Board of Directors

  • John Tagle

    CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

    Owner/Founder John Tagle Architects + Planners with over 45 years of experience. In addition to work in the US, John has completed designs in South Africa, Mozambique & India.

    Board Member since 2012

  • June Carlson

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    June lived in RSA for 12 years as a missionary. She is Masters prepared with a focus on Intercultural communications. She is a licensed and ordained minister and travels globally for leadership development.

    Board Member since 2010

  • Amanda Khaka

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | RSA

    Amanda has a degree in IT and has been with Ignite South Africa since inception. Prior to this role Amanda has served as Director of Operations at Ignite SA. She brings wisdom, cultural awareness and deep knowledge of our inner workings!

    Board Member since 2010

  • Jill Welbaum

    SECRETARY

    Move Out Director for Kensington Church, a multi-campus church located in metro-Detroit and Traverse City, Michigan. Jill also served 5 years as Outreach and Operations Director for Ignite South Africa, and 20 years in Information Technology and Automotive project management.

    Board Member since 2015

  • Robin Batchelor

    TREASURER

    Retired Physician Assistant in civilian practice and as Lieutenant Colonel from Michigan Army National Guard. Robin also served as president of Northern Michigan Youth for Christ board Petoskey, Michigan.

    Board member since 2021

  • Aimee Hurtubise

    DIRECTOR

    Director of Finance for Ignite South Africa since 2015, served in South Africa until early 2020 and continues from home in Canada. Aimee also works in the Finance department of an International Training Company that specializes in Quality Management for the Automotive and Aerospace Industries.

    Board Member since 2020

  • Jaime dela Rosa

    DIRECTOR

    Photographer, Cinematographer, and Graphic Designer. Jaime has worked with many small businesses and non-profits and has served Ignite in various ways since inception.

    Board Member since 2018