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+1 763 253 4082
10201 Wayzata Blvd
Suite 110
Minnetonka, MN 55305 USA
Gordon Wright
Vice Chairman
Victor Weir III
Secretary
Brint Patrick
Chairman of the Board
Brint Patrick is the Executive Director of Restoration Gateway. The mission of Restoration Gateway is to bring hope and healing to the war-torn people of northern Uganda through the focus of orphan care, medical and dental care, and empowering Ugandans through ministry-related activities. Prior to Restoration Gateway Mr. Patrick was the Director of Operations for Mateffy Engineering,Inc., and before that was Office Manager for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He has also worked as a Consultant for All Peoples and was the Vice President of Administration for Coldwell Banker, Jim Stewart Realtors. Mr. Patrick contributes management, business development, as well as technical expertise in construction and design to Shelter For Life International. He holds a Bachelor of Administration from Baylor University, and an Associate’s Degree in Architectural Drafting and Design from Texas State Technical College. Originally from Waco, Texas, Mr. Patrick has demonstrated ongoing involvement with work in developing countries— from medical clinics in Guatemala and China, to business development in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, to outreach in Latin America and Europe. Brint has lived and served in London and Singapore. Brint and his family currently reside in Waco, Texas.
Kyle Newkirk
Treasurer
Kyle A. Newkirk is Director of Commodity Risk Management for S&D Coffee. Prior to holding this post with S&D Mr. Newkirk was Senior Manager of Global Risk for The Hershey Company, and before that was Senior Global Sourcing Manger for General Mills. Mr. Newkirk also has work experience with USAID as a Foreign Service Officer. He holds a Master of Science degree in Animal Science and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Oklahoma State University. He has public and private sector experience in Asia, South America and Europe. In addition, Mr. Newkirk has knowledge of government contracting and assistance regulations, USAID programming and foreign assistance, sustainable agriculture development, and global supply chains. Originally from Kansas, Kyle has lived and worked overseas with USAID in Afghanistan and Thailand. Kyle resides in Concord, North Carolina.
Thomas M. Lane
Director
Thomas M. Lane is owner of Advanced Metal Roofing, a construction company that manufactures and installs metal roofing. A retired carpenter and ironworker with over 45 years of experience in the construction industry, Mr. Lane has a wealth of expertise in drafting, design, sheet metal work, plumbing, electrical, roofing, steel fabrication and erection, wood construction and excavation. Mr. Lane also has experience in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture. Tom and his wife, Michelle, have eight children and live in Chardon, Ohio.
Mustafa Omar
Chief Executive Officer
Mustafa Omar has worked for Shelter For Life International in the field and Headquarters management positions; managing projects, leading new business development, and guiding operations around the world. Mr. Omar was born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan and has worked in post-conflict reconstruction, Disaster Risk Reduction caused by human or natural phenomena, and market-revitalization efforts in Central Asia, East and West Africa, Europe, and Middle East for the past twenty (20) plus years. Mustafa holds graduate degrees in business administration and urban planning and is working on a PhD at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University. Topics of research and professional interest include Market Resilience and Social Risk-Management, Influence of Environmental Degradation on Fragile Markets, Impact of Improving Physical Space on Lasting Peace, and the Interaction between Modern Governance and Informal Market Structures.
