Board of Directors

Gary holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obisbo; an MS in Taxation from Golden Gate University at San Francisco, and has completed the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado. Most of Gary’s work experience has been as a CPA in public accounting. Gary’s interests include his walk with Christ, his family and work. He enjoys golfing and bike riding.

Dave Gresham

Dave holds a B.S. from East Tennessee State University and MA from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.   He is currently the International Development Director of the Navigators and enjoys sking, biking, swimming, diving, music, and travel.        

Ron Halverson

Ron attended Wheaton College, Bethel College, B.S. University of Minnesota. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Ron worked in the financial industry and retired in January 2009. His interests include sports and the outdoors: skiing, canoeing, biking, and reading. He loves all kid’s sports and activities involving the family and enjoys teaching.

Kirk Humphreys

Kirk holds a BBA in Finance from The University of Oklahoma.  He is Chief Executive Officer of Humphreys Capital, a firm which manages private real estate investment funds.  Kirk enjoys family, flying, music and reading. He is the former mayor of Oklahoma City and is co-host of Flash Point, a weekly television show focusing on political issues of a local, state and national interest.

Gail Jones 

Gail holds a BS and MBA from  Indiana University and is currently working as a consultant, teaching and facilitating non-profit leadership teams.  She enjoys family, leadership and team development, business and investing, travel, running and hiking, sewing, and science fiction/fantasy books.

Lauren Libby Chairman of the Board

Bill graduated from the University of Missouri and holds a J.D. from Oral Roberts University.  He is currently in private law practice and Director of two Foundations, New Horizons and Joy To The World. Bill enjoys his family, international ministry, golf, music, and bike riding.

 Steve Prensner  President

Steve holds a B.A. from Howard Payne College, a M.B.A.  from Southern Illinois University and a Doctorate in Missiology from New Geneva Theological Seminary.  He has worked for Trinity College, The Navigators, Every Home for Christ, and the  Terry Macalmon Ministries.  He is currently an Associate Broker with ReMax Advantage Realty. Steve enjoys sports - basketball, football, golf and tennis, woodworking, his family, biking and camping.

Barbara Tompkins  

 Barbara received her BA in English and Elementary Education from Whitworth College,  and her MA in Education from Holy Names College. She has spent four years teaching Elementary School and has dedicated a large portion of her life to raising her three children.  Barbara's interests include: Bible study, reading, music, travel, friends, and she is committed to be an LLL - Life Long Learner!

Jerry White

Jerry holds a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of WA, a Masters in Astronautics from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and a Doctorate in Astronautics from Purdue University. He is a former President of the Navigators and Retired from the Air Force Reserves in 1997 (Major General). Jerry is a licensed commercial pilot, avid handball player and writer.(15 books – most recent are The Joseph Road, Rules to Live By, Unfinished (co-authored with his wife Mary White in 2012) and soon to be released “To Be a Friend (co-authored with his wife, Mary White)

Mutua Mahianini

Mutua spent two years in France earning his masters degree as a professor of French. In 1998, Mutua was appointed Africa Regional Director, after Mike Treneer (the incumbent president). The Africa work grew strongly under Mutua’s leadership over the next 13 years. In 2011, Mutua passed the baton for the Africa leadership to Nigerian, Bulus Bossan. Mutua and his wife Stephanie then moved to Colorado Springs in April 2012 and his role as International President of The Navigators began in April 2015.