Meet the Staff
On behalf of Family Research Council, it is a pleasure to introduce you to our development team. We are privileged to serve you as you relate to FRC. Since 1983, families have counted on FRC to be their voice on Capitol Hill and across the country. These friends and supporters enable us to shape public policy and public opinion on important issues that affect the American family. While issues may vary with time, our core values of Faith, Family and Freedom remain constant. These values will continue to steer us through the years ahead. Click on the map to read the bio. Through Charitable Gift Planning, some supporters have utilized Gift Techniques to provide income for them and their family while making gifts to FRC. Additional estate and Gift Planning Arrangements have helped friends accomplish stewardship objectives which make an impact during and beyond their lives. Friends who have chosen to designate Family Research Council in a gift plan qualify for membership in the Arms of Moses Legacy Society. Even though circumstances may change, requiring you to use all of your resources during your life, we would enjoy the honor of recognizing the decision you have made. If you would like to speak in more detail about Gift Planning or the Arms of Moses, please call 877-372-0804, and ask for Chris Curry. |
Family Research Council Charitable Gift Planning Department 801 G Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Telephone: 877-372-0804 Fax: 202-393-2134 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 5 pm ET |
Scott Hurley Vice President for Development Scott Hurley, received his education from Lincoln Christian University and Trinity Evangelical International University in the areas of Christian ministry, preaching, leadership and church management. He holds a Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. He is an ordained minister, serving in various pastoral roles during his early career before being called into para-church ministry. Organizational roles have included CEO, VP, and Executive Director positions. Regarding fundraising roles, Scott has served as the Executive Director of Major Gifts at The Christian Broadcasting Network, Director of Development at The Navigators and most recently the Vice President of Advancement at Lincoln Christian University. Passionate about prayer, Scott looks for opportunities to help others develop a meaningful prayer life. He also enjoys playing the piano. Scott has been married to Lori for 34 years, has four adult children, a son-in-law, and a beautiful granddaughter. |
Chris Curry Director of Charitable Gift Planning: Nationwide Regional Director of Development: (AR, IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, WI)
In 2008, Chris joined Family Research Council and has served on our
development team in a few roles. He has represented FRC while visiting
with partners and speaking with groups around the country about the
effective work of FRC on the front lines. He has also worked closely
with departments across the ministry as well as local churches,
activist organizations, candidates and other groups to help advance
initiatives that encourage people to engage in policy conversations and
elections from a biblical perspective.
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Darin Smith
National Director of Development (Northern CA) Darin Smith has had the privilege of working with FRC since June of 2018. He lives in Cheyenne, WY with his beautiful wife Alicia where they are raising five children (ages 6-17yrs). As a licensed attorney and businessman, his career has been anything but inside the box. He believes the ideals America was founded on are worth fighting for and has lived his life in pursuit seeing reformation in this coming generation. Darin is active politically and has become a pro-life and pro-family voice in his state. |
Gil Mertz Director of Foundations Additional Special Assignment: (HI, OR, WA)
In February 2004, Gil Mertz joined Family Research Council as an Assistant
to the President, articulating how FRC is working to restore the principles
of faith, family and freedom in America to key supporters throughout the
Western portion of the United States. He currently serves as the Director
of Foundations to seek donations from charitable foundations and
corporations while also serving as the Master of Ceremonies for all FRC
events.
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Bill Held
Regional Director of Development: (AK, CO, ID, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, UT, WY)
In July of 1998, Bill Held joined Family Research Council as an Assistant
to the President, articulating how FRC is working to restore the principles
of faith, family, and freedom in America to key supporters throughout the
central United States.
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Debbie Healy Regional Director of Development: (AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN)
Debbie joined FRC in the summer of 2017. She is a graduate of the
University of Florida with a nursing major and health administration
minor. Debbie worked in various RN positions, health administration and
pharmaceutical sales. She has utilized her nursing skills during a
medical mission effort to the Dominican Republic and later, her
knowledge of the trade led her to be a vocal opponent of Obamacare in
Colorado (CO). She has worked in the CO state legislation and has
represented many faith-based, constitutional conservative initiatives
and campaigns throughout the state of CO.
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Michelle Humphreys Regional Director of Development:(AZ, DC, LA, MD, MS, NM, TX, VA) Michelle joined FRC in the Fall of 2018. She was saved at the age of 7 and called to ministry at the age of 17. She worked for Fox News as a reporter, assistant producer and health anchor. She worked with the Christian Broadcasting Network until she was awakened to the call of God to work with the FRC. Michelle was elected twice and served two terms on the Republican Executive Committee. She has an international ministry program called Grace Grace with Nina and Michelle that is broadcasted in the United States, United Kingdom and Africa. She has been married to Troy Humphreys since 1985, and they have three children and one grandson. |
Brad Goodale Regional Director of Development: (CT, DE, IN, MA, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WV)
Brad joined Family Research Council in February of 2019. He holds a
bachelor's degree in Marketing and is a graduate of the School of Christ.
Brad has felt a calling on his life since an early age and has served the
Lord in many areas including as a senior pastor.
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Janet Culverwell
Regional Director of Development: (Southern CA) |
Terri Shepherd Integrated Development Manager Terri Shepherd discovered FRC as a senior in high school researching information to help communicate her pro-life convictions to her classmates, teachers, and family members. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Central Florida, followed by a year of ministry school in Kansas City, Mo. Arriving in Washington, D.C. in September 2011, Terri first served as an intern for FRC's policy department. By February 2012, she took on the role of administrative support for the development department and now serves as the Integrated Development Manager for direct response strategies. Terri and her husband, Josh, are active members in their church in the greater Washington, D.C. area and enjoy traveling, reading, and exploring the outdoors. |
Madison Mealer Administrative Assistant for Development
Madison Mealor serves as Development Operations Coordinator at Family
Research Council.
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