Directors

Tom is a man of strong faith in God and Jesus Christ. He spent 12 years serving with the US Army and Army National Guard commencing in the mid ‘70’s. After his tour of active duty, Tom earned a BS in Agricultural and Resource Economics at Oregon State University and held positions as plant supervisor and territory manager for some of the largest agricultural operations in the Midwest.

In 1987 He married Gail, a supportive, elementary Art Teacher. Tom is a family man with two Korean adopted, children whose names are Sarah, 16 years old and Matthew, 14 years old.

As a generalist business professional, Tom is someone who sees the needs of the company and can allocate critical resources to get the business unit in a position to succeed. He has a strong Ag-business background and has spent 10 years in a self-employed entrepreneurial retail environment.

In 2004, Tom returned to the Agriculture Sector and started Protein For Kids.
Tom is certified by GALA (Globalization and Localization Association) in project management and localization.

Mike Bednar Board Member

Hello, my name is Mike Bednar, I have lived in Farmington for 24 years, I’m married to a lovely women, Karol. I have two children, my daughter Breanna who’s 23 and my son Taylor who’s 21. Brea is married to Jesse Barker and they gave us a fantastic grandson Braden, who just turned 1, they live in Farmington and are expecting our 2^nd grandchild. Taylor lives in Avon CO. and still trying to find out what he wants to do. I gave my life over to Christ 11 years ago, and have gone to Haiti several times with Tom. I was with him when God gave him the vision of PFK, I know how passionate he is about it, and I would like to help him achieve that vision.

Shon McIntyre Board Member

I grew up down in the southern tip of Illinois going to a Southern Baptist church where I went to church 3 times week whether I wanted to or not. You might say I had a drug problem, I got drug to church week after week! When I was 10 years old, I had a conversion experience that later in life I learned was not authentic because there was no repentance involved. There was no life change, and I lived just like everyone else.

In high school, I got involved in the sport of rodeo riding bulls. I ended up going to college at Fort Scott Community College on a rodeo/music scholarship. After college I began to compete full time in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. I spent 18 years riding bulls as pretty much my sole source of income. After I got married, I eventually quit riding bulls, and after some strong encouragement from my wife, I began to go to church again.

Several years ago, God opened my eyes and revealed to me the true state that I was in. I had been living under the lie that repeating a prayer back when I was 10 had earned me a "get out of hell free card"...God showed me my mistake. I repented for the first time in my life and surrendered to Jesus as Lord of my life. Soon after He called me into the ministry leading me to plant this church...and as they say, the rest is history!

I really enjoy hunting, camping, fishing, canoeing, or just about anything outdoors. I am an avid bow hunter and especially love to go to the Boundary Waters camping. God has given me a heart for men and the desire to teach them the importance of their role in the church and their family.

I moved up here from Texas where I was living while riding bulls 15 years ago and married my wife of 15 years Becky (Tonsager). We have two children, Levi who is 5, and Sophie who is 3. I spent 10 years working in the family owned business Chub Lake Feed before God started His work in my life. I became licensed through the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches in July of 2010 and began the work of planting this church shortly there after.

I have two associates degrees, one in music and one in construction management. I have also recently received a bachelors degree in biblical studies/theology. I plan to spend the rest of my life serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in whatever He calls me to. But by the grace of God go I! Founding Pastor of The Real Tree Church. www.therealtreechurch.org

Jeff Turner Board Member

Personal

Native of Burnsville, Minnesota and currently living in Farmington, Minnesota.

Married to Jessie for 11 years with three children; Trinity (7), Nathan (4) and Aliza (6 months).

Education

Degree in biochemistry from St John’s University in Collegeville, MN.

Masters of Business Administration from Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN.

Professional

Representative of Pfizer Inc for 10 years, the world’s largest pharmaceutical company.

Currently working for Advanced BioHealing as a Senior Account Manager representing regenerative medicine products. Been with ABH for 3 years.

History with PFK

Involved with PFK since 2006, and have been in Haiti during four separate mission trips from 2006-2009.

Youth Leader with The Real Tree Church

www.therealtreechurch.org

Jim Switzer Board Member

Jim comes from a family that has been in the landscape/horticulture business his entire life. His father was with the National Park Service and he lived in various states in the U.S.

Jim has Associates Degree in Landscape Design from University of Minnesota – Waseca and a Bachelors Degree in Horticulture Business from South Dakota State – Brookings.

Upon graduation he came back to work in the family landscape business with his father, at Switzer’s Nursery & Landscaping out of Northfield, Minnesota. With that he became 3^rd generation in the company. The company was originally started by his grandfather.

He currently is employed with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) working in the highway maintenance department.

Jim is married to Vickie (Ehlers) from Hampton, MN. Both graduated from Farmington High School.

Yearly he coordinates mission trips to Haiti. He sees first hand the issues and challenges of Haitian people. He has previously served on a board that works in Haiti.

Now being asked to serve on Protein for Kids board he will bring his past knowledge and experiences to the work that will benefit this adventure.

Karol Bednar Board Member

Personal

Grew up in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Married to Michael for 25 years. We have 2 children, Breanna Barker (23) Taylor Bednar (21) and are blessed with a grandson Braden (11 months)

Education: Degree in English from the University of Oshkosh ; Oshkosh, WI

Professional

Been in the Health Insurance business for over 24 years. I have recently mad a change and have started my business Above All In Home Care Services, providing compassionate and quality services for those in need. God has shown me to live my dream as He has done so often with others as life circumstances lead us to our calling. I am honored to serve Protein For Kids and will do so with a blazing desire to serve those in need.

Our Vision:

Worldwide Impact-providing nutritional support to underdeveloped communities through their local church