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.
Executive Team

Don Charmichael
Founder

Rick Shaum
President & CEO

Shelby Wade
Vice President & COO

Brooke Martellero
CFO
Department Heads

Walter Kearns
Director of Strategic Partnerships

Hayley Cleckler
Director of Finance

Paige Tisdale
Fundraising Manager
Staff

Shaun Alspach
Subject Matter Expert

Kelly Blake
Subject Matter Expert

Vicki Carmichael
Prayer Director

Bethany Cooler
Account Executive

Signe Jones
Graphic Designer

Caroline Kelly
Fundraising Consultant

Marnie McIlraith
Fundraising Consultant

Dr. Ron Mitchell
Strategist & Subject Matter Expert

Lane Rice
Subject Matter Expert

Cathy Roberts
Subject Matter Expert

Dana Squires
Account Executive
