Entrepreneur, Executive, & Professor
Uli Chi has spent his life practicing leadership in the intersection of for-profit and nonprofit businesses, the theological academy, and the local church. As an award-winning technological entrepreneur, he founded a software company that developed 3-D virtual reality software, revolutionizing decision-making for consumers and businesses. Uli serves as board chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health System. He is vice chair and senior fellow at the De Pree Center and a fellow at the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University. Uli serves on the faculty for Regent College’s MA in leadership, theology, and society.
His most recent book, The Wise Leader, collects lessons he has learned over his career and helps readers build wisdom in their own leadership.
Writer & Entrepreneur
Jeff Haanen is a writer and entrepreneur known for his work at the intersection of faith, work, and culture. He is the founder of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work, an educational organization that creates content and experiences around these themes. Under his leadership, the institute has launched several initiatives, including the 5280 Fellowship, the Faith & Work Classroom, and the CityGate network.
Jeff has authored books such as An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God’s Purpose for the Next Season of Life and Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer World. His writings have been featured in publications like Christianity Today and the American Enterprise Institute.
He lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and four daughters, and continues to engage with leaders in various sectors to promote the integration of faith and work
Co-Founder & CEO
Eventide Asset Management
Robin John is co-founder and chief executive officer of Eventide Asset Management, a Boston-based investment firm that strives to honor God and serve clients by investing in companies that create compelling value for the global common good. Robin is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization, including strategy and growth, aligning team culture with mission and values, and the general operations of the company. Robin, along with his wife, also co-founded Dil Se Foundation and Darsha Academy, a girls’ school in southern India committed to educating and empowering young women to pursue career opportunities in science. Prior to Eventide, Robin held leadership roles for Bank of New York Mellon and has served as a business consultant for Grant Thornton.
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Musana
Andrea's journey began in 2008 when she co-founded Musana, stepping into the role of legal guardian for 80 children. Over the subsequent 16 years immersed in Ugandan life, she cultivated invaluable insights into community collaboration, essential for driving the success of grassroots initiatives.
At the helm of MCDO as Co-CEO, Andrea assumes a multifaceted role, steering strategic vision, fostering growth, and cultivating a vibrant organizational ethos. Musana, under her stewardship, has evolved into a powerhouse of impact, boasting 14 sustainable enterprises spanning education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. These ventures, including schools, hospitals, restaurants, and guesthouses, provide livelihoods for 650 dedicated Ugandans.
As Musana's chief advocate, Andrea champions fundraising, development, and oversees operations across the US and the UK. Her unwavering dedication to empowering local communities resonates through her passion for nurturing grassroots change agents.
Andrea holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Colorado Boulder – Leeds School of Business. She fervently believes in business-driven solutions, advocating for investments in low-income communities over conventional handouts.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Andrea finds joy in the simple pleasures of nature, travel, and the cherished role of motherhood.
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Musana
For the past 16 years, Haril has been at the forefront of fostering sustainable business solutions within Ugandan communities. Having experienced poverty firsthand, he staunchly believes in the importance of self-reliance and independence over dependency on charity.
In his capacity as Co-CEO, Haril wears many hats, casting the vision of the Musana model to local communities, overseeing enterprise implementation, managing operations, serving as the primary spokesperson, nurturing organizational culture, and supporting fundraising efforts. Under his leadership, Musana has flourished into a distinctive sustainable model, boasting 14 enterprises spanning education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. These endeavors, encompassing schools, hospitals, restaurants, and guesthouses, provide livelihoods for 650 dedicated Ugandans.
A true entrepreneur, Haril advocates for community ownership and sustained development rather than reliance on external aid. Armed with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration and Management from Busoga University, he continues to champion innovative approaches to community empowerment.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Haril is a dedicated self-learner, fitness enthusiast, and devoted father.
President
Treatment Technology
Bob Larkin brings his strategic expertise and leadership to Treatment Technology as President, where he oversees the full spectrum of operations for a dynamic chemical distribution business. Serving the water and wastewater treatment, pool, industrial, and oil & gas industries — Bob is dedicated to driving growth and innovation across all aspects of the business. He’s passionate about providing generational opportunities for his workforce and helping his customers provide clean water to Colorado’s communities.
Prior to Treatment Technology, Bob had a career in Commercial Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Chase. He and his team provided comprehensive banking solutions to middle-market companies throughout Colorado.
An active member of his community, Bob serves on the Board of Directors for the Denver Institute for Faith & Work, contributing his insights on ethical business practices and supporting initiatives that bridge faith and professional development.
Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, with a minor in Mathematics, from Florida State University. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, skiing, and travel. He has the goal to play every golf course in Colorado. Bob resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Rene, and their four young children.
Head of Global Advisory
Brightlight
Tim is passionate about helping faith-aligned investors explore what it means to faithfully steward their investment portfolios to achieve alignment between their portfolio and their values. As Head of Global Multi Asset Investing, Tim works with faith-based and values-driven investors and advisors to help them explore and implement practical steps.
Tim's career has been focused on applying faith to investment portfolios. He graduated from Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) with a Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Studies, and then completed his Master of Divinity through the Australian College of Theology. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® and has passed advice examinations in both Australia and the United States.
Tim was previously Chief Investment Officer for a $1bn+ pension fund in Australia, before working with others to launch Brightlight in Australia. In 2022, Tim relocated to the United States and formed Brightlight, an EverSource Wealth Advisors Team, to support the growing movement of investors seeking to align their faith and portffolio. Tim's work in faith-driven and impact investing has gained global recognition, with his portfolios and research receiving awards both in Australia and globally.
Having spent his teenage years on the mission field in Papua New Guinea, Tim is passionate about allocating capital to emerging and frontier markets to support human flourishing and has actively allocated capital for impact in Asia, Africa, and other emerging markets. He is a supporter of, and was involved in reviewing the Nairobi Declaration on Christian Impact Investing in Frontier Markets.
On the weekend, he can often be found in the mountains - hiking, snowboarding or cycling. Until leaving Australia, he was a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church of Australia and served on several denominational governing bodies and other faith-based ministries. Tim and his family attend Wellspring Church in Englewood.
You can find more of Tim’s story as recorded by Faith Driven Investor here.
CEO & President
C12 Business Forums
Mike Sharrow is the CEO of C12 Business Forums, the world’s largest peer-learning organization for Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives. Under his leadership, C12 has experienced remarkable growth in global membership (>2X), the full-time Chair community, and business scale. Before being named C12’s CEO in 2016, Mike held executive roles in several entrepreneurial ventures, including
a financial services startup and a subsidiary startup of Walgreens. He briefly served as an associate pastor in San Antonio, Texas, and spent five years as C12 Chair in Central Texas. Today, Mike leads the C12 headquarters team as they support nearly 200 full-time C12 Chairs to equip Christian CEOs and business owners to build great businesses for a greater purpose.
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