The staff members who serve at Teen Mania Ministries are chosen for their strong character and leadership. They are individuals who have a passion for teenagers and missions and are committed to investing their lives into moving forward the Great Commission through ministering to this young generation.

When evaluating the effectiveness of a staff member, their spiritual maturity and influence is as important as the quality of their work.

For this reason, there is a process in place that allows for a 360 evaluation to be done on each full time staff member annually. The review process includes collecting broad based feedback from a group of their peers as well as those who serve under their leadership, a self evaluation, and a manager’s evaluation.

Staff members are held accountable to the mission and core values of Teen Mania Ministries and are kept up-to-date on staff policies and procedures designed to increase their effectiveness and ensure a positive experience for those working alongside them.

There is also a grievance procedure in place that allows for strong accountability and a system that initiates executive leadership to take action towards resoving concerns in a timely fashion.

Mr. Tom A. Muccio | President Procter and Gamble Global Customer Teams (retired)/ Muccio Consulting
Chairman of the Board
In 2003 Tom Muccio retired from a 34-year career as President of Global Customer Teams with Procter & Gamble. Tom has had a variety of sales and marketing assignments in both the U.S. and internationally.

Tom was the founder and team leader for Procter & Gamble’s Wal-Mart partnership, and under his leadership, Procter & Gamble sales to Wal-Mart increased from $350 million to $8 billion. In recent years, Tom has served as consultant for leading companies in a variety of domestic and global markets. Tom founded and served as CEO of BioBased Family of Companies, which develop and manufacture a variety of innovative environmentally friendly products. In addition to Teen Mania Ministries, Tom serves on the board of The Ken Blanchard Companies, Cardone Industries, International Christian Missions, the Soderquist Center for Business Leadership and Ethics, and as the Executive Director of Compassion Ministries (a residential home for pregnant teens). Tom is married and has two children and six grandchildren.

Mr. Ron Luce | President and Founder of Teen Mania Ministries
In 1986 Ron Luce and his wife Katie started Teen Mania Ministries with a dream to raise up young people who would change the world. The ministry has expanded greatly and has become very influential within today’s Christian youth culture.

Ron received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Theology from Oral Roberts University and his master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tulsa, along with an honorary doctorate from Jerry Falwell of Liberty University. He is a sought-after speaker who has traveled to more than 60 countries and has made numerous media appearances, such as Dr. James Dobson’s Focus on the Family radio broadcast, CNN, The O’Reilly Factor, ABC Nightline, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, and the Sean Hannity Show. Ron has also written 35 books for teens, youth pastors, and parents and continues to speak at leaders conferences helping parents and pastors understand the plight of today’s youth and showing them how all of us can be part of the solution.

Ron and Katie currently live in Garden Valley, Texas, with their son Cameron. They have two daughters, Hannah and Charity, who recently graduated from college.

Mrs. Katie Luce
Secretary of the Board
Katie graduated from Oral Roberts University, married Ron Luce, and together they founded Teen Mania Ministries in 1986. They have trained and discipled thousands of teenagers and leaders through Acquire the Fire youth conventions, the Honor Academy internship, and Global Expeditions mission trips. Katie is the author of The Pursuit of Beauty. She is also a conference speaker, and has participated in radio interviews and hosted TBN on various occasions. She has also traveled to more than 40 different countries on missions. She currently serves as the director of the women’s program at the Honor Academy internship.

Mr. Paul Nelson | Former President, ECFA
Treasurer
Paul Nelson is the former president of the ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). ECFA is an accreditation agency for over 1,100 nonprofit Christian organizations that share a common Statement of Faith. Mr. Nelson joined ECFA after serving for nine years as executive vice president and CEO of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit ministry founded by Dr. James Dobson. He has represented Focus on the Family and ECFA as a speaker and instructor in both national and international venues. He has also been recognized many times over for his service to the nonprofit community, and was recipient of The NonProfit Times “Executive of the Year” award in 1996. Mr. Nelson graduated from Adelphi College with a degree in business. He and his wife Elaine reside in Winchester, Virginia.

Mr. George Babbes, Ph.D. | Professor at Azusa Pacific University
Associate Dean for Accreditation
George Babbes, Ph.D., is a full-time professor at Azusa Pacific University and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in strategic marketing, strategy and planning, and managerial economics. A professor since 1981, Babbes’ professional experience includes consultation and product/brand managing for major corporations such as Procter & Gamble and Oral-B Laboratories. He is a member of several professional societies, including the Christian Business Faculty Association, American Marketing Association, and Association for Consumer Research.

Mrs. Christin McClave | Principal of Unifi Coaching, LLC
Christin is a certified leadership coach and business consultant, as well as principal of Unifi Coaching, LLC. Christin’s experience as the daughter of a successful family business entrepreneur equipped her to excel in various functional capacities in a Fortune 500 company. In her experience at Johnson & Johnson, she has rotated through Information Technology, Marketing and Market Research, a company-sponsored eBusiness venture, and the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Products Mergers and Acquisitions Team. Christin graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in International business. On being transferred to Brussels, Belgium for her husband’s job in 2001, she got her Masters of Science in Management from Boston University’s International Masters Program. Christin and her husband, Dan, have three boys and live outside of Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Daniel Williams | Senior Pastor of Christ the Redeemer Church
Doctorate in Ministry
Daniel is a native of the Jacksonville area and is the Lead Pastor of Christ the Redeemer Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He is also the Bishop Ordinary for the Redeemer Family of Churches and Ministries (Archdiocese of the Redeemer) and the Presiding Bishop of the Communion of Convergence Churches. Daniel has been in full time ministry since 1974 in various denominational settings, including Baptist, Episcopal, and Charismatic. Along with pastoring Christ the Redeemer Church, Daniel is President Emeritus of Calvary International, a missions organization that he founded with his wife Sharon in 1981.

Mr. Ron Luce | President and Founder of Teen Mania Ministries
In 1986 Ron Luce and his wife Katie started Teen Mania Ministries with a dream to raise up young people who would change the world. The ministry has expanded greatly and has become very influential within today’s Christian youth culture.

Ron received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Theology from Oral Roberts University and his master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tulsa, along with an honorary doctorate from Jerry Falwell of Liberty University. He is a sought-after speaker who has traveled to more than 60 countries and has made numerous media appearances, such as Dr. James Dobson’s Focus on the Family radio broadcast, CNN, The O’Reilly Factor, ABC Nightline, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, and the Sean Hannity Show. Ron has also written 35 books for teens, youth pastors, and parents and continues to speak at leaders conferences helping parents and pastors understand the plight of today’s youth and showing them how all of us can be part of the solution.

Ron and Katie currently live in Garden Valley, Texas, with their son Cameron. They have two daughters, Hannah and Charity, who recently graduated from college.

David Hasz | Executive Vice President/Director of the Honor Academy

David joined staff at Teen Mania in 1996; previously he traveled extensively with Ron and Katie Luce, sharing their vision for overseas missions and evangelism. David has served in numerous capacities within Teen Mania throughout his time with the ministry, and is now the Executive Vice President of Teen Mania and the Director of the Honor Academy. David is an ordained minister and graduated from Oral Roberts University. He was a private school teacher and sports coach for several years prior to becoming involved with Teen Mania Ministries, and is especially known for his engaging, down-to-earth, humorous, and convicting speaking style. He and his wife Beth have four children and live in Garden Valley, Texas.

Jon Hasz | Chief Financial Officer

Jon graduated from Oral Roberts University receiving a B.S. in Mathematics with an educational minor. He then completed a Masters in Mathematics at Colorado State University with an emphasis in applied mathematics. Jon married Kelly in 1992 and has two children; Jordan and Matthew. Jon came to Teen Mania in 2000 after working for 8 years in Christian education/administration as a math teacher, athletic director and varsity basketball coach. He has served in a variety of roles within Teen Mania over the past 11 years: the Honor Academy from 2000 to 2003, the Executive Director of Global Expeditions from 2003 to 2006, and the Executive Director of Acquire the Fire from 2006 to 2008. Currently he serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the ministry. Jon has a heart for reaching the lost for Christ. He first traveled overseas when he was 15 years old and has ministered in 48 countries since that time. He spends free time with his family camping, fishing, and water skiing.

Kemtal Glasgow | Director of Acquire the Fire Operations

Kemtal Glasgow has developed his skills as a business leader working in systems implementation and store operations for one of Canada’s leading companies. He combines his call to ministry and passion for people with ability to execute operationally to equip, empower and inspire a generation. He counts it a joy and honor to build the Kingdom of God as he serves at the helm of the operations of Acquire the Fire. He has appeared on God TV, ATF TV, Fox News.com, and is a sought after church, conference and business speaker. Kemtal’s practical, often humorous, and uplifting speaking style captivates audiences whether ministering to teens, leaders or parents. He is committed to reaching generations young and old with the uncompromised Word of God.

Christy Hamlin | Director of Presidential Initiatives

Christy has a Bachelors of Practical Ministry from F.I.R.E. School of Ministry and is in the process of pursuing her MBA. After several years of involvement with Global Expeditions, Christy joined the staff of Teen Mania as Director of Presidential Initiatives, managing the Office of the President and pursuing strategic partnerships and new ministry avenues. Prior to coming to Teen Mania, Christy served for five years as the Marketing Director for a technology company and spent several years in non-profit and overseas missions. Her roles included establishing new locations of ministry and creating the structure for curriculum development and training. She has traveled to 22 countries and lead multiple short-term mission projects with teenagers and college students, and currently serves as a student mentor for a number of young women, regularly teaching on discipleship principles. Christy enjoys hiking and running, meeting new people, exploring new places, and consuming warm, caffeinated beverages.

Melissa King | Director of Global Expeditions Marketing

Melissa is a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University, where she majored in Business Administration and minored in Marketing. She is also a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center and served as a youth pastor prior to joining staff at Teen Mania. Melissa has long been involved with both the Honor Academy and Global Expeditions, and has served as a Global Expeditions Project Director for the last several summers. She first joined Teen Mania staff as the Director of the Global Expeditions Contact Center and recently transitioned into the Marketing Department, where she oversees the development and distribution of all Global Expeditions promotional materials.

Emmie Harper | Director of Global Expeditions

 

 

 

 

 

Keith Smith | Director of Global Expeditions Contact Center

 

 

 

 

 

Mindi Collins | Director of Honor Academy Mobilization

Mindi attended Victory Bible Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is currently three years into her BS in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She has been on several Global Expeditions mission trips and currently serves as Director of Honor Academy Mobilization and is passionate about teaching the Word of God through overseas missions and stateside discipleship of young people. Prior to coming to Teen Mania, Mindi was the office manager for the youth department of Victory Christian Center for two years, and also served as a youth leader at Guts Church youth group in Tulsa. Mindi has four brothers and four sisters and loves people, being social, watching movies, eating Mexican food, and being adventurous.

Tonjua Shepherd | Director of Honor Academy Marketing

Tonjua graduated from the University of Texas in 1988 with a Bachelors of Science in Education with a Specialization Endorsement in Gifted and Creative Education. She joined staff at Teen Mania 5 years ago and has operated in a variety of capacities throughout the ministry. She is currently the Director of Honor Academy Marketing and loves to see growth, creativity, and revelation in the people. Tonjua believes that developing strong relationships is key in growing the Kingdom. Tonjua taught in public school for 13 years, dedicating 2 years of that time period to working with college age young adults. She has served in her church’s youth group, taught high school Bible studies in her home, and lead a number of youth fundraising events.

She is the wife of a wonderful godly man, Dave Shepherd, and the mom to a large family of six; Brittani, Kesli, Jake, Brittany, Beth and Brooke. She enjoys being with family and loved ones, being outdoors, adventure, reading, music, riding horses, missions, the arts, offering hospitality to others and serving people.

Jeff Pruett | Director of Acquire the Fire Marketing

Jeff has been in full-time ministry for 26 years. He was mentored by revivalist Leonard Ravenhill and has served in both senior pastor and youth pastor capacities. He served under Keith Green as a staff member in Last Days Ministries, and has always been passionate about preaching the Gospel and reaching the lost for Jesus Christ. He was introduced to Teen Mania Ministries through a friend in the School of Worship, and was brought on staff in December of 2009 to serve as the Director of Acquire the Fire Marketing. Jeff is pursuing a degree in Communications from Regent University and divides his time at Teen Mania between the marketing department and teaching classes for the Honor Academy internship. His passion for Christ is evident and inspires interns to a new level in their walk with the Lord.

Chris Lay | Director of Acquire the Fire Contact Center

Chris came to Teen Mania as an Honor Academy intern in 2003, after going on his first Global Expeditions mission trip in 2001. As an intern in the Honor Academy, Chris served in the Acquire the Fire Contact Center and excelled in this department. He was promoted to staff in 2006, and now serves as the Director of the Acquire the Fire/Battlecry Contact Center. He is devoted to seeing Acquire the Fire reach thousands of teens each year and empower them to a greater passion for and intimacy with the Lord.

 

Jennifer Saunier | Director of Development

 

 

 

 

 

Stephen Alexander | Director of Information Technologies

Stephen’s Information Technologies foundation is in networks and servers infrastructures, and he worked in the corporate Information Technologies world for fifteen years. After retiring from the corporate realm, Stephen moved from Dallas to join the staff at Teen Mania in 2009. He has since lent his expertise in both the IT and business world to Teen Mania, and his detailed knowledge of Information Technologies has led this department of the ministry to a new level of excellence.

 

 

Randy Olsson | Director of Honor Academy Undergraduate Internship

Born and raised in Sacramento, California Randy was trapped in a life of drug addiction until the Lord set him free. Randy met Jesus at an unexpected time in an unexpected way. Since encountering God’s love, he has never been the same – drug, alcohol, and smoke free! Randy has traveled the world preaching the gospel fueled by a passion to see other people fall in love with God as well. Randy’s speaking is an overflow of the extreme excitement he can hardly contain since the day Jesus came into his life. His off-the-wall style catches the attention of the audience and involves them in the message. Now an ordained minister, Randy graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Liberty University and is now working on obtaining his Master’s from Regent. Randy arrived at Teen Mania as an Honor Academy intern in 2001 and has since operated in a wide variety of capacities throughout the ministry, currently serving as the Director of the Undergraduate Internship.

Heath Stoner | Director of Honor Academy Graduate Internship

After participating in the Honor Academy Internship, Heath went on to graduate from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelors in Communications, then obtained his Master’s in Business Administration from Liberty. He is now beginning to pursue a Doctorate and hopes to someday write books on being a godly man, husband, and father. Heath is passionate about the Honor Academy and is particularly excited about the men’s program, known as “Trailer Club” which is the outworking of a men’s discipleship curriculum Heath spent several years developing. He is also an ordained minister and spends time outside the Honor Academy serving as the lead Youth Pastor for Community Christian Fellowship in Garden Valley. He and his wife Alisa have three children and live in Lindale, Texas.

Ron Luce
President and Founder
www.ron-luce.com

David Hasz
Executive Vice President
davidhasz.com

Randy Olsson
Director of Honor Academy Undergraduate Programs
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Heath Stoner
Director of Honor Academy Graduate Programs
honoracademydirector.com

Kemtal Glasgow
Executive Director of Acquire the Fire
kemtal.wordpress.com

Christy Hamlin
Director for the Office of the President
christyhamlin.com

Recognizing God’s call to serve the young generation, we humbly seek full accountability and continuous improvement in all aspects of our operation. Teen Mania utilizes both internal and external resources to obtain the feedback and wisdom needed to maximize our strengths and make necessary adjustments to areas needing improvement.

The following checks and balances are in place for effective accountability:

• - A board of directors, with members who serve outside the ministry of Teen Mania, is selected to represent a variety of professional and ministry expertise.
• - Organizational improvement reviews are conducted by Calvin Edwards Company to evaluate effectiveness and performance in founding and purpose, strategy, programs, products, governance, leadership, management, human resources, planning and resource allocation, finance, fund development, technology, legal and risk management, marketing and communications, and general program effectiveness.
• - Teen Mania maintains theological accountability with Jack Hayford Ministries and is also a member with the National Association of Evangelicals.
• - Regular assessments are done on Teen Mania programs by educational, psychological and medical professionals employed by Teen Mania Ministries and also volunteers assisting. Outside consulting groups reach in on specific development and implementation of improvements to programs across the board.
• - Teen Mania staff and all program participants are regularly asked to give feedback through surveys and evaluations on Teen Mania’s organizational and ministry practices and procedures.