Officers

Gregg Brown: Brown Land Development, Brown Construction – CEO & Owner
Gregg is the President/Managing Partner for Crystal Valley Ranch Land/Development Company. He is a devoted man of God, mentoring his children and business associates. He has been discipling and leading Heart Transformation with business people for years. Gregg is a very well-respected businessman in the Denver area.

Keith Peterson: Co-Founder & CEO of HTI, Retired Business Owner of Consulting Firm
Keith was originally an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer and was then led to start a business consulting firm, helping companies to become Kingdom Companies. Today, Keith is a Revivalist/Speaker. He is a writer of Disciple-making materials to transform individuals, churches and organizations. The Heart Transformation ministry has ministered nationally and internationally. HTI has been adopted by 6,000 Churches of which Keith leads indigenous Pastors. He receives no compensation.
Karen Peterson: Co-Founder & VP of Administration of HTI Preschool Management Consultant
Karen has been a Preschool Consultant – managing 4 Preschools to bring preschool students up to school readiness, a partner in GTL Inc. Business Consulting, and a cofounder in Heart Transformation for Kingdom Living. She is a gifted teacher and has led a multitude of women’s groups. She daily functions as the Vice President of Administration for HTI. She receives no compensation.

Bob Benson: Retired Business Consultant, CPA; Colorado Christian Business Alliance Founder
Mr. Benson is the President of The Colorado Christian Business Alliance and Founder and Former President of American Business Advisors, Inc. and SecurCare Self Storage, Inc., now National Storage Affiliates (NSA). Bob specialized in the development of small and mid-sized companies for 35 years,and created of The 14 Dynamics of Building a Cash Cow™.
Bob, who has advised the presidents and owners of hundreds of companies, is also an accomplished entrepreneur who successfully co-founded and developed seven businesses including SecurCare Self Storage, Inc. (now Managing Member of National Storage Affiliates (NSA), the fourth largest self-storage company in America, American Business Advisors, Inc., and Benson Wells & Co. CPA’s (now Corne Jantz & Associates, CPA’s).
Mitch Black: Norris-Design (9 locations), Chief Operating Officer
Mitch is strategic as the COO in operating & growth of Norris-Design. He is a strong Christian, and is very engaged in his Church.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

Paul Stanley of Colorado Springs, CO
Paul was a former Heart Transformation Board Member and Vice President of International Ministries for the Navigators. He led Leadership Development Network and was a mentor for International Navigator Leaders. Paul was a gifted speaker and discipled hundreds around the world, as well as in the USA. He and his wife Phyllis have continuously shared the gospel and mentored friends & associates to know the Lord personally and grow in Him daily. Discipleship was/is near and dear to their hearts and their encouragement and support is vital!
HT Advisory Board

Bulus Bossan: Navigators Ministry – VP of Int’l Ministries – Int’l Leader Development
Bulus is an International Vice President of the Navigators. His responsibilities include overseeing the Ministry in the countries of Asia Pacific and International Leader Development. He is from Nigeria and has served as Navigators Regional Director for Africa. He oversees the Navigators Ministries throughout the world, excluding North America.

Dr. Dave Palmer: Former Executive Pastor for 2 Churches Pastoral Counseling Ministry
Beginning his ministry in 1972, Dave has served as:
– Dean of Students and Faculty at two Bible colleges
– Pastor of Christian Education in Michigan and Colorado
– Executive Pastor in two Colorado churches
– Adjunct faculty for Denver Seminary as and Moody Bible Institute, Grand Rapids and Southern Baptist
Dave has deeply invested in hundreds of leaders and continues to mentor pastors and Church-planters as well as Executive Directors of non-profits.
A graduate of Sacramento Bible Institute, Dave has also pursued further education by completing degrees from
- Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary (M.R.E.)
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Ed. Min.).
Dave serves as the Director for Insights 4 Ministry, a coaching/Mentoring ministry especially for Christian organizations and first-time pastors or church plants.
Del VanEssen: Guarantee Bank – Senior Vice President
As Sr. Vice President, Del has been strategic in the growth of this bank and it’s operations. Del has been deeply engaged in his Church’s Elder Board and served on other Boards. He has a strong and fun loving family who are committed to the Lord.

Dr. John Zivojinovic – Professor of Ethics, Former Sr. Pastor of Denver Mega Church, Professional Family Counselor
Dr. John Zivojinovic has been a Youth Pastor, then Senior Pastor for more than a decade of one of the larger Churches in Denver, has been working to start a new Christian Research University, and is now active as a Personal/Family Counselor at Vision Counseling Clinic. He is a gifted teacher, leader. John has led many Heart Transformation for Kingdom Living groups.

Mickie Stover – Int’l Prayer Coordinator for HTI, Realty Firm Owner
Mickie has a heart for Prayer. She is a volunteer and connects with the HTI National Prayer Coordinators to influence and magnify the Prayer Movement within HTI. She is engaged in other ministries locally, especially to the poor and needy.
Pastor John McCallum – Former Sr. Pastor First Baptist Hot Springs, largest church in Hot Springs
Pastor of 1st Baptist Hot Springs since 1995. Pastor John has recently retired and now serves as Interim Pastor for Churches needing a full time Senior Pastor. He brings his wisdom and experience of the Church world.
Charles D’Antwi – Attorney in Accra, Ghana; Dental Business Owner, HTI’s Int’l Attorney
As HTI’s International Attorney, Charles has generously served HTI & is well qualified in USA and African law. He is a man that brings great wisdom, especially Internationally for HTI.
Gail Moran – Ex-owner of a substantial bedding manufacturing company and a major donor since 2021.
Gail has incredible experience in building a business. She provides great counsel in leading people and is wonderfully engaged in her Church.
ADVISORY BOARD – INT’L COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES:

NIGERIA: Fresh Chibuike – Pastor of 2 Nigerian Churches; National HTI Director for Nigeria
Rev. Fresh Chibuuke is the Lead Pastor of ELSHADDAI International Church – a Scripturally based church in Nigeria. He is also the CEO of the Abuja Leadership School and Aba Leadership Institute (an Executive Business and Leadership Institute of continuous learning). Rev. Dr. Fresh Chibuike is also the National Director Heart Transformation Nigeria Chapter. He has an Honorary Doctorate degree award from St Thomas-a-Becket University. He is an accomplished author and a graduate of Business Administration and Management from University of Uyo, Nigeria. He is married to Ngozi, who is also an ordained Rev. Minister. She is a help-meet indeed and they are blessed with two beautiful children.