative Distribution Systems, Inc., Stephen has a strong background in start-up ventures and a proven track-record in maximizing resources and increasing sales. Stephen's educational background is in Economics, Political Science and Business. Stephen leads an active Bible study outreach ministry, and was formerly the Chairman of the Board of the Fellowship of Christian Artists. Stephen is married to Elizabeth and has three children.
Dr. Alford H. Ottley
Al serves as Provost of Northwestern Collge in St. Paul, MN. Before moving to St. Paul, he served as Associate Provost and acting Dean at the University of Washington DC. Al has graduate degrees in chemistry and a PhD in higher education. He has also pursued master's degrees in finance and has focused on skills in executive leadership in an academic environment. He is passionate about personal ministry and local church outreach and is committed to world missions and carries an infectious humor and kindness that make him welcome in every setting. Al and his family live in West Virginia and serve in leadership at their local church.
Silas Shadid
Silas grew up in a Lebanese missionary family in the Middle East. Educated in Germany and later completing a Masters in International Business and Chemical Engineering, Silas has devoted himself to building global missions partnerships. Silas operates a real estate investment and management company in the Chicago, Illinois area. He and wife Arti are leaders in the international ministries of Willow Creek Church.
Shino G. John
Shino was born and raised in the boroughs of New York City; he holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology and World Religions from Rutgers University and a Masters in Divinity from the Alliance Theological Seminary. He has served in higher education development for the past seven years. During his tenure in higher education Shino has served as Associate Director, Assistant to the President and more recently as Vice President for Institutional Advancement - a role in which he gave oversight to all areas of Public Relations, Alumni Relations and Development for Nyack College, a private college and seminary of 3,000 students headquartered in Nyack, New York. Prior to his term in higher education Shino worked in the technology sector as consultant with a specialization in sales and service integration within the insurance industry. Shino currently serves as the Director of Development for the School of Management and Labor Relations of Rutgers University.
Shino is married to Alycia Ruth Mildren; the couple resides in Nyack, New York where Alycia currently serves as the Assistant Director of Nyack Colleges 800 student residential program.
Ingrid Davis
Former missionary to Mali, Africa who has a passion to see missionary care done with excellence.
