Leadership Team
Anthony Barton
Tresaurer
Anthony Barton is a serial entrepreneur, globe-trotting philanthropist, respected business coach and empowering missions leader whose passion is to help “the least of these” to overcome challenges, master new skills and revive communities through his humanitarian work around the world. He is currently pursuing his M. Div at Western Seminary, majoring in Global Leadership.
Jerry Cox
President
Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning, electronics and manufacturing industries. Skilled in Executive Development, Coaching, Sales, Strategic Planning, and Business Development. Strong business development professional now working on providing sustainable lighting in villages in Sierra Leone.
Art Mortell
Secretary
Mortell teaches critical thinking through chess to incarcerated youth at Ventura County Juvenile Hall. He supports initiatives for homeless individuals and disadvantaged children in countries such as Kenya, Malawi, Swaziland, and Sierra Leone. He credits his father, a union organizer, and distant relative Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor, as influences on his values.[6]
His keynote topics often revolve around internal motivation, cultural awareness, and overcoming failure, including his signature lecture: How to Enjoy Failure, Be Amused by Rejection, and Thrive on Anxiety. He has spoken in more than 32 countries.