Gil A. Stricklin Sr.
Chairman & CEO, Dallas, Texas
The first and only employee of Marketplace Chaplains USA on January 1, 1984, was Chaplain Stricklin. Even though today there are more than 2400 marketplace chaplains serving across the USA, he is still the senior chaplain, his most cherished title. Gil began the Employee Care Program, providing Chaplain Care Teams to corporate America, after extensive experience in military chaplaincy, business, communications, and as a public relations practitioner. He was a commissioned military officer for 37 years, completing his service career as a Colonel in the Army Chaplain Corps. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, the fifth highest governmental recognition for military service. Also, he served as special assistant to Dr. Billy Graham, the evangelist, traveling worldwide with Dr. Graham working with the international media. Gil has four earned degrees, including BA’s in Business from Baylor University and Communications from Texas Christian University. He also holds a Bachelor and a Master’s Degree in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. As a graduate of the Army War College and the National Defense University, the highest military education, he has a Master’s Degree equivalent in Geo–political Science. Gil and Ann, his co–founding partner, have been married since 1958.

Richard S. De Witt
President & COO, Dallas, Texas
As President and co–owner of Jack Frost De Witt Food Brokers, Inc. of Buffalo, Dick directed his food brokerage company across the country from New York to Florida. After graduating from Bloomfield College with a Bachelor of Science degree and majors in Business Administration and Economics, he entered Officer Training School and earned a commission in the United States Air Force Reserve. As an Air Force staff officer, De Witt earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was the Deputy Base Commander of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, New York. After 20 years of military service and managing his expanding business responsibilities, he completed his Air Force career in 1992. In 2002, after selling his business to his brother, Dick felt led of God to go in a new direction, one with more eternal significance than being, as he says, “just an ole fish peddler.” He joined the marketing staff of Marketplace Chaplains USA and for three years served as the National Client Expansion Director, telling the story of workplace chaplains caring for employees everywhere. Dick was licensed to Gospel Ministry in 2006 and Ordained in 2007. He married his longtime sweetheart Marvel Young in 1968. They have two children and three grandchildren.

Larry R. King
Chief Financial Officer, Dallas, Texas
Larry King joined Marketplace Chaplains USA in July 2009, to serve as Chief Financial Officer. After graduating from Texas Tech University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Larry became a Certified Public Accountant. He has experience in both public accounting for seven years with PricewaterhouseCoopers and in industry for thirty-one years with several organizations, serving in the positions of Chief Financial Officer, Vice President Finance and Controller, primarily in the oil and gas and real estate development industries. Larry is excited to transition his career to the nonprofit world to be able to utilize his extensive financial and business experience in the full-time ministry of the Lord. Larry served as a Captain in the Army Reserves for eight years and was a Distinguished Military Graduate through ROTC while at Texas Tech. Larry is a native of Lubbock, Texas. He and his wife of thirty years, Nancy, have two grown children and three grandchildren.

Ann Stricklin
Executive Vice President of Organizational Projects, Dallas, Texas
Ann March Stricklin graduated from Baylor University with a BA in Education, Speech and English in 1958. She and Gil Stricklin were married May 23, 1958, the day she graduated from Baylor. Through the years she has been a secondary school teacher, active church woman leading the Women’s Ministry of her church, beginning the Intercessory Prayer Ministry and co-directing the Nearly Wed Seminar. She was the first woman to serve as president of the Dallas Baylor Club, and is a founding member of the Baylor University Women’s Council and was selected a Woman of Distinction in 1996. In 1991, when CH (COL) Gil Stricklin was called up for active duty for Operation Desert Storm, Ann was asked to lead the ministry in his absence. After his return, Ann remained actively involved on a day to day basis. She is responsible for planning special events including the Integrity Award Banquet and the Business Leaders Conference at the Cove, travel arrangements and printing. She and Gil are the parents of two sons and grandparents of four grandchildren.

Dan Truitt
Vice President of Training, Dallas, Texas
Dan Truitt came to Marketplace Chaplains USA in 1986 after a brief career in accounting. He had also served on the ministry and administrative staffs of several churches. During his 20+ years with MCUSA, Dan has served as a front line chaplain and held every major administrative position at the Division, Region and National level. He served as Director of Training from 1996 until 2006, when he began giving direction and support to the international expansion of our chaplaincy program in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada and Europe. In 2010 he returned to the training role. He holds a Ph.D. in Religion and Ethics from Baylor University, a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Seminary and a BA in Education from Texas A&M University.

Jason Brown
Vice President of Marketing, Dallas, Texas
Jason Brown started with Marketplace Chaplains USA in February of 2002 as the first region level staff member dedicated solely to new client development. He came with 20 years of sales and marketing experience that includes Procter & Gamble, National Sales Manager for Wrangler Outerwear, and Computer Resale Technologies. Jason was also a professional athlete and won the 1991 World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider title, while also serving as the rodeo’s National Spokesman Coordinator. Jason graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Marketing from the Rawls School of Business where he also co-founded the Young Entrepreneur Society. In addition to having owned and operated a successful commercial real estate business, Jason has served his community as a County Election Judge. Jason and his wife Cyndi are the proud parents of twin boys, Layton and Parker.

Charles Quackenbush
Vice President of Information Technologies, Dallas, Texas
Charlie Quackenbush joined Marketplace Chaplains USA in January 2005 as the first ever Vice President of Information Technologies. Charlie brings 22 years of IT experience to his new post. Most recently he served for six years as Manager of Information Technology for Carrier, Inc., Tyler, Texas, where he supervised a staff and provided computer support service to 1200 employees. Charlie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Penn State University and a Master of Management Information Systems degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Art Stricklin
Vice President of Public Relations, Dallas, Texas
Art Stricklin serves as the Vice-President of Public Relations for Marketplace Chaplains USA responsible for all the ministry’s publications, media publicity and other special projects including the annual Marketplace Ministries Classic fund-raising golf tournament. In 1983 Art was graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Journalism and Political Science. Since 1995 he has been at Marketplace Chaplains on a full-time basis after nearly 20 years working in the professional media world for a variety of newspapers and magazines including the San Antonio Express-News. He is the author of eight books, most recently the history of golf in Texas titled, ‘Links, Lore & Legends: The Story of Texas Golf,’ and was nominated for the 1991 Pulitzer Prize in Public Service. He is married to Belinda, has two daughters and lives in Plano where he is an active deacon in his church, Prestonwood Baptist.

C.G. Maclin
Senior Vice President of Field Operations, Dallas, Texas
After completing a 30 year career in municipal government administration, C. G. Maclin joined Marketplace Chaplains USA in April, 2004 as the National Director of Recruiting. In January of 2005, he was appointed to serve as the Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Prior to joining Marketplace Chaplains USA, Maclin served as City Manager of Lufkin, Texas, for over 13 years. During that time he received the “Best of Texas, 2003 Visionary Award” from the Center for Digital Government, and was recognized by Texas Business Magazine in 1995 as heading one of the best–managed cities in the State of Texas. A native of East Texas, C. G. holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration from Texas A&M University.

Steve Hefta
Northern Region Vice President, St. Charles, Illinois
Steve Hefta came to Marketplace Chaplains USA following an 18–year career in facility management and architecture. Prior to joining Marketplace Chaplains USA, Steve was Sr. Associate and Director of the Facility Information Group for KPS Group, Inc.—a regional architectural firm with offices in Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. He left this position to attend Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating in 2002 with a Master of Divinity Degree. Upon graduation, Steve joined Marketplace Chaplains USA as a Chaplain and Division Manager, responsible for overseeing Chaplain operations in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa and was appointed Vice President – Northern Region in 2006. Steve also holds a Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree from Kansas State University.

Andy Bunn
Northeast Region Vice President, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Andy Bunn began serving in a part time role with Marketplace Chaplains in 2003 and came on board full time in 2004 as an Area Team Leader in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Prior to his chaplain service, he served 10 years in the Army and 8 years in the corrugated box industry. Andy and his family were called to the Northeast Region in 2005 where he served as Division Director, Keystone Division, for four years. He took on his current role in January 2009. Andy is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary having earned a Master of Divinity degree. He also holds an MA degree from Hollins College and a BS degree in Economics from The United States Military Academy. He and his wife, Holly, have two sons, Drew and Zack.

John Mileson
Southeast Region Vice President, Atlanta, Georgia
John Mileson has served as Southeast Region Director since June 2000. After a 16–year career in banking, John left his position of Director of Banking Operations for Barnett Banks of Florida to attend Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Upon graduating from seminary in 1994, with a Master of Divinity Degree, John planted and pastored a dynamic and growing church in Kissimmee, Florida. He initially joined Marketplace Chaplains USA as a part–time chaplain in February 1999. John also holds a BA in Economics from the College of William and Mary, and an MBA from Jacksonville University.

George Cotter
Greater Western Region Vice President, Dallas, Texas
George Cotter came to Marketplace Chaplains after a 25 year career as owner and operator of his own business. At the age of 40 George became a believer and follower of Jesus Christ; from that point on his values and priorities changed. For several years George was part of the leadership team of the Dallas men’s Bible Study Fellowship and was one of the teachers with Dallas Exchanged Life Ministries. George started with Marketplace Chaplains as a part time chaplain, was hired as the Metroplex and West Texas Division Director then Southwest Region Director. George received an Aeronautical Technical degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Texas Christian University, and a Masters in Biblical Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. George and Jean have been married 39 years with two grown children.

CHAIRMAN:

Gil A. Stricklin, Chairman & CEO
Marketplace Chaplains USA
Dallas, Texas

MEMBERS:

Carl Bolin
Retired Businessman
Garland, TX

Ed Bonneau, Owner
Bonneau Properties
Farmers Branch, TX

Richard S. De Witt, President & COO
Marketplace Chaplains USA
Dallas, Texas

Thomas Freet, Operations Manager
Kerr McGee
Houston, Texas

Bruce Grantham, President
Grantham & Associates, Inc.
Garland, TX

Kyle Hearon, Founder - Owner
Hearon-Spell & Associates
Richardson, Texas

Neal Jeffrey, Associate Pastor
Prestonwood Baptist Church
Plano, Texas

Jerry Lilley, Owner
Lilley's Landing Resort & Marina
Branson, MO

Ben March, Vice President of Development
LeTourneau University
Longview, Texas

Ralph McCune, Rector Emeritus
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Dallas, Texas

Nelson McKinney, Owner
McKinney & Associates
Irving, Texas

Andy Nace, Associate General Counsel
NL Industries, Inc.
Dallas, Texas

Bob Osburn, Owner
Robert Osborn, Attorney at Law
Dallas, TX

O.R. (Butch) Smith, CEO
MSF Partners, Inc.
Plano, TX

Ken Stohner, Jr., Attorney at Law
Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Dallas, Texas

Ann Stricklin, Executive Vice President for Organization Projects
Marketplace Chaplains USA
Dallas, Texas

Phil Swatzell, Managing Director
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Dallas, Texas

Charles Tandy, Medical Director Ambulatory Surgery Center/Anesthesiologist
Dallas Methodist Hospital
Dallas, Texas

Greg Terrell, Executive Director
Premier Designs
Houston, Texas