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Friends of Chimbote
Recent Announcement Board of Directors

New Logo Launch & FoC Board Member

Friends of Chimbote and ACAF are excited to launch
our new logo, demonstrating that although we are Eric Krueger, Vergas, MN
officially two organizations we are one effort and Board Chairman
force! Brian Berg, Fargo, ND

The text below is adapted from Charleen Herrick, Vice Chairman
one of our Mission Visit Coordinators. The words Michelle Jirik, Jordan, MN
directed to the ACAF team highlight how significant Treasurer
the collaborative and trusting relationship between Brenda Krueger, Vergas, MN
FoC and ACAF is from her perspective! Secretary
"I want to express my deep gratitude to each
of you, who have made it possible for the (last Randy Althoff, Jordan, MN
board) visit to be a truly meaningful experience Connie Altringer, Mesa, AZ
of listening, learning, faith and service. Margaret Crary, Chicago IL
Thanks to your commitment and effort we have Lucho Espejo, Detroit Lakes, MN
been able to show the reality and the heart Fr. Thomas Graner, Anamoose, ND
of our Cambio Puente community, helping James Hill, Charlotte, NC
the board members not only know our needs,
but also our strengths and aspirations. The Kelli Kester, Minneapolis, MN
impact of this work on the community has been Dan Kunkleman, Charlotte, NC
invaluable. The projects we have carried out Dan Kuzlik, Minneapolis, MN
together have sown hope, improved lives and Dan Mahli, Fargo ND
strengthened our sense of unity. Lydia Mattern, Fargo, ND
Thank you for your dedication, for every effort and for making it possible for
us, together, to continue building a better future. I couldn't be more proud Joe Mikrut, Clifton, VA
and grateful to have people like you with me on this path. "For we are God's Mathias (Matt) Samuel, Edina, MN
collaborators, and you are God's labor, God's building."— 1 Corinthians 3:9 Hubert Seiler, Rugby, ND
The new logo emphasizes the joint work and collective effort to serve and build Bill Seiler, Fairfax, VA
something meaningful together, as you have done for the well-being of the
communities we serve.” The Friends of Chimbote Board is deeply
committed to the mission of transforming
WELCOME James is a Healthcare Investment Banker with lives of the poor including an annual
meeting in Chimbote engaging in our
James Hill Artisan Investment Banking in Charlotte, NC. mission work. The broad and diverse
Since 2014, he has been dedicated to serving nature of challenges facing our mission
the Mission in Chimbote, participating as is met head on by the amazing skills,
knowledge, advocacy, and passions of
part of the Providence Presbyterian Church our Board Members.
group. James has a deep commitment to
collaborating with ACAF and Hospital La Friends of Chimbote Staff
Caleta in Chimbote and leads a mission team Mike Smith
there annually, supported by his church Executive Director
family. mikes@friendsofchimbote.org
James is married to Frances Hill, and Todd Mickelson
together they have three children: Aubrey Development Director
(24), Quint (22), and Wesley (18). Quint, toddm@friendsofchimbote.org
their middle child, has actively participated Julie Dolbec
in four mission trips to Chimbote during his high school and college years. Mission Development Director
julied@friendsofchimbote.org
James is enthusiastic about joining the FOC Board and is eager to discover Cari Rauch
new ways to support the Chimbote community. Accountant
carir@friendsofchimbote.org

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