Leadership
The General Board’s leadership is committed to upholding the tradition of The United Methodist Church as a leader in providing benefits. Our leadership is guided by John Wesley’s example and the principles of the Church in making this agency an instrument for financial stewardship and social responsibility for those who serve.
Senior Leadership Team
| General Secretary and CEO |
Barbara Boigegrain |
| Chief Operating Officer |
Mark Busbia |
| Chief Financial Officer |
Tim Koch |
| General Counsel |
Sarah Hirsen |
| Chief Investment Officer |
Dave Zellner |
Media and Corporate Relations
Media Relations
Contact Information |
Colette Nies
1-847-866-4296
CNies@gbop.org |
Corporate Relations
Contact Information |
Vidette Bullock Mixon
1-847-866-5293
VMixon@gbop.org |
Board of Directors 2012-2016
| Chairperson |
Bishop Paul Leeland |
Alabama-West Florida |
| Vice-chairperson |
Bishop Robert Schnase |
Missouri |
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Rev. Tracy Bass |
Eastern Pennsylvania |
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Mr. Jim Berner |
West Virginia |
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Rev. Brenda Biler |
Virginia |
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Mr. Don Brackey |
Northern Illinois |
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Rev. Dr. Cedrick Bridgeforth |
California-Pacific |
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Rev. Dr. Lawson Bryan |
Alabama-West Florida |
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Ms. Jennifer Burton |
Western North Carolina |
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Mr. Dan Carmichael |
West Ohio |
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Ms. Necia Dexter* |
North Texas |
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Bishop Gaspar Domingos |
Central Conferences |
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Ms. Jean Edin |
Minnesota |
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Rev. Don Emmert |
Detroit |
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Ms. Rachel Flynn |
West Virginia |
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Mr. Ron Gebhardtsbauer* |
Baltimore-Washington |
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Rev. Gary George |
East Ohio |
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Mr. John Goodwin |
New Mexico |
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Mr. Kevin Goodwin |
Peninsula-Delaware |
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Mr. William Green* |
New England |
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Rev. Jan Griffith |
Illinois Great Rivers |
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Ms. Miriam Hagan |
South Georgia |
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Mr. Steve Harding* |
Upper New York |
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Ms. Zedna Haverstock |
Central Pennsylvania |
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Mr. Bill Junk |
Oklahoma |
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Ms. Teresa Keese |
Southwest Texas |
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Rev. Dr. Gloria Kymn |
Pacific Northwest |
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Rev. Robert Long |
Oklahoma |
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Mr. Irwin Loud III* |
Northern Illinois |
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Mr. Robby Lowery |
North Carolina |
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Ms. Felizia Mariano |
Phillippines |
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Ms. Pamela Moench* |
Missouri |
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Ms. Pat Morris |
Western Pennsylvania |
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Mr. Paul Nessler |
Florida |
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Mr. Jerry Pinkerton |
North Texas |
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Mr. Neal Purcell* |
North Georgia |
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Mr. Scott Selman |
North Alabama |
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Mr. Tim Smith* |
New England |
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Rev. Gray Southern |
North Carolina |
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Ms. Cheryl Tillman* |
Western North Carolina |
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Rev. Dr. Ed Tomlinson |
North Georgia |
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Ms. Melba Wilson |
Texas |
* Non-board committee members
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