Spring Arbor University Foundation
106 E. Main Street
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
Telephone: 877-SAULegacy (728-5342)
Fax: 517-750-3837
Office hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Brent Ellis Vice President for Advancement President of SAU Foundation	President Charles H. Webb has named Brent Ellis as the University's new vice president for advancement and president of the Spring Arbor University Foundation, effective Nov. 1, 2009. As a member of the president's executive team, Ellis will be responsible for leading all units within university advancement, including development, alumni relations, annual giving, planned giving, Spring Arbor University radio, and corporate, external and foundation relations. "We are extremely fortunate to have Brent take on this important position. He understands higher education both as an educator and as a development officer," says Webb. "He has a clear commitment to expanding the reach and influence of Spring Arbor University." Ellis holds a doctorate in higher education administration from Indiana University, a master's in biblical studies from Asbury Theological Seminary, a master's in ministry from Bethel College (Ind.), and a bachelor's in pastoral ministry from Greenville College. Ellis previously served as dean of the Center for the Development of Christian Leadership at LeTourneau University, a private, nondenominational Christian university in Longview, Texas. As dean, Ellis was commissioned with incorporating leadership principles and practices into all aspects of the university community. He led a team of 15 and was responsible for raising support for the center and all of its activities, as well as representing the university to outside constituents, training faculty and staff, and overseeing the leadership program. Prior to that, Ellis served as director of leadership development and student programs at Taylor University, where he partnered with both faculty and students to meet the educational, social, spiritual and developmental needs of students. Ellis also has significant curriculum development and classroom teaching experience both at LeTourneau and Taylor. An ordained minister in the Free Methodist denomination, Ellis has pastored Chalk Hill (Texas) Community Church, and has served in churches in Lexington, Ky., and Indianapolis. Ellis and his wife, Christy, now reside in Spring Arbor with their three children, Charlie, Lainey and Joey. Feel free to e-mail Brent at bellis@arbor.edu.
Danny Lacy Director of Planned Giving	Danny, a two-time alumnus of Ball State University with a bachelor's and master's in education, began his term as the director of planned giving for Spring Arbor University in December 2008. Having devoted his entire professional career to education, he is well-equipped to assist the university in reaching future goals detailed in the SAU Concept. Danny's mission as a member of the SAU Advancement Team is to integrate his optimism, humor, and creativity while encouraging donors and colleagues to live their best life and to positively impact our world. Prior to joining SAU, Danny served as the director of development operations for OMS International, an inter-denominational, faith-mission society headquartered in Greenwood, Indiana. During his 31+ years with OMS International, Danny taught at international Christian schools in Asia. His extensive multicultural experience included work in Ecuador, Colombia, India, Taiwan, the Philippines, and China. Annually he travels to Beijing, China where he assists Beijing's largest university prepare students and staff for continuing study abroad. His rich history gives strength and relevance to a current SAU theme: Globalization through the eyes of faith. Danny and his wife, Gerrilee, reside in Spring Arbor, Mich. Gerrilee, a 2000 graduate of SAU, is the primary nurse at the SAU Holton Health Center. They have three grown sons: Kip, married to Jessica, Luke, and Kirk. With unflagging energy, Danny helps launch ideas and aids others to fulfill dreams for "laying up treasures in Heaven..." Feel free to e-mail Danny at bellis@arbor.edu.