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
