OUR TEAM
The Champion Group
At The Champion Group, we exist to help Christian schools and ministries advance their mission with clarity, conviction, and purpose.
Executive Leadership
The team that sets the vision, stewards the mission, and leads The Champion Group forward.
Don Carmichael
Founder & Owner
Rick Shaum
CEO
Shelby Wade
President & COO
Directors
The team that turns strategy into action and ensures every client engagement is executed with excellence.
Hayley Clecker
Director of Finance
Bethany Cooler
Director of Strategic Development
Nicole Telaneus
Director of Operations
Specialists
The experts who bring deep knowledge and hands-on guidance to every school and ministry we serve.
Shaun Alspach
Subject Matter Expert
Kelly Blake
Subject Matter Expert
Caroline Kelly
Fundraising Consultant
Marnie McIlraith
Fundraising Consultant
Tom Olmstead
Subject Matter Expert
Our Team = Your Team
When you work with The Champion Group, you get the whole team.