Board Members: Robert Powell (Chairman); Ballard Pritchett (Chair Elect); Mike Elser (Immediate Past Chairman); Jerry Gridley (Center Council Chair); Rich Tosi (Founding President); Schuyler Cunningham, Jonathan King, Chris Kyle, Jon Levitt, Jewel Love, Rick Morgenstern, Tim Thompson (At-Large Board Members); Russell Kramp (Treasurer); Bob Oser (Secretary).
Guests: Richard Goldberg (Executive Director); Crittenden Freeman (Recording Secretary); Greg Gondron (Training & Center Operations Coordinator); Keith Jarvis (Administrative Director); Scott McGregor (Finance Director)
Robert Powell MKP USA Chairman
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Ballard Pritchett MKP USA Vice Chairman
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I co-create a world of leadership -awareness, intention, dedication and results – by raising up inspired teams. My family and I have lived in Colorado 21 years. I am a leader invested in spiritual service and in creating effective organizations.| FAMILY: | Married to Genie Pritchett, MD, 40 years Sons Ben (36) and Sam (25), Grandchildren Maryn (5) and Tucker (3) |
| CURRENT CITY: | Englewood, Colorado |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | MarketLeadership / President / 23 years |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | Colorado Access, VP Strategic Communication |
| EDUCATION: | DM, Work and Organization |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | Colorado |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Colorado |
| NWTA DATE: | April 2007 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 5 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 2 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | MKP USA Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | MKP-USA Integration Groups Council Chair MKP-USA at-large member Board of Directors MKP Colorado Board of Directors member MKP Colorado Integration Groups Council Chair MKPI Integration Groups Council Chair Senior Faculty/Co-Founder, MKP Colorado Introduction to Integration program |
Michael K Elser MKP USA Immediate Past Chairman
12 months ago, If you had told me that I would be the Chairman of MKP USA, I wouldn’t have believed you. I had just finished two years as MKP New England’s Center Director and was ready to enjoy sitting in I-Group, playing with grandkids and going kayaking.
So what changed? The simple answer is that I was asked to serve. Why me? In many ways, you would have to ask those men who asked me to stand and those men who elected me. For me, the answer is children and grandchildren – mine and yours. I ask myself, “What kind of world am I leaving to them and is there anything I can do to leave a better world?”
The answer that rises within me is “yes.”
I can join with other men to create a culture where men mentor men to wake up and grow up by doing the work required of the mature masculine. The fact is, it will take wide awake, grown up men to stand up for a better world and show up to do the work. That is the work of MKP USA; that is OUR work.
MKP was the beginning of personal for work for both my wife and I. That work has brought us infinitely closer in our relationship with each other, with our children and grandchildren; it has also helped Donna and I become very clear on what our work really is.
| FAMILY: | Married 42 years to the same lovely woman; two children both married and two grand daughters |
| CURRENT CITY: | Portsmouth, NH / New England Community |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Retired |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | Owner & President – New England Business Opportunities, Inc Owner & Principle – Pak Mail 130, LLC |
| EDUCATION: | Bachelor of Arts in Music; Masters in Woodwind Pedagogy; Chartered Financial Planner; Certified Life Underwriter |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | New England |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Buena Visa, Colorado |
| NWTA DATE: | May-05 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 14 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 4 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | MKP USA Chairman of the Board of Directors (2012 & 2013) |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | New England Center Director, 2009 & 2010; Chair of the Fund the Plan 2011; Homecoming Coordinator 2007 & 2008 |
Jerry Gridley Center Council Chair
I create a world of joy by inspiring open hearts and hope.
| FAMILY: | |
| CURRENT CITY: | Annandale, VA |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Retired |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | SRA International/Project Manager/2001-2011 Northrup Grumman/Project Manager/1999-2001 |
| EDUCATION: | |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | Northern California |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Northern California |
| NWTA DATE: | May 2003 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 19 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 1 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | NCal Headsman and current Center Director |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | Chair, Committee Chair, Center Council Chair, Center Council Chair, Committee Member |
Rich Tosi Founding President
As a co-founder, MKP has profoundly impacted my life. It has become the focus of my life.
| FAMILY: | Married 44 years to Char Tosi. Two sons, Tony and David plus 4 precious grand children |
| CURRENT CITY: | Tucson, AZ |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Retired |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | General Motors – 20 years, senior industral engineer Marine Corps – 10 year, Captain, combat decorated |
| EDUCATION: | BA in Chemistry/math minor |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | Arizona |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Haimowoods, WI |
| NWTA DATE: | Jan 1985 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 99 + |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 0 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | Founding President |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | President of MKP (NWN) for first 12 years (1985-1997) |
Schuyler Cunningham At-Large Board Member
MKP has taught me the power of generative vulnerability, community and leadership. I know you men will be at the birth of my child, death of my parents and carry me to rest, when that time comes.
A wise teacher once told me that I should only be a leader if I want to protect and pass on the traditions to the next generation; that’s why I’m on the Board of Directors. It is time to pass the legacy on to my generation and to the next seven generations after me.
| FAMILY: | Married to the wonderful Hope B. Hodges |
| CURRENT CITY: | Washington, DC |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | National Institutes of Health, Oncology Social Worker, 2012-Present |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | Cunningham Farms, LLC., Principal, 2006-Present ShoreBank International Ltd., Associate Manager, 2006-2010 |
| EDUCATION: | BA in Peace and Global Studies from Earlham College, MSW from Catholic University of America, LICSW in Washington, DC |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | MKP Greater Washington DC |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Claymont Court |
| NWTA DATE: | Dec 2006 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 15 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 2 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | MKP USA Board of Directors, At-Large Member Young Warrior National Co-Organizer |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | None |
Jonathan King At-Large Board Member
Improved the quality of my life, made me a better man, and allowed me to fullfill my whole-being.
| FAMILY: | Single |
| CURRENT CITY: | Dallas, TX |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Northrop Grumman – Engineer 4 (2002-Present) |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | |
| EDUCATION: | BS – Astrophysics (1999-UCLA), BS – Aerospace Engineering (1999-UCLA), MS – Aerospace Engineering (2002-UCLA), Systems Engineering Certificate (2005-Caltech) |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | Los Angeles |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Circle V Ranch |
| NWTA DATE: | Nov 2008 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 14 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 2 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | Los Angeles Chairman, At Large Member, Board At Large Member |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | PIT Council Member – MKPLA |
Christopher Kyle At-Large Board Member
MKP has completed changed my life since I went through my weekend at 32 years old. I got super honest with myself, learned to take account for my actions and found the path to truly opening my heart to myself and to others. I am passionate about working with other men to help them heal, grow and live passionately.
| FAMILY: | Married to Charmaine Kyle, no children |
| CURRENT CITY: | Sausalito, California |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Ascendant Company, Founder/CEO, 2008 to Present |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | Evolving Wisdom LLC, Chief Marketing Officer, 2011 |
| EDUCATION: | BA in Political Science from Stanford University |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | Northern California |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Northwest Center |
| NWTA DATE: | Feb-98 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 42 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 1 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | Co-Leader, MKP USA Board of Directors, Director of Online Training Programs (unofficial title) |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | Co-Center Director – Arizona, Leaderbody Chair – Nor Cal, Board Chair – Nor Cal, MKP USA Structure Committee (under Robert Powell) |
Jon Levitt At-Large Board Member
A Certified NWTA Co-Leader, Jon is involved in many MKP committees and continues his personal mission to inspire passionate service to humanity through affirmation, compassion, courage, enthusiasm, fierceness and grace.
| FAMILY: | He lives with his wife and two children in rural New Jersey. |
| CURRENT CITY: | Bridgewater, New Jersey |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Owner, JSA Business Development, LLC. |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | Merrill Lynch |
| EDUCATION: | |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | New Jersey |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Chicago |
| NWTA DATE: | April 1992 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 30 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 3 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | MKP USA Board At Large Member, MKP USA Development Director |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | Committee Member, Committee Chair |
Jewel Love At-Large Board Member
I am doing this work so that my life as a man is whole, rich, and full. I am also doing this work to unite my family for generations to come, and improve each community that I am a part of.
| FAMILY: | Single |
| CURRENT CITY: | Fremont, CA |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Lead Behavioral Health Clinician – Foothill Community Health Center – 2 years |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | El Centro De Amistad – Behavioral Health Clinician – 1 year |
| EDUCATION: | MA Clinical Psychology |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | Northern California |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Northern California |
| NWTA DATE: | November 2012 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 2 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 0 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | MKP USA At large Board member |
| PAST MKP ROLES: |
Rick Morgenstern At-Large Board Member
I experienced the loss of divorce, and was introduced to this work in that healing process. I have been active for 15 years, and I do this work to both help married men become mature husbands, and help young men prepare themselves for mature relationship.
| FAMILY: | Married, 6 children |
| CURRENT CITY: | Bloomington, IN |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Owner, Morgenstern Booksellers Owner, Little Stars Childcare |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | VP Strategic Communication, Colorado Access 2011-2012 Leadership Institute of New Sudan, Exec Director 2010 |
| EDUCATION: | Indiana University, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, 1983 |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | Indiana |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Bedford, IN |
| NWTA DATE: | Oct 1998 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 4 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 0 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | At large member, MKP USA Board of Directors Vice President I-Groups, Indiana Community |
| PAST MKP ROLES: |
Tim Thompson At-Large Board Member
My NWTA was instrumental in my development as a mature, masculine man. I was sober about 24 years when I did my initiation. With that much 12-step experience, I really thought I had learned all I could. However, on the weekend, I gained a whole new level of insight and compassion for personal growth.
| FAMILY: | I am in a domestic partnership with a phenomenal man named Adam Preister. We have two incredibly spoiled dogs: Tilly and Gizmo. |
| CURRENT CITY: | Omaha, NE |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Corporate 3 Design / Chief Account Executive / 1 year |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | American Enterprise Group / Chief Marketing Office / 9 years Profitstar Group / Director Corporate Communications / 2 years |
| EDUCATION: | |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | Central Plains |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Goodwill Camp, Sioux City, IA |
| NWTA DATE: | April 2000 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 36 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 1 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | Finance Committee, Large Donor Committee |
| PAST MKP ROLES: |
Russell Kramp Treasurer
The weekend and staffing have brought awareness of the impact I can make on the world. I see men in a loving accepting way. I make a difference in the world daily.
| FAMILY: | I am married with 3 children,daughter Erin-35, son Brian-25 and son Gabriel 7. |
| CURRENT CITY: | Lincoln, MA |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | UBS Financial Vice-president investments 40 years |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | |
| EDUCATION: | BA English Franklin Pierce University |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | New England |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Bullard Farm, New England |
| NWTA DATE: | April 2000 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 36 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 1 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | Finance Committee, Large Donor Committee |
| PAST MKP ROLES: |
Bob Oser Secretary
As a result of MKP I am far more in touch with my feelings and live life with a full range of emotions. I have connected with others on a much deeper and more personal level and am more emotionally available to those in my life. In addition, I am able to better open my heart and connect with family and friends.
| FAMILY: | Married to Deborra Oser for 26 years. Three children – Kevin & Steven & Carrie. Six grandchildren – four boys & two girls. My two sons are also warriors. |
| CURRENT CITY: | Louisville, KY |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Retired |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | Worked for The Seagram Company Ltd for 35 years, 6 months and 11 days almost exclusively in Human Resources. High School Math and Physics teacher for 2 |
| EDUCATION: | BS in Math, minor in Physics. MS in Organizational Management and Human Resource Development |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | MKP Kentucky |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Bedford, IN |
| NWTA DATE: | Oct 2002 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 20 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 6 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | MKP USA Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | Rep on the Center Council of MKP IOT Member of MKP in 2009 MKPI Council Rep since 2009 Vice Chair of MKP USA since 2010 KY Center Director since 2007 Chairman of MKP’s 25 Year Anniversary Celebration in Oct 2010 |
Crittenden B Freeman Recording Secretary
The ManKind Project gave me a voice to express myself. It allows me to set healthy boundaries and feel comfortable to do so.
| FAMILY: | Divorced |
| CURRENT CITY: | New Brunswick, NJ |
| CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: | Retired |
| PAST EMPLOYMENT: | Windows Server Admin 2003-2005 Unix Production Support 2000-2003 |
| EDUCATION: | Associates Degree, IT |
| CURRENT COMMUNITY: | Philadelphia |
| NWTA LOCATION: | Houston |
| NWTA DATE: | January 1993 |
| NWTA STAFFINGS: | 20 |
| MAN OF SERVICE: | 3 |
| CURRENT MKP ROLES: | Elder, Recording Secretary |
| PAST MKP ROLES: | LIT/CLC Head Elder Shadow Chair MKP Philadelphia Secretary MKP NYC/METRO Center Director |