Trailhead Board Members
Aaron Brinks
Aaron is the Director of Agency Training at Financial Architects in Clive, Iowa. Aaron and his wife Courtney have huge hearts for international missions and are actively involved in sharing the message and hope of Christ both in their local community and around the world.
Aaron is the Director of Agency Training at Financial Architects in Clive, Iowa. Aaron and his wife Courtney have huge hearts for international missions and are actively involved in sharing the message and hope of Christ both in their local community and around the world.
Diane Samples
Diane has a servant’s heart, serving the local church in children’s church, leading volunteers on different projects, leading women’s Bible studies, and being involved in several mission trips. During her first mission trip to Kenya she really saw Jesus use His church and His people to serve, encourage, and share His Gospel in a broken and hurting world. She is excited to be more involved in Trailhead International and to continue to serve Him in a way that is pleasing to Him.
Diane is a customer service representative in the retirement industry. She has been married for 28 years to her husband Shawn and they share two children.
Diane has a servant’s heart, serving the local church in children’s church, leading volunteers on different projects, leading women’s Bible studies, and being involved in several mission trips. During her first mission trip to Kenya she really saw Jesus use His church and His people to serve, encourage, and share His Gospel in a broken and hurting world. She is excited to be more involved in Trailhead International and to continue to serve Him in a way that is pleasing to Him.
Diane is a customer service representative in the retirement industry. She has been married for 28 years to her husband Shawn and they share two children.
Kevin Prendergast
Kevin has served in his local church; teaching, leading groups, serving on boards, and supporting missions for many years and is very excited to now be involved with Trailhead International. Kevin has traveled internationally on 11 mission trips in the past 15 years to see firsthand the power of the Gospel in developing nations and the impact establishing new churches has on communities - as well as the way new churches can grow incredibly fast by adding, for example, a feeding center or sports center to serve the community. The couple desire to see people come to know Christ throughout the world.
Kevin is a marketing consultant and writer, working primarily with insurance companies, and has served as chief marketing officer in several high-profile companies. Kevin and Kathy have two married sons and five grandchildren.
Kevin has served in his local church; teaching, leading groups, serving on boards, and supporting missions for many years and is very excited to now be involved with Trailhead International. Kevin has traveled internationally on 11 mission trips in the past 15 years to see firsthand the power of the Gospel in developing nations and the impact establishing new churches has on communities - as well as the way new churches can grow incredibly fast by adding, for example, a feeding center or sports center to serve the community. The couple desire to see people come to know Christ throughout the world.
Kevin is a marketing consultant and writer, working primarily with insurance companies, and has served as chief marketing officer in several high-profile companies. Kevin and Kathy have two married sons and five grandchildren.
Erin Sawhill
My passion is people. As an individual and family therapist I love helping people in my community to reach their potential. My heart grew for international missions after trips to Panama and Nicaragua. While there I saw people crave the Truth and an understanding of how they can utilize their God-given talents to further the kingdom.
In my free time I enjoy running, traveling, and attending vintage car shows with my husband, Jeff and little girl, Brynna.
My passion is people. As an individual and family therapist I love helping people in my community to reach their potential. My heart grew for international missions after trips to Panama and Nicaragua. While there I saw people crave the Truth and an understanding of how they can utilize their God-given talents to further the kingdom.
In my free time I enjoy running, traveling, and attending vintage car shows with my husband, Jeff and little girl, Brynna.
Tom Wheeler
President of ABC Sign and Display, Corporate Executive for 25-years, traveled, seasoned and prepared to do God's work. I have been very blessed to meet people with the same passion to help those less fortunate. I’m always looking to make a difference in the lives of others as a humble servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
President of ABC Sign and Display, Corporate Executive for 25-years, traveled, seasoned and prepared to do God's work. I have been very blessed to meet people with the same passion to help those less fortunate. I’m always looking to make a difference in the lives of others as a humble servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Ted Pilcher
Ted has served at his home church; teaching, leading groups, and serving on the board. His passion for sharing Christ with others was newly inspired once he became involved with Trailhead International Builders. Ted was blessed to go to Nicaragua with some of the Trailhead board members to serve the people there. He is excited to continue being a part of future ventures to Nicaragua and other developing countries.
Ted is President of Alamega Communications, Inc. He works with many local companies in the Des Moines area. Ted, and his wife Lori, have two daughters.
Ted has served at his home church; teaching, leading groups, and serving on the board. His passion for sharing Christ with others was newly inspired once he became involved with Trailhead International Builders. Ted was blessed to go to Nicaragua with some of the Trailhead board members to serve the people there. He is excited to continue being a part of future ventures to Nicaragua and other developing countries.
Ted is President of Alamega Communications, Inc. He works with many local companies in the Des Moines area. Ted, and his wife Lori, have two daughters.
Lori Wermers
A mission trip to Panama gave me a full understanding of being the “hands and feet” of Jesus. Since then, I stepped out of my comfort zone and allowed God to put me in the position of understanding and assisting others. Mark 10:45 inspires me; “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” I have served as a volunteer coordinator with a wonderful group in our church and have gained a new understanding of how the Lord works through others in the many blessings of service each week by our volunteers.
Lori works for Primary Health Care, a non-profit community health organization, as a Human Resources Assistant. Lori is married to Tim and together they have 4 children and 2 grandsons.
A mission trip to Panama gave me a full understanding of being the “hands and feet” of Jesus. Since then, I stepped out of my comfort zone and allowed God to put me in the position of understanding and assisting others. Mark 10:45 inspires me; “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” I have served as a volunteer coordinator with a wonderful group in our church and have gained a new understanding of how the Lord works through others in the many blessings of service each week by our volunteers.
Lori works for Primary Health Care, a non-profit community health organization, as a Human Resources Assistant. Lori is married to Tim and together they have 4 children and 2 grandsons.
Brian Garrison
Brian and Mychelle Garrison were approved as BBFI missionaries to Peru in September, 2001. They began serving God in Peru in April, 2003, and enjoyed a very fruitful ministry for more than 9 years. Serious health issues took Brian and Mychelle off the field in 2012. Brian worked in the Financial Services industry for five years. Now Brian serves as the Finance Director with the BBFI Mission Office.
Brian and Mychelle Garrison were approved as BBFI missionaries to Peru in September, 2001. They began serving God in Peru in April, 2003, and enjoyed a very fruitful ministry for more than 9 years. Serious health issues took Brian and Mychelle off the field in 2012. Brian worked in the Financial Services industry for five years. Now Brian serves as the Finance Director with the BBFI Mission Office.
