Pilots for Christ International Officers & BoD's
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Pilots for Christ International is managed (daily) as an organization by an (unpaid) President, and directed by (12) (unpaid) Board of Director Members, with the President receiving assistance by (3) additional (unpaid) Officers (Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer), who are also members of the BoD. Please meet each individual below, along with their contact information.
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International President, Gary Geib and President of the Kansas City Heartland Chapter
Gary became President of Pilots for Chrsit International, on October 1, 2019, and has been the President of the Kansas City Heartland Chapter for many years. His passions are serving the Lord and flying!
Contact Info12 Clipper Drive
Lake Topawingo, MO 64015 816-726-9242
theflyingeibs@gmail.com
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International Vice President-Steve Olson-President Minnesota Chapter
I accepted Jesus as my Lord and
Savior at a young age. As I walked to school in the 4
Th grade
I would often pray. One glorious morning I was moved to ask Jesus into my heart
and a peace which surpasses all understanding came over me. I was raised by
Godly parents and the grandson and nephew of preachers. These were and are an
inspiration to
me. Spiritual growth, however, became a focus in college. I was (and still am)
involved with the Navigators Ministries and with the Officers Christian
Fellowship. What a blessed time
of growth. I began to understand more deeply the love of Jesus, the mercy of
God and
the truth that He is our father, a good and faithful Father. Over the years
I’ve been involved
in leadership in the Officers Christian Fellowship across several military
bases and
in deployments. I’ve been a member of Pilots for Christ for the last 17 years.
It began one winter evening when I decided to go flying with my 4-year-old
little boy. When we returned, we walked in on 6 men in the dark, empty terminal
with their Bibles open. I joined them and haven’t left since. Serving the needs of others through our
gift of flight is a Journey with Jesus. God
led me to be an ordained Infantry Officer following my graduation from West
Point. Ordained
in the manner that I was to be His light and life as an example to others in
the profession
He put me in. I’m now a retired Army Colonel, a business leader, a Passionate pilot and a devoted
husband and father. My ordination includes all these Path’s God has chosen for me.
I’m currently the president of the
Minnesota Chapter of Pilots for Christ after serving as
the secretary for almost 16 years.
We’ve grown from a small but tightly knit group of 6
to nearly 30 vibrant members and
supporters. My goal is to be Christ to others despite my brokenness. I long to
follow His leading and to run this race for Him. John 1:1 is such a powerful
perspective of our Faith: “Inthe beginning was the Word, and the Word was with
God, and the Word was God.” Contact: 952-250-1231
Steven@steveneolson.com
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Pilots for Christ International Treasurer-Lance Winn- and President Arkansas Chapter
Saved at age 14
Married to Chris for 38 years
Two grown daughters, Mandy and Ashley
Five grandchildren
Member of East Side Baptist Church in Paragould AR
Worked in customer service and production scheduling in a manufacturing facility for 28 years
Also spent 26 years in the youth and music ministry (bi-vocational)
Love
all kinds of music, currently a member of Doc's Friends, a Bluegrass
Gospel group and have traveled to Hungary 3 times and once to Canada
Member of PCI since 2003
Arkansas chapter president since 2007
Contact Info
204 S 7th St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 240-4490 (Cell)
pilotsforchristar@gmail.com
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Pilots for Christ International Secretary-Dick Blondin- and Executive Director-Florida Spacecoast Chapter
Dick is a dedicated individual and pilot who will work with the Southeast area for Pilots for Christ. He has many talents and Cecilia, his wife makes beautiful thank you cards to the Glory of Christ, as part of her ministry. Dick is assisting with the following areas: AR, LA, MS,TN, AL, GA, NC, SC, FL Contact Inforblondin@cfl.rr.com
321-452-3693
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Board Member at Large-Lori Layne-VP Michigan
Lori has been a member of Pilots for Christ since 2005. She is VP of the Michigan Chapter and a pilot. Lori has been involved with Christian Dog Mushing and wrote a Children’s book called, “If I Only had an Angel”. She has been married to Tim since 1993. They have 6 Grown children and 11 grandchildren. Lori is retired from the US Postal Service, having served in many positions of management.
Her bible verse is:
Romans 5: 3-5 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy spirit, whom he has given us.
Contact Info890 22 Mile Rd Sand Lake, MI 49343 (616) 884-6241(Office) (616) 570-2767 (Cell)
lorilaynesec@pilotsforchrist.org
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Board of Director Member, Tim Layne- President Michigan Chapter (Past President, Pilots for Christ International)
Tim Layne
Tim is a private instrument pilot, and a member of AOPA. He is retired from the Postal Service where he served as a Senior Manager (EAS-25), from 1992 until 2009, in Post Office Operations. He retired with 36 years of Federal Service, with 33 yrs in management. He is a Vietnam Army Veteran, having served near Bear Cat, in 1969. He & Lori own a Mooney and live in Michigan,
near Grand Rapids. Lori and Tim have (6) children and (11)
grandchildren, and love Jesus with all their hearts. They fly missions and conduct auto-pilot
missions in their area and in partnership with other chapters. They
both belong to the Michigan Chapter. As President of Pilots for Christ
Michigan, he is responsible for the day to day operations, and
makes decisions that enhance the PCI Michigan organization and bring glory to Our
Lord Jesus.
Contact Info(616) 884-6241 (Office) (616) 636-5523 (Home) (616) 570-2768 (Cell) timlaynepres@pilotsforchrist.org
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Board of Directors Member (Emeritus)-Lee DeArmond (Past International President PCI) / North Carolina
Lee DeArmond joined Pilots for Christ in 1995. In 2002, Lee was elected to the National
Board of Directors and served as the Vice President until he became the President
in 2005. Lee served as President of
Pilots for Christ for six years, stepping down in August, 2011. He is currently a member of the North Carolina Chapter and works tirelessly in that organization.. Lee is a retired
Army Reserve Officer and a retired Federal Civil Servant having served more
than 32 years. He holds a multiengine
instrument rating and flies a Cherokee Six.
He and his wife Shirley live in Granite Falls, NC.
Contact Info5464 Backshore Drive
Granite Falls, NC 28630
828-313-0758 LeeDeArmond@msn.com
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Board of Directors Member at Large- Wally Hartman Carolina's Chapter
Wally established the Carolina's Chapter and works tirelessly to assist others in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ. He continues to grow his chapter from a support role and encourages others.
Contact InfoPO Box 8241 Ashville NC 28814
828-367-7450 pilotsforchristnc@gmail.com
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Board of Directors Member at Large-Tony Vermillion Tennessee Chapter
Tony is the President of the Tennessee Chapter and has headed up the Ragged Island efforts to assist in the tornado and hurricane torn homes and lives. Contact Info:
112 Garnet Lane Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865-482-6085 tony@pfctn.org
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Board of Director-Member at Large-Michael McFadden-President Maryland Chapter
Michael is the President of the Maryland Chapter and is extremely involved and cares about Pilots for Christ. Michael is a Pastor and understands what it means to serve the Lord. Please contact him with any questions or concerns.
Contact Info: PO Box 1466
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Board of Directors Member at Large-Alan Harper-Member of Virginia Chapter
Alan is very excited about serving Christ through this position. Some of you may know Alan from Oshkosh, as he's been the Chief electrician for many years during Air Venture. Wishing Alan many blessings as he works through his role on the Board. He is coordinating New Chapter Commissioning and his phone number is 304-890-0833
Alan Harper 708 Dry Hill Rd Beckley, WV 25801
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