New Vision
at a Glance
New Vision is a 501 (c)(3) faith-driven organization dedicated to empowering youth and transforming communities through compassion, opportunity, and purpose. At the heart of our mission is the New Vision Village — a first-of-its-kind community designed to help young men aging out of foster care build stable, independent lives. Rooted in the belief that every person has God-given gifts worth nurturing, the Village provides affordable housing, mentorship, job readiness training, and spiritual support in a safe, empowering environment. Our vision is to create a model of hope, restoration, and self-sufficiency — a place where young people can rediscover their value, develop their potential, and use their strengths to uplift others. Through this work, New Vision is not only changing individual lives but building a stronger, more compassionate future for us all.
New Vision Staff
New Vision Board
Kevin Hunter
Board President
Mr. Hunter is a Puget Sound native, growing up in the suburbs of Seattle’s eastside, but always considered himself a “Seattle kid”. While attending Western WA for his undergraduate studies in business, a summer internship to Jackson Mississippi changed the trajectory of his life. Upon graduation, Kevin began what became a 40-
year career in the non-profit youth development and community development sector.
Kevin has a deep commitment to kids and families that find themselves on the margins. He has been a senior leader in organizations such as World Vision, Habitat for Humanity, Olive Crest and Construction for Change and has seen firsthand, both across the United States and globally what organizations of goodwill are able to accomplish when they come together around long term transformative outcomes. Kevin now leads his consulting firm and is currently engaged with clients such as the Leadership Foundations and Civic Commons (Black Home Initiative).
As a leader, Kevin has consistently been a voice for people on the fringe and has brought people and organizations together through strategic alliances and trusting relationships. Kevin has expanded and grown impact wherever he has served and has a wealth of experience and a deep passion for innovation, connecting people and organizations and ultimately collaborating toward sustainable and transformative trajectories for our world.
Anne Derby
Secretary
Anne Derby is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in development and fundraising. Currently serving as the Director of Development at Friends House Retirement Community Inc., Anne also runs their own consultancy, Derby Consulting. With a background in both business and psychology, Anne has held key development positions at various organizations including Boys Town Washington DC, Citizens for Global Solutions Education Fund, and World Vision. Anne's expertise lies in advising senior management on fundraising strategies and engaging key stakeholders in development efforts.
Rex
Chief Financial Advisor
Rex Merchant has served as CFO for non-profit enterprises for more than 25 years. His experience includes managing financial, accounting and investment activities; developing budgets; supervising audit, tax and legal service providers; and overseeing government grant compliance and reporting. Rex is a hands-on accounting professional with a CPA license and related financial certifications.
Kary Kingsland
Board Member
In addition to being a treasured New Vision board member, Kary Kingsland is also a part of the Convoy of Hope team since May 1999, and has served in senior management since 2004. He is an active advocate, strategist, and networker. As an influencer and contributor, he has been an integral part of program formation throughout his career in Convoy of Hope’s ongoing growth track and development across the U.S. and parts of the world. Kary currently serves as Vice President of Rural Initiatives at Convoy in addition to being a valued board member at NVRE.
Dave Nonnemacher
Board Member
Dave is the director of New Horizons Foundation-USA, the US arm of New Horizons Foundation of Lupeni, Romania, and a long time partner organization of New Vision. He is the lead contact for the Ray of Life project that - to date - has sent over 1,500 Ray of Life solar light kits to Ukraine since the Russian invasion and occupation. Dave's professional life has always found him dancing around the edges of faith-based community development initiatives. His respect for the work of New Vision, the people involved and the legacy of John and Kathy Prusa is immense.
Various visits to the Ridge have found him immersed in good eats and good conversation.
Dave and wife Jody currently reside in Two Harbors, MN.
"Light brings hope, hope keeps people alive".
Ngozi Stephen Iwunor
Board Member
Ngozi Stephen Iwunor joined New Vision Renewable Energy with the vision and drive to improve upon our capacity to engage, empower, embrace, and lift up the youth of Barbour County, WV.
Through Ngozi Stephen's leadership New Vision is poised to challenge the status quo and change our community legacy.
Paul Bertelson
Board Member
Paul Bertelson began his service to Christ with 16 years of youth and missions ministry in Minneapolis, where his focus on short-term missions inspired the founding of YouthWorks, Inc. Over the next two decades, YouthWorks guided more than 500,000 teens from 9,500 churches into meaningful service across 122 communities throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. During this same season, he also founded Urban Homeworks, a nonprofit committed to developing affordable housing in the Twin Cities.
His commitment to service deepened further when he and his wife, Nan, welcomed a child with Down Syndrome and entered the vibrant world of disability advocacy. Recognizing the profound needs of families, Paul helped bring YoungLife’s Capernaum disability ministry to the Twin Cities and later co-created Beyond Limits, a follow-up program offering a college-style experience for young adults with disabilities. Through every chapter of his life—from entrepreneurship to ministry to community development—Paul Bertelson has remained devoted to creating opportunities, fostering belonging, and serving others with joy.
Chris Sandberg
Board Member
Chris Sandberg serves as Vice President of Internal Audit at Danaher Corporation, a Fortune 500 diversified science and technology company, a role he has held since 2010. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Chris has built deep expertise in financial oversight, risk management, and corporate governance at some of the most respected companies in their industries.
Prior to joining Danaher, Chris served as Vice President of Internal Audit at Whirlpool Corporation from 2006 to 2010, and as Director of Internal Audit at Sara Lee Corporation from 1996 to 2006. He began his career at Ernst & Young, where he spent nearly eight years in public accounting and rose to the position of Manager.
Chris holds a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University and is a Certified Public Accountant. His combination of Big Four public accounting experience and senior audit leadership at three Fortune 500 corporations brings to the board a rigorous perspective on financial stewardship, internal controls, and organizational accountability.
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