Gil A. Stricklin Sr.
Chairman & CEO, Dallas, Texas
The first and only employee of Marketplace Chaplains USA on January 1, 1984, was Chaplain Stricklin. Even though today there are more than 2400 marketplace chaplains serving across the USA, he is still the senior chaplain, his most cherished title. Gil began the Employee Care Program, providing Chaplain Care Teams to corporate America, after extensive experience in military chaplaincy, business, communications, and as a public relations practitioner. He was a commissioned military officer for 37 years, completing his service career as a Colonel in the Army Chaplain Corps. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, the fifth highest governmental recognition for military service. Also, he served as special assistant to Dr. Billy Graham, the evangelist, traveling worldwide with Dr. Graham working with the international media. Gil has four earned degrees, including BA’s in Business from Baylor University and Communications from Texas Christian University. He also holds a Bachelor and a Master’s Degree in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. As a graduate of the Army War College and the National Defense University, the highest military education, he has a Master’s Degree equivalent in Geo–political Science. Gil and Ann, his co–founding partner, have been married since 1958.

Richard S. De Witt
President & COO, Dallas, Texas
As President and co–owner of Jack Frost De Witt Food Brokers, Inc. of Buffalo, Dick directed his food brokerage company across the country from New York to Florida. After graduating from Bloomfield College with a Bachelor of Science degree and majors in Business Administration and Economics, he entered Officer Training School and earned a commission in the United States Air Force Reserve. As an Air Force staff officer, De Witt earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was the Deputy Base Commander of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, New York. After 20 years of military service and managing his expanding business responsibilities, he completed his Air Force career in 1992. In 2002, after selling his business to a partner, Dick felt led of God to go in a new direction, one with more eternal significance than being, as he says, “just an ole fish peddler.” He joined the marketing staff of Marketplace Chaplains USA and for three years served as the National Client Expansion Director, telling the story of workplace chaplains caring for employees everywhere. Dick was licensed to Gospel Ministry in 2006 and Ordained in 2007. He married his longtime sweetheart Marvel Young in 1968. They have two children and two grandchildren.

C.G. Maclin
Senior Vice President of Field Operations, Dallas, Texas
After completing a 30 year career in municipal government administration, C. G. Maclin joined Marketplace Chaplains USA in April, 2004 as the National Director of Recruiting. In January of 2005, he was appointed to serve as the Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Prior to joining Marketplace Chaplains USA, Maclin served as City Manager of Lufkin, Texas, for over 13 years. During that time he received the “Best of Texas, 2003 Visionary Award” from the Center for Digital Government, and was recognized by Texas Business Magazine in 1995 as heading one of the best–managed cities in the State of Texas. A native of East Texas, C. G. holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration from Texas A&M University.

Steve Hefta
Northern Region Vice President, St. Charles, Illinois
Steve Hefta came to Marketplace Chaplains USA following an 18–year career in facility management and architecture. Prior to joining Marketplace Chaplains USA, Steve was Sr. Associate and Director of the Facility Information Group for KPS Group, Inc.—a regional architectural firm with offices in Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. He left this position to attend Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating in 2002 with a Master of Divinity Degree. Upon graduation, Steve joined Marketplace Chaplains USA as a Chaplain and Division Manager, responsible for overseeing Chaplain operations in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa and was appointed Vice President – Northern Region in 2006. Steve also holds a Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree from Kansas State University.

Douglas V. Underhill
Northeast Region Vice President, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Douglas V. Underhill is the Northeast United States Region Director for Marketplace Chaplains, USA. Doug received his Bachelor’s degree from Howard Payne University, Brownwood, TX., and his M.Div from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX. He also earned an MBA in Financial Management from National University in San Diego, CA. He has completed some course work in pursuit of a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership and Management from Trinity Seminary in Newburgh, IN. He has had extensive training in nouthetic counseling under Dr. Jay Adams. Doug has been married to Judith Ann (Howard) since 1964 and the father of a son, Glenn (35), who is also in the ministry.

Maceo Gray
Midwest Region Vice President, Kansas City, Missouri
Maceo Gray joined Marketplace Chaplains USA as a part-time chaplain in 1995 while a student at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). To attend seminary, Maceo took early retirement from his position of Engineering Program Manager at AlliedSignal Aerospace Division in Kansas City, MO. As Engineering Program Manager, he had the overall management responsibility for the site's multimillion dollar Environmental Restoration Program initiative performed with the Department of Energy (DOE). For 25 of his 30 years at AlliedSignal, he held various Electrical Engineering supervisory/management positions. In addition to his Master of Theology degree from DTS, Maceo also holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering degree from Prairie View A & M University, a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri and a MBA degree from Rockhurst College. Maceo was appointed Midwest Region Director in October, 1998.

John Mileson
Southeast Region Vice President, Atlanta, Georgia
John Mileson has served as Southeast Region Director since June 2000. After a 16–year career in banking, John left his position of Director of Banking Operations for Barnett Banks of Florida to attend Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Upon graduating from seminary in 1994, with a Master of Divinity Degree, John planted and pastored a dynamic and growing church in Kissimmee, Florida. He initially joined Marketplace Chaplains USA as a part–time chaplain in February 1999. John also holds a BA in Economics from the College of William and Mary, and an MBA from Jacksonville University.

George Cotter
Southwest Region Vice President, Dallas, Texas
George Cotter came to Marketplace Chaplains after a 25 year career as owner and operator of his own business. At the age of 40 George became a believer and follower of Jesus Christ; from that point on his values and priorities changed. For several years George was part of the leadership team of the Dallas men’s Bible Study Fellowship and was one of the teachers with Dallas Exchanged Life Ministries. George started with Marketplace Chaplains as a part time chaplain, was hired as the Metroplex and West Texas Division Director then Southwest Region Director. George received an Aeronautical Technical degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Texas Christian University, and a Masters in Biblical Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. George and Jean have been married 39 years with two grown children.

Joel Rayfield
Western Region Vice President, Goodyear, Arizona
Joel Rayfield has served as Western Region Vice President since January 2007. After a 23 year career as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force, Joel retired from the Air Force and joined Marketplace Chaplains, USA in September 2005. During his career in the Air Force, Joel served as Wing Chaplain at Andersen AFB, Guam and Luke AFB, AZ. He also served as Chief of Support and Evaluations at HQ Air Force Materiel Command, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. In this position, Joel planned and developed budgets for the entire command. He also served as part of the Inspector General’s Team evaluating the chaplain program at each base in the command. Joel holds an AA degree from Wingate University, a BA degree from the University of South Carolina and a M. Div. degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Upon graduating from seminary in 1976, Joel served as pastor of Clover Baptist Church, Clover, VA for eight years.

Dan Truitt
Vice President of International Ministry/Training & Staff Development, Dallas, Texas
Dan Truitt came to Marketplace Chaplains USA in 1986 after a brief career in accounting. Also, he has served on the ministry and administrative staff of several churches. During his 18 years with MCUSA, Dan has served as a front line chaplain and held every major administrative positions at the Division, Region and National level. In addition to overseeing training for new chaplains and continuing education for field personnel, Dan also teaches corporate chaplaincy at Southwestern Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. Dan holds a Ph. D. in Religion and Ethics from Baylor University, as well as a BA in Education from Texas A&M University.

Charles Quackenbush
Vice President of Information Technologies, Dallas, Texas
Charles Quackenbush joined Marketplace Chaplains USA in January 2005 as the first ever Vice President of Information Technologies. Quackenbush brings 22 years of IT experience to his new post. Most recently he served for six years as Manager of Information Technology for Carrier, Inc., Tyler, Texas, where he supervised a staff and provided computer support service to 1200 employees. Quackenbush holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Penn State University and a Master of Management Information Systems Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Dan Shotts
Vice President of Accounting/Controller, Dallas, Texas
Dan Shotts joined the staff of Marketplace Ministries in November 1997 as the only accounting staff employee. Today, Dan leads an accounting staff of 4 full time employees. Prior to joining our staff, Dan served on the administration staff of Prestonwood Baptist Church for 6 years and as Business Administrator of Reinhardt Bible Church for 4 years. He not only knows accounting, but is actively involved in the music ministry at his church. Dan studied accounting at East Tennessee State University, but has 2 music degrees, a B.A. from Dallas Baptist University and an M.C.M. (Masters of Church Music) degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jason Brown
Vice President of Marketing, Dallas, Texas
Jason Brown started with Marketplace Chaplains USA in February of 2002 as the first region level staff member dedicated solely to new client development. He came with 20 years of sales and marketing experience that includes Procter & Gamble, National Sales Manager for Wrangler Outerwear, and Computer Resale Technologies. Jason was also a professional athlete and won the 1991 World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider title, while also serving as the rodeo’s National Spokesman Coordinator. Jason graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Marketing from the Rawls School of Business where he also co-founded the Young Entrepreneur Society. In addition to having owned and operated a successful commercial real estate business, Jason has served his community as a County Election Judge. Jason and his wife Cyndi are the proud parents of twin boys, Layton and Parker.

Don Smith
Vice President of National Accounts & Quality Assurance, Tyler, Texas
Don Smith joined Marketplace Chaplains USA in 1990 and has served as Region Director for the Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast regions. The primary focus of his career with Marketplace Chaplains has been developing and overseeing the Employee Care Program (ECP) with Pilgrim's Pride, our largest client. The Pilgrim's Pride ECP has been a model for other national accounts served by Marketplace Chaplains. Prior to MarketPlace Chaplains, Don served as Executive Director of a nationwide evangelistic organization. This was preceded by a 25 year career in the textile industry, where he served in management, engineering, and training assignments in Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina, and South Carolina. A native East Texan, Don holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management / Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Don and Jane (Bryant) have been married since 1962 and have three adult children and six grandchildren.

Art Stricklin
Vice President of Public Relations, Dallas, Texas
Art Stricklin serves as the Vice-President of Public Relations for Marketplace Chaplains USA responsible for all the ministry’s publications, media publicity and other special projects including the annual Marketplace Ministries Classic fund-raising golf tournament. In 1983 Art was graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Journalism and Political Science. Since 1995 he has been at Marketplace Chaplains on a full-time basis after nearly 20 years working in the professional media world for a variety of newspapers and magazines including the San Antonio Express-News. He is the author of eight books, most recently the history of golf in Texas titled, ‘Links, Lore & Legends: The Story of Texas Golf,’ and was nominated for the 1991 Pulitzer Prize in Public Service. He is married to Belinda, has two daughters and lives in Plano were he is an active deacon in his church, Prestonwood Baptist.

Ann Stricklin
Executive Vice President of Organizational Projects, Dallas, Texas
Ann March Stricklin graduated from Baylor University with a BA in Education, Speech and English in 1958. She and Gil Stricklin were married May 23, 1958, the day she graduated from Baylor. Through the years she has been a secondary school teacher, active church woman leading the Women’s Ministry of her church, beginning the Intercessory Prayer Ministry and co-directing the Nearly Wed Seminar. She was the first woman to serve as president of the Dallas Baylor Club, and is a founding member of the Baylor University Women’s Council and was selected a Woman of Distinction in 1996. In 1991, when CH (COL) Gil Stricklin was called up for active duty for Operation Desert Storm, Ann was asked to lead the ministry in his absence. After his return, Ann remained actively involved on a day to day basis. She is responsible for planning special events including the Integrity Award Banquet and the Business Leaders Conference at the Cove, travel arrangements and printing. She and Gil are the parents of two sons and grandparents of four grandchildren.

CHAIRMAN:

Gil A. Stricklin, Chairman & CEO
Marketplace Chaplains USA
Dallas, Texas

MEMBERS:

Carl Bolin
Dallas, Texas

Ed Bonneau, Investments
Dallas, Texas

Richard S. De Witt, President
Marketplace Chaplains USA
Dallas, Texas

Thomas Freet, Operations Manager
Kerr McGee
Houston, Texas

Kyle Hearon
Hearon-Spell & Associates
Richardson, Texas

Craig Hodges, President First Dallas Securities
Dallas, Texas

Neal Jeffrey, Associate Pastor
Prestonwood Baptist Church
Plano, Texas

Jerry Lilley, Owner
Lilley's Landing Resort
Branson, Missouri

Ralph McCune, Rector Emeritus
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Dallas, Texas

Calvin McKaig, MD
Retired
Arlington, Texas

Nelson McKinney, Owner
McKinney & Associates
Irving, Texas

Steve Oliver, Owner
Steve Oliver Auto Mart
Lees Summit, MO

Matt Orwig, Partner
Sonnenschein, Nath, & Rosenthal, LLP
Dallas, Texas

Robert Osburn, Attorney at Law
Dallas, Texas

Del Rogers, Founder & CEO
The Rogers Company (Vision Funding)
Dallas, Texas

O.R. (Butch) Smith, Chairman/CEO
McRight-Smith Companies
Plano, Texas

Ann Stricklin, Executive Vice President for Organization Projects
Marketplace Chaplains USA
Dallas, Texas

Ken Stohner, Jr., Attorney at Law
Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Dallas, Texas

Phil Swatzell, Managing Director - Private Banking USA
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Dallas, Texas

Charles Tandy, Medical Director Ambulatory Surgery Center/Anesthesiologist
Dallas Methodist Hospital
Dallas, Texas