Pirooz Abir
Pirooz Abir is an accomplished entrepreneur, senior executive, and consultant with more than twenty-seven years of success within the information technology industry. He is the chief executive officer and co-founder of LiquidInvoice, LLC as well as president and founder of Abir Enterprises, Inc. He has extensive experience working within the information technology sectors of banking and finance, brokerage, healthcare, legal, and manufacturing. Mr. Abir’s comprehensive background includes the provision of consultancy and advisory services to organizations of all sizes, from startup businesses to multi-million-dollar corporations.
Terry Amick
Mr. Amick is the owner and operator of Amick Appliance and Service Center, providing appliances for all major United States manufacturers. He is also an elder at First Christian Church in Scottsburg, Indiana. Terry studied Bible Theology at Crown Bible College. Mr. Amick is currently the mayor of Scottsburg, Indiana and has led them in the development of technology, public services, and profitability.
Richard E. Averbeck, PhD
Dr. Averbeck is a graduate of Grace Theological Seminary and Dropsie College, where he earned his PhD in Ancient Near Eastern studies. He earned an additional MA in counseling, taught at Dallas Theological Seminary, and recently retired from teaching Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School for almost 30 years.
Darrell L. Bock, PhD
Jason Elam
Mr. Elam is the current Special Ambassador for Bible Translation for Seed Company. He is a public speaker and author of four novels. Jason played in the NFL for seventeen years as a placekicker—fifteen for the Denver Broncos and two for the Atlanta Falcons. He has a master’s degree in biblical and theological studies from Arlington Baptist College and studied Apologetics in Oxford at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.
Ryan Karp
Staff Seat
Ryan has served with Chosen People Ministries since 2004 and is currently the Midwest Regional Director and Chicago branch leader for Chosen People Ministries. Ryan has a BA in Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University and a Master of Arts in Bible from Capitol Bible Seminary and is currently a candidate for a PhD in leadership studies at Anderson University.
Thomas J. McHugh
Chairman
Mr. McHugh is a former United States Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer. He has held various leadership positions in finance, business development, and program management. He has a Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering from the University of Rochester and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of New Haven.
Barbara Medlin
Barbara served for almost 30 years with GuideStone Financial Services and recently retired in 2016 as the Managing Director of Relationship Management.
While serving at GuideStone, Barbara worked with the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC) Steering Committee, Chevra USA Board of Directors, and the Dallas chapter of the Christian Management Association.
Barbara earned her Bachelor of Arts and Science from Dallas Baptist University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Barbara and her husband, Marshall, have four children and ten grandchildren.
Ronald Regensteif
Mr. Regenstreif founded the corporation of Regency Enterprises in 1981, as an energy conservation company. In 1983, he and his business partner, Mike Goldstone, started Regency Lighting. Through the years, Ron’s primary focus has been on growing the sales and marketing efforts of Regency Lighting, as well as establishing the strategy and growth plan for the organization. Mr. Regensteif’s ongoing passion for excellent service has helped Regency Lighting become an industry leader in this area. He attended Syracuse University. For many years, Ron served as a member of the board of Joni and Friends.
David Schiller
Mr. Schiller is special counsel with international law firm, Baker Botts, LLP, in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group. David is the founder and spiritual leader/rabbi of Eitz Chaim Congregation, a Messianic Synagogue in Dallas, Texas, and formerly a regional director and Judicial Board Member of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC).
Rande Spiegelman CPA, CFP
Vice Chairman
Mr. Spiegelman served as senior manager and vice president at KPMG and Charles Schwab respectively, providing personal financial planning advice to individuals, groups, and institutions. He has authored numerous articles, webcasts, and research papers on topics ranging from tax and estate to portfolio planning and retirement. Rande has been widely quoted and cited by the financial media and academia. Mr. Spiegelman is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of CPAs. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from San Francisco State University, and has earned the status of Certified Financial Planner.
Mitch Glaser, PhD
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Glaser is the President of Chosen People Ministries. He speaks and writes widely on Jewish evangelism and Messianic Judaism. Mitch and his wife, Zhava, have labored for more than 45 years in ministry among the Jewish people. Dr. Glaser is the author of a number of evangelistic books and articles and co-editor with Dr. Darrell Bock of four academic volumes. He has an MA from Talbot School of Theology and a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Rich Freeman, DMin
Vice President of Church Ministries and Conferences
Dr. Freeman has a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He serves as the Vice President of Church Ministries and Conferences for Chosen People Ministries and is the author of The Heart of the Apostle: A Commentary on Romans 9–11.
Mitch Forman
Vice President of U.S. Ministries
Mr. Forman is the Vice President of U.S. Ministries for Chosen People Ministries. Mitch is based in Boston but oversees all recruitment, training, mentoring, and leadership of the entire U.S.-based missionary staff.
David Sedaca
Vice President
Mr. Sedaca is a Vice President and works in the overall development of our ministry, both in the US and in many other countries around the world. Originally from Argentina, Mr. Sedaca is the former International Director of Messianic Jewish Alliance.
Gregory Hagg, PhD
Vice President of Academic Training
Dr. Hagg is the founding Dean of Charles L. Feinberg Center in Brooklyn, New York which offers a Masters of Divinity in Messianic Jewish Studies in partnership with Talbot School of Theology (A Graduate School of Biola University).
Dave Lee, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
David Lee is the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Chosen People Ministries. Dave is responsible for the finances of our ministry. Dave is an accomplished financial executive with more than 35 years of experience.
Roy Schwarcz
Vice President of Congregational Ministries
Roy graduated from Moody Bible Institute where he received his diploma in Jewish Studies. He authored the book Where Jesus Walked and also served as Pastor of Evangelism at Moody Church in Chicago.
Ryan Karp
Midwest
Ryan has served with Chosen People Ministries since 2004 and is currently the Midwest Regional Director and Chicago branch leader for Chosen People Ministries. Ryan has a BA in Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University and a Master of Arts in Bible from Capitol Bible Seminary and is currently a candidate for a PhD in leadership studies at Anderson University.
Mitch Forman
New England
Vice President of US Ministries for Chosen People Ministries, Mitch oversees all recruitment, training, mentoring, and leadership of the entire US-based missionary staff.
Michael Cohen
West Coast
Olivier Melnick
Southwest
Bachelor’s Degree in Jewish Studies from Moody Bible Institute. Olivier serves as the Southwest Regional Director. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Chosen People Ministries–France.
Robert Walter
Greater New York
Robert completed his seminary studies at the Charles L. Feinberg Center for Messianic Jewish Studies in 2013 and now serves as a congregational leader and the Mission’s New York Regional Director. He also co-hosts The Chosen People radio program with Dr. Mitch Glaser and teaches first-year Greek at the seminary.
Michael Herts, PsyD
Southeast
Michael currently lives in Florida where he is the Southeast Regional Director. Previously, Michael planted a Messianic congregation in Virginia and served as the congregational leader. In addition to ministry, Michael earned a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), a Master of Education (MEd), and a Master of Divinity (MDiv).
Dennis Karp
Mid-Atlantic
Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region of Chosen People Ministries. Additionally, he leads Son of David Congregation in Maryland, mentors young believers, and speaks on the Jewishness of the gospel. He also oversees the outreach of Chosen People Ministries in the Washington, DC area.
Daniel Nessim, PhD
Northwest
Dr. Nessim holds a PhD in Theology and Religion from the University of Exeter (England), having focused his studies on the life of the earliest believers and their beliefs. He is the co-author of Introducing Your Jewish Friend to Yeshua, and has written Derech Yeshua: The Way of Salvation, as well as a Messianic Jewish prayer book.
Brian Crawford, DMin
Director of Digital Evangelism
Brian oversees several evangelistic and apologetics websites, as well as serving as the associate dean of the Charles L. Feinberg Center for Messianic Jewish Studies. He lives in Southern California with his young family. Brian holds a Master of Divinity in Messianic Jewish Studies from the Feinberg Center, as well as a Doctor of Ministry in apologetics from Talbot School of Theology.
Dr. Bock is a professor of New Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary and directs the Center for Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Leadership Center. He is the author of more than forty books, was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS), and is passionate about his wife Sally, his grandchildren, and the Houston Astros.