Meet the Team

Lynora serves as a Partner Care Specialist for TTI. She attended Ocean's Edge School of Worship at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale and worked on staff there as a Video Engineer. She serves on the worship team at her local church in Sioux Falls, SD, where she lives with her husband and two dogs. She loves Jesus, music, coffee, and people!

Jeff serves as an Advancement Representative and loves sharing about how partners can join TTI’s life-changing movement. He and his wife, Joan, live in Tacoma, WA, where they have raised six now-adult children and currently spoil their one granddaughter. Jeff is a graduate of Multnomah Bible College and Dallas Theological Seminary, and has pastored in four churches in Washington and Wisconsin before now serving as an Interim Pastor in the Seattle area. When he’s not “working,” you might find Jeff holding a fishing rod over the side of his inflatable "yacht" out on Puget Sound, climbing a Cascade-range mountain, or taking a walk around the neighborhood with his bride of 36 years.

Mark serves with TTI in the area of Report Coordination. Mark has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and worked in the telecommunications field for almost 20 years prior to God calling him into ministry. Mark served in ministry for 15 years before coming to work at TTI. Mark is married to his wonderful wife, Teresa, and they have three children and five grandchildren.

Matt serves as TTI’s America’s Director. His role includes discipling pastors and raising up leaders that carry the vision of making disciples in those areas. He grew up in Papua New Guinea with his family, who served with Wycliffe Bible Translators. After graduating from Taylor University with degrees in Education and Biblical Studies, he taught high school Bible for 17 years at The King’s Academy. Matt co-planted Journey Church where he worked as a pastor. Matt is excited to further TTI’s mission of empowering and partnering with pastors in the Caribbean and Central and South America. 

Kasey serves as a Project Coordinator & Content Editor for TTI. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and a Master’s degree in Old Testament. Kasey is passionate about helping people better understand and read the Bible and is excited to use the talents God has entrusted to him to bless the Church around the world. A Pacific Northwest transplant living in Raleigh, NC, Kasey and his wife Cassady are excited to see how God will continue to be faithful in all things. 

Gary serves as the Regional Director-West, connecting with giving partners, leading them to experience deep joy in fulfilling the Great Commission. Following 7 years as an inner city pastor in Chicago, Gary was a crusade evangelist and church planter in Madagascar for 10 years. His passion for multiplying local churches and discipling indigenous leaders blossomed during this time of fruitful ministry. He then served as a development representative for Cru and Global Media Outreach. Gary's primary passion is to lead people to a saving relationship with Jesus in every country on earth. He also loves to go sailing with his wife Barbara, and can be heard cheering very loudly for his hometown team, the Green Bay Packers. 

Nathan serves as the Communication Coordinator for TTI. Nathan loves helping Kingdom building ministries communicate the powerful ways God uses them. Before joining the team, he spent eight years working with para-church ministries in marketing and communications roles. Nathan received a degree in Film Studies and English from UNC Wilmington. After spending several years on the Carolina coast, he and his wife Emily are thrilled to be back in Raleigh where they both have roots.

Charity serves as David Nelms' executive assistant. She also assists with office administration, travel, and logistics.  She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  Charity spends most of her time with the two loves of her life, her sons, Justus and Jaden.

Jesse works with TTI on reporting and international project coordination. He received his Bachelor's degree from Luther Rice Seminary and a Master of Arts in Religion/Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Jesse served as a pastor for six years and enjoys traveling to other nations. His pride and joy is his daughter, Selah. 

Eric serves as the Director of Finance for TTI. He has worked in ministry finances for almost 20 years and loves helping the Lord's kingdom advance through stewardship of his resources. Eric received degrees in Business/Finance and Poultry Science from North Carolina State University. He uses the Finance degree and a Masters in Accounting more than the Poultry Science degree. He is married to his best friend, Shauna, and together they have 7 kids.  

Jen serves as the Regional Director of Donor Development for TTI.  She graduated from Gordon College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Studies and Communications. Jen interned on Capitol Hill for Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC). Jen has a passion for community involvement and serves on the board of Real Life Children’s Ranch, a group of Christian foster care homes in Okeechobee, FL.  She is married to her kindergarten classmate, Jared. They have three children—Lincoln, Harrison, and Levi. 

Donna McCaulley serves on the TTI Team as Finance Administrator. Donna spent her adult life walking alongside her husband Dale and serving over the years in various leadership roles in ministry. Prior to joining TTI, Donna worked 26 years in the accounting offices of car dealerships. Her last employment was for 18 years, with the last 11 years serving as the Accounting Office Manager. Donna finds great joy in her family along with her husband Dale. They have four grown children and she is Grammy to 12 grandchildren, which is a great privilege. Donna’s heart and passion are for others to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus, and to the spread of the Good News of the Gospel.

Dale serves TTI as the Director of Partnerships. He studied at Philadelphia College of Bible, received his Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Clearwater Christian College, and holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Tampa Bay Theological Seminary. Dale has almost four decades of ministry experience, ranging from working with young people in missions, to serving as a chaplain and counselor to professional athletes, to worship and pastoral ministry in local churches. The Lord has given him a heart for those in need of a Savior and he has a burden to use his lifelong ministry experience to further share the Good News of the Gospel and join the TTI Family in advancing the Kingdom of God! Dale is married to the love of his life, Donna. They share the same birthday and initials! Together, they have four adult children and 10 grandchildren.

Lanie serves as the Director of Operations and HR for TTI. She is passionate about working alongside TTI’s international and stateside staff to accelerate the Gospel around the world. Lanie graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Harriett L. Wilkes Honors College. That is where she met her loving husband, Nolan. Lanie and Nolan have a house fellowship in their apartment complex and are the youth group leaders at their local church.

Eve Sino joined TTI in 2014 and has grown into leadership as the Operations and Finance Manager for TTI Africa. She has experienced the direct connection between being a faithful steward of God’s finances and God reconciling with His people. She is pursuing her Bachelor in Arts in Hospitality Management at Utalii College, Kenya.

Juliet Gitari join TTI in 2018 and serves as the Director of Communications for TTI Africa. She is extremely passionate about advancing the Gospel through the art of story-telling. Juliet desires to creatively communicate the amazing story of what God is doing through His people in Africa. She graduated from United States International University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.

Brandon serves as the Information Technology and Graphic Design Coordinator for TTI. He comes to TTI with over a decade of cross-cultural missions experience. Brandon has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Florida Atlantic University as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Intercultural Studies. Brandon is thrilled to use his skill set to assist TTI in their mission to advance Christ’s Kingdom throughout the world. He is married to his wife, Annemarie. They have two sons, Oliver and Theo.