BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Meet our esteemed Board of Directors. A team of passionate individuals with expertise in water management, community development, finance, and advocacy. Their leadership guides our mission, ensuring every community receives sustainable access to clean, safe drinking water.
Board Member
Tom flaim
Tom is the visionary that brought Water at Work Ministry to life. He is a civil engineer by training and also a serial entrepreneur, inventor, author, pastor, and philanthropist. He is CEO of Greenlight, LLC and is the author of Thirsty for Christ and Through Sacrifice: Freedom.
Board Member
Jim cusick
Jim is the VP of Platform & Technology at SAP America. He is responsible for database and analytics software license sales. He is extremely dedicated to Water at Work Ministry and currently serves as our Board President.
Board Member
Lesley heath
Lesley has a background in non-profit development and management in the Atlanta area. She now serves locally at Perimeter Church, her children’s school, and the area cooperative ministry. She has a heart for international development and ministry.
Board Member
Kim Alfonso
Kim Alfonso works as a Sr. Director of People Solutions for Cox Enterprises, supporting the new growth and sustainability divisions, along with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kim thrives when looking for relevant and creative solutions to solve people-related challenges and infuses the value of culture & belonging in everything she does.
Board Member
Dan blevins
After 29 years, Dan retired early from The Dow Chemical Company to do international mission work through his church. He joined Water at Work in 2012 as Director of Operations. He assumed the role of Executive Director in 2016. He is a chemist with a specialization in pulp and paper technology.
Board Member
Matthew Bullard
Matthew has been serving as the Director of Christian Education and Missions at Parkway Presbyterian Church since 2010. He holds a BA in Biblical Studies from King College and brings an energetic level of creativity to the board.
Board Member
Mike Klipstein
Michael has more than 30 years experience leading organizations and teams. He has worked within large multinational companies and has founded new companies. He has worked on both commercial and non-profit boards. He has a passion for both Water at Work's mission and its sustainable model.
Board Member
Spencer Flaim
Spencer brings nearly a decade of engineering experience to the Board. While he served as the Owner of Rocking Door Pulls for eleven years, he currently is employed as an Applications Engineer at DEUTZ Corporation. Spencer is also son to Water at Work Ministry Founder, Tom Flaim.
Board Member
Tyler flaim
While Tyler led a successful sales career for over eight years, currently he is employed as a Customer Success Manager at Darktrace, a cyber security company. Tyler is also son to Water at Work Ministry Founder, Tom Flaim.
Board Member
Matt Geller
Matt is the retired President of JOYN, a behavioral wealth management company. In 2020 he sold the company in and got involved with Water at Work Ministry as well as other nonprofits. Matt is interested in helping undeveloped areas of the world to make progress towards a sustainable future. Professional designations CPA, CFP retired.