Dave Shackelford is a graduate of Biola University and Talbot Theological Seminary. He served as a pastor for over 25 years in California. Dave
is a resilient leader who cares about people and enjoys discovering ways to encourage and motivate
others. He assumed his responsibilities as Executive Director in November 2005. Dave has two daughters, Alyson and Kylie.
BRIAN ROBISON -
Whispering Pines Retreat Center
Director
Brian Robison is a graduate of Modesto Junior College with an Associates Degree in Pre-Physical Therapy. He pursued a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy at Fresno State University prior to taking a different career path and being permanently disabled in an auto accident in 1974. After being certified in Radiology, Brian later transferred to Doctors Medical Center in 1991.
Since January 2004, Brian and his wife Laura have supervised and lived
year-round at our Whispering Pines Conference and Retreat Center. They have two adult children, Eric and April, and two grandchildren.
BRICE RINGSBY - Program Director
Brice Ringsby is a graduate of Sacramento State University with a Bachelors Degree in Art. He taught middle school and high school classes at Ripon Christian School for 15 years. He directed camps for students on behalf of his church for 20 years until becoming Program Director in 1995. Seeing the huge need to reach and care for disabled people, Brice partners with his wife Sandy who works full-time as a special education teacher. Together, they plan and lead Christian Berets’ programs and activities for disabled and handicapped people.
KAREN GWYNN - Office Manager Karen Gwynn is a graduate of North Hennepin Junior College. After
working for 10 years in Children’s Ministries at a large church, Karen was hired
by Christian Berets in 1995 as a receptionist and later promoted to Office
Manager at the Modesto office. Since 2001, she has worked as Office
Manager. Karen and her husband Steve have three adult children and two
grandsons.
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BRIAN ROBISON -
Whispering Pines Retreat Center
Director
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