Brad Layland
Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, began his fundraising journey in 1993 as a college student raising support for Young Life. Over 20 years with the organization, he became Chief Development Officer, training leaders and refining his expertise in relational fundraising. Joining The FOCUS Group in 2009, Brad became CEO in 2010 and launched […]
Ted Rodgers
Ted Rodgers, President & Executive Consultant, is a respected expert in fund development and philanthropy. His areas of expertise include major donor strategies, financial management, strategic planning, board development and estate and asset gift planning. He earned a B.A. in Economics from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Educational Administration from Ball State University. Ted […]
Lori Gamboa, CPA
Lori Gamboa, Chief Financial Officer & Director of HR, joined The FOCUS Group as Chief Financial Officer in 2013 after a career in the newspaper industry. She is a graduate of Stetson University in Deland, Florida with a B.S. in Accounting and is certified by the State of Florida as a Public Accountant. Lori and […]
Ame Eldredge
Ame Eldredge, Chief Culture Officer & Senior Consultant, first discovered a talent for training and development during her fifteen year career with Young Life, serving in several roles including Area Director, Regional Trainer and assisting in National Staff Training events. As a Regional Trainer, she helped field staff in Florida become proficient in fundraising, building […]
Dr. Scott Rodin
Dr. Scott Rodin, Chief Strategy Officer & Senior Consultant, has helped hundreds of organizations over the past thirty-eight years improve their effectiveness in leadership, fund development, strategic planning and board development. His work has impacted individuals, ministries and churches in the U.S., Canada, Middle East, Great Britain, China, Philippines and Australia. He currently serves as […]
Vince Burens
Vince Burens brings more than two decades of experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and executive leadership to his role at The FOCUS Group. As Chief Operating Officer and Senior Consultant, Vince plays a critical role in advising mission-driven organizations through complex growth and development initiatives. Before joining The FOCUS Group, Vince spent over two decades […]
John Ranheim
John Ranheim, Chief Consulting Officer & Senior Consultant, has over 20 years of experience working with organizations, leaders, and teams to fulfill their missions through developing effective fundraising strategies. He has successfully developed and led programs for annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving during his career. Most recently, John served as the Chief Development […]
Jamie Sellers
Jamie Sellers, Chief of Staff, began his work with The FOCUS Group in 2010 and has served primarily in the area of client support services. Jamie is passionate about helping others carry out their goals which positions him well in his current role where he supports both consultants and clients in carrying out their mission. […]
Evangeline Pattison, PMP
Evangeline Pattison, Vice President Client Services & Senior Consultant, brings over 15 years of nonprofit experience and a wealth of fundraising and project management knowledge to her role as Senior Consultant. Her development and operations experience ranges from higher education to world missions, and from local to national organizations. Evangeline has served in a wide […]