Thomas N. Frye
Tom received his BS and MS degrees from Oklahoma State University, majoring in Agriculture Education. After completion of ROTC at OSU, he went on active duty as a 2nd Lieut., serving in Korea.
Upon returning from the Korean War, he became an instructor in the Long Beach School District. Later, a counselor and then a school administrator.
He has served on the boards of Youth for Christ and Baptist Gardens for 36 years. He is currently the Chairman of the Board for both organizations.
Tom and his lovely wife have been married for 60 years. Bethel Grace Baptist in Bellflower, California is their home church. They have two adult children.
Upon returning from the Korean War, he became an instructor in the Long Beach School District. Later, a counselor and then a school administrator.
He has served on the boards of Youth for Christ and Baptist Gardens for 36 years. He is currently the Chairman of the Board for both organizations.
Tom and his lovely wife have been married for 60 years. Bethel Grace Baptist in Bellflower, California is their home church. They have two adult children.
John L. Ivins
CEO and President of Engineers Sales Service Co., Inc. (aka ESSCO)
John Ivins, the CEO and President of ESSCO, has been involved in the design and development of many pumps and pump related products since 1976. With John in a leadership position the company has become known “can do” supplier taking on difficult challenges with marked success. Under his leadership the company has prospered and has grown from a 2 person operation to one with many employees and multiple synergistic partnerships throughout the United State.
In addition to business related interests John holds strong Christian views and applies those principles both in business and everyday life. John has served as a leader for many men’s groups and ministries in his church Emmanuel Reformed Church in Paramount Ca. Having helped organize and lead Men’s Ministry, helped bring Promise Keepers to ERC, Sunday afternoon parking lot basket ball which lead to a highly organized Monday Night Basketball league that currently reaches over 150 inner city at risk youth on any given Monday night. These are just a few examples of where John has been called to serve. John willingness to serve and has been demonstrated by being elected to the Church Board of Deacons and Elders on multiple occasions.
John attended Lakewood High School, UC Irvine and is married to Maureen with 4 children and 9 grandchildren.
John Ivins, the CEO and President of ESSCO, has been involved in the design and development of many pumps and pump related products since 1976. With John in a leadership position the company has become known “can do” supplier taking on difficult challenges with marked success. Under his leadership the company has prospered and has grown from a 2 person operation to one with many employees and multiple synergistic partnerships throughout the United State.
In addition to business related interests John holds strong Christian views and applies those principles both in business and everyday life. John has served as a leader for many men’s groups and ministries in his church Emmanuel Reformed Church in Paramount Ca. Having helped organize and lead Men’s Ministry, helped bring Promise Keepers to ERC, Sunday afternoon parking lot basket ball which lead to a highly organized Monday Night Basketball league that currently reaches over 150 inner city at risk youth on any given Monday night. These are just a few examples of where John has been called to serve. John willingness to serve and has been demonstrated by being elected to the Church Board of Deacons and Elders on multiple occasions.
John attended Lakewood High School, UC Irvine and is married to Maureen with 4 children and 9 grandchildren.
Kent Dalton
Supplying solutions has been a driving force throughout Kent Dalton’s life. His sales career began as the youngest employee ever at a Fortune 500 company, where he gained firsthand experience in global trade. This exposure to international business sparked his interest in the global market, leading him to pursue importing and exporting across multiple countries.
As Kent worked in distribution, meeting customer needs, he recognized an opportunity to expand within the supply chain. This led him to acquire and partner with design and manufacturing companies, further broadening his expertise.
Over the years, he has been involved in various industries, including textiles, promotions, fluid transfer, petrochemicals, and refining. His companies include Ultima Sportswear, WD Refiner Sales, Luberclean, Sovereign Valve, and West Coast Equipment & Safety Supply. Kent pursued his education at Long Beach City College, Moody Bible Institute, and Clemson University.
Beyond business, Kent has dedicated much of his life to ministry, serving as a lay leader, deacon, pastor, and worship leader. He is passionate about sharing the truths of the Bible whenever he has the opportunity.
Kent and his wife, Dawna, have been married for over 30 years and have been blessed with two wonderful daughters. They had the privilege of homeschooling their children and watching them thrive into adulthood.
As Kent worked in distribution, meeting customer needs, he recognized an opportunity to expand within the supply chain. This led him to acquire and partner with design and manufacturing companies, further broadening his expertise.
Over the years, he has been involved in various industries, including textiles, promotions, fluid transfer, petrochemicals, and refining. His companies include Ultima Sportswear, WD Refiner Sales, Luberclean, Sovereign Valve, and West Coast Equipment & Safety Supply. Kent pursued his education at Long Beach City College, Moody Bible Institute, and Clemson University.
Beyond business, Kent has dedicated much of his life to ministry, serving as a lay leader, deacon, pastor, and worship leader. He is passionate about sharing the truths of the Bible whenever he has the opportunity.
Kent and his wife, Dawna, have been married for over 30 years and have been blessed with two wonderful daughters. They had the privilege of homeschooling their children and watching them thrive into adulthood.
Gary Crew
When looking out at the horizon of Los Angeles and Orange counties many significant structures stand out along the skyline that Gary Crew has been involved constructing. Whether it be courthouses, federal buildings, commercial and residential properties, shopping centers or amusement parks, Gary has been the Foreman/Superintendent to. Make our south land better.
Gary and his wife Sheri have been married for 23 years with three beautiful daughters and one sweet grand daughter . He has served for several years within the church as a deacon and many other areas of servant leadership. He and his family are members of Bethany Church in Long Beach.
Gary and his wife Sheri have been married for 23 years with three beautiful daughters and one sweet grand daughter . He has served for several years within the church as a deacon and many other areas of servant leadership. He and his family are members of Bethany Church in Long Beach.
John Ivins
John Ivins, the CEO and President of ESSCO has been involved in the design and development of many pumps and pump-related products since 1976. With John in a leadership position, the company has become known as a “can do” supplier taking on difficult challenges with marked success. Under his leadership, the company has prospered and has grown from a 2 person operation to one with many employees and multiple synergistic partnerships throughout the United State.
In addition to business-related interests, John holds strong Christian views and applies those principles both in business and everyday life. John has served as a leader for many men’s groups and ministries in his church Emmanuel Reformed Church in Paramount Ca. Having helped organize and lead Men’s Ministry, helped bring Promise Keepers to ERC, Sunday afternoon parking lot basketball which lead to a highly organized Monday Night Basketball league that currently reaches over 150 inner city at-risk youth on any given Monday night. These are just a few examples of where John has been called to serve. John's willingness to serve has been demonstrated by being elected to the Church Board of Deacons and Elders on multiple occasions. John and his wife recently moved to a small suburb outside of Austin, Texas where he is connecting with a new church. John is currently helping establish a Men's ministry by leveraging his experience in developing such a ministry.
John attended Lakewood High School, UC Irvine, and is married to Maureen with 4 children and 9 grandchildren.
In addition to business-related interests, John holds strong Christian views and applies those principles both in business and everyday life. John has served as a leader for many men’s groups and ministries in his church Emmanuel Reformed Church in Paramount Ca. Having helped organize and lead Men’s Ministry, helped bring Promise Keepers to ERC, Sunday afternoon parking lot basketball which lead to a highly organized Monday Night Basketball league that currently reaches over 150 inner city at-risk youth on any given Monday night. These are just a few examples of where John has been called to serve. John's willingness to serve has been demonstrated by being elected to the Church Board of Deacons and Elders on multiple occasions. John and his wife recently moved to a small suburb outside of Austin, Texas where he is connecting with a new church. John is currently helping establish a Men's ministry by leveraging his experience in developing such a ministry.
John attended Lakewood High School, UC Irvine, and is married to Maureen with 4 children and 9 grandchildren.
David Larson
David Larson attends St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA. In addition to being a member of the Baptist Gardens Board of Directors, he has been a part of Praise Symphony Orchestra, on their mission team in Chile. He also is a co-founder of a fund raising organization to fight various medical conditions.
His expertise is as a commercial loan executive for apartment building, with three major lenders over the last 25 years.
He has his MBA and BS degrees from the University of Southern California.
His expertise is as a commercial loan executive for apartment building, with three major lenders over the last 25 years.
He has his MBA and BS degrees from the University of Southern California.
Mark Larson
Mark Larson is a Principal at Lee & Associates specializing in acquisitions, dispositions and advisory services for the private and public real estate investment market and a member of the Lee & Associates Group of Companies. A 40-year commercial real estate veteran, he specializes in the sale of investment properties oriented toward the private capital markets. Mr. Larson was also the founder of CBRE’s Private Client Group and Grubb & Ellis’ Private Capital Investment Group.
