unfoldingWord is grateful to God for the servant leaders he has provided for our board of directors. With hundreds of years of experience spanning business, education, ministry, missions, entrepreneurial leadership and executive coaching, these godly innovators guide us toward the Church in every people group, and the Bible in every language.
David Reeves is a passionate leader who leverages the best in people and technology…
David Reeves is a passionate leader who leverages the best in people and technology to accelerate the global Church-Centric Bible Translation movement. David has more than 40 years of international leadership experience in the nonprofit and for-profit technology, translation, and transportation sectors, where he managed business operations in Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Eurasia. In addition to leading multi-departmental, multicultural teams toward accomplishing God’s purposes, David is gifted in building and training others and then empowering them for Kingdom impact.
Michael Vos is the CEO of BILD International. For nearly two decades…
Michael Vos is the CEO of BILD International. For nearly two decades, Michael has worked to develop, empower and equip leaders. Prior to joining BILD, Michael rose through the ranks of an industry-leading precision agriculture company. Throughout these years, Michael also applied his developmental skills to church leadership, chairing his church’s board of administration, preaching sermons, and teaching adult education courses. In his role at BILD and the Antioch School, Michael is building a global network that identifies, trains, and equips leaders at every level to impact their communities for the Gospel. Michael also directs the development of leaders nationally and in the context of the CityChurch of Ames/Des Moines (Iowa). Michael and his family reside in Des Moines.
Al spent 26 years in the business world, working in the areas of finance and business consulting…
Al and his wife, Joyce, live near the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, close to their four sons and their wives—and their 13 grandchildren. Al spent 26 years in the business world, working in the areas of finance and business consulting in the agricultural industry. Since 2005, he has served as an associate pastor at a local church and in leadership roles with two international ministries. Al also serves on the board of Enhance Ministries, a ministry that provides coaching to pastors and other Christian leaders. His passion is to see the Gospel advance to places of the world where it’s not yet and to see healthy, reproducing churches birthed and led by well-trained leaders who have God’s Word available in their heart language.
Aaron Erickson has worked in the technology industry in numerous capacities, including sales…
Aaron Erickson has worked in the technology industry in numerous capacities, including sales, business development, and marketing. A teacher at heart, Aaron has provided computer software training and business research for Christian radio stations worldwide. He also develops an adult education curriculum and serves on a discipleship advisory board for his local church. Aaron is a graduate of Global Studies from the University of Northwestern (St. Paul, Minnesota) and has a Master’s degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Damian is an executive coach, author, and learning and development professional. He has coached…
unfoldingWord is pleased to welcome Damian Gerke to its Board of Directors in 2025. Damian is an executive coach, author, and learning and development professional. He has coached business startups, leaders at Fortune 500 companies, and many in between. He’s also an elder at 1Body Church, a network of disciple-making simple churches in Tampa, FL, and is a relevant voice to ministry leaders everywhere.
He resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his wife, Cheryl, and enjoys cycling and writing as hobbies.
Michael Jones, MAR, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, brings twenty years…
Michael Jones, MAR, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, brings twenty years of ministry and business leadership experience to unfoldingWord. He is the founder and managing partner of Rather to be Chosen, a real estate investment company. Michael is committed to building the Kingdom of God through missions, theological education, Bible translation, pastoral ministry, development, business, marriage and parenting. He and Bekah have been married for 15 years and have three daughters.
unfoldingWord’s Equipping Team functions not as a “C-suite” or typical leadership team, but as a small group of trusted advisors to the President, focused on team health, personnel issues, and shepherding organizational strategy and culture.
From left to right: Sean Cooper, Partnership Architect • Tim Jore, Innovation and Strategy Lead • Jim Ungaro, Chief Financial Officer • David Reeves, President, Chief Executive Officer • Mark Flood, Equipping Coordinator • Jesse Griffin, Chief Operating Officer • Dorothy Huisman, Chief Development Officer