Executive Leadership

Board of Directors

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

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.

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.

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.

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.