Leadership

Staff

Our staff is passionate about serving Brethren in Christ ministers, congregations, individuals, and organizations through the valuable financial services we provide.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Foundation. It manages the Brotherhood Loan Fund program and exercises the Foundation’s corporate powers. The number of directors is between 3 and 15, the exact number to be determined in accordance the bylaws of the Foundation. Each member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors is elected to a four-year term by the members of the Foundation except the General Treasurer and National Director (formerly the General Conference Secretary) who are directors of the Foundation by reason of their respective offices. The Foundation’s members consist of the General Conference Board of the Brethren in Christ Church plus persons elected to the Foundation Board of Directors who are not also members of the General Conference Board.

• W. Alan Robinson

  W. Alan Robinson

  Occupation:

  General Conference National Director

  Age:

  61

  Appointed in 2013

  Prior to his appointment as National Director, Dr. Robinson served as Senior Pastor of Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church from 1999 until 2013. Originally from Northern Ireland, Dr. Robinson was active in church planting and pastoral ministry throughout the United Kingdom before arriving in the U.S. Dr. Robinson has served the broader Church by chairing various committees, as Assistant Moderator of Susquehanna Regional Conference and as representative to the National Association of Evangelicals. Dr. Robinson has also served as adjunct faculty at Messiah University, Evangelical Seminary, and International Christian College, Glasgow, Scotland. He earned his diploma in Pastoral Theology from Bethel Bible College, his Bachelor of Arts degree from Manchester University, his Master’s degree in applied theology from Oxford University, his Ph.D. from Indiana University of PA and his Doctor of Ministry degree from the Asbury Theological Seminary. His business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

• Julie Stout

  Julie Stout

  Occupation:

  Retired

  Age:

  70

  Appointed in 2018

  Ms. Stout was the Chief Financial Officer for Messiah Lifeways from 2003 until 2014. Prior to being appointed CFO, she served on the Board of Messiah Lifeways. Ms. Stout’s previous experience includes positions as the Executive Director and CEO of the Brethren in Christ Foundation, Vice President and Director of Program Development and Administration, as well as Bank Controller for Keystone Financial Corporation and Assistant Treasurer/Corporate Secretary at Masland Industries, Inc. She currently serves on the General Conference Board of the Brethren in Christ, U.S. and chairs the Finance Committee of the Denomination. Ms. Stout earned her Pennsylvania CPA Certificate in 1977 while working for Ernst and Young and her BS degree in accounting from Elizabethtown College in 1975. Her business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

• Karl Brummer

  Karl Brummer

  Occupation:

  President and CEO

  Age:

  52

  Re-appointed to a second term in 2020, term expires 2024

  Mr. Brummer is employed by Messiah Lifeways located in Mechanicsburg, PA. Mr. Brummer also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Messiah Homes. He has served as adjunct faculty at Elizabethtown College, Messiah University, and Harrisburg University. Karl received his Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Messiah University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kutztown University. His business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

• Anler Morejon

  Anler Morejon

  Occupation:

  Lead Pastor/President

  Age:

  45

  Re-appointed to a third term in 2022, term expires 2026

  Mr. Morejon has been an active member of the BIC family since 1991. He previously served as an officer of the Southeast Conference Board of Directors. Mr. Morejon is now the liaison between the Southeast Conference churches and the Foundation for all loan requests. Mr. Morejon currently serves as the lead Pastor for Zion Church BIC. Mr. Morejon is also the president of Divine Consulting, a firm specializing in the House of Worship market focusing on the areas of Audio-Visual and Organizational Management. Mr. Morejon holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Management) from Florida International University and a Masters in Theological Studies from Houston Baptist University. His business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

• Ronald D. Niesley

  Ronald D. Niesley

  Occupation:

  Tax Accountant

  Age:

  72

  Re-appointed to a third term in 2020, term expires in 2024

  Mr. Niesley has been in the accounting industry for 45 years and has owned and operated his own tax accounting practice since 1998 and is employed part time in the tax department of Taylor Corporation, a Minnesota corporation. He is a member of Fairview Brethren in Christ Church. Mr. Niesley has served as treasurer for Memorial Holiness Camp and as a member of his local school district Finance Review Committee. He has previously held positions on the Fairview Church Board and deacon team, Great Lakes Regional Conference Board and the General Conference Board. Mr. Niesley is a graduate of Messiah College with a BS in Business Administration. His business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

• Jeremy Spear

  Jeremy Spear

  Occupation:

  Executive Director

  Age:

  55

  Appointed in 2022, term expires in 2026

  Mr. Spear has served as Executive Director of Roxbury Camp and Conference Center since 2011. Prior to 2011, he served as Youth Pastor in Michigan. Mr. Spear earned his bachelor’s degree at Hobe Sound Bible College. His business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

• William G. Strausbaugh

  William G. Strausbaugh

  Occupation:

  Retired

  Age:

  66

  Re-appointed to a second term in 2023, term expires in 2027

  Dr. Strausbaugh was formerly employed by Messiah University located in Grantham, PA as Vice President for Information Technology and Associate Provost Emeritus. In addition to his service on the BIC Foundation Board, Bill also serves as an active board member for The Gospel Tide.  Dr. Strausbaugh previously served as a board member at Mechanicsburg BIC Church, the Susquehanna Regional Conference and the General Conference Board of the BIC U.S.  Bill received his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Messiah University, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Villanova University and his D. Ed. in Higher Education from The Pennsylvania State University. His business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

Officers

The non-employed executive officers of the Foundation elected biennially from among the Foundation’s directors are as follows:

• William G. Strausbaugh , President (Chair)

  William G. Strausbaugh

  Occupation:

  Retired

  Age:

  66

  Dr. Strausbaugh was formerly employed by Messiah University located in Grantham, PA as Vice President for Information Technology and Associate Provost Emeritus. In addition to his service on the BIC Foundation Board, Bill also serves as an active board member for The Gospel Tide.  Dr. Strausbaugh previously served as a board member at Mechanicsburg BIC Church, the Susquehanna Regional Conference and the General Conference Board of the BIC U.S.  Bill received his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Messiah University, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Villanova University and his D. Ed. in Higher Education from The Pennsylvania State University. His business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

• Jeremy Spear , Vice President (Vice Chair)

  Jeremy Spear

  Occupation:

  Executive Director

  Age:

  55

  Mr. Spear has served as Executive Director of Roxbury Camp and Conference Center since 2011. Prior to 2011, he served as Youth Pastor in Michigan. Mr. Spear earned his bachelor’s degree at Hobe Sound Bible College. His business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

• Karl Brummer , Secretary / Treasurer

  Karl Brummer

  Occupation:

  President and CEO

  Age:

  52

  Mr. Brummer is employed by Messiah Lifeways located in Mechanicsburg, PA. Mr. Brummer also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Messiah Homes. He has served as adjunct faculty at Elizabethtown College, Messiah University, and Harrisburg University. Karl received his Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Messiah University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kutztown University. His business address is 431 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

The Foundation’s Board of Directors also appoints employees as Executive Director and Controller.

• James Reynolds , Executive Director
  

  James Reynolds

  Occupation:

  Executive Director

  Age:

  62

  James (Jim) has been with the Brethren in Christ Foundation since 2006, first as Controller then as Executive Director. Previously he was the director of finance, accounting manager, and controller for a variety of businesses and organizations. He received his accounting degree at Delaware Tech in Georgetown, DE.

  A member of Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Harrisburg, PA., Jim serves as their Financial Secretary and is also the Vice President of the CD Girls Soccer Boosters. In his spare time, Jim enjoys golf, reading, beach trips, and supporting his kids’ sports teams. He loves spending quality time with friends and family, especially his wife Laura, four children, and three grandkids.

  Contact Jim at jreynolds@bicfoundation.org or (717) 796-4788 ext. 5425.

• David Fish , Controller
  

  David Fish

  Occupation:

  Controller

  Age:

  32

  David initially joined our team as an intern from August 2012 through April 2013, before becoming the Controller of the BIC Foundation in September 2018. In between that, he graduated from Messiah College (now Messiah University), obtained his CPA license, and worked for CapinCrouse LLP helping Christian non-profits. In his current role, he oversees the financial side of the Foundation, including investments and loans, and is heavily involved in the BIC Pension Fund.

  David lives in Boiling Springs, PA with his wife Gabrielle and their two kids. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and everything related to soccer, including cheering on his favorite team, Manchester United. He volunteers with the youth group at Mechanicsburg BIC Church where he and his family attend.

  Contact David at dfish@bicfoundation.org or (717) 796-4788 ext. 5419.

• John Burns , Loan Officer and Director of Operations
  

  John Burns

  Occupation:

  Loan Officer and Director of Operations

  Age:

  63

  John joined the BIC Foundation staff in 2010 as the Director of Advancement. Today, he serves as the Loan Officer and Director of Operations and is the point person for loan requests. He enjoys working with BIC churches as they consider their next capital project and is passionate about seeing their financial goals achieved.

  John and Suzy, his wife of 40 years, have three married children and nine grandchildren who they see often. John is an avid traveler and enjoys leading annual mission trips for his church, Summit View BIC. In his spare time, John enjoys gardening, reading a good mystery novel, and checking out new restaurants.

  Contact John at jburns@bicfoundation.org or (717) 796-4788 ext. 5438.

• Sean Kleckner , Account Officer
  

  Sean Kleckner

  Occupation:

  Account Officer

  Age:

  33

  Sean joined our team as Account Officer for the BIC Foundation in the Fall of 2021. He has a background in HR and a business degree from Geneva College. He works with the Foundation’s clients to manage existing and new investments. He is also responsible for formulating new investment opportunities, developing marketing plans for the Foundation, as well as helping with information security items.

  He has recently coached soccer for Keystone FC and previously volunteered with the youth group at Mechanicsburg BIC (PA.) where his family attends church. Sean lives in Dillsburg, PA. with his wife Carly, their two kids, and two dogs. They like to spend their free time outdoors and enjoy skiing, golfing, and hiking.

  Contact Sean at skleckner@bicfoundation.org or (717) 796-4788 ext. 5429.

Committees

The Board of Directors names members and non-members of the board to serve on committees to facilitate the work of the board or to provide special resources to management. Individuals serve without terms of service and do so at the discretion of the board.

Audit Committee

• William G. Strausbaugh, Chair
• Karl Brummer
• Jeremy Spear

Loan Committee

• William G. Strausbaugh
• Karl Brummer
• Jeremy Spear