ABOUT OUR BOARD
A self-sustaining Board of Trustees selected from various Church of Christ congregations in the greater Los Angeles area oversee the Foundation. Members are selected based on their church involvement, their commitment to the purposes of the Foundation and their proven ability to make useful contributions to the growth and oversight of the Foundation's resources. Each member is elected to a three year term that can be renewed.
The Board of Trustees members are committed to seeing the Foundation grow and develop. The Foundation continually seeks to assist congregations and Church of Christ ministries that demonstrate potential for furthering their growth and health. We actively solicit donations from congregations, individuals, and families who want to make immediate or deferred gifts.
Learn more about the many ways you can help the Foundation and participate in our charity works.
Tom Laing, President
Upland Church of Christ
Thomas Laing has been a member of the Upland Church of Christ since 1989, currently serving as an Elder. Tom is retired, after a 35 year career in public safety, but maintains an active life with his direct involvement with his congregation's community food distribution program; volunteering for an advocacy and resource organization for victims of violent crimes; traveling; and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Almabeth Anderson, Treasurer
Upland Church of Christ
Ms. Anderson has been a member of the Upland Church of Christ since 2013 and serves the church in many important roles.
Dr. Jesse Trice
Iglesia de Cristo, Whittier
Jesse Trice is a counseling psychologist, and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Jesse has served as an elder at the Iglesia de Cristo, Whittier, CA., and currently serves on the board at Pure Heart Vision, Harding University.
Robin Kamara
Lincoln Ave. Church of Christ - Riverside
Robin is a member of the Lincoln Avenue Church of Christ in Riverside, California. She and her husband Ambrose have been married for 25 years, and she retired from CDCR in 2017. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Robin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. She is involved in her congregation and community by serving as a co-facilitator of the Women’s Bible study via Zoom, at community and family shelters, and as the secretary of the Missions/Benevolence committee and the African American Parent Advisory Council at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside. She also participates in the outreach ministry for the unhoused and sings with the choral group Adoration. Robin enjoys spending time with her family, line dancing and exercise, and serving alongside the saints throughout the brotherhood.
Bill Opel, Secretary
Sierra Madre Church of Christ
William Opel is the President Emeritus at Huntington Medical Research Institutes. He is a lifetime member of the Church of Christ and a more than 50 year member of the Sierra Madre congregation, where he serves as an elder.
Dyron Daughrity
Hilltop Community Church of Christ
Dyron Daughrity teaches religion courses at Pepperdine University. He also researches in the field of religious studies, church history, and comparative religion. He serves as the preaching minister at Hilltop Community Church of Christ in El Segundo, California. Dyron is married to Sunde Daughrity and they have four children, whom they homeschool: Clare, Ross, Mande Mae, and Holly Joy. Dyron loves to fish, travel, and listen to music (especially country).
Michael L. Williams
Conejo Valley Church of Christ
Michael and Michelle, along with their three children have been active members at the Conejo Valley Church of Christ since joining the faculty of the Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School in the 2004. In addition to occasional preaching, and teaching classes for all ages at CVCoC, Michael and his family volunteered at King’s Kamp for many years.
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Meneia G. Perry
Corona Church of Christ
Meneia has been a member of the Corona Church of Christ.
She and her husband serve as Administrator's for the congregation's satellite bible school. Meneia has over thirty years of professional experience in the field of education primarily as an administrator.
Paul Schlosser
Palm Desert Church of Christ
Paul Schlosser is a minister and deacon at the Palm Desert Church of Christ, Paul has served on the Panorama Christian School Board in Yucaipa as President and he currently teaches at Indio High School.
Brunel Merilus
Chino Church of Christ
Brunel Merilus has been a member of the Chino Church of Christ since 2004 where he currently serves as a Deacon. He has been married to the lovely wife of his youth for 27 years. God has blessed them with two beautiful children. Brunel earned his Master's degree in Educational Administration and is a school site administrator in Riverside County.