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We focus on WINNING people to Christ, TRAINING believers to become disciples and SENDING disciples to impact their community.
Our ambassadors are engaged in Sports Ministry, providing the communities access to various sports in a safe, Christ-centered environment. The pillars of the Sports Ministry are based on Character, Competition, and Community
Ambassadors work on the development of feeding centers, access to clean water and other sanitary needs of the communities.
Our ambassadors establish training centers where we administer Life Skills Training and other Mentorship Programs. Ambassadors also engage in tutoring in an array of educational subjects.
Our staff consists of ambassadors who are looking to transform the lives of youth around the world. All donations go towards the mission of providing resources to properly vetted ethical, transparent, and proven local organizations working with underprivileged youths globally. These resources will allow the local organizations to provide services to transform the lives of youth through Christian Ministry, Community Outreach, Sports and Education. Be part of the transformation by donating today!
Note: GATLY is 501c Corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
George Okallo has a background in Banking & Finance for 20 years. While focusing on credit analysis and relationship management, George has moved up through the ranks as an analyst to working as a corporate relationship manager at African Banking Corporation. In the same time, George has continued his passion of football (soccer) through coaching youth, college and professional teams. Most recently, George works as the Girl's Director of Coaching for the CCV Stars Soccer Club in Phoenix, Arizona. With the combination of passion for serving the community and experience in management, George is the driving force behind GATLY. George's vision for GATLY was sparked when he returned to Kenya for 3 years in 2010.
Treasurer
Harry Demos currently serves as the Director of CCV Stars Youth Sports and has been since 2006. Before that, Harry lead sales teams at Computer Electronics & Semiconductor Test for 24 years. Harry also brings in a huge passion for football (soccer) and other sports, as he offers GATLY a great deal of experience while serving as the Treasurer.
Secretary
Kenneth Laird offers over 32 years of experience in Executive Management in Police/Public Safety and Emergency Management. Kenneth is currently the Chief Executive Officer and President of Canyon Security Specialist and Consulting in Phoenix, Arizona. In the same time, Kenneth has coached and administered football (soccer) for over 30 years in Arizona and California. His latest soccer endeavor includes participating in the Salinas Valley Sports Authority as a liaison for the development of the sports complex at Constitution Fields in Salinas, California. Kenneth brings a wealth experience in management and soccer to GATLY.
Board Member
Robb Waldrep brings in a lot of executive experience as the Executive Vice-President of Schuff Steel. His board experience includes serving as the Director for Schuff International, Inc. He is also a member of the Corporate Governance Committee. Robb offers his leadership experience in an advisory role to the GATLY executive team.
Board Member
Mike Sims is a seasoned executive with a diverse background spanning 20+ years in real estate investment, coupled with a passion for early-stage tech investing and a decade-long commitment to mentoring youth through sports coaching. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics from UC Davis, Mike brings a unique blend of strategic vision, financial acumen, and leadership prowess to every endeavor he undertakes. His track record of success and dedication to fostering growth make him a valuable asset to the GATLY leadership team.
Former President, Compass Bank Arizona
Head of Missions - Christ Church of the Valley
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