Mike Brown – Founder and Executive Director of Elite Teams
Mike is an ordained Pastor with the Assemblies of God. Mike has spent the last 10 years along with his family of 5 serving in various countries including El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Guatemala, Central America. His passion is discipleship and mentorship. Mike is also a Ministry Chaplain and aspiring psychologist. Mike served in the United States Navy and is honored to take his experience in discipline and leadership and invest in the next generation. Mike is also the communications Director for JAG Ministries. A father of 4 and a husband to an amazing wife who is also a part of this growing ministry team. Mikes experience is in gang ministry, prison ministry, leadership development, team building, and construction.
Jessica Brown – Elite Teams Treasurer
Jess is a wife and mother of 4. She is also a credentialed pastor with the Assemblies of God. Jess has spent the last 10 years in ministry engaging young people in mentorship in El Salvador and Honduras. Jess was the director of specialties programs in El Salvador including horticulture, greenhouse management, food programs manager, English Teacher, and Food preparation instructor. Jess is also the Elite mother. She has been in gang areas , children’s ministry and involved with Elite from the beginning.
Bonnie Komo – Elite Teams Secretary
I enjoy researching and learning about new businesses and Nonprofit organizations in order to keep up with industry methods. I have over 20-years’ experience working with IBM executives and customers in many areas of business working with diverse people and cultures. This experience provided me a deep level of understanding in contract management and processes such as: contract deliverables, issues, risks, management, communications, and business controls/audit support.
My biggest strength is flexibility and I’m ready to take on new responsibilities. I also listen to what people like and need, and work with them to achieve their goals. I can work and get along with anyone, especially after traveling to Brazil working in a culture that was new to me proved that I am up for any challenge. In addition, I traveled to Central America on Mission trips, Israel, and Spain.
On a personal level, I have an MBA in Business Administration & Management. I like being active by walking and swimming. I have competed in over 15 marathons and in triathlons for 10-years. I did two Ironman competitions, and I love being around positive people and energy!
My Goal is to help ELITE Teams be successful in their mission.
Dr. Denny Nissley – Board Member
Dr. Denny Nissley founded Christ In Action in 1982, He has an Associates Degrees in Practical Theology from Christ For the Nations Institute. Dr. Nissley received his Doctorate of Evangelism from Columbia Evangelical Seminary in 1991. Dr. Nissley is a published author. Dr. Nissley sits on the Roundtable for the White House Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives for Disaster Response. He also serves on the Faith Communities In Action Steering Committee for Fairfax County, VA. Dr. Nissley and his wife were married in 1981, now have 11 children and 15 grandchildren living across the US and Europe.
Paul Heisey – Board Member
Paul has been involved with the Elite program since its conception 15 years ago. Paul and his wife Deb have a strong interest in the Elite program, turning young men and women toward the Lord and away from gangs, drugs and violence. Paul has experience in the mentorship of youth and children for past 50 years, through the local church and outside of the church. Paul retired from his job as a fisheries Biologist after 52 years faithful service. Paul loves to garden and serve others where needed. Paul is servant leader and a great mentor. Paul’s desire is that his life will reflect Jesus and draw others to a greater understanding of their purpose. He is thankful for his wife and growing family which includes 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Gonzalo Anael Cárcamo Mejía – Mayor General & Board Advisor
Anael is the commander of all of Central America which includes Honduras, EL Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica. Anael was born in a small community dedicated to growing corn and beans. He grew up under the direction of a pretty hard father figure. Anael learned principles and values rooted in discipline, courage and good value was basically instructed since young to be a soldier. His dad is a combat veteran, because of his dad’s character and commitment to the military Anael would travel and never have the opportunity to finish a full year of school. Anael wanted to be a soldier, because of the example of his father .
Anael entered the ranks of the Honduran army at the age of 14. Anael was trained (LICOM) COMBAT LEADERS a special operations unit. Anael was made a sergeant fulfilled several missions. After military service Anael would go on to be a bull rider ..It was a chaos. Anael met his wife and she was the starting point for knowing Jesus Christ. Anael was baptized and began to serve in a congregation. Anael and Mike met while serving as missionaries in Honduras. Anael would assist Mike in missions and construction as a foreman. This would forge a relationship that would see Anael as Commander over our Central American Branch. Anael is an Assemblies of God locally credentialed pastor. All teams report to Anael and Commander Anael reports to Mike as General and Director.
