Our Board Members
Joel and Sally Vann are Co-founders of Character 101. Joel has been a part of humanitarian relief projects with Life Outreach International in South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, Somalia and Rwanda. Through the East African Mission, he gave oversight to projects in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria. His credentials include a BA from Malone University, Canton, Ohio and has his Secondary Education Certification for teaching Language Arts.
Sally Bruton Vann grew up in Africa and has lived in Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Kenya and Tanzania. Her diverse background includes a successful sales and marketing career in senior residential living covering thirty years.
Sally Bruton Vann grew up in Africa and has lived in Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Kenya and Tanzania. Her diverse background includes a successful sales and marketing career in senior residential living covering thirty years.
William Geter Jr.
William Geter Jr., is CEO & Managing Principal of a full service project development firm involved in the funding/architecture/construction/management of commercial projects. William has an extensive list of clients and background experience in the design and construction of primary/secondary/college education facilities, medical facilities, military facilities, professional sports arenas and stadiums. He is experienced in the development of whole cities in several developing countries globally.
Education:
Illinois Institute of Technology, Architecture
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Diploma of Theology and Graduate Diploma of Theology,
Kaplan University MBA, MBA - Project Management
Memberships: Society of American Military Engineers, American Institute of Design, Texas Sheriff's Association and Construction Specifications Institute
William Geter Jr., is CEO & Managing Principal of a full service project development firm involved in the funding/architecture/construction/management of commercial projects. William has an extensive list of clients and background experience in the design and construction of primary/secondary/college education facilities, medical facilities, military facilities, professional sports arenas and stadiums. He is experienced in the development of whole cities in several developing countries globally.
Education:
Illinois Institute of Technology, Architecture
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Diploma of Theology and Graduate Diploma of Theology,
Kaplan University MBA, MBA - Project Management
Memberships: Society of American Military Engineers, American Institute of Design, Texas Sheriff's Association and Construction Specifications Institute
Jerry Wear
Jerry Wear is a Professional Estate and Financial Planner. He completed his studies in finance, insurance and investments through The American College in Bryn Mawr (Big Hill in Welsh), Pennsylvania. He has earned the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant and is a member of the Registry of Financial Planning Practitioners. He has served on the boards of local and national charities.
Jerry Wear is a Professional Estate and Financial Planner. He completed his studies in finance, insurance and investments through The American College in Bryn Mawr (Big Hill in Welsh), Pennsylvania. He has earned the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant and is a member of the Registry of Financial Planning Practitioners. He has served on the boards of local and national charities.
Gayle Henegar
Gayle Henegar is an Entrepreneur and Business Leader who is involved in humanitarian projects and travels extensively to work with children and women in diverse cultures.
Education:
Lamar University, University of Colorado, University of North Texas, BS, MS in Cross Cultural Education
Gayle Henegar is an Entrepreneur and Business Leader who is involved in humanitarian projects and travels extensively to work with children and women in diverse cultures.
Education:
Lamar University, University of Colorado, University of North Texas, BS, MS in Cross Cultural Education
Leland R. Caldwell
Leland R. Caldwell owns and operates Pure River, LLC. He is currently serving as President of the Economic Development Corporation of Princeton, Texas. Leland is also an attorney practicing family law and criminal law. He has owned and operated various businesses. He has worked in political campaigns at national, state and local levels. Leland as served the city of Allen, Texas in Law Enforcement with a Masters Peace Officers Certification.
Education:
Undergraduate Degree from University of Texas, Dallas in Government and Politics
Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan School of Law
Leland R. Caldwell owns and operates Pure River, LLC. He is currently serving as President of the Economic Development Corporation of Princeton, Texas. Leland is also an attorney practicing family law and criminal law. He has owned and operated various businesses. He has worked in political campaigns at national, state and local levels. Leland as served the city of Allen, Texas in Law Enforcement with a Masters Peace Officers Certification.
Education:
Undergraduate Degree from University of Texas, Dallas in Government and Politics
Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan School of Law
Freda Benedict - Arusha, Tanzania
Freda Benedict is an attorney with the Mawalla Group of Tanzania. The Mawalla Group employs over 20 attorneys qualified to handle all types of legal matters. Freda specializes in corporate law and represents several non-government organizations working in Tanzania.
Freda Benedict is an attorney with the Mawalla Group of Tanzania. The Mawalla Group employs over 20 attorneys qualified to handle all types of legal matters. Freda specializes in corporate law and represents several non-government organizations working in Tanzania.