Blake has held various roles in the fields of education and non-profit leadership. Most recently he has worked as a marriage and family therapist and as a consultant in private and public sectors, helping businesses and government agencies. His clinical and executive coach training offer a unique skill set and perspective when working with clients. Alongside his wife, he also owns and operates Central Kansas Counseling.
Leslie Gerber, B.A. – event coordinator
Hesston College advancement services coordinator with years of event planning and management experience.
Nick Ladd, M.Ed. – event coordinator
Nick Ladd is in his seventh year at Hesston College, currently one of our campus co-pastors and Bible professors. He is originally from Michigan where he worked for nearly 20 years as a pastor, youth pastor and an elementary/middle public school teacher. He is passionate about the peace witness of the anabaptist stream and especially in making connections between both the Old and New Testaments. Nick and his wife have five kids, two goats, seven chickens, five cats, two horses and two amazing dogs!
Lisa Longacher, B.S.N. – director and cohort leader
Hesston College acting vice president of advancement with extensive experience in organizational training and development.
Rachel Swartzendruber Miller, Ph.D. – presenter
Extensive experience in mission advancement and leadership development.
Marelby Mosquera, M.S. – presenter and cohort leader
Biology and chemistry teacher who is always eager to listen to new ideas or jump into the fray of ongoing conversations about culture, diversity or stereotype threat.
Gwen Obermeyer – presenter
Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of success in global and local non-profit organizations and restaurant ownership.
Kevin Wilder, M.A. – presenter and cohort leader
Advancement professional and former behavioral science and youth ministry professor who loves to be with people, evidenced through his roles as youth pastor, campus pastor, associate pastor and college professor.
