Staff

Indianapolis Staff - 2012

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Front (L-R): Kelly Bryant, Julie Rice, Diana McKowen, Debbie McLoed, Debbie Poer

Back (L-R): Carol Fields, Tony Twist, David Wright, Rick Justice, Jim Buckley, Fred Hansen

Tony Twist

As Chief Executive Officer and President of TCM, I serve in three interrelated areas. About one third of my time is invested in development, public relations, and fundraising. Another third is devoted to administration, teaching, writing, and research. The rest of my time is taken up by providing leadership, planning, and attention to personnel.

For TCM, I serve as Professor of Leadership and Spiritual Formation. My academic preparation included: B.A. Milligan College; M.Div., Emmanuel School of Religion; D.Min., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Indiana University.

I was born in Texas and raised in Dallas and Alice Springs, Australia. I'm also a voting member of the Cherokee Tribe. My great-grandfather was a young boy in the Trail of Tears. Suzanne and I were married December, 1975. She has served with me in churches in Virginia, Tenessee, and Indiana as well as serving in various capacities with TCM.

My work with TCM began in late 1989, and I have never been more passionate about what God is doing through the ministry than I am today!

David Wright

North American Vice President
David@tcmi.org

After developing (by God’s grace!) a successful real estate practice in Indianapolis, I thought,”This is it, I’ll do this for the rest of my life.” The Lord had other ideas. When my pastor asked me if I might be interested in looking at a job that was going to be available at TCM, I said, “I really like what I’m doing, but tell me about TCM.” The more he talked, the more God put it on my heart…”This is the job, for which HE has been training me.” After a lot of prayer ( by me, my wife, my friends, and the folks at TCM), I can honestly say, “This is it!”

I lead the TCM International North American staff and operation. The office in Indianapolis has functions as the general administration and development arm of TCM International.

My wife, Stephanie and I married in 1983. We have two wonderful children (Jordan , our son, and Jaimeson, our daughter).

B.A., Indiana University

Carol Fields

U.S. Director of Operations
Carol@tcmi.org

I am responsible for the oversight of the daily operations of the TCM Indianapolis Office.

My husband, Carlos, served as the evangelist for the Smoky Mountain Christian Men's Fellowship in the Knoxville, TN area for 35 years before his death in May 2004. I have two children, Lori and Russ.

I am originally from Atchison, KS, grew up in Bloomington, IN, and then moved to Knoxville TN when my parents joined the staff at Johnson Bible College in 1960. Today I live in Indianapolis, IN.

Graduate of Johnson Bible College.

Debbie Poer

Director of Global Outreach
debbie@tcmi.org

In February 2002 my husband, Jim, and I felt God’s call upon our lives to join the TCM staff team at Haus Edelweiss in Heiligenkreuz, Austria. After serving there for 9 years we returned to our hometown of Indianapolis. It is my privilege to continue serving in TCM’s Indianapolis office. As the Director of Global Outreach I have the opportunity to interact with our many supporters as together we serve, training international disciple makers throughout Europe and Central Asia.

Jim and I have a daughter, Krista, who died in 1997 at the age of 22 from complications of Cystic Fibrosis. In addition, we have 7 exchange student children, who are very much a part of our lives. Through them we have 7 grandchildren.

Richard Justice

Director of Assessment

Richard@tcmi.org

Julie Rice

Director of Finance
Julie@tcmi.org

I am responsible for daily gift processing and receipting, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting. I keep our mailing list accurate and print all of the envelopes, letters, and labels for monthly mailings. I also pack suitcases with donated supplies to send to Haus Edelweiss with Short-term Workers.

I am originally from and still live in Indianapolis, IN with my 2 cats, Sidney and Chloe. My parents Mauri and Dee Rice, brother, sister-in-law, and three nieces all live in the Indianapolis area.

B.S., Business Administration, minor in Bible; Milligan College.

Fred Hansen

Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies/
Global Outreach Representative

Robin Beaumont

Short-Term Worker Coordinator

Robin@tcmi.org

Diana McKowen

Administrative Assistant
dmckowen@tcmi.org

Married to David for 30 years, two daughters, Jennifer (29) and Julie (27) and two grandsons, Isaiah and Andrew.

Retired from Indiana University in 2011 after a 23 year teaching career. My retirement Is spent working at TCM and coordinating STW details as well as providing child care to our two grandsons. My interests include rubber stamp card making and knitting.

B.S. from Ball State University (Business Education)

M.S. from Indiana University (Business Education)

Deborah McLoed

Administrative Assistant
dmcloed@tcmi.org

I came on board in August 2010. My primary responsibility involves assisting supporting churches with TCM spokespersons and materials for mission fairs and special events. I also put together the monthly e-newsletter.

I call Brownsburg, Indiana home—it’s also where I have been happily married to Larry for 25 years and raised our two daughters. Allyson now resides in Nashville, TN where she is working on a Ph.D. in medical science at Vanderbilt University. Melissa is a junior at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, majoring in biochemistry.

I hold two degrees: BS in Accounting from Ball State University and MA in Bible Cultures and Settings from Cincinnati Christian University.

Kelly Bryant

Administrative Assistant

kbryant@tcmi.org

My husband, Seth, and I have been married and living in Indianapolis since 2004. We are both from Virginia and love the mountains.

I received a Bachelor's Degree in Painting from Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis. I also attended Johnson Bible College for 2 years prior to Herron.