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Amor Pictures

Check out photos from recent groups, our summer internship (Project Nexus), and our 1-5 week internship (Project Barnabas).

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Meet Our Team

Scott and Gayla Congdon
Founders
Scott and Gayla Congdon founded Amor Ministries in 1980 because of the need they saw in Mexican orphanages. Having experienced the poverty of Mexico during their early ministry work, they desired to share their experiences and involve others in committing to serve those in need. Their goal is to instill in others the belief that their actions truly make a difference.

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Andy Lyde
Chief Operating Officer
Andy Lyde oversees Mission Operations, Field Services, and Project Hope.

Steve Horrex
Mission Expansion Manager
Steve Horrex manages the global research and development of all the international ministry outreaches. He is responsible for our International Relations Team that represents Amor Ministries. He is also responsible for our Mexican and South African companies: Comisión de Amor, Construyendo Esperanza, and Amor Ministries South Africa.

Sheri Larson
Assistant to the Founders
Sheri Larson assists Scott and Gayla with all of their needs, supervises the front office, Amor Store, Hostess.

Ryan Perkio
Administrative Manager
Ryan Perkio oversees risk management, material procurement, asset management, accounting and finance, metrics and reporting, and business functions.

LaDonna Barron
Impact Programs Manager
LaDonna Barron oversees team member development, ministry partnerships, spiritual life, and intern and volunteer programs.

Blair Illingworth
Ministry Business Coordinator
Blair Illingworth coordinates the Business team and the core business functions for the Ministry.

Jon Wilson
Border Mission Operations Team Leader
Jon Wilson directs the Baja Field Team, groups, building, lead-in, material ordering, worksite safety, logistics.

Clint Barnes
San Carlos Coordinator
Clint Barnes directs the San Carlos Field, groups, building, lead-in, material ordering, worksite safety, Project Barnabas, logistics and leads groups in San Carlos.

Andrea Imel
Mission Services Coordinator
Andrea Imel manages the Mission Services team that schedules trips, answers inquiries, settles money.

Alfredo Chavez
Field Specialist (CH)
Alfredo Chavez verifies materials at the houses, verifies the bios (mark them with the GPS, take pictures, etc.

Andrew Flavin
Mission Trip Associate
Andrew Flavin schedules trips, answers inquiries, settles money.

Dan Quezada
Field Services Team Leader
Dan Quezada oversees logistics responsibilities in Baja California and Puerto Peñasco, including the maintenance of vehicles and equipment, the construction of seasonal camps, the rental tool program, and group support services. Additionally, assists in the development and maintenance of ministry property in Baja California.

Erin Lyde
Integration Specialist
Erin Lyde is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training new employees, human resources functions, and oversees the Project Nexus and Year-Long Internship programs.

Erin Illingworth
Gatekeeper/Public Relations Coordinator
Erin Illingworth develops and executes a wide variety of communication to generate positive publicity for the Ministry.

Fernando Sanchez
Field Specialist (BC)
Fernando Sanchez verifies materials at the houses, verifies the bios (mark them with the GPS, take pictures, etc)

Forrest Fowler
Field Specialist
Forrest Fowler guides groups to and throughout Mexico. Manages groups while they are building in Mexico. Takes care of all needs of the groups on the field. Assists with organizing and planning field logistics.

Howard Major
Operations Associate
Howard Major coordinate and manage specialized field projects, trainer for volunteer programs, Precision Park property manager.

Javier Velazquez
Field Specialist (BC)
Javier Velazquez verifies materials at the project sites and verifies family biographies.

Jeff Ahlberg
Marketing Coordinator
Jeff Ahlberg identifies current and potential markets then devises positioning strategies to affect those markets. Selects and staffs conventions. Assists with graphic design. Serves on the development team.

Josh Armentano
Technology Coordinator
Josh Armentano oversees hardware, software, web sites, and internal/external networks.

Kamar Chafi
Project Hope Coordinator
Kamar Chafi oversees the Ministry Planning Boards, develops, maintains, and evaluates programs that generate income for the MPB’s (Project Hope, La Cocina, Amor Store, etc).

Katie Quezada
Donor Relations Coordinator/ Assistant to the Directors
Katie Quezada supports the Executive Team and Ministry Relations Team through administrative tasks and event planning, and data management.

Luis Millan
International Relations
Luis Millan develops and maintains relationships with city and state officials in Mexico. Serves as a liaison between the ministry and these officials.

Luke Makwakwa
Development Associate
Luke Makwakwa develops and maintains relationships with donors; assists and acquires new mission trip interest with emphasis on South Africa and special programs.

Marolin Stempson
Donor Services Associate
Marolin Stempson enters all of the participation forms, designates all money given, charge credit cards/monthly gifts, manages constituent database.

Pablo Martinez
Logistics Associate
Pablo Martinez coordinates tool delivery, firewood, camp logistics (baños, showers, garbage, water, set up and tear down), and vehicle maintenance.