Biographies
Biographical information about key members of Sonlight Power:
Allen Rainey
Founder and Executive Director
A former operations manager and journalist, Mr. Rainey became an advocate for renewable energy sources upon discovering how expensive it would be to extend the electrical grid to his fifty acres of rural property in Indiana. Mr. Rainey received his M.A in Practical Theology with a concentration in missions from Regent University in 2000. He enjoyed traveling with Regent professors on numerous mission trips to developing countries; these experiences helped form a foundation for stepping out in faith to launch SonLight Power.
Leo Radar
President
As an experienced IT Consultant, Mr. Rader brings his project management and communication skills to the Board of SonLight Power. Leo has enjoyed SLP mission trips to Guatemala and Honduras, installing solar power systems in 5 schools, and meeting the first of several generations of children at those schools to benefit from the learning opportunities afforded by the systems.
Mark Fay
Vice President
A credentialed professional counselor and Regional Manager of SW Ohio with a 16 year career in the field of vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities, Mr. Fay simply desires to live a life of impact. The practicality of a renewable energy source accompanying the powerful message of the Good News is truly a difference-maker for "the least of these." Well-traveled with a variety of short-term mission experiences, Mr. Fay is excited about the immeasurable potential the future holds for Sonlight Power Inc.
Lance Brown
Treasurer
As an experienced real estate consultant, Mr. Brown has combined his desire to follow God's will for his life by joining the Board of SonLight Power.
Mr. Brown relies on his MBA degree from the University of Cincinnati as the treasurer of Sonlight Power, and enjoys the work that has an immediate, lasting impact on children's lives.
Andrea Brown
Secretary
Although Andrea's bachelor's degree is Music Education, she currently makes her living as a banker. She uses her strong organizational skills in her role as Office Manager, SLP Board Secretary and Editor of the SonLight Power Beacon.
Since joining SLP in June 2005, Andrea has enjoyed having the opportunity to contribute to SLP's lasting impact on the lives of God's children, young and old, in undeveloped countries.
Bernie Reagan
Board Member
Mr. Reagan understood the immediate impact that a SonLight Power installation could have on a small community and was reminded of the scripture from the Book of James 2:14 "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?" As a new member to the Board, he wants to use his 30 years of selling experience and business ownership to make more people aware of the powerful impact this ministry is making in poor communities around the world, especially the lives of children.
Gary Booth
Board Member
Dr. Booth, retired Vice-president of Research for Procter & Gamble, has spent his life developing, and searching world-wide for, technologies that will benefit mankind. He sees SonLight Power as a wonderful combination of beneficial technology and a platform for proclaiming the love of Jesus Christ.
Thom Warren
Board Member
Bob Hendrickson
Board Member
Currently sitting as a judge for the last 11 years, Mr. Hendrickson's legal career spans over 34 years starting as an attorney. He has journeyed to Honduras twice with Sonlight Power mission teams which have included his children at the ages of 13 and 15 years. The drive behind Mr. Hendrickson's involvement on the Board of SonLight Power is to fulfill God's Great Commission in spreading the Good News to all the corners of the earth, especially to the lost and the least.