Trailhead Board Members
Dr. Allen Stoye
Allen has had a heart for missions for a long time. His involvement began over 30 years ago when his youth group traveled to the interior of hurricane-battered Jamaica. Allen is very excited to be part of Trailhead, serving alongside so many others who share a passion to see Jesus preached to the world.
Allen is an anesthesiologist and served as a physician in the USAF, accruing 14 years of active duty and reserve time. He has been married for 23 years to his lovely wife Becky, whom he met in the cafeteria at Bible College. Together they have two children, Jack and Leah.
Allen has had a heart for missions for a long time. His involvement began over 30 years ago when his youth group traveled to the interior of hurricane-battered Jamaica. Allen is very excited to be part of Trailhead, serving alongside so many others who share a passion to see Jesus preached to the world.
Allen is an anesthesiologist and served as a physician in the USAF, accruing 14 years of active duty and reserve time. He has been married for 23 years to his lovely wife Becky, whom he met in the cafeteria at Bible College. Together they have two children, Jack and Leah.
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.
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.
Brian Weed
Brian is an amazing missionary in Nicaragua. He and his team have started multiple churches, missions, sports ministries, feeding centers, nutrition centers and a medical clinic to reach people for Christ and love their communities. Brian and Rachel are leaders who invest their lives into national leaders who are now effectively expanding their work throughout Central America.
Brian is an amazing missionary in Nicaragua. He and his team have started multiple churches, missions, sports ministries, feeding centers, nutrition centers and a medical clinic to reach people for Christ and love their communities. Brian and Rachel are leaders who invest their lives into national leaders who are now effectively expanding their work throughout Central America.
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.
David Dobson
I have a great appreciation for pastors and missionaries, and understand the global need. That's why I’m delighted to collaborate with Trailhead International. My passion is to support and engage in ministry. In my local church, I serve as a teacher and First Impressions Director.
David is an architect with experience in the following market sectors: religious, educational, workplace, healthcare, and recreation.
David and Vanessa have five children.
I have a great appreciation for pastors and missionaries, and understand the global need. That's why I’m delighted to collaborate with Trailhead International. My passion is to support and engage in ministry. In my local church, I serve as a teacher and First Impressions Director.
David is an architect with experience in the following market sectors: religious, educational, workplace, healthcare, and recreation.
David and Vanessa have five children.
Josh Armendariz
I am a husband, father of two, and a pastor. In that order. I have a love for the world, traveling and discovering God’s beauty in the many different cultures. As a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, missions is deeply a part of who I am. I have been a pastor for over 15 years and have taken students on many trips all over the U.S and throughout the world. I know that God is working all over this globe and I am excited and humbled to be a part of this work.
Growing up as the son of a church planter, I know the needs of the small church. I have an intimate understanding of the value of finally having a building to call your church. Working with mostly South American immigrants, I understand the great need to have educational ministries. With this in my childhood, it was not hard to come to the table at Trailhead International. The work we are doing all over the world will encourage many church plants and their leaders. Every ministry we support, every church we help with erecting a building, will have exponential effects for the gospel in the local community. The gospel will be proclaimed, lives will be changed, and we get to be a small part of it in the process!
I am a husband, father of two, and a pastor. In that order. I have a love for the world, traveling and discovering God’s beauty in the many different cultures. As a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, missions is deeply a part of who I am. I have been a pastor for over 15 years and have taken students on many trips all over the U.S and throughout the world. I know that God is working all over this globe and I am excited and humbled to be a part of this work.
Growing up as the son of a church planter, I know the needs of the small church. I have an intimate understanding of the value of finally having a building to call your church. Working with mostly South American immigrants, I understand the great need to have educational ministries. With this in my childhood, it was not hard to come to the table at Trailhead International. The work we are doing all over the world will encourage many church plants and their leaders. Every ministry we support, every church we help with erecting a building, will have exponential effects for the gospel in the local community. The gospel will be proclaimed, lives will be changed, and we get to be a small part of it in the process!
