https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0e88c_86414995c44145caaf9e3c1a82e95f08~mv2.jpg Steve, who has served on the ASM board since 2018, is now the Board Chair. He moved to Arizona in 1994 and has been married to Dawn for almost 30 years. Together, they have two adult children. Steve has served in both children’s and youth ministry and currently attends Desert View Bible Church in Phoenix, where he previously served on the elder board. Steve works in global sales for Onsemi, supporting Apple.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0e88c_efa873ccc2434c57a1d0d99f9f2ec22a~mv2.jpg I have been with Along Side Ministries since 2012 working in the jails first, teaching Bible classes and doing one on one counseling. Now working in two prisons I teach Bible classes and am an ASM Board member since 2014, acting as Chair for the last two years. Retired since 2009, I worked for the Smead Manufacturing Co. for nearly 40 years in sales and sales management. I have been married for 53 years to Nancy and we have three sons and 11 grandkids. We attend Palmcroft Church. I am also on the board of Thousand Hill Ministry, Haiti and have been on the boards of In His Service; Southwestern Bible College (Now Arizona Christian University) and several church boards.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0e88c_deed436768be4c7098fa32889de79228~mv2.jpg I began volunteering with Along Side Ministries (ASM) in February 2015. I teach Bible Study in the Perryville Prison and have mentored one woman who graduated the ASM program. I also serve on the ASM Board of Directors as the Vice-Chairperson. I am currently retired and widowed. I worked with the Los Angeles Unified School District for 26 years, with 16 years as a School Police Officer. I also worked as a paralegal for 6 years with Harrington, Foxx, Dubrow and Canter, and 5 years with Nissan North America, Legal Department. My husband and I moved to Arizona in 2002, and I worked 8 years as a substitute teacher in the Pendergast Elementary School District. We were married for 32 years, and he went home to be with the Lord in 2020.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0e88c_a2cdeef08ebb4f14b9f8ed05bee69fa1~mv2.jpg A resident of Arizona since 1983. Met the Lord as a teenager in Nigeria and have had the joy of following and serving Him in various capacities as a pastor, Bible teacher, and church elder over the past 45 years. Married to Esther since 1977 and blessed with four children and six grandchildren. Retired Software Engineer who worked for several large companies as an engineer, manager, and associate professor. A volunteer Bible teacher at ASM since 2011 and a member of the Board since 2021.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0e88c_b2d2f63219e84258a00c535696a20b52~mv2.jpg I recently joined the Along Side board in August. I am a graduate of the program and became involved with Along Side in 2017. I have been an Arizona resident for over 20 years and have two lovely children. I currently work as a leader in Higher Education. I have over 12 years of experience in legal, compliance, and sales management. I attend Living Word Bible Church in Mesa, where I presently serve.