YFC President and CEO
Jacob D. Bland was recently named as the 10th President and CEO of Youth For Christ (YFC), which took effect on June 1, 2021. The YFC National Board of Trustees selected Jake based on his exemplary background within the ministry. (Family Photo by Meredith Washburn Photography)
Jacob D. Bland was recently named as the 10th President and CEO of Youth For Christ (YFC), which took effect on June 1, 2021. The YFC National Board of Trustees selected Jake based on his exemplary background within the ministry. (Family Photo by Meredith Washburn Photography)
National Board of Trustees
National Board of Trustees
YFC's trustees are responsible for governing and stewarding the movement of YFC around the nation. Elected to renewable three-year terms, these leaders are dedicated to prayerfully establishing the policies that guide our work nationally.
Jake Bland, President/CEO Youth For Christ USA Englewood, CO
Haddon Anderson, Executive Director of Stateline YFC Rockford, IL
Luther Bradley, Semi-retired, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Michigan Detroit, MI
Gay Brown, Vice Chair of the Board Board Chair, Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. Eugene, OR
Gilbert Hernandez Executive Director San Antonio YFC San Antonio, TX
Barry Huebner, Chairman of the Board Consultant, Midwest Transit Equipment Kankakee, IL
Derek Jacobsen, Executive Director Greater Iowa YFC Mason City, IA
Dan Kregel, Executive Director West Michigan YFC Grand Rapids, MI
Adele Lacombe, CEO, Debbie Macomber, Inc. Port Orchard, WA
Robert (Bud) Moeller, Retired, Accenture Consulting Melbourne, FL
Dr. Shani Wilfred, Criminal Justice Online Undergraduate Programs Coordinator, Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
Larry Williams, Ex Officio North America Regional Director for YFCI Overland Park, KS
Holly Culhane, Board Member Emeritus, Founder & CEO Presence Point Grass Valley, CA
Jim DeKruyter, Board Member Emeritus, Retired, DelView Development Co. Kalamazoo, MI
Jerry Granger, Board member Emeritus, Retired, CEO, Granger Companies Lansing, MI
Sheryl Haushalter-Sopher, Board Member Emeritus, President Robinson Fin Machines, Kenton, OH
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