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Leadership

Kevin Cawthra

VP of Finance & Business (Interim Co-President)

Kevin is the head of our Business team, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CA, CPA). He’s spent over 12 years in senior not-for-profit CFO and COO roles, and prior to that 4 years in the fields of public accounting, audit and taxation. He and his wife Helen lead their local Gideons chapter in Cambridge, Ontario; and they also have three sons in their family of five.

Giorgio Gori

VP of Global Development (Interim Co-President)

Giorgio brings a 20 year-track record of success in business, breakthrough marketing, and fundraising with market leaders like PepsiCo and Nestlé and not-for-profits like the Canadian Bible Society. For five years, he also headed up a community-based church. Giorgio helps people and organizations achieve their goals and dreams, with incredible results. He speaks (in five languages), authors, strategizes, mentors, and motivates. He now resides in Breslau, Ontario with his lovely wife Jacqueline.

Derrick Mueller

Director of Domestic Engagement

Dr. Derrick Mueller comes to the Gideons as a seasoned leader with a breadth of experience and training. He has been active in ministry for over 30 years with over 20 in executive leadership, and has written several books. Derrick holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership and Youth and Family studies, a Masters degree in Organizational leadership, and a bachelors of religious studies in communication and counselling. Within moments of meeting Derrick, you recognize his energy and passion for ministry. He and his wife Stacy live in St. Catherine’s and are both passionate about working with the broken hearted. Together they have a blended family of eight children and two grandchildren.

Michelle Peters

Director of Communications & Marketing

With her passion to get the gospel message out, Michelle is a perfect fit to manage our Communications department. She has over 10 years of experience in marketing and team management. Michelle comes from a background in both the oil and tech industries, as well as involvement in video production and media. She now calls Kitchener, Ontario home with her husband Ernie and their two dogs.

Kelvin Warkentin

Director of Product Development

Kelvin has been with The Gideons since the fall of 2008 and has worn many hats, including design, writing, and management. He is currently responsible for producing contextualized Scripture tools to engage people all over the world with the truth and hope of the gospel with innovations like the NewLife app and Scripture magazines. Prior to coming The Gideons, Kelvin had 14 years of experience designing and writing in the Christian publishing and retail marketing world. He lives in Elmira, Ontario with his wife Julie and their dog, Sasha.

Hilda Wood

Director of Development & Supporter Services

Hilda is our resident expert on customer service, volunteer management, donor retention, project management and technology implementation. With more than 25 years non-profit experience, she’s also a church planter, fluent in Dutch, and a world traveller since she was born in the Curacao, Dutch West Indies. While Hilda now calls Caledon, Ontario home, her travels have given her a perspective and a deep care for those who are hurting around the world and need the gospel. Her husband, three children, and dog Bailey also hold a special place in her heart.

Paulette Kinmond

Senior Director of Donor Development

Paulette is a powerful business professional, distinguished by her passion and focus. Her strengths are in collaboration, building teams and partner relationships, with a commitment to surpass supporter and market demands. Paulette is a life learner; her studies in leadership, sales, marketing, and fundraising have established her as a specialist in the fundraising sector, especially in Planned Giving. Paulette and her husband Owen have four sons and four grandchildren. She is currently studying for a Church & Pastoral Leadership degree through Portland Bible College.