Leadership

Prior to Tom’s work with the Foundation, he served as the Deputy Executive Director for Mission at the Presbyterian Mission Agency, where he oversaw the operations of the U.S.-based and international work of the denomination’s national offices in over 100 countries worldwide. He also served for 12 years as a minister in Southern California and Utah. Tom began his career as an attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing in litigation with the law firms of Snell & Wilmer and with Snow, Christensen & Martineau. Tom has taught courses and educational seminars for Princeton Theological Seminary, Azusa Pacific University, the University of Illinois—Urbana, and Fuller Theological Seminary.

Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts (with honors) from the University of Illinois—Urbana, a Master of Divinity from Yale University Divinity School, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law, and a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary. Tom also studied in Germany where he received a PNdS in German language proficiency from the University of Aachen.

Tom has published numerous academic and popular articles on the interaction of Christian faith, law and culture. His books include the award-winning Seven Deadly Lawsuits: How Ministers can Avoid Litigation and Regulation (Abingdon Press 1996) and Paradoxy: Coming to Grips with the Contradictions of Jesus (Baker Books 2006).

Greg is also President and CEO of the Foundation’s subsidiary – New Covenant Trust Company (NCTC) and serves as Vice Chair of the NCTC Board of Directors. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as Vice President and Treasurer of ResCare. Previous to that, Greg served as Director of Management Information Systems for Thornton Oil and Manager, Strategic Planning; Assistant Controller and Systems Analyst for Kentucky Fried Chicken.

A Certified Public Accountant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Greg is a member of the Kentucky Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. He graduated from Ohio State University with a B.S.B.A. with majors in accounting and computer and information science.

Greg is past chair of the Christian Academy Foundation Board of Directors and past vice chair of the Christian Academy School System Board of Directors.

At the Presbyterian Foundation, she serves as Investment Staff to the Investment Consultants/Advisors, investment manager on accounts, relationship manager on large accounts, and provides ongoing monitoring and measurement for the Foundation’s assets. As a media reference on socially responsible investing, Clemons has appeared on CNBC, Bloomberg TV & Radio, www.thestreet.com, and has been quoted in publications such the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and Washington Post.

She previously served as Vice President of Investments at PNC Bank.

A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Anita also holds the credentials of Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠, and Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠.  She has a Bachelor of Science and a Certificate in Medical Technology from the University of Louisville.

Prior to coming to the Foundation, she served as Corporate Counsel to Trover Solutions, an insurance subrogation firm.  She also has been in a private law practice and taught Business Law at Indiana Wesleyan University. Angela holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature from Blackburn College in Illinois, where she graduated third in her class. She received a Juris Doctorate from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville and is licensed to practice law in Kentucky and Indiana. Angela recently completed the Mini MBA for In-House Counsel at Boston University School of Management.

While in law school, Angela served as an editor for the Journal of Law and Education. She is past vice chair of the Alumni Board of Blackburn College, one of the Presbyterian colleges. Angela is also a member and ruling elder of New Goshen Presbyterian Church, in Prospect, KY.

Prior to joining the Foundation in 1998, she was instrumental in the establishment of the trust department at Commonwealth Bank & Trust in Louisville, Kentucky where she managed the trust operations division.

A life-long Presbyterian, Vanessa is a Ruling Elder and church treasurer at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Laconia, Indiana.

In 2008 Kevin joined the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church as Chief Development Officer, bringing 30 years of experience in both the not-for-profit and funds development fields. In 2012, he was also given the responsibility as Chief Ministry Relations Officer with the Presbyterian Foundation, serving both agencies.

He has previously served as Director of Annual Giving, Clarkson University; Director of Development, Carnegie Mellon University; Vice President of Development and Institutional Relations, Westminster College; Vice President of Advancement, West Chester University; and Vice President of Advancement, Savannah College of Art and Design. Kevin also served as Vice President of Development and Marketing for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, one of 17 full-time orchestras in the United States.

As ruling elder he served at Beulah Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh and Zionsville Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis. He also has worked with the national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and has consulted with several congregations regarding church fundraising.

Kevin, who holds a B.A. in religion and history from Westminster College, has served on many boards and as National President of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity and Foundation. Kevin and his wife Jody live in Nashville, Tennessee. They have two grown sons, Matthew and David.

Currently, Paul works with congregations and institutions of the Church that are exploring new ways of undertaking their mission, and the financial implications that such reinvention entails. Whether working with a Presbyterian-related college that has been offered a gift of investment real-estate in a distant location, or assisting a congregation that is seeking to discern whether they should sell air or water rights, or divest themselves of some of their campus property, Paul draws upon his business and financial-management background to aid Church leaders in the repurposing of their properties and assets for sustainability and continuing mission-effectiveness.

An eighth generation Presbyterian, Paul is a ruling elder and lives in Greenville, South Carolina. He is active in community and charitable organizations, having served on local, regional, and national boards of foundations, arts organizations, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, trade associations, and community non-profits. He has a B.S. in Business Administration from Erskine College in South Carolina and a M.H.A. in Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Stephen and his staff work to help congregations create a culture of generosity in the church, offering seminars and workshops, developing gifts and fundraising plans for ministries, and providing coaching to finance, stewardship, and endowment committees.

Prior to joining the Foundation, he spent 15 years at Western Michigan University where he served in many fund-raising capacities within the development office including the Annual Fund, athletic fund-raising, corporate and foundation relations and finally as a major gift officer. Stephen has three degrees from WMU – Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Master of Arts in Athletic Administration, and Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership. He is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Portage, Michigan.

David oversees the Foundation’s programs and services related to the Lilly initiative – working to address the many financial challenges that diminish the effective ministry of pastoral leaders in their professional sphere.

He leads the effort to assemble a body of educational materials and tools for effective financial church leadership and administration and make them available to both pastors and lay leaders; develops a comprehensive overhaul of the PC(USA) congregational stewardship system (i.e., how Presbyterians view and raise funds for ministry and mission); and builds on existing and creates new technological means to deliver training, tools, and resources for pastoral and congregational leaders.

Prior to joining the Foundation, David served as Associate for Evangelism in the Presbyterian Mission Agency. He has more than 20 years of ministry experience in Presbyterian churches in California and frequently speaks about evangelism, discipleship, missional life and culture at conferences, camps, synods, presbyteries, retreats and churches. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (World Trade and Development) from the University of California, Davis and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary.

In 2018, he was promoted to Assistant Director of Human Resources where he worked closely with the former Director until she retired in September of 2018. Troy was promoted to Vice President, Director of Human Resources in October 2018 where he now leads the delivery of Human Resource services to the Foundation, including policy development, staffing, employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits administration, HRIS systems and organizational and employee development.

In addition, Troy works closely with the Property Manager to secure and maintain the Foundation’s building and grounds.

Troy has over 21 years of experience at the Foundation and with New Covenant Trust Company. Troy previously worked for PNC Bank and PNC Mortgage. He studied Business Administration at Florida A&M University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Learning (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Louisville.

Robyn has more than 25 years of experience in the communications industry, beginning her career as a business journalist. She launched her own consulting company in 2003, providing communications, public relations and marketing consulting services to businesses, non-profits and individuals, including many Presbyterian-related entities. She is a frequent speaker on social media, communications, storytelling and branding, particularly for congregations and non-profits. She has spoken to congregations in Washington, D.C., Tucson, Connecticut and at the biennial Big Tent conference.

Robyn became a ruling elder in the PC(USA) in 1998 at First Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. She has also served on the session at Highland Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where she has been a member since 2003.

A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Robyn earned a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She lives in New Albany, Indiana.