Cru Executive and Leadership Team

Kent Herr, the Chief Financial Officer at Cru, directs the organization's financial strategy and fiscal operations. Herr oversees all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring robust financial health across domestic ministries. This leadership role involves managing investments, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining compliance with financial regulations. Herr's oversight extends to developing financial models that support Cru's mission of reaching students, families, and communities. By implementing stringent financial controls, Kent Herr drives accountability and transparency in all fiscal matters, safeguarding the organization's assets and enabling sustainable growth for ministry initiatives. The Chief Financial Officer's expertise is critical for long-term operational stability and expansion.

Helena Jarva, the Chief Financial Officer, International at Cru, manages the financial architecture for global operations. Jarva oversees financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for all international ministries, ensuring fiscal integrity and strategic resource allocation across diverse markets. This critical role involves navigating complex international financial regulations, optimizing currency exchange impacts, and developing financial strategies that support sustainable growth in global outreach. Jarva's expertise is essential for empowering international teams to effectively execute their missions. By providing robust financial oversight and guidance, Helena Jarva ensures that international operations are both efficient and impactful, directly contributing to Cru's worldwide ministry objectives.

Mary Petersen, the Chief of Staff To the President at Cru, provides essential strategic and operational support directly to the President. Petersen manages key presidential initiatives, facilitates high-level communications, and ensures the efficient execution of the President's agenda across the organization. This role involves coordinating with various departments, preparing critical briefings, and optimizing workflow to enhance leadership effectiveness. Petersen's focus is on enabling the President to lead Cru's mission with maximum impact. By streamlining operations and managing priorities, Mary Petersen ensures that the President's vision is effectively translated into actionable strategies that advance Cru's global outreach and ministry objectives.

Zoe Justice, the President at Cru, provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the organization's global ministries. Justice guides the overall mission and operational framework, focusing on expanding Cru's reach to students, families, and communities worldwide. This leadership role involves setting organizational priorities, fostering spiritual growth among staff, and ensuring the effective deployment of resources to achieve ministry objectives. Justice's commitment is to advance Cru's purpose of discipleship and spiritual impact on a global scale. Through strategic oversight and inspirational leadership, Zoe Justice drives the organization forward, empowering teams to make a profound difference in lives around the world.

Kim St. Angelo, the President at Cru, directs the organization's strategic vision and operational execution to advance its global mission. St. Angelo oversees the comprehensive efforts to engage students, families, and communities with Cru's ministries, ensuring alignment with core values and objectives. This leadership position involves fostering innovation, driving organizational growth, and cultivating a culture dedicated to spiritual impact. St. Angelo's focus is on maximizing the effectiveness of Cru's outreach initiatives worldwide. By providing decisive leadership and strategic guidance, Kim St. Angelo empowers the organization to reach more lives and deepen its influence in communities across the globe.

Bill Sims, the Special Representative for the President at Cru, undertakes critical assignments and strategic initiatives on behalf of the President. Sims engages in specialized projects and represents the President's interests in key engagements, facilitating crucial relationships and advancing organizational priorities. This role involves providing expert counsel, managing sensitive communications, and driving specific objectives that support Cru's broader mission. Sims's contribution is vital for extending the President's influence and ensuring the successful implementation of strategic directives. By executing specialized tasks and representing the President effectively, Bill Sims plays a key part in furthering Cru's global ministry efforts and impact.

Karen Crebs, the Chief of Staff at Cru, provides strategic support and operational oversight to executive leadership. Crebs facilitates the execution of key initiatives, ensuring alignment across departments and optimizing workflow efficiency. This role involves managing critical projects, coordinating communication between various teams, and streamlining internal processes to enhance productivity. Crebs's focus is on enabling the broader leadership team to effectively advance Cru's mission of spiritual impact. By managing priorities and driving operational excellence, Karen Crebs ensures that strategic objectives are met with precision and effectiveness. The Chief of Staff's contribution is vital for maintaining organizational momentum and supporting the President's vision.

Frances Tagaloa, the Global For Operations & Fund Capacity Chief of Staff at Cru, spearheads operational enhancements and fund capacity development on a global scale. Tagaloa directs initiatives aimed at optimizing operational frameworks and expanding financial resources to support international ministry efforts. This leadership position involves fostering strategic partnerships, driving efficiency in global operations, and ensuring the robust capacity for fundraising across diverse regions. Tagaloa's work directly supports Cru's worldwide mission by strengthening the infrastructure that enables ministry expansion. By enhancing fund capacity and operational effectiveness, Frances Tagaloa plays a pivotal role in empowering global teams to achieve their objectives and extend Cru's reach.

Patty McCain, the Chief of Staff & Team Executive at Cru, drives strategic alignment and operational execution across key teams. McCain oversees critical projects and initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient resource deployment to advance the organization's mission. This role involves enhancing team performance, managing executive priorities, and fostering a culture of excellence. McCain's focus is on empowering teams to achieve their objectives and contribute effectively to Cru's broader goals of spiritual impact. By providing dedicated executive support and strategic guidance, Patty McCain ensures that teams operate with maximum effectiveness and achieve significant outcomes in their respective areas of ministry.

Joshua Starcher, the Chief Technology Officer & Chief Information Officer at Cru, architects and directs the organization's technological infrastructure and information systems. Starcher oversees the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions that support Cru's global ministries, ensuring data security, system reliability, and digital transformation. This leadership position involves managing IT operations, driving digital strategy, and leveraging technology to enhance ministry effectiveness and reach. Starcher's expertise is crucial for enabling efficient operations and expanding the organization's digital footprint. By leading technological advancements, Joshua Starcher empowers Cru to connect with more individuals and communities worldwide through cutting-edge digital platforms.