Senior Consultant

Lee DeRemer has led, built, and operated organizations in Air Force, consulting, higher education, and non-profit settings for over 35 years in groups ranging from 90 to 500 people. His leadership, consulting, and teaching experience have focused on executive leadership, organizational culture, change management, crisis leadership, servant leadership, strategic planning and strategy development. He holds a doctorate degree in Values-Driven Leadership from Benedictine University. Lee is the founding director of LIFECYCLES, a non-profit ministry to teens. He serves on numerous boards and is a frequent speaker and coach on life transition. Contact Lee.

Director of Client Services

Sarah graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design from Drexel University and has experience as an in-house designer. At The Center Consulting Group, she provides primary client interface and her responsibilities include client coordination, business development and overseeing special projects. Contact Sarah.

President & CEO

Jay is the President and CEO of The Center Consulting Group and brings experience in the areas of organizational assessment, leadership coaching, decision-making, and strategic questioning. Jay’s degrees include an M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Design from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from The Union Institute & University. Contact Jay. 

Senior Consultant

Billy has over 25 years of church, nonprofit, and for-profit leadership experience. He also serves as the character coach for the Lehigh University Men’s Basketball team and on the board of Push The Rock which he founded. Billy has assisted in the launch of a number of nonprofit organizations, and he has worked with organizations and nonprofit ministries around the world. Billy has an M.S. in Organizational Leadership and brings experience in change management, crisis guidance, organizational assessment, leadership coaching, and strategic planning. Contact Billy.

Director of Communications

Tiehl graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from Taylor University and has experience as a writing intern for a community foundation. As The Center Consulting Group’s Director of Communications, she manages the database, website, social media, marketing, events, publications, and special projects. Contact Tiehl.

Senior Consultant

Over the past 40 years, Kevin Huggins has served in a variety of strategic leadership roles including pastor, professor, counselor, author, speaker, and consultant. Kevin, an ordained minister, holds the Masters of Divinity and Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling degrees from Grace Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and Family Counseling from Union University. He is also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Post-Doctoral Certificate Program in Couples and Family Therapy. Kevin brings extensive expertise in the areas of human relationships, leadership, coaching, and conflict management. Contact Kevin.

Consultant

Eryka Jenkins brings experience in the areas of education, diversity and inclusion training, building culture, conflict management, and team building. Her previous experiences include working in education where she built community among students and partnered with faculty and division leadership to build cultural competency. Eryka has served as a sports coach for over 10 years and is an assistant coach with the Lehigh University Track and Field program. She has an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Resort Management and Business from the University of Memphis, and a diversity and inclusion certificate from Cornell University. Contact Eryka.

Consultant

During Michael’s three-decade career in both the military and civilian sectors, he has navigated a wide range of challenging situations. He has led soldiers as a Military Police Sergeant, served as President of a company with over 100 employees, acted as VP of Sales and Customer Experience for a billion-dollar company, and owned his own manufacturing business. These diverse experiences have profoundly shaped his business and leadership philosophy. Additionally, Michael has extensive experience in the non-profit sector as a Board member and Vice Chair, and he is currently preparing to launch a new charitable foundation. Michael holds a BA in Management/ Information Systems from Eastern University and an MBA in New Ventures and Entrepreneurial Studies from Penn State University. Contact Michael.

Senior Consultant 

Scott has over 25 years of fundraising experience and a M.S. in Organizational Leadership. He serves as President of Ambassador Foundation and Vice President for Advancement at Lancaster Bible College. Scott and his wife, Ruth, are active in their church in Lancaster, PA. Contact Scott.

Senior Consultant

Paul has over 40 years of experience in building, leading and operating organizations – both profit and non-profit. He co-founded and serves on several non-profit boards and has led a church planting ministry. He has a passion for developing leaders and helping organizations define their mission and structures to deliver excellence. Based on both personal experience and training, Paul enjoys guiding owners and leaders through the succession process. Paul holds a Master of Social Work Degree from Temple University and studied theology and counseling at Westminster Seminary. His areas of expertise include leadership coaching, team development, organizational assessment, conflict/crisis management, board/owner advising, and succession planning. Contact Paul.

Consultant

Tim began his career in public education.  For over 20 years, he taught high school English and History and coached several sports in Indiana, Arizona, and New Jersey. During those years, he also served on several Elder Boards and led ministries in churches that he and his wife, Sherri, attended. In addition to teaching, Tim served in a variety of roles in church ministry including Director of Children’s Ministries, Director of Family Ministries, and Executive Director. He received a B.S. in Education from Ball State University and a Masters in Education from Indiana University. Tim brings expertise in leadership coaching, mergers, and staff development. Contact Tim.

Vice President & Senior Consultant

Dave is the Vice President and a Senior Consultant at The Center Consulting Group and has over 35 years of church ministry experience including 23 years as a senior pastor. His consulting experience includes ministry assessment, leadership coaching, and strategic planning. Dave’s degrees include a M.S. in Organizational Leadership and a D.Min in Leadership. Contact Dave.

Consultant

Cameron Martin is an experienced development professional, having spent more than 12 years leading fundraising efforts. In his current role as Vice President of Development and Marketing for The Highlands of Wyomissing, Cameron supports all aspects their fundraising and marketing programs, including the major gifts program, grateful patient program, planned giving, and capital campaigns. He enjoys engaging with donors, past and present, to champion fundraising projects that make a positive impact on the community. Cameron earned his bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Millersville University and a master's degree in Leadership Studies from Lancaster Bible College. Contact Cameron.

Client Services Coordinator

KC graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from The Fashion Institute of Technology and has experience with planning and coordinating large events. At The Center Consulting Group, she provides primary client communication and support. Her responsibilities include coordination, project management, and administrative support for the team. Contact KC.

Consultant

With a passionate pursuit of excellence, Scott McKenna excels in strategic ministry planning and brand development. He brings coaching expertise to cultivating in-person and online experiences, creating seamless church services, and nurturing volunteer engagement and harmony. Scott transforms Sundays into meaningful and uplifting moments. His strategic expertise extends to envisioning digital ministries that authentically echo the heartbeat of the church. He brings 20 years of video and digital experience to the church and is a steadfast collaborator in crafting services that resonate deeply, forging a path of ministry excellence in all areas of the church. Contact Scott.

Consultant

Bob leads the Houston, TX office and has over 25 years of church leadership experience. He serves as the Pastor of CyLife Church. He also serves as a Board member and Mentor Coach for the Relational Disciple Network. Previously, Bob was the Lead Pastor at Riverside Church in Fort Myers, FL. Before going to Florida, he also led at multiple churches in Texas. Bob has a Bachelor of Science in Bible and a Masters of Ministry. Bob brings experience in the areas of leading change, leadership coaching and development, and decision making. Contact Bob.

Consultant

David Ridder joined The Center Consulting Group in 2013. Dave serves as Senior Pastor of Bayside Chapel in Barnegat, NJ and has also served churches in Pennsylvania and Michigan. Before taking his present position, Dave was the Vice President and Dean of Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He has a B.A in Biblical Studies and Philosophy as well as a M.Div. and D.Min. Dave brings experience in the areas of ministry assessment and leadership coaching. Contact David.

Senior Consultant

Mark has a distinguished 35 year career as a business leader in start-up to large scale corporations in the US and abroad. While serving in the pharmaceutical and biotech segment, he was privileged to lead several of the industry’s leading brands and business units around the globe. Mark offers broad expertise in leadership, teamwork, strategic, operational and financial planning, marketing, sales, business development, public relations and investor relations. Mark has a B.S. in Accounting from Virginia Tech - The Pamplin School of Business, a M.B.A. from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, and is a CPA. Contact Mark.

Business Manager

Erik is a Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of accounting and financial management experience.  He serves as the Director of Business Operations for Calvary Church and The Center Consulting Group.  Erik oversees the budgets, human resources, and insurance for both organizations. Erik graduated from Messiah College with a degree in accounting. Contact Erik.

Senior Consultant

Toni holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and a M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Cairn University. In addition to her work with The Center, Toni also serves as VP & Board Chair for a global nonprofit encouraging leadership development in young girls. Toni’s previous work experience included various areas of supply chain, customer experience, and product deployment as well as in church leadership and management. Her consulting expertise includes strategic planning, leadership coaching, team building, and customer experience. Contact Toni.

Consultant

Chris brings over 40 years of experience in leadership roles across the public sector, private sector, and large church organizations. His expertise includes developing and effectively managing large budgets and building strong, adaptable, and aligned staff teams. He also has extensive experience guiding church boards and teams through complex challenges. Chris serves on international boards that empower young people to grow and serve effectively in ministry and thoroughly enjoys encouraging and walking alongside emerging leaders. Chris and his wife live on the outskirts of Canada's capital, Ottawa when not spending time travelling around the globe. Contact Chris.

Consultant

Over the past 30 years, Pat has gained exceptional experience in leadership through roles in education, as the co-founder of a global nonprofit sports organization, and as a board member of his church. His expertise includes crisis management, organizational culture, and executive coaching. Pat is passionate about helping organizations and leadership teams thrive around their mission and core values. He holds a master’s degree in Secondary Education and a principal certification from Penn State University. Contact Pat.

Senior Consultant

Dave has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with a major in Human Resource Development from Regent University and an M.Div. from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his work at The Center, he is an adjunct professor with The Liberty University Rawlings School of Divinity and Regent University’s School of Business and Leadership. He is a former pastor with 20 years served in three churches in Pennsylvania. Dave brings experience in organizational culture, leadership development and coaching, personality assessments, adult learning, and ministry assessment. Contact Dave.

Senior Consultant

Gray has served more than 30 years as a leader in corporate, nonprofit, small business, and military contexts. He has successfully led organizations ranging from 100 to 3,100 employees. Gray has lived and worked in five different countries, been a CEO, and accumulated more than 25 years of experience on nonprofit and for-profit boards. He brings experience in executive coaching, strategic planning, and advising boards of directors and business owners. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Gray helps business owners plan in advance for future transitions to ensure that their business, personal, and financial objectives will be achieved. Gray is a U.S. Army veteran and holds a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.B.A. from Harvard University and an M.A.R. from Westminster Theological Seminary. Contact Gray.