The Board of Directors serves in several different capacities. First and foremost, they serve in an advisory role to the staff of the ministry. Another very important role is their fiduciary responsibility, which ensures that the money given by our partners is invested in a way that honors the Lord and advances His kingdom while making sure that the reporting is done according to IRS standards.
Our board is also actively involved in the different countries where we have church planting efforts going on. They see their involvement not only in the boardroom, but also on the mission field. Those who serve on our board are people who are serious minded believers who see it as their role to work together in carrying out the Great Commission.
Scott Gurosky
President - Myrick Gurosky & Associates
Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Scott Gurosky attended Auburn University on a football scholarship where he played football and baseball, while earning a bachelor’s degree in Building Science. After graduating from Auburn in 1991, Scott was hired as a field engineer for Harbert International, Inc. by Wayne Myrick, who would later become his business partner. In 1993 he joined Wayne at the recently formed Myrick and Batson, Inc., a Design/Build firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Scott started with the company as a field superintendent/project manager and by 1994 was an owner in the company. In 1995 he was promoted to Vice President, and in 1997, Scott was named President. In 1998 Scott received the “Rising Star Award”, sponsored by the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best in Business” awards. In 2000 the company was renamed, Myrick, Gurosky & Associates. Inc.
Scott has been a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, since 1983, where he and his wife Kelly teach Youth Sunday School and are very involved with the SMBC Youth Program. Scott has served as a Deacon there as well. In 1998 Scott was recognized by the Vestavia High School Baseball program for his service and commitment to their program. Scott currently serves on the Foundation Board at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is also a board member of World Link International Ministries and the Doulos Foundation. Scott and Kelly have two boys, Davis and Drew. They live in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Wayne Myrick
Founder & CEO - Myrick Gurosky & Associates
Wayne Myrick began his construction career in the late 60's working general construction before becoming a self-employed residential contractor from 1973 to 1977. After serving as superintendent and project manager for various Birmingham Alabama contractors, he worked for a decade with Harbert Construction International, rising from superintendent to Vice President of Construction. In 1993, Wayne started what is today Myrick, Gurosky & Associates. MG&A specializes in the Design/Build project delivery process for religious related projects all over the southeast and beyond.
Wayne's real foundation is a personal and committed relationship with Jesus Christ. A long time member Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama, he has served continuously in key roles at the church: Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon (and chairman of Deacons), Sunday School Teacher, Peacemaker Ministry Leader, and Mission team leader. In 1999, Wayne was selected as Stand Firm Magazine's "Co-Man of the Year". Wayne currently serves on the Foundation Board at Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He also sits on the SBC Executive Board. He and his wife Lynn live on Lake Mitchell in Verbena, Alabama. They have three adult children and a granddaughter.
Thomas Minor
Partner - Ernst and Young
Thomas graduated from Auburn University in 1989 with a degree in accounting. He started work in the Birmingham office of Ernst & Young in 1989 and is currently a partner with the firm today. He is active at Auburn University where he serves on the School of Accountancy Advisory Board and the College of Business Advisory Council. Thomas also serves on the board for the Vestavia Hills Schools Foundation and the local chapter of Junior Achievement.
Thomas is an active member of Liberty Park Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, where he is a Sunday School teacher, Treasurer, and Chair of the Building Committee. Thomas and his wife, Jerri, stay busy raising their three children, Caroline, Walker, and Bo. They live in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Rick Burgess
Co-Host of the nationally syndicated Rick and Bubba Show.
The Rick and Bubba Show is heard across the country on over 65 radio stations and XM Channel 158 and is based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Rick has also co-wrote three New York Times best selling books "Rick and Bubba’s expert Guide to God, Country, Family and Anything Else We Can Think Of", "The Rick and Bubba Code" and the Current "Rick and Bubba for President". Rick and Bubba also appear in Max Lucado's animated series "Hermie and Friends" as cockroaches Iggy and Ziggy. Rick has appeared numerous times on the Fox News Programs, Fox and Friends and Hannity and Colmes plus numerous appearances on the Sean Hannity Radio Show. Rick is the husband of the former Sherri Bodine and the father of 5 Brandi, Blake, Brooks, Brody and Bronner.....Rick's eulogy from his youngest son's eulogy became the weeks number one viewed video in the world on Youtube.
Gregg Morrison
Executive - McDonald Group, Inc
Gregg S. Morrison is an executive with McDonald Group, Inc, a private investment firm in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to that he served on the faculties of several colleges or seminaries, including Simpson University (Redding, CA), Beeson Divinity School, Samford University (Birmingham, AL), and Bethel Seminary of the East (Baltimore, MD). From 1988-1993, he was a CPA and tax manager at the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Gregg holds degrees from The University of Alabama (B.S. in Accounting), Samford University (M.Div.), Emory University (Th.M.), and The Catholic University of America (Ph.D.). An ordained deacon and minster, he has served as interim pastor of a number of churches in Alabama. Gregg was previously chairman of the board of Oakseed Ministries International, a non-profit ministry based in Washington, D.C. and a member of the board of Renasant Bank of Alabama. He and his wife, Laura, and their two children reside in Vestavia Hills, AL and are members at Shades Mountain Baptist Church.
Gary York
Technologist and Entrepreneur
Gary York seeks to serve Christ as a technologist and entrepreneur. He has founded successful software and services companies serving the healthcare industry and is an advisor to numerous technology companies. He is a popular speaker on technology and entrepreneurship. Gary has a B.S. from Vanderbilt University, a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University, and was a visiting fellow at UC Berkeley. After graduate school, he served as a full time volunteer with Food for the Hungry in Bolivia, Peru, Kenya, and Ethiopia. He currently serves on the Board of the Westminster School at Oak Mountain, and the Board of the Birmingham Venture Club. He is an active member and teacher at Hunter Street Baptist Church. He and his wife, Cathy, live in Hoover, Alabama with their two boys.
Ben Short
Field Director/Financial Representative - Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Ben Short, born in May of 1969, is from Hueytown, Alabama. He attended Hueytown High School and graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where he played college baseball. During that time, he was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1991. Following graduation, he coached college baseball for nine years. A career changer, Ben is currently employed by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a Field Director/Financial Representative in Hoover, Alabama.
Ben married his high school sweetheart, Tammy, in 1993. They have been married for 16 years and have three children: Conner, 15 years; Carly, 12 years; and Carter, 7 years old. Their children are active in community sports. In his free time, Ben loves to spend time with his family, coach little league sports, and hunt at his cabin. Also, his family is actively involved at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama.
Ben became involved with Doulos Partners through his childhood friend, Scott Gurosky. Scott introduced Ben to David Johnson, Director of Doulos Partners. Ben was impressed with David’s passion for his ministry and was eager to become a part of it.
