Meet Our Team

Dois Rosser, Founder and Chair Emeritus

Dois I. Rosser, Jr. is a man of passion, vision and action.  His longtime career as a businessman in Hampton Roads, Virginia, birthed multiple automobile dealerships, land development projects and numerous business ventures.  As he will quickly say, “all of my life in the business world was preparation for what God has for me now.”  During a trip to India in 1986, Dois saw the immense need of providing places of worship for congregations where they could be nurtured in their faith.  He then founded International Cooperating Ministries (ICM), and to date over 3,000 churches in 49 countries have been built by God’s grace.  He currently serves as Chair Emeritus of ICM.  He previously served on the Board for Trans World Radio, the Lausanne Conference for World Evangelism, Leighton Ford Ministries, Youth Focus, Overseas Council for Theological & Missions, Inc., and Prison Fellowship Ministries.  Dois lives in Hampton, Virginia, and has been married to the former Shirley Sutton since 1943.  They have three daughters, two sons-in-law, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. You can read more about Dois and ICM in the book The God Who Hung on the Cross.

Janice Rosser Allen, Executive Chair

Janice is the youngest daughter of our founder, Dois Rosser, and has been involved with planning, development, and operations in the U.S. and abroad since our founding. Janice is a graduate of the University of Virginia and earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Duke University. She served as an Oncology Clinical Specialist, organizing a home care hospice program in Gainesville, Florida and later was on the faculty of the Nursing School at Boston University. Her volunteer roles include serving as the Clearinghouse Coordinator for Love, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA and as Committee Chair for Young Life in Richmond, VA. She is also currently a board member of the Ocular Melanoma Foundation, founded by her husband prior to his death from that disease. Janice serves as an Elder at Third Presbyterian Church in Richmond where she resides with her sweet Vizla, Ginny. She has three grown sons: Connor, Matt and Grant.

Jan Stringer, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Jan, a seasoned veteran of ICM (13 years!), feels her work at ICM is fulfilling a call God laid on her heart more than 20 years ago. Her degrees in Business Management and Business Administration enable her to keep the office running smoothly. And we are all grateful for that! If we hear a traditional hymn playing from the conference room on Thursday morning we know Jan is leading our staff devotions, as she enjoys incorporating music into her time of sharing. When not in the office you may find Jan on the tennis court, golf course, reading, volunteering or visiting the elderly. She doesn’t like to brag, but her tennis team advanced to districts this year. Way to go Jan!

Don Douglas, Senior Vice President of Ministry Programs

If you need a quick ditty, Don Douglas is your guy.  His creative poems and little jingles make us groan and laugh, but they’re a fun way to spice up meetings and devotions with lessons he’s learned in the “school of life.”  We can always count on Don for a great joke or pun, too.  It’s as if he needs a permanent drummer by his side to hit the “dah dah, chah” just after his punch lines.   After 28 years in the banking world, we’re thankful God wouldn’t let Don pass up the opportunity to serve as ICM’s Vice President of Ministry Programs.  On an “average” day, Don joyfully tackles the responsibilities of communicating with indigenous partners, problem-solving church construction challenges, and overseeing the Mini Bible College.  You might not believe it, but Don’s roots are in Mt. Airy, North Carolina – home of the world’s largest open-faced granite quarry and the inspiration for Andy Griffith’s community of Mayberry. 

Albert Allen, Director of Partnership Review, Latin America

Pictured (on left) with our Partner in Peru

Angela Seward-Trabbold, MBC Coordinator

Communication is the key! We’re so glad that Angela communicates so well with our Indigenous Partners. Whether via email or phone, she ensures everything is going well with the progress of all the church projects. That’s right, all of the churches under construction. Angela’s talents are not limited to monitoring our church projects; she’s also a published writer! Angela has written two children’s books, Goodnight Daddy and Maxx and the Wishing Bone. We are so proud!

Angela VanDoren, International Church Growth Support Associate

Born in Colombia, Angie is a wealth of knowledge for our Caribbean, Central and South American partners.  She speaks Spanish so quickly that we are not only fascinated, but also embarrassed that we only remember phrases like “How many pesos?” from college courses.  Her fluency truly covers a multitude of our misconjugated verbs.  Angie’s previous experience with vacation home deeds, finances and construction have translated perfectly into her role at ICM and she’s still amazed that God has allowed her to “no longer build houses for vacations; but to build Temples to pray to the Lord.”  She and her husband have one college-aged daughter (go UVA!) and love traveling to Colombia to visit family.  As if this bio isn’t interesting enough, Angie’s taken on the challenge of writing an autobiography.  We’ve offered to illustrate, but our drawings may only be as good as our Spanish. 

Brad Orchard, Director of Partnership Review and Field Audit - Africa

Summoned by God out of a twenty year California career in radio and television to “go into the world, preach the gospel and make disciples,” Brad, with the loving support of his wife, answered the call to embark on a worldwide evangelistic odyssey. Brad began work with a church planting ministry where he gained extensive travel experience to over 30 countries, leading crusades and outreach programs to start over 100 churches. Then, while flying to Moscow one summer, he read about ICM in The Good Life by Chuck Colson. Two months later, Brad found himself in Hampton, Virginia and a friend mentioned ICM’s founder, Dois Rosser, and suggested Brad meet him. Brad called Mr. Rosser and soon thereafter he joined the ICM team. Since spring 2007, he has been working and traveling with our African partners and is thrilled and humbled that God called him to be a part of our team.

Carol Blackwell, Document Management Clerk

Carol Blackwell has some pipes.  We’d secretly love for her to go to American Idol auditions but her best songs happen in the offices hours before the rest of the staff arrives.  (We know this because we’ve occasionally snuck in early to listen.)  ICM volunteer turned employee, Carol has settled into her new role in our Donor Correspondence department, sharing the joy of church construction updates, dedication photos, and growth reports with ICM supporters.  Don’t be fooled: her gift with words goes beyond ICM’s walls.  At home she happily writes papers for her graduate Theology classes and therapeutic poetry for her blog.  Yeah, she’s quite a wordsmith.

Cindy Warren, Advancement Associate

Daniel Schuring, Network Administrator

Daniel Schuring is a modern-day Mowgli from The Jungle Book.  No, he wasn’t exactly raised by a singing bear and didn’t learn to swing on vines – but he did grow up in the rain forest of Amapá, Brazil with his missionary family, ministering to the remote Waiãpi tribe.  Close enough.  Today, Daniel patiently (emphasize patiently) tends to our IT systems, resisting the urge to smile when we describe problems with verbiage like “it just doesn’t work,” and “I can’t remember what the error message said.”  We owe him plenty of thanks for fixing things without making us feel computer-challenged.  When he can escape the world of mice and ICM, he likes discovering new bands and musicians, studying for his remaining IT and Studio Fine Arts classes, and competing in beach volleyball.  Did you know?  Volleyball is huge in Brazil.

Darrel Templeton, Director of Mini Bible College Delivery

A self-proclaimed MK (that’s missionary kid), Darrel grew up with a love for different cultures and a great deal of international sensitivity.  His biggest culture shock may have been when he moved from Vianapolis, Brazil to Chattanooga (cue Rocky Top music) to study Mass Communications: Radio & TV and Philosophy/Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee.  We’re not sure how a Portuguese-speaking kid landed in the heart of Dixie, but his identity has been none worse for the wear.  Darrel now heads up our Mini Bible College program, and has overseen it’s translation into an astounding 25 languages; English makes it 26. His productivity may have something to do with the 18 burly cups of coffee he drinks per day.  Darrel’s hardly less active at home.  He’s an avid home remodeler, dad to four great children (bias is totally warranted), and rides his motorcycle as often as possible!

Diana Harper, Administrative Aide/Receptionist

With one of the known world’s most hospitable personalities, Diana Harper has welcomed people to ICM from around the globe.  Odds are, if you’ve ever called the home office, her soothing “have a seat, can I get you a glass of homemade lemonade?” voice probably answered on the other end.  Connecting calls and keeping track of the ICM staff isn’t all lady Di does – she also loves to sweet-talk her Chihuahua, Coco, play with her new grandson, and tackle all sorts of extreme home projects.  Safety goggles are on their way.

Dick Woodward, Author of Mini Bible College

Dick Woodward helped found and pastor both the Virginia Beach Community Chapel, where he served 23 years, and the Williamsburg Community Chapel, where he remains as pastor emeritus. His relationship with Dois Rosser has made it possible for Dick to realize his dream of “The Whole Word for the Whole World”. His Mini Bible College has been translated into more than 26 strategic languages and used around the world to nurture believers and assist church growth. MBC is a survey, book, and topical study of the Bible that teaches practical and devotional applications of every book of the Bible to our lives.

In 1980 Dick was diagnosed with a degenerative disease of the spinal cord that has left him a quadriplegic. In spite of this disease he remains active in small groups, mentoring, and writing Bible study materials. He often says, “The less I can do, the more the Lord does.”

Heather Daye, International Church Growth Support Associate

Behind Heather’s bespectacled eyes is a brain that sees the comedy in almost any situation.  Unless, of course, it has to do with taxes and the IRS, and we absolutely love that about her.  OCD by nature, the whiteboard in Heather’s office reads: “This is the Daye that the Lord has made,” above her impressive dry-erase To-Do List, organized by color and department.  She promises she’s a transplant from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, but whether that town actually exists is still to be determined.  Heather somehow successfully juggles both Accounting duties and teaming up with Darrel on Mini-Bible College tasks.  Let’s give credit where credit is due: Thank you color-coded whiteboard To-Do List.

Jan Sateren, Bookkeeper

Jan loves numbers.  Fifteen happens to be her favorite for no apparent reason, but we’re really glad that she pays careful attention to each of the digits.  As ICM’s bookkeeper, Jan keeps all of the commas and decimals straight so we don’t have to memorize Pi to the fiftieth place value.  Speaking of fiftieth, Jan’s self-admitted mid-life crisis recently led to the purchase of her PT Cruiser, emblazoned with silver flames down each side.  On weekends, you might find her in it zipping around the mountains, taking care of her rescued greyhound, or bragging about her two adorable grandsons.

Jessi Roper

Jessi is a Virginia native who left for a four-year stint in the windy city of Chicago, where she attended Wheaton College.  Since graduating in 2005 after studying International Relations, she has enjoyed seeing God’s work through ICM while working in the Ministry Advancement Dept.  Currently she is working part-time at ICM while pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Old Dominion University in Norfolk.

Kimberly Hansin, Director of Donor Relations

Kimberly Futrell Hansin is a professional juggler.  Life juggler, that is.  Mom of two very energetic boys, Kimberly is one of ICM’s newest family members, joining in 2008.  With a genuine smile and prayerful heart, she juggles foundation relations and the major and planned giving programs for the Ministry Advancement team.  Kimberly is a marketer at heart, attributing her success in several campaigns including Hampton’s Virginia Air & Space Center, Norfolk’s Battleship Wisconsin, and the acclaimed USS Monitor Center at The Mariners’ Museum, to her lively and can-do spirit.  If she’s not dreaming up new ways to partner with ICM, you might find her boating with her boys on the Nansemond, riding ATVs in the mountains, or boogie boarding at the beach.  She does it all.

Kristina Anderson, Advancement Resource Specialist

We’ve heard that big things come in small packages, but Kristina Anderson, seasoned bungee jumper, super-mom of four kids named with the letter “K”, and wife of a city Police Detective makes us believe it’s true.  Her love for thrill-seeking activities is enough to make us nervous but also makes her easy going and flexible; working with her on Ministry Advancement initiatives and proposals is a cinch.  This fantasy-fiction reader and avid cook also chips in to find ministry trends we’d never thought of.  It’s not surprising that she was the girl in college that loved Math and Chemistry.  As if E=MC² isn’t enough, we recently found out that Kristina’s first job was as a Shampoo Girl, so, we did what all good friends would do: immediately made a sign-up sheet to help her keep her skills fresh.

Lisa Cherry, Advancement Communications Specialist

Lisa Cherry, a former Illinoisan, has lived in Virginia since 1996. Though she misses her family back home, she does not miss temperatures below freezing! In 1997, she met her future husband, Adam, whom she married in 2001. Lisa credits God with directing her life, and loves it when He makes dramatic changes in it, like moving to Virginia from Illinois and leaving her newspaper job of 10 years for a position with ICM. Being a drummer’s wife keeps her busy at home, and she spends her down time reading, scrapbooking and entertaining her two fat cats, Nips and Cookie.

Maryna VanderJagt, General Clerk

Maryna was born in the Ukraine. When she was a toddler she pulled a pot of hot oil down on her face, and had to undergo several reconstructive surgeries. When she turned 16 Dois Rosser brought her to the U.S. for more surgeries. Maryna is very grateful for the blessings in her life since she arrived and says that her life “turned from hopelessness to hope”. In April of 2009, Maryna was married to a wonderful man, Andrew. She has been able to earn her GED, and will be attending college. Maryna enjoys being in nature, going on walks, writing, drawing, and scrapbooking in her spare time.

Mike Roth, Southwest Region Area Director

Mike comes to us from the YMCA in Houston, Texas where he served as the Associate Executive Director for the past 6 years. Mike will tell you that he wasn't born in Texas but got there as quickly as he could. Born in Queens, NY and living on Long Island until he was 10, Mike's family moved to Florida where Mike and his brothers were immersed in sports. Mike was 16 years old when he met and courted his future wife Monica. Mike graduated from Eastern Kentucky University where he earned a full athletic scholarship to play football as well as being named First team All Conference offensive guard for EKU during 4 of their Conference championship seasons. Mike and Monica were married in 1992 and they have two fabulous children, Kyle and Courtney. Mike came to Christ 10 years ago from the Jewish faith. He loves studying and discussing the Bible and sharing the amazing stories about how God has and continues to work in his life. The AD position with ICM seems to be a perfect fit as Mike shares the experiences of what God is doing around the world through ICM.

Robert Leatherwood, Southeast Area Director

It’s hard to hide Robert Leatherwood’s love for global ministry, even though it comes in a laid back Florida-style package.  A former youth pastor turned Director of Teen Outreach Project through World Ministries (a short-term missions agency for teens), Robert finally found his niche with ICM in 2002 as an Area Director based in Tampa.  He hasn’t left the sunshine state since, though we can’t blame him- the amazing weather is rivaled only by the amazing people.  Robert has the great job of meeting with people to not only introduce them to ICM but also to show them tangible ministry opportunities around the world.  It’s a pretty sweet gig.  On an even sweeter note, he and his wife, Sherrie, now have two Florida Seminoles, sons David and Taylor.

Ron Scott, Midwest Area Director

Ron comes to International Cooperating Ministries from the Institute for Character Development (ICD) at Drake University in Des Moines, IA where he served as the Institute’s Lead Trainer and Director of Education. Prior to serving at ICD, Scotty, as people throughout Iowa call him, taught and coached wrestling for 31 years at Mount Ayr community schools. Before joining the ICM staff, Scotty and his wife Dana partnered with their local church to build churches worldwide. When Scotty heard ICM’s Midwest Area Director was retiring, he felt God’s calling on his life to “finish strong” by joining the ICM team. It’s obvious that Scotty relies on the Lord for direction and provision, especially when he says, “I’m just an ol’ coach, dad, and grandpa and there are many times I can’t or do not want to do what I am called to do but then I realize that He can and He does want to.” Ron has been married to his wife Dana for 40 years and they have three adult sons and ten grandchildren.

Slator Turner, Information Technology Consultant

When we think about Aerospace Engineering, Slator Turner isn’t exactly what we imagine. He’s got a much more vibrant personality than his schooling lets on. His know-how’s might include a spectrum of things we don’t know the definitions of, but we love him most for his skillful oversight of our systems and databases and the fact that he can’t say “no” if we’re extra nice (or bribe him with fudgy brownies).  It’s a great deal. If you have a few minutes, make sure you stick around for some of Slator’s tales – either about Turner Farms on the Eastern Shore, flying as an Army helicopter pilot, or life theories. You just might be enlightened by his quirky perspective. Among things he likes most, he says hanging out with his wife is first (sweet!). Always good for a laugh, it’s only appropriate that his grandkids call him “Buddy.” We, however, prefer to call him “Nutty Buddy.”

Stephen Suratos

Stephen was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Virginia Beach when he was 14. Planting himself in a local church, he discovered his love of serving God through his many talents, including playing guitar in the worship team, assisting in the youth group as a youth leader, and maintaining the church's website. After obtaining an Associates degree in web design from ITT Technical Institute, he put his talents to work in various web designing positions before joining ICM. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, tennis, practicing his photography skills and spending time with friends on the beach.

Tim Morse, Writing & P.R. Consultant 

Tim Morse has been in the online space for 10+ years. His background includes research, writing, copy writing, public relations, search engine optimization, pay-per-click management, and e-Business. Tim has served as a Web Content Manager for Launch Interactive, a Virginia Beach Web design firm. He has also served as Assistant Manager, e-Business, for Coastal Training Technologies, Corp; Public Relations Assistant for Regent University; and as a Journalist for the United States Navy. Tim holds a B.F.A. (Acting) from New York University, and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of New Hampshire.

Victoria Turner-Hall, Administrative Aide

Victoria has green thumbs.  Blame it on her long-time love of the ancient Chinese hobby of Bonsai and her collection of miniature trees that has grown to over 10 strong.  Now that her outdoor greenhouse is complete, she has dedicated space to artfully train the branches of her Bonsais.  This Master Gardner doesn’t stop at mini-trees.  Her yard also boasts an organic garden and flowers, to boot.  Victoria has worked at ICM longer than most of us can remember and uses her multi-tasking abilities to manage our church-building project database, coordinate volunteers, and aid administratively.  On top of that, Victoria is our resident natural health advisor and makes sure we drink plenty of water.  If we have glowing skin and beautiful smiles, you’ll know why. 

Director of Partnership Review, Europe & Asia

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