Candidate Profile for Board of Director
Personal History
Born and raised in Roswell, NM. Married 43 years to my wife Mary Ellen Bogard. We have a daughter, Vanessa who lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband and daughter. Served in the United States Air Force for 23 years and retired as a Lt. Col. Flew as a Commercial pilot for seventeen years and ended my flying career as an Advisor to the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Education, B.S.; MBA
Have lived in SaddleBrooke since 2000.
CCSB Participation
I have been an active member of CCSB since 2001. Helped establish the present Church and served on the first CCSB Board as it now operates. Member of the Parish House Committee which purchased the parish house for the Church. Member of the first Bible study group, attended for 7 years. Served as usher, and greeter and member of pastoral search committee. Helped develop the first CCSB Church By-Laws.
Previous Church Experience
Attended military chapel services and civilian evangelical churches after retirement. Did various church assignments such as being in charge of communion service for a church of 1,000 members, served as a Deacon and ran young boy activities.
Non-Church related Experiences
Active in supporting Boy Scouts of America since 1975, both locally and nationally. Past President of SaddleBrooke Rotary Club and just finished being Chairman of the club’s annual golf tournament which supports youth organizations in our local area. President of local Republican club and helped to build it to the largest Republican club in USA. Assisted wife with children who had problems; bringing children into our home for over 20 years.
My Promise
If elected I will do my best to use my gifts, talents and relationship with the Lord to serve our faith community, but more importantly the opportunity to serve Christ. We live in times of serious unrest and it is important to serve our community, to evangelize the lost and to strengthen the faith of all believers. As a church we have grown in a way that honors God. There is still much to do. I would consider it an honor and privilege to serve God and CCSB as a member of the Board of Directors.
Candidate Profile for Board of Director
Personal History
I was born and raised in Battle Creek Michigan and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1954. I was active in athletics, student leadership and graduated 27 in a class of 375. During high school I was active in the youth group at First Presbyterian Church and was a member of the board of ushers. I attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a Bachelors of Architecture degree in 1959. In college I participated in intercollegiate athletics, student leadership and was president of the Senior Board of the Undergraduate Class of 1959. Seven days after graduation I married Kathy Sweezy, my high school sweetheart and moved to Dallas TX where we started our careers. I joined the Michigan National Guard in the fall of 1960 and after basic training moved to Grand Haven MI. We spent the next 45 years in west Michigan raising a family of three boys and practicing architecture. In the last 12 years of my career I was the sole proprietor of a consulting firm that managed three large projects for a group of private and public investors who raised over 350 million dollars. The projects included a 12,000 seat arena, one million square foot convention center and a start up biomedical research institute. All three projects were delivered on time and under budget.
CCSB Participation
We have attended CCSB since April 2002 when we purchased our home in SB. I have become more involved in church activities since we became full time residents two years ago. I have ushered, served on the Altar Guild and have chaired the Property Management Committee for the past year.
Previous Church Experiences
The Church has always played and important role in my life. I have been active in all the churches I attended. I have served on the Session of two churches. The First Presbyterian Church in Grand Haven, MI and Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, MI.
Non-church Related Experiences
I have over 40 years experience managing small professional architectural firms either as the sole proprietor, or president of a LLC with other architects. I am an experienced team player and problem solver. These skills can be helpful in working cooperatively with others in the management of the church affairs.
My Promise
If elected, I will work to assure that we continue to be a caring Christian community that takes care of its members and is concerned about the people around us. Most of us have moved away from family and a life time of friends to this beautiful place in the desert. CCSB should be the place where we can be comfortable, as if we were with family and old friends.
Candidate Profile for Board of Director
Personal History
A native of New Mexico, I met and married Ken Kiker while attending Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. We have 3 children and 2 grandchildren
We spent the majority of our lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico where I worked in banking for a number of years. I worked as a teller, commercial loan secretary and later became the loan review officer assessing the commercial loan portfolio of the bank. I also served as credit manager of the Visa Department of the First National Bank in Albuquerque. I was a licensed Realtor in New Mexico from 1976 to 2006.
Previous Church Experiences
I was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque where I served as the nurturing ministries chairperson, director of the Logos youth program, was secretary to the board and was also chairman of the staff parish relations committee. I also was the lay member to Annual Conference for four years and served on a number of committees at that level. I taught Sunday school for the mid high youth as well as confirmation classes. I also served as the chairman of the "futuring" committee for the church. That committee was in charge of visioning for the church in growth of both physical plant and membership.
CCSB Participation
I joined CCSB in October 2005 and have served as a leader/guide in the women's ministries. I have been chairman of both the worship committee and the fellowship committee. I co-chaired the committee for the Women's Retreat in 2008. I have also served as a lay reader since joining CCSB.
Non-Church Related Experiences
My experience in both banking and real estate will be helpful in understanding and determining budget and church expenditures. As a Realtor, I learned negotiating skills that will be helpful while serving as a liaison to the Board of Directors as a representative of the congregation.
My Promise
If elected I will represent the congregation of CCSB with integrity and honesty and follow the bylaws of the church while keeping the mission and vision of CCSB focused to further our witness for the Kingdom of God.
Candidate Profile for Board of Director
Personal History
Born Portland, OR in 1943; Married to Pat 44 years; Three Children; Moved to Seattle, WA for 6 years; Moved to Mountain Home Idaho Air Force Base for 6 years; Attended University of Idaho; Moved Back to Seattle area for 18 years; Moved to Walla Walla, WA for 14 years; Moved to SaddleBrooke in 2000.
CCSB Participation
Have been involved in the church for 7 years as Steward, Lay Leader, Usher and Board of directors (5years) I have missed very few Sunday services since starting to attend this church. I have attended most of the social functions and attended several bible study groups.
Previous Church Related Experiences
Raised Baptist and attended church into my 20's. Discovered SaddleBrooke Community Church, and I have been attending ever since.
Non-church Related Experiences
25 years With US West in management, and owning and running a small business.
My Promise
Help to direct the church's business and financial stability. I will always think first of the needs of the congregation when making decisions affecting the church. I will take God's direction for the changes that accompany growth and when doing the church's business.