Since the first Breakfast With Fred Leadership Institute event in 2008, over 60 leading men and women from eight states have joined together to “stretch and bless the next generation of leaders…to the glory of God.” About twenty team members travel to and attend each BWFLI campus event. Shown at right are the group of team members recently attending East Texas Baptist University.
Click on any underlined name below to see brief information, photo, etc. of our BWFLI Team roster. Ask a Question of many of the Team members by naming them on our Contact Us page.
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Al Angell is retired as owner of Angell Financial Group. Member of board of trustees of Yorktown University. Serves on board of Free Market Foundation. Involved in planting churches, private schools and recreation center for South Dallas Ministries. Earned AB degree from Harvard University in 1963..
BWFLI: Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Jim Hailey retired as President of the women’s wear division of JC Penney. Strong background with the Salvation Army board in Dallas..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, LeTourneau 2012, Asbury 2012, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Don Newbury.
BWFLI: LeTourneau 2012
Jim Beckett is President of Beckett Interests, Dallas, TX He is a statistician, author, editor, and publisher. The company he founded, Beckett Publications, is well known in the hobby of sports card collecting. He serves on ministry and community boards. He hosts SHINE, a ministry incubator..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008
JoyLynn Hailey Reed.
BWFLI: LeTourneau 2012, Asbury 2012
JJ Prendamano is a man of vision, energy, and accomplishment. His corporate, executive background merges well with his passion for entrepreneurship. As General Manager of United Franchising Group, he leads the initiatives for franchise development, communication, and growth. His program at Palm Beach Atlantic University encourages student entrepreneurship through mentoring and grants..
BWFLI: Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Judy Harris.
BWFLI: Taylor University 2014
Ron Harris.
BWFLI: Taylor University 2014
John Begley is the President Emeritus of Lindsey Wilson College. He will be the Chapel speaker. He was a host member of the steering committee for our Institute at LWC April 2011..
BWFLI: Asbury 2012, PBA 2014
J.L. Jackson.
BWFLI: Lindsey Wilson 2011, Alice Lloyd 2011, LeTourneau 2012
Joe Petersen worked in Development, Construction and Marketing in the real estate housing industry. He is President of the Dallas Multifamily Builders Council and Chairman of the Multi-Housing Council for the National Association of Home Builders. Focusing his efforts on bringin together Christian CEOs and business owners in a peer advisory board titled “C12”..
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Hartzel Black is a former Vice President of Southeastern Illinois College. As a Leader in Correctional Education, established correctional programming in 20 prisons throughout the world. Developed “Success for Life” program for Management and Training of inmates..
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Thomas Jones (Tommy) is active in the Banking, Finance and Oil industries in Texas. He has been CEO and President of Canyon Resources, Synergy Oil and Gas, Citzens National Bank of Dallas (Frost Bank), National Bank of Commerce Dallas and others. He is active on the Boards and committees of many banks, universities, and Christian organizations including First Baptist Church of Dallas..
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013
Dr. Ramesh Richard is the founder and president of a global proclamation organization, reaching leaders worldwide, especially those of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. He is an inspirational speaker, spiritual philosopher, renowned educator, and practical author who speaks on the ultimate issues of life to thousands of people around the globe each year..
BWFLI: Dallas Baptist 2010, LeTourneau 2012, Taylor University 2014
Janet Boyden.
BWFLI: LeTourneau 2012, East Texas Baptist 2013
Marilyn Kasko is a Divisional Vice President (Corporate Real Estate) for Abbott Labs. She was with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) for 20 years prior to Abbott. She has served in leadership positions for both charitable and civic organizations in Texas and Illinois. She is the recipient of the ATHENA Award for her demonstration of excellence and support of other women in executive goals..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Dallas Baptist 2010, East Texas Baptist 2013
Jerry Ridnour.
BWFLI: Lindsey Wilson 2011, Alice Lloyd 2011, Asbury 2012
John Brooks retired as a self-employed dairy/crop farmer in Central Ohio. He and his wife Linda serve as international part-time missionaries, as well as volunteering for Joni and Friends. He graduated from Ohio State University and served as an Army officer..
BWFLI: Taylor University 2014
Linda Brooks is committed to her family, and contributing to the cause of Christ wherever she serves. As a volunteer for Joni and Friends, she and her husband John have delivered wheelchairs internationally, hosted open houses, and developed an area corn maze. Her love for Bible study, missions, and Christian outreach impacts her daily living..
BWFLI: Taylor University 2014
Walt Byerly.
BWFLI: LeTourneau 2012
Gary Kinder is a well known Sales Management consultant to more than 300 companies around the world. Graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University and Trustee Emeritus. President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Kidney Foundation of Texas. Chairman of the Board of the Bill Glass Evangelistic Association. Started the Roaring Lambs Bible Study over 30 years ago..
BWFLI: Emmaus Bible 2012, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Patricia Ridnour.
BWFLI: Asbury 2012
Jay Kesler.
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Dallas Baptist 2010, East Texas Baptist 2014
Carol Childress.
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013
Bill Krisher is a two time All American in football at the University of Oklahoma and two year All Pro with the Dallas Texans. He works with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization and Weekend of Champions events. Bill is Chaplain for the Dallas chapter of National Football League Players Association..
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013
Jim Shaw is retired from working as Senior Warden and Regional Director at the correctional facilities of the Coffield Unit and Terrell Units in Texas with up to 28,000 inmates. He also worked as National Director of Prison and Jail Operations at a national private correctional management company overseeing 21 facilities..
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013
Ron Cunningham is the Principal Inspector/Emergency Management Coordinator-Los Angeles Housing Department (Retired). He teaches building construction at Pasadena City College. He is an ordained deacon, certified coach, speaker, and teacher on the John Maxwell Team. He is working on his Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Asbury 2012, Emmaus Bible 2012, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Verdell Krisher is a speaker, author, teacher, retreat leader, grief counselor, and writer, and seemingly, lives her life in a state of “permanent change.” After being widowed for 15 years Verdell married Bill Krisher and blended their two families of 5 children and 10 grandchildren, ages 10 to 27. She is author of Let Me Grieve, But Not Forever now in its 10th anniversary edition..
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013
Vicki Shaw worked for 17 years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. In retirement, she persues her love of music and is active with the Quitman Community Theatre and Holly Lake Community Theatre..
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013
Bob Deffinbaugh joined bible.org in 2013 where he seeks to produce and acquire top quality biblical materials for the Website, and to encourage others in their study, application, and proclamation of God’s Word. He served as teaching elder of Community Bible Chapel for over 40 years. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, and Seattle Pacific University..
BWFLI: LeTourneau 2012, Taylor University 2014
Darrell Lafitte.
BWFLI: Lindsey Wilson 2011, Alice Lloyd 2011
Cliff Shiepe is a best-selling Author, Founder and Creative Director of Cliff Falls Media, Inc. Appearing on NBC, PBS, LA Times Festival of Books, and speaking engagements across the country. Graduate of the University of Southern California. Began his career in production at the Walt Disney Company..
BWFLI: Asbury 2012, East Texas Baptist 2013, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Krish Dhanam joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation and served as Vice President of Global Operations. Personally trained by Zig Ziglar, Krish has delivered his message of hope, humor and balance in over 50 countries and throughout the US. Cofounder of training company, The American Dream from an Indian Heart. Published several books and is a global adjunct with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries..
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Jim Lang.
BWFLI: Dallas Baptist 2010, LeTourneau 2012, Asbury 2012
Brenda A. Smith is the President and CEO of the BWF Project, Inc. and the Breakfast with Fred Leadership Institute. Officer and management positions in The Principal Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual, and Manulife Financial. Owned a printing and office supply company in Dallas, TX. She is an author of several books. Brenda has degrees from Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University, and professional designations (CLU and ChFC) from the American College..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Dallas Baptist 2010, Lindsey Wilson 2011, Alice Lloyd 2011, LeTourneau 2012, Emmaus Bible 2012, Asbury 2012, East Texas Baptist 2013, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Joe Dion serves as a State Farm agent in Fayetteville, Georgia. He has shown leadership in financial services for 29 years in companies such as State Farm, Allstate Financial, MetLife, Principal Financial Group, and New England Life. Joe is a five-time qualifier for the Million Dollar Round Table..
BWFLI: Asbury 2012
Bonnie Lang.
BWFLI: Asbury 2012
Carolyn Stonehocker is a retired Educator in Music for junior high and high school in Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois. Serves on the board of Media Associates International. Holds a B.Sc. in Music Education from Kansas State University, M.A. in New Testament from Wheaton College..
BWFLI: Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Marianne Dodge.
BWFLI: Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Dennis Linam.
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013
Keith Stonehocker served as the Chief Strategy Officer for Christianity Today International, working for 38 years in circulation, marketing, new product development, digital publishing, strategic alliances, and international partnerships. Hold a B.A. in English from University of Saskatchewan, an M.A. in Communications from Wheaton College, and an M.Sc. in Management from National Louis University..
BWFLI: Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Bill Dotson founded Dallas Real Estate Ministries (DREM). He is committed to the influence of Christian faith in the marketplace. He is an author of books on fathering, and revival history in America, speaker, and President of Abiding Fathers, a ministry focused on strengthening families..
BWFLI: Asbury 2012
Gail Linam.
BWFLI: East Texas Baptist 2013
Dick Tozer.
BWFLI: LeTourneau 2012, East Texas Baptist 2013
Johanna Fisher.
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Dallas Baptist 2010, LeTourneau 2012, East Texas Baptist 2013
Holt Lunsford.
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008
Jack Turpin is retired as Chair of Hall-Mark Electronics and is active in Hall-Mark Energy Co. He founded T-Bar M, a tennis resort and Christian Retreat center in New Braunfels, TX. He served as Chair of the Dallas Theological Seminary board for 10 years. He is the author of Beyond the Bottom Line..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008
Denise Fudge.
BWFLI: Asbury 2012
Tanya Magnus has a diverse career of sports (golf, professional bowling), business, and ministry. She has experience with Fortune 500 companies, music, and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Choose To Soar ministries, as well as Road Warriors for Christ. She is a published author, featured speaker, and accomplished Bible teacher who is known for her outstanding communication skills..
BWFLI: Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Kat Van Dusen leads the Katalyst group as a Sales Director for the Mary Kay Company in the Chicago area. She is a business coach, teacher, speaker, and was an operating room coordiantor at McNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL..
BWFLI: Emmaus Bible 2012, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Peter McNally is the Founder of Purpose Growth Partners which provides marketing and consulting for national companies like Pepsico, Frito-Lay, Taco Bell, Walmart, Walgreens, among many others. Peter works with senior executives and their organizations in the areas of marketing strategy, innovation, and organization development. Peter is the architect of the “CMO of the Future” initiative with 32 years of marketing and management experience..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Asbury 2012
Pat Walters serves as a Breakfast With Fred board member and is highly-valued for all areas of the organization. She retired as one of the top producing regional directors for Manulife Financial. She is an avid Golfer and instructor..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Lindsey Wilson 2011, Alice Lloyd 2011, LeTourneau 2012, Emmaus Bible 2012, Asbury 2012, East Texas Baptist 2013, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Bill Glass is a four-time All-Pro NFL champion, Author and engaging speaker. As a sought-after speaker and motivator, he has a packed schedule around the nation and overseas. Bill graduated from Baylor University and Southwestern Theological Seminary. He played pro football with the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns. At the urging of Billy Graham, Bill started his ministry “Champions for Life” and he is energetic in his ministry to prisons and other areas..
BWFLI: Lindsey Wilson 2011, Alice Lloyd 2011, East Texas Baptist 2013
Mark Modesti worked with a Fortune 100 company for 25 years in Sales and Customer Solutions. He has held a variety of positions in Operations, HR, and Industrial Engineering..
BWFLI: LeTourneau 2012, East Texas Baptist 2013, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Dan Williams is the Founder and President for Your Life Matters and a professor of Organizational Management at Biola University in Southern California. He appeals to the students for his candor and ability to create almost instant rapport..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Dallas Baptist 2010, Lindsey Wilson 2011, Alice Lloyd 2011, Asbury 2012, Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Ron Glosser.
BWFLI: Dallas Baptist 2010, Lindsey Wilson 2011, Alice Lloyd 2011, LeTourneau 2012, Asbury 2012
Larry Wayne Morbitt thrills audiences throughout America and Europe with his resonant voice. His recognized roles include Ubaldo Piangi in the Phantom of the Opera companies on Broadway, Las Vegas, and Switzerland. In addition to his theatrical career, he has served as Minister of Music and concertizes for Christian events nationally..
BWFLI: Asbury 2012
Colonel Rich Goldsmith is a US Army retired serving 30 years in Vietnam, Germany and US bases. After retirement, Rich was a Navy civilian teaching leadership to senior naval officers. He was Director of Strategic Initiatives working with Officers’ Christian Fellowship in Englewood, CO..
BWFLI: Asbury 2012
Craig Morgan is a National Sales Director for Primerica. He and his wife Gina are founders of Blended Together Forever. They are speakers and authors on helping two families from divorce or other circumstances become one healthy family and enjoy their new life together..
BWFLI: Dallas Baptist 2010, LeTourneau 2012, East Texas Baptist 2013
Jim Wright.
BWFLI: LeTourneau 2012, East Texas Baptist 2013
Jack Murphy is a motivational speaker, serving businesses and ministries with a message of hope and redemption. Murphy’s background includes early musical success, athletic prowess, crime, and incarceration. His life changed when he believed the saving story of Jesus. He and his wife reside in Florida..
BWFLI: Palm Beach Atlantic 2014
Sue Goldsmith is a Wyoming native who has a B.A. from the University of Wyoming. She is married to Colonel Rich Goldsmith and served in many leadership roles as an Army wife. Sue is the mother of three children and helps others in raising Godly kids..
BWFLI: Asbury 2012
Harold Myra.
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Dallas Baptist 2010, East Texas Baptist 2013
Ed Yates is a graduate of North Texas and UT Law School. He practiced law in Dallas for 13 years before assuming the leadership of Highland Park Cafeteria. He has served on the board of directors of numerous business and Christian ministry board. He has been a member of the Breakfast With Fred Leadership Institute teams. He serves as a deacon at First Baptist Church, Dallas..
BWFLI: Houston Baptist 2008, Dallas Baptist 2010, East Texas Baptist 2013
Sandra Gray has been President of Asbury University since 2007. She served as Provost and faculty member. Her emphasis on international business has enabled students to experience global business environments. Prior to Asbury, she worked in the Lexington, KY banking industry. She is active on boards and committees serving the academic and business community..
BWFLI: Taylor University 2014
Hal Habecker is Senior Pastor of Dallas Bible Church. He served as Executive Director of the Christian Dental and Medical Society for 14 years. Hal is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Denver Seminary, Taylor University, and grew up in Hershey, PA. He and his wife Vicki have three grown children..
BWFLI: Taylor University 2014