Board of Directors
Our Board meets regularly to provide leadership, oversight and accountability for the ministry.
Larry Warren is the founder and CEO of Leadership International. He and his wife Mary live in Brentwood, Tenn. They are the parents of 4 married sons & have 3 granddaughters, so far. The Warrens spent 12 of the last 25 years living in Africa and have started 2 Christian education organizations. In partnership with our international team, over 100,000 pastors and church leaders have graduated from our 400 hours of in-class Christian Leadership Training. For over 30 years, Larry has raised funds for relief and development projects in 40 countries.
Bob Dyar is chairman of the board for Leadership International. He is the Lead Chaplain for Joe Gibbs Racing and the founder and president of CEDE SPORTS. Bob has an MBA from the University of South Carolina and has over 30 years of business and ministry experience. He’s traveled to Africa several times and started ministry in Asia and more than 50 other countries. He and his wife Connice live in Charlotte, NC and are the parents of three grown children.
Caleb Lee lives in Tennessee with his wife and three sons. He studied mechanical engineering at Auburn University and did his masters in business administration at Belmont. He works at Lee Company as the Senior Director of Technical Services. He has traveled overseas and international missions work has been a big part of his life at an early age. His desire is to advance the kingdom of God and spread the good news of Jesus Christ through aid, leadership training, and biblical teaching. At home, he works with the youth and in special needs programs.
Kyle Barthelson is an innovator and connector who is keen in looking for ways to exploit present opportunities while exploring future possibilities. His background is in leading the development of new and promising multichannel marketing strategies at small and medium sized organizations. He has driven various multi-million dollar direct marketing strategies across nine countries around the globe from Central America to Western Europe. With expertise in digital and offline channels his efforts focus on two primary objectives: integrated content marketing leading to exceptional customer experiences and scalable strategies that balance the needs of the present while innovating the future. A self-proclaimed fan of the Human-Centered Design marketing methodology, Kyle’s work is built off trying to solve one simple question: how do current and prospective audiences find ultimate meaning and purpose? Kyle’s hobbies include fly-fishing and golf. He resides in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife and two daughters.
Ambassadors for Leadership International
Jeff and Tyann Declue
Ambassadors for LI
Chad and Karen Olivier
Ambassadors for LI
Rick and Vikki DeSoto
Ambassadors for LI