Passion:

My passion is to come alongside of people, add value to their lives through creative avenues, towards positive change under the overarching umbrella of sharing the love of Christ.

Family:

I am blessed with one daughter and son-in-law and two lovely granddaughters, Olivia and Norah.

Favorite book:

My favorite book is “Christ of the Indian Road” by Stanley Jones.

Favorite artist:

My favorite artist is Australian artist / professional illustrator, Lisa Pay.

Hobby:

My hobbies include fusion music integrating Indian and Western, children’s creative learning solutions, yarn and clay art, sewing and quilting, batik, and block printing / painting.

Shanti’s contribution to the board:

I’m happy to serve in a secretarial function as required. I can add value to the lives of people in India and American Indians living here, and my global contacts, through all your services.

Gary’s commentary:

“I met Shanti in a training workshop I led for a mission agency during the summer of 2016.  She immediately stood out from the rest of the participants because of her diverse professional background in business, technology and ministry.  Shanti speaks four languages including: Hindi, Tamil her mother tongue (and closest language to Hebrew), French, and English.  Her network is comprised of former workplace leaders, colleagues and customers. They have given a lot to her in the formation of her career, as much as she has contributed to their growth. They are drawn from the knowledge management field: schools, colleges, educational institutions, insurance, IT and banking.  All of them have a common goal of being agents of change. The goal is to seek to add value to individuals and institutions. She understands how India has become the backdoor to US and there is a huge market for those living there and here as well, besides the global audience. So in a nutshell she is wondering how to give back to her community.  Shanti recently received her second doctorate degree, actively cultivates disciple making movements, and serves as the Secretary on the InFocus board.”

I am passionate about faithfully stewarding the people, resources, and opportunities God has entrusted to me. Guided by my Christian faith, I strive to strengthen organizations, develop future leaders, and build Christ-centered ministries that leave a lasting impact.

Family:

My wife, Carla, and I have been married for more than 44 years and are grateful for our four children and seven grandchildren, who are among our greatest blessings. We believe strong families are built on faith, love, and intentional relationships, and we hope each generation will live out God’s purpose by serving others.

Favorite book:

Making Disciples in the 21st Century by Colin Noyes is one of my favorite books because it presents discipleship as a lifelong journey of becoming more like Jesus. Its practical, biblical approach has strengthened my conviction that the church’s greatest mission is to develop mature followers of Christ who make disciples of others.

Favorite artist:

Third Day is my favorite Christian band because their biblically grounded music consistently points me to Christ and inspires me to live out my faith.

Hobby:

I enjoy farming, cycling, skiing, rebuilding antique cars, and spending time with family and friends because shared experiences build lasting relationships.

Glenn’s contribution to the board:

I contribute to the Board by providing strategic insight, asking thoughtful questions, and helping translate vision into practical action. Drawing on my experience in nonprofit governance, healthcare, church leadership, and public service, I seek to strengthen mission, accountability, leadership, and long-term organizational health.

Gary’s commentary:

“I first met Glenn back in 2014 while training denominational leaders in Christian coaching—he was serving as an elder of one of the churches at the time. I quickly learned that Glenn brought a serious depth of executive experience to the room as the VP of the second-largest wine distribution company in the world. To put that in perspective, his team moved a staggering 1 billion gallons of wine from “crush” to “bottling” to “ship” every single year.

At the end of our training, after experiencing coaching firsthand, observing others, and practicing in small triads, Glenn looked at me and said, “This was the most profound experience of my life.” In all my years of coaching before or since, I’ve never had a leader express the impact quite like that.

That initial interaction sparked a fascinating experiment. Glenn wanted to know: Would coaching work on the plant floor with front-line supervisors running heavy machinery? I was just as curious as he was, and that question became our shared focus over the next three years.

Since then, Glenn and I have stayed close friends. I had the privilege of coaching him through his transition from the corporate world into a rich, purposeful retirement. Today, in addition to serving on our board at InFocus, he lends his expertise to nonprofit governance, healthcare, church leadership, and public service. Glenn leads with a rare blend of strategic vision and genuine servant leadership. Whether he’s advising on organizational culture, change management, executive succession, or long-range strategy, his mission is clear: to help the board lead with excellence while keeping the organization deeply rooted in its purpose and prepared for the future.”

Something interesting to know about you:

I speak four languages (Lingala, Mbaka, English, and French).

Passion:

I am passionate about youth and creating opportunities for people to live the best version of themselves.

Family:

My wife, Brittany, and I have three beautiful children, Lóla, Sáia, and Kémbo.

Favorite artist:

I love Afro music.

Hobby:

I love traveling, music, and sports (especially soccer).

Wilita’s contribution to the board:

I’m here to serve in development/ fundraising, international relations, nonprofit management, and social justice and advocacy.

Gary’s commentary:

“I met Wilita in the fall of 2022 as we served together on the launch team for The Refinery Church.  He is a thoughtful and articulate leader who has a breadth of experience in life and ministry.  Wilita is the Founder and Executive Director for The Lobiko Initiative, a nonprofit organization that identifies, invests, and partners with individuals and grassroots organizations in economically marginalized communities to co-create transformative solutions that promote youth development, education, and economic mobility. He brings experience in development, finance, nonprofit organizational leadership, and program management. Additionally, Wilita serves on several nonprofit boards to advise, consult, and execute services to support holistic education and youth development within marginalized communities nationally and internationally. He received his B.S. in Political Science from Fresno State University. He later earned an M.A in International Studies with an emphasis in peace and conflict resolution at University San Francisco and serves as the Chairman of the InFocus Board.”