Ministry Team

FAMILY BUILDERS INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gary Yagel: Gary is the Founder and Executive Director of Family Builders, Inc. Click to view his bio.

Todd Czerner: As an engineer and project manager for a government contractor, Todd brings technical expertise in the virtual world, attention to detail, a strong awareness of counseling issues, and many years of managerial expertise to the Board. Todd serves as the recording secretary of the FB Board.

Phil Fleming: As a senior Estimator/Project Manager for Congressional Ironworks, Phil lives every day in the world of men and is daily involved in the managerial process. As members of both the local and regional Young Life Committees, Phil and his wife, Susie, also have years of experience assisting and supporting non-profit ministries.  They are presently part of the core team of a new church plant in Germantown, MD.

Robert Johnson: Bob is the Chief Executive Officer of the Wildlife Habitat Council. As such, he has the responsibility for formulating and implementing the WHC's strategic plan for accomplishing its mission, formulating and raising the budget, and overseeing the WHC staff. Bob and his wife, Marsha are part of the core team of a new church plant in Germantown, MD.

Eric O'Neill: Eric is the Chief Financial Officer of the Short Line Railroad. He is responsible for making budget recommendations, and insuring that correct accounting procedures are implemented throughout his organization. His expertise iin invaluable in making sure we at Family Builders dot our i's and cross our t's correctly.  Eric serves as the treasurer of Family Builders, Inc.

Jim Blair: (not pictured)  Jim Blair is the owner of Blair & Associates, a marketing coaching firm that works with small to medium sized businesses. He guides and helps to strengthen them through effective marketing and sales strategies and coaching.  Jim is part of the men’s ministry leadership team in his church and has been dedicated to discipling men for 30 years.

Mark Wennstedt, Field Staff

Mark and his wife, Stephanie came to faith in Christ from the biker world of drugs, alcohol and sex. He is the founder and former CEO

of the multimillion dollar Source Products Group Inc. in Broomfield, CO.

While growing Source Products together, Mark and Stephanie became involved in the Christian Motorcyclists Ministry as officers. They also worked closely with their church as Bible study leaders, and Mission team leaders.  During this time, the Lord continued to put men's ministry heavily on Mark's heart.  He saw how superficial guy relationships usually are—even among Christians, and how  much men need a deeper connection with each other. 

Then on July 7th 2004 Mark and Stephanie’s son, Nash, was killed.  Through this deep and painful grieving process, the Lord connected Mark with Gary Yagel and the Forging Bonds of Brotherhood ministry, where Mark now serves on the field staff.  Mark can be reached at bigmarkw@gmx.com. 

Marsha Johnson, PT Administrator 

Marsha is a long time friend of the ministry, wife of Bob, a member of our board of directors, and the proud mother of two grown children. Besides assisting Family Builders, Marsha is also involved with a church planting ministry in Germantown, MD and the outreach ministry, English as a Second Language.  She can be reached at office@forgingbonds.org and  301.570.5097.

Bev Weidmann, Web Potter

Bev is a long time friend of Gary and Sandy Yagel, loves to sing, and serves as the hi-tech guru for Family Builders. She retired from her position asTechnical Project and Planning Analyst at Montgomery College where she oversaw the colleges website and now uses her extensive experience in the virtual world to make our ministry more effective. She can be reached at bevjw39@verizon.net.

Churches Providing Financial Support to Family Builders, Inc.

Carlisle Reformed Presbyterian Church, Carlisle, PA 
Christ Church, Arlington, VA 
Liberty Church, Owings Mills, MD  
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, Martinsburg, WV  
Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, Rockville, MD

Businesses Supporting Family Builders

See Thru Window and Doors

Blair Associates

Ministry Links

Grace and Men  

Man in the Mirror 
PCA Men's Ministry  
Tun Tavern Fellowship