Leadership
Cris Doornbos
Cris Doornbos is a 35-year veteran in the Christian communication world on world, and he has been the CEO of David C Cook for the last twelve years, serving church leaders worldwide to raise up the next generation of disciples. His efforts have taken David C Cook, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from five international ministry partners in eighteen countries to 127 partners in 142 countries. He travels the world, working with government officials and non-governmental organizations, pastors, worship leaders, and local lay leaders in order to better understand their needs and determine if David C Cook can serve those needs.
“The local church is God’s Plan A, and there is no Plan B,” says Cris. “Developing resources with local leaders for local leaders use is what we do. We’re not just sending our current products globally; we’re actually co-producing those materials glocally to be er meet the needs of the local church around the corner and around the world.”
Cris has faithfully attended New Life Church for 12 years, serves as an Elder and is active in other areas of leadership and church discipleship.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Cris still carries a sense of pride for the city and great hope for its future. He and Trudy, his wife of 34 years, have two married adult children, and one granddaughter. He is a certified scuba diver, waterskies a slalom course, and enjoys snow skiing, hiking and motorcycling the mountains of Colorado.
Jonathan Brown
President, Integrity Music
A 25-year music industry veteran, Jonathan Brown (better known as JB) serves as President of Integrity Music, David C Cook’s global music division. JB joined Integrity in 2012 as the Managing Director of our European operation and Integrity’s Vice President of International before moving to his current role in 2017.
Throughout his career, JB has worked with artists and songwriters like Rend Collective, Tim Hughes of Worship Central, Martin Smith, Matt Redman and Stuart Townend. JB held posts at Word Records (UK) before forming Fierce! Distribution and was part of the team that established global platforms for artists such as Delirious?, Graham Kendrick, Moya Brennan and others.
JB is a focused, passionate and highly energized marketing creative, with a heart to curate and amplify worship songs and artistry for every tribe, nation and tongue. His heart’s desire is to facilitate highways around the world for songs to travel beyond their own language and national boundaries.
Beyond the titles, accolades and achievements, JB is most energized by helping people worldwide experience the manifest presence of God. In JB, you’ll find someone who is just as likely to bring strategy to an idea as he is to shed tears when a song connects with his heart.
JB and his wife Jenny have been married for nearly 25 years. They, along with their four children (Benjamin, Ethan, Joy-Lily & Reuben) and dog Rosy, recently relocated from the UK to Nashville, TN.
Jon Burgess
Throughout a career that spans a massive technology conglomerate, several remarkable government institutions, and a life-giving nonprofit, Jon’s hallmark has always been leading diverse teams to remarkable results through unrelenting innovation. “Be it Apple, the Air Force, or Compassion, Int’l, I have been incredibly fortunate associated with people devoted to realizing their potential for enormous impact. We always focus on getting out of our own way to really dream a little,” says Jon.
In many ways, the people of David C Cook are living out those values. “This is a unique place – a nonprofit ministry dedicated to serving people both around the corner and around the globe. We are poised – always – to make radical changes to our mission based on the developing needs of those we serve. It is a privilege to work alongside exceptional people in striving each day to deliver real, lasting impact.”
Few people are blessed to work at the intersection of publishing, technology, mission and ministry in a place with the courage to attempt what hasn’t been done. “It is terribly exciting place to be, for a time such as this.”
Jon lives with his family in Colorado. When he is exceptionally lucky, he cooks dinner for them next to a beach following a long day of scuba diving.
Scott Miller
Scott Miller joined David C Cook in 1997, originally as Chief Comptroller, arriving with 12 years professional experience at Price Waterhouse, Hewlett-Packard, and Deluxe Corporation. With a BA from the University of Delaware and an MBA in Finance from Cornell, Scott has invested 20 years teaching graduate level finance courses at a local University.
As part of his executive operational responsibilities at DCC, Scott’s role is to oversee Finance, Accounting, Operations and Legal. “Motivation is easy to come by working at David C Cook,” Scott says, “knowing that what we do every day equips the local church around the world to teach millions about Jesus.”
Sean Everhart
A 16-year veteran of the Microsoft Corporation, Sean Everhart joined David C Cook in 2013, bringing with him a wide range of technology experience from engineering and support to strategic consulting and technical sales. Sean holds a BS in Computer Science from Wake Forest University.
“Being part of something that makes a difference for the kingdom of God on a daily basis here at David C Cook was an opportunity too compelling to pass up,” Sean says. “This opportunity at David C Cook gives me the chance to combine my passion for technology with my desire to serve and make a lasting impact in our world.”
Sean is currently a partner with Apps for the Greater Good, a community-focused group that provides affordable technology solutions to individuals facing physical and cognitive disabilities, and serves on the board of directors for Bridges Christian College. Sean and his wife, Laura, have four young children and have always been active in the local church and non-profits.
Gary Hopwood
Having lived on four continents and worked in 30 different countries, it’s only logical that Gary Hopwood’s dedication to global outreach translates well into his professional life. Joining David C Cook in 2010, Gary has been our “feet on the ground” in Beijing, China, for the past three years, developing ministry, publishing, marketing and distribution strategies for print and digital resources.
With a graduate degree in business from Northwestern in Chicago and decades of international business and ministry experience, including 18 years at United Parcel Service and various positions at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, Gary excels at building and managing teams in rapidly changing economic and technological environments. “After almost ten years in Beijing, living stateside is a big change,” Gary says. “But I’m excited about the opportunity to help lead David C Cook’s focus on equipping local churches on a global scale with discipleship and worship resources.”
Gary and his wife, Lissa, who first met at Wheaton College, have three grown children: Ben, who is married and working in China; Stephen, who serves overseas with the United States Navy; and Rebecca, a registered nurse in Nashville, TN, who is married and has one daughter, Adalyn. When he is not traveling internationally, Gary enjoys swimming, wilderness camping and is looking forward to long motorcycle rides in the Rocky Mountains.