John is the C.E.O. of Woodland Stairs and Priority Investments. He and his wife Betsy have four children. John is active in various local organizations such as Rotary and serves on the board of God’s Grace Adoption Ministry, and the mission board at his church. John has traveled overseas to work on mission projects in Estonia, Central America, and Uganda. He enjoys spending time with family, golf and cooking.

Gordon is the Senior Pastor of Brethren Community Fellowship in Modesto and is the full-time Director of Plant a Seed foundation. He also serves as an assistant chaplain at the Central Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera. Gordon is involved with Prison Ministries throughout California with his wife Heidi. They have three married children and 6 grandchildren. Gordon and Heidi serve with God’s Grace Adoption Ministry, and enjoy helping other ministries and non-profit organizations as time permits.

After graduating from California State University, Stanislaus (BA - Organizational Behavior) in 1983, Steve began working as an administrator in the financial services industry. In 1990, he started a marketing company helping all types of businesses sell their products and services. In 1996, he became a partner in Woodland Stairs & Millwork and currently acts as its Chief Financial Officer. Steve and his wife Carrie have two daughters. He has been a volunteer with several ministries and non-profit organizations throughout the past25 years and presently serves on the Board of the Stanislaus Youth For Christ.

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Mark and his wife Kristen have two sons, Chad and Alex. He graduated from California State University Stanislaus in 1999 and works for Woodland Stairs. Mark enjoys photography, golf, and the outdoors. He is currently serving on the McHenry Mansion board of trustees. His primary work with Plant a Seed is production of graphic materials both for the foundation and associated ministries.

Doug has been invloved in trucking and farming all his life. He has been married to his wife Paula for 37 years and they have one son and three daughters, along with seven grandchildren. Doug and Paula live in Oakdale, CA, and are invloved in various local ministries. Doug has been to Cambodia, Mexico and Argentina for missions and building projects. They enjoy friends, family and old cars. They attend BIg Valley Grace church in Modesto, CA.

Chris has been a partner in a diversified farming operation in Modesto for the past 10 years. Chris earned his degree in 1991 from CSU, Stanislaus. He and his wife Michele have three children and they attend Calvary Chapel. In his spare time Chris enjoys coaching, swimming, golf and reading.

Michael Grover has been a Certified Financial Planner and financial advisor in Modesto for over 20 years. He attended California State University Stanislaus and graduated with a degree in finance in 1985. He, his wife Sherri and his three children were all born and raised in the central valley. They attend Calvary Chapel in Modesto and enjoy helping in children's ministries and being involved in various missions projects. In their spare time they enjoy traveling, golf and spending time with their family.

Aaron is a fourth generation Californian farmer, having farmed for 36 years on the West Side of the Central Valley, specializing in almonds. He has been married to his wife, Carol Anne for 34 years, and they have rasied three sons, and now have two grandsons. Two of Aaron's sons farm with him today, if Aaron's grandsons join him in the farming operation they will be the sixth gereration to do so, for which they will give praise to God! Aaron's love for the Lord influences all he does, and all he hopes to accomplish for His Kingdom on earth. Aaron and Carol Anne attend Calvary Chapel in Modesto, CA. Aaron also serves with God's Grace Adoption Ministry, and Aaron and Carol host a weekly fellowship in their home.