Dr. Fred Miller
Doctor’s Chiropractic Group
Fred was raised in Louisiana , on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and returned to live in the area after graduating from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta , Georgia in 1983. He became a believer at an early age but has walked seriously with the Lord since 1984. Fred and his wife, Gail, have been married since 1985, and have three daughters.
CEO, North Shore Region for Ochsner Health System
Scott serves as the CEO for the North Shore Region of New Orleans for Ochsner Health System. He had 23 years of combined experience as CEO for various hospital corporations, and was CFO for various healthcare systems prior to coming to Ochsner. He serves on several community organizations including Chamber of Commerce and North Shore Healthcare Alliance. Scott has a B.S. in Finance and M.B.A. from the University of New Orleans . He is married to Joni, and they have three daughters.
James D. Cole
CEO, Newpark Resources, retired
Jim retired in 2006 from his position as the CEO of Newpark Resources (NR: NYSE), an energy/oilfield services company, a position he held for 36 years. Jim has been and is involved with ministries which include: Christian business forums, individual mentoring, Oilfield Christian Fellowship, inner city ministry with Desire Street Ministries, and wherever God leads or shows a need. Jim and his wife, Joanne, have been married since 1965. They have four daughters and nine grandchildren.
Earl Bollinger
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Earl is employed at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington , Louisiana as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner; a profession that he has been engaged in since 1976. Even though Earl “walked the aisle” at an outdoor crusade, it wasn’t until age 33, after the birth of his first daughter that he took his faith seriously. A friend offered to meet with him weekly as a mentor. Nine years later, they mentored each other.
Earl has served as a deacon and elder, and serves the Lord faithfully. He and his wife, Debbe, have been married since 1985 and have two daughters.
James Meier
Founder and Owner, Meier Custom Homes, LLC
James founded Meier Custom Homes 20 years ago. After receiving his B.S. degree in Accounting and Management in 1989, James became a CPA in 1990. He worked for Graham Resources in Accounting and Tax Accounting for 6 years before founding his own company. He is has been a member of the National Home Builders (NAHB) since 1994, and the American Institute of CPA ’s (AICPA) since 1990. James accepted Christ at age 12, but rededicated his life in 1998 and has faithfully served Christ ever since. He and his wife, Melinda, have been married since 1987 and have two sons, a daughter, and granddaughter.
Vice President, Grain Division
CGB Enterprises
Greg grew up in northern Indiana and came from a conservative Christian family. He received both his BS and MS from Purdue University . It was after being married and beginning a career at CGB Enterprises that he fully dedicated himself to Christ at a Promise Keepers event in Indianapolis . From there he has served on different boards and committees in both personal and professional endeavors.
Greg and his wife Pam have lived across the Midwest . In 2002 they moved down to southeast LA where Greg is currently the Vice President – Grain Operations for CGB for CGB Enterprises. Greg and Pam have a daughter and two sons.