Our Staff
Andy Bunn is the Executive Director of Leadership Vistas. His ministry experience includes serving with Marketplace Chaplains for 13 years in various chaplain and leadership capacities. Prior to his chaplain service, he served 10 years in the Army and 8 years in the corrugated box industry. Andy recently completed his PhD in Leadership at Piedmont International University. He is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity degree. He also holds an MA degree from Hollins College and a BS degree in Economics from The United States Military Academy. He and his wife, Holly, have two adult sons, Drew and Zack. The Lord blessed Drew and his wife, Jessica, with Andy and Holly's first grandchild, Andersen, on May 18, 2019.
Stephen Bamoleke is the Director of International Operations, and has served with Leadership Vistas since its founding in 2002. He oversees the implementation of our training programs and serves as a teacher and mentor at the conferences. He received his M.Div. from Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. He has served in different positions with the Association of Evangelicals in Africa and ALARM Ministries. He is the Founder and President of Shalom Ministries International, a ministry which focuses on church planting, leadership training and social transformation.
David Bohyer is the Director of U.S. Operations, and has over 35 years of experience as a senior pastor of churches in Kansas and Illinois. He has written several courses for pastors and church leaders, and travels with his wife Jan to teach in Africa. He received a Th.M. degree in New Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a D.Min. degree in education and management from Denver Seminary.
Jolynne Brown is the Director of Ministry Advancement. She has worked alongside her husband Jerry in the founding and growth of Leadership Vistas since its inception in 2002. She was instrumental in the development and launching of the courses for women in 2008, and continues on in the ministry after Jerry's retirement in 2016. Her background and work experience are in accounting and administration, but her joy is in encouraging women to grow in their knowledge and walk with God. She has a BA in Classical Studies and Accounting from Hartwick College.
Jill Shepherd is the Executive Administrative Assistant. She makes use of her administrative skills and financial background in a variety of work and volunteer settings to serve God and others. She brings to this position her considerable experience in public accounting and senior level finance positions. Furthermore, she adds her wisdom and insight as a mother of two children and a leader of "Next Step" Bible Study ministry. She is a long time member of First Baptist Church of Frisco and enjoys sports and fitness. She has a BA in Business Administration and Accounting from Loyola University of the South.
Jill Shepherd is the Executive Administrative Assistant. She makes use of her administrative skills and financial background in a variety of work and volunteer settings to serve God and others. She brings to this position her considerable experience in public accounting and senior level finance positions. Furthermore, she adds her wisdom and insight as a mother of two children and a leader of "Next Step" Bible Study ministry. She is a long time member of First Baptist Church of Frisco and enjoys sports and fitness. She has a BA in Business Administration and Accounting from Loyola University of the South.
Lori Baker is our Volunteer Extraordinaire. She has a passionate interest in international cultures and enjoys learning about different cultural perspectives. This passion has developed and grown in her role as a community ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor where she has worked with a wide variety of individuals and families who are adapting to life in the Dallas area. She is not only a dedicated volunteer at Leadership Vistas, but also serves in that capacity at her church and daughter's school. She has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A & M.
Lori Baker is our Volunteer Extraordinaire. She has a passionate interest in international cultures and enjoys learning about different cultural perspectives. This passion has developed and grown in her role as a community ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor where she has worked with a wide variety of individuals and families who are adapting to life in the Dallas area. She is not only a dedicated volunteer at Leadership Vistas, but also serves in that capacity at her church and daughter's school. She has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A & M.
