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Board Team
 Elinor Beatty and her husband Dave live near Boston and are parents of two teenage boys.
She has a Masters Degree in preschool special education and has taught children, parents and teachers in a variety of settings over the past twenty years. She serves as preschool curriculum specialist at her church, Grace Chapel where she teaches energetic, curious three-year-olds every Sunday. For more than ten years Ellie has led several groups of parents in prayer for children and schools. She has been exploring listening prayer, meeting God in the spacious place, and learning to be in the moment. "I look forward to serving God at LTi--and I am excited to see what He has in store for each of us as we seek Him."
 Diana Bennett serves as Coordinator of Spiritual Leadership Communities and
Consultant for Small Group Leadership Training
at LTi. She received her Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and has designed and led various types of small group ministries in large and small churches for the past 25 years. Diana and her husband Peter live in Osterville MA. They have three married children and nine grandchildren. "I am excited to be part of this vital ministry that will encourage individuals and teams in the challenge of cultivating their souls, for that’s where it all starts if we as leaders are to influence spiritual growth in others." Read articles by Diana Bennett.
 Kathleen Crowell is a mother of 3 grown children and lives in Winchester, MA. She has taken on the role of Treasurer for LTi. She has been a Deacon in her local church, and has been involved in the leadership of small group ministries in Hingham and Winchester for almost 20 years. She serves as a substitute teacher at Lexington Christian Academy. Her interest in discipleship ministries has been significantly expanded as she has taken on the role of board member for LTi. "Being a part of a discipleship group like this has been a real encouragement to me as I continue to seek God's direction for this season of my life."
 Gary DiCamillo is President and Chief Executive Officer of GWP International,
a group of privately held technical, professional and commercial staffing companies based in Dedham, Massachusetts. In this position since May, 2005, Gary oversees seven staffing companies in the United States and Europe with revenues of well over $1 Billion. Previously, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at the Polaroid Corporation for nearly seven years.
Along with his wife Susan, Gary is a founding leader of Redeemer Community Church (RCC) in Wellesley. He serves as Treasurer and leads Missions funding. Gary is active with RCC's interim Board of Directors and with a weekly men's study group. Previously, Gary has served as Treasurer of St. Peter's Church (Episcopal) in Weston and has served as a member of vestries for over 10 years.
Gary is a 1975 graduate of Harvard Business School where he earned an MBA. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He and Susan have been married for 32 years and have three sons, David, John and Ben. "I believe wholeheartedly in the vision and mission of LTi and is excited about sharing in the strategic development of this important ministry to leaders and teams."
 Todd Klipp and his wife Anne have three children and reside in Lexington, MA. Todd has practiced law for over 30 years, the past 24 of which have been at Boston University where he currently serves as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the Board of Trustees; he also teaches a seminar on non-profit organizations at the Boston University School of Law. Todd has been actively involved in his church (serving as chairman of the governing board, teaching adult and youth Sunday school, and leading mission trips) and the Christian school his children have attended. He is currently engaged in a ministry partnership with a church in Uganda. "LTi responds to the burning desire, and need, of professionals and lay leaders alike for spiritual growth and development--a deepening of their relationship with God. I am privileged to play a small part in this transforming ministry."
 Brian Lacey serves the board as Clerk, and secured all necessary legal documents for the development of LTi. He lives in Brookline, MA with his wife, Joan, and two young children. Brian is a long-standing member of his church and has been treasurer there since 1995. "As an attorney in Boston, I am delighted to merge my interests in counseling philanthropic organizations with the transforming spiritual goals of LTi. I look forward to how God will build and bless this new ministry for His glory."
 Stephen Macchia is not only a board member of LTi but is also the Founder and President of Leadership Transformations, Inc.
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 David Schultz and his wife Esther have three sons and live in a Boston suburb. He is very involved with Christian education at both the secondary and college level, and serves as treasurer of an international Christian hospital. David has 25 years of professional experience in the investment management business, and is presently managing a new hedge fund venture. "I am excited about the way God is using LTi to draw Christian leaders and leadership teams into a closer relationship with Him, and I am thrilled to be a small part of the LTi leadership team."
Executive Team
 Stephen Macchia is Founder and President of Leadership Transformations, Inc.
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 Rick Anderson serves as LTi’s Vice President in their Colorado Springs office location. Rick has a passion for spiritual formation and leadership development. He has completed New Way Ministries’ School of Spiritual Direction and the Advanced School, both taught by Dr. Larry Crabb. Rick is a graduate of Biola University’s school of business. Prior to LTi, Rick served as the Director of the Christian Writers Guild and the Director of Finance & Operations at Trinity Law School. He also serves on the board of the Christian Management Association, Colorado Springs chapter. Rick and his wife, Lisa, live in Colorado Springs with their three boys: Cameron, Mitchell, and Jackson. Read articles by Rick Anderson.
 Sage Chang is executive assistant at LTi and at the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She has been actively involved in youth ministry for over 10 years and currently serves as a Director of ARISE Youth Ministries, an organization serving the Korean Churches, parents and Korean-American youth in New England. Sage is a graduate of Boston College and is pursuing a M.A. in Counseling at Gordon-Conwell.
Ministry Team
 Diana Bennett serves as Coordinator of Spiritual Leadership Communities and Consultant for Small Group Leadership Training at LTi. She received her Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and has designed and led various types of small group ministries in large and small churches for the past 25 years. Diana and her husband Peter live in Osterville MA. They have three married children and nine grandchildren. Read articles by Diana Bennett.
 Susan Currie serves as Coordinator for Spiritual Direction Training and the Director of Selah, LTi's Certificate Program in Spiritual Direction. Additionally, she engages in spiritual formation ministries, particularly at the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and in retreat leadership and spirtual companionship, with individuals, local churches, and wider church and parachurch bodies. She is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.A. in Theological Studies), and the certificate program of Christian Formation and Direction Ministries - Northwest. Susan and her husband Dave call Hamilton, Massachusetts, home, and are graced with three children, Catherine, Roy, and Elspeth.
 David McKiel has served as accountant for LTi since the organization's inception. David’s heart for Christian ministry stems back to his volunteer service in his local church, nearly 15 years as director of finance at Vision New England, and as accountant for several small Christian ministries throughout the northeast. He is a graduate of Bentley College with a degree in accounting. David and his wife Carolyn live in Massachusetts and have three children and seven grandchildren.
 Richard Plass is a team associate at LTi and serves in the capacity of providing counseling and care for Christian leaders. Rich is ordained in the Reformed Church in American and has served in pastoral ministry for twenty-five years. Over the last ten years Rich has provided pastoral counseling to Christian leaders through CrossPoint Ministry. Rich is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell, M.Div. and Southern Theological Seminary earning a Th.M. in the Psychology of Religion, and a Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling. Rich and his wife Sallie live in southern Indiana and have six children and two grandchildren. "It is a great adventure to be a team associate with LTi seeking to care for and strengthen the souls of those who lead God's people."
 Warren Schuh serves as church health coach and consultant for LTi. He is the president of WS Associates, an organization that assists churches and church leaders to sharpen their focus and take meaningful personal and organizational steps forward. Prior to starting WS Associates, he was Executive Pastor at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, California. Warren has served in local church ministry for 30 years, 14 of those as an executive pastor. Before that he was the Director of Large Church Networks for Leadership etwork. Warren graduated from Wheaton College, and received his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Warren and Connie, his wife of 34 years, have three adult children: son, Aaron (and his wife, Karla), daughter, KT, and son, Tyler (and his wife, Traci).
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