Board of
Directors

Creating vision for sustainable impact

 


  • President and Founder

    Todd brings 15 years of experience in adventure ministry. Beginning in 2005, he has served as guide, Base Camp Coordinator and Speaker/Trainer for Young Life’s Wilderness Ranch. He has a Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He brings 18 years of ministry experience, most recently as the Area Director for YL in Richardson, Texas. Todd is married to Erin and they have a daughter, Hadley, and two sons, Tripp and Beckett. In the off season, Todd speaks at churches, retreats and trains leaders on maximizing their impact.

  • Josh serves as a Lead Pastor at The Village Church located in Flower Mound, TX. He serves on the elder board and has oversight of ministry leadership. Josh received his undergrad from Texas A&M, his Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his Doctorate in Executive Leadership from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Josh is also a co-author of the book “Creature of the Word” along with Matt Chandler and Eric Geiger. His greatest joy outside of Jesus is his family. Josh and his wife, Natalie, are the proud parents of Lily, Luke, Liv, and Lucy.

  • Chairman

    Landon owns Concord Medical Group, a medical staffing company he and his father built over the past 15 years. He is no longer active in operations but still serves as Vice Chairman of the Board. He now has a company that invests in entrepreneurs and early stage companies. Landon received his BA in Business from Eastern New Mexico University. He is the founder of Freestone Ministries, an organization that is committed to the pursuit of biblical manhood, and he serves on the board of Physicians Aiding Physicians Abroad. Landon also helps lead the men’s ministry at Parkridge Pregnancy Center. He is married to Whitney and they have five kids at home. He has a passion for adventure and the outdoors and loves getting his family out on camping and backpacking trips as often as possible.


  • Co-Founder

    Erin has served as the Director of Communications for Edify and Marketing Manager with Halftime. She brings extensive knowledge of branding and communication in the non-profit space. Erin received her B.S. in Business Marketing from Univ. of Central Arkansas in 2006. She is married to Todd and they have three children.

  • Tommy is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance. Married to Sarah and now with four children, Tommy and his family have their roots firmly planted in Texas. He is passionate about his family, helping churches with their real estate needs pro bono and advancing trail systems and parks throughout Dallas.

  • Cory is the Chief Development Officer of Michigan Potash & Salt Company. He holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Montana State University and has spent much of his career in the Energy business. He was most recently Managing Director and on the Investment Committee at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors. Cory is active in the men’s ministry at Grace Bible Church in Houston, TX. He and his beautiful wife Kelli have two children.

  • Rodney is the Executive Director of Asbury Church in Tulsa, OK. Rodney served 8 years as a Marine Corps infantry officer, then worked in Goldman Sachs’s Investment Management Division, and has been in church ministry since 2017. Rodney grew up in west Texas, has a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Indiana University. Rodney is married to Emily and a father of four.

  • Bill is a WayForward co-founder and board member. Prior to the formation of WayForward, he retired from a 30-year career in computer software and services. Bill is an entrepreneur at heart and continues to create and design problem-solving products. He is married to Becky Strahan, and together they have four adult children.

  • Trevor serves as an elder and Executive Director of Missions at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Trevor received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, his Masters in Theology from Dallas Baptist University, and Doctorate in Executive Leadership from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He co-authored the book “People of God” with Spence Shelton. Trevor is married to his wife Rachel and they have 4 children, Addison, Ben, Everett and Annie. When not serving in ministry, Trevor can be found with his family in their camper chasing beauty somewhere outside of the city.

  • Special Advisor to the President

    Reed Livesay graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Accounting. He spent two years working for Arthur Andersen and then eight years starting and establishing a new business in Orlando, Florida. His passion for ministry and Christian camping eventually drew him to Pine Cove, a Christian camp headquartered in Tyler, Texas in 2005. Reed has served as the President and CEO since 2015. Reed, and his wife Julie, reside in Tyler and are active members at South Spring Baptist Church.