Brenda Clifton

ADVISORY BOARD

Brenda Clifton has been married to Don Clifton for 45 years. They proudly raised three children, and now have four very dear grand-children. Brenda taught kindergarten and first grade for 38 years, and was a finalist for the Teacher of The Year Award. Brenda has a passion for making a difference in the lives of children. This passion has taken her on many trips to Romania, Russia, Nicaragua, Honduras, Canada, and most recently, China.

Dr. Phillip Swords

ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Swords owns a dental practice and is a graduate of the University of Alabama and the Medical University of South Carolina. He has stayed active in the community, serving as a member of the Central Education Center, Newnan Chamber of Commerce, Newnan City Council, and the ADA. Philip has also served on the boards of Bank of Coweta, Landmark School, The Heritage School, and Kids Kastle Park, which he founded.

Frank Windsor

ADVISORY BOARD

Frank joined Rinnai America as the general manager in 2014. Prior to that, he spent 23 years with the Kohler Company, where he most recently held the position of vice president of sales at Plumbing America’s from 2006 to 2014. Frank and his wife Robyn have been married for 24 years and are raising eight children. Frank holds a B.A. from the College of Wooster and a Master’s in business administration from Marquette University.

Robert Ervin

Robert began his career with Ford Motor Company in 1974 in cost and general accounting. After more than 30 years with Ford, Robert retired as the financial controller. Post retirement, he pursued and obtained a Masters of Theology, Doctorate of Theology, and a Doctorate of Biblical Studies all from Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary. Robert has served in leadership roles on multiple boards and teams for non-profit organizations.

Troy Slezak

GOVERNING BOARD

Troy joined the FAA in 1996 following his enlistment from the Air Force. He has held a number of leadership positions ranging from technical to professional. Troy received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and his Master’s in Management and Leadership from Liberty University. He actively serves in leadership roles with multiple nonprofits. Troy and his wife, Lori, reside in south metro Atlanta.

Leslie Sjurseth

ADVISORY BOARD

Leslie is married to Jeff Sjurseth. They have three children by birth and three by marriage, as well as two beautiful grand-children. Whether teaching English to refugees, working in orphanages, or raising money for organizations doing valuable work, Leslie enjoys working towards helping those in need. She also has her own international relocation business that helps immigrants settle into their new lives in Houston, Texas.

Jeff Sjurseth

GOVERNING BOARD

Jeff completed a 42-year career in the oil and gas industry, where he held a variety of managerial positions supporting international and domestic operations.  Along with his wife, Leslie, and family, he spent over 16 years as an expatriate in Tunisia, Qatar, Australia, Azerbaijan, Egypt and Malaysia.  He is well versed in strategic management, contracting strategy, new ventures and negotiations. Jeff has presented at industry conferences on numerous occasions, and during the latter years of his career, Jeff spent much of his time in advisory and mentoring roles as well as guest lecturing on international operations at Texas A&M’s Professional MBA program.

Jeff has been married to Leslie for 38 years.  They have three children and five grandchildren. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Business Administration and earned a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Houston.  He began the Doctorate of Business Administration program at the University of the Incarnate Word in 2017.