
About
Our People
Our Leadership
Awana Board of Directors
Awana Extended Leadership Team

Michael Handler
Chief Innovation & Communications Officer

Elizabeth Mitchell
Chief Development Officer

Kevin White
Chief Operating Officer

Mark Campbell
Executive Vice President, U.S. Ministries

Stephen Maphosah
Executive Vice President, International

Brian Rhodes
Global Advocate & Advisor to the CEO

Tom Chilton
Vice President, Global Operations

Gary Couch
Vice President, Creative Services & Brand

Dr. Ed Gossien
Vice President, Spiritual Development & Ministry Alignment

Chip Root
Vice President, Technology

Ken Toeller
Vice President, Finance

Tim Sandvall
Vice President, U.S. Field Operations

Patti Spears
Senior Director, Human Resources

Melanie Hester
Director, Discipleship Engagement

Mitch Nelson
Director, Donor Acquisition & Engagement

Jenny Smith
Lead Brite Developer
Field Staff
Our Awana missionaries and their families serve in regions all over the world, expanding child discipleship by establishing and nurturing relationships with the local church and organizations.
Select a region to find staff members
We can accomplish more together and multiply the impact of reaching out to children and discipling them on a long-term basis.