Meet the Team
At The Champion Group, we exist to empower Christian schools and ministries to accomplish greater impact through increased funding and organizational effectiveness.
The Champion Group Executive Team

Kelly Blake
Co-CEO

Don Carmichael
Co-CEO

Brooke Martellero
CFO
Department Heads

Walter Kearns
Director of Strategy

Shelby Wade
Director of Client Success

Ben Wideman
Director of Operations
Staff

Shaun Alspach
Subject Matter Expert

Vicki Carmichael
Prayer Director

Hayley Cleckler
Director of Finance

Bethany Cooler
Account Executive

Lauren Griffin
Reporting and Tech Support

Ed Hardin
Strategist

Caroline Kelly
Fundraising Consultant

Dr. Ron Mitchell
Strategist

Dr. Marv Penner
Subject Matter Expert

Rick Shaum
Subject Matter Expert

Margaret Anne Tilford
Fundraising Consultant

Paige Tisdale
Fundraising Consultant
