our staff

TCCF is comprised of a group of women and men who share a common calling to Christian service,
particularly in the areas of charitable giving and community engagement.

Whether you’re an individual giver, a church/ministry leader, or professional advisor, when you choose to work
with TCCF, you can be confident that you’re working with like-minded people who share your Biblical, eternal
perspective on finances, giving, and community.

Jay Bennett - Chief Executive Officer Jay is a perennial "Super Lawyer" and founding partner of the Dunkley and Bennett law firm in Minneapolis.  Over the past thirty years he has also run a private foundation, which has been a grantmaker to Christian charities domestically and abroad.  He serves on numerous boards, including Leadership Network and the Leadership Foundations of America.  Jay received his B.A. from Dartmouth College and his J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law.  He is a member of Church of the Cross in Hopkins, Minnesota.

	Rev. Richard H. Coleman - Chief Operating Officer Richard was ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church over thirty years ago.  He has pastored congregations in Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota.  Richard has served on numerous boards over the years, and currently serves the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, the Greater Twin Cities United Way, and Minnesota Governor’s Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives.  In 2006, he and his wife, Mary, were both licensed and ordained as ministers by the Association of Faith Churches and Ministries.  Richard is a member of Church of New Life in Richfield, Minnesota.

	Andy Bennett - Executive Vice President, Foundation Services Andy manages the "Foundation Services" business at Twin Cities Christian Foundation.  Prior to joining TCCF five years ago, he lived in Chicago and worked for the consultancy side of Deloitte and then in the acquisitions group of Transwestern Investment Company, a principal investment firm.  He serves as a volunteer with the Minnesota Worldview Leadership Project and Legacy Corps.  Andy received his B.A. from DePauw University and is a candidate for a Masters in Public Affairs from the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota.  Andy attends Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

	Mary Coleman - Director of Prayer Support Mary has served the Twin Cities Christian Foundation for six years as the Director of Prayer Support working to encourage intercession for the Twin Cities. Mary was licensed and ordained by the Association of Faith Churches and Ministries. She received her B.S. in Ministries at Northwestern College and is a candidate for a Masters in Licensing for Marriage and Family Therapy at Adler Graduate College. Mary is a member of Church of New Life in Richfield, MN.

	JoAnne Daudt - Director of Gift Planning JoAnne has practiced law in the areas of estate planning and probate for over twenty-five years.  She is dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their specific goals and objectives while reducing their estate and income tax liability.  A student of biblical stewardship and the interpersonal relationships involved in family estate planning, she has been able to creatively merge these areas with the ever-changing tax and legal implications of estate planning.  JoAnne received her B.A. from the University of Minnesota and her J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law.  She is a member of Westwood Church in Excelsior, Minnesota.

	Brian Dejewski - Executive Director, Community Engagement Brian leads the “Community Engagement” side of the Twin Cities Christian Foundation.  For the past six years, he has been building collaborative engagement strategies with business, government, and nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities.  Prior to coming to TCCF, Brian worked for Target Corporation.  His work included business analysis and project management in the retail sector.  Brian serves on the board of Hope for the City, directs the Hammers of Hope ministry at his church, and maintains various interests in Christian education.  Brian received his B.A. in psychology from Cortland University in New York, and his Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN.  He attends Wayzata Evangelical Free Church in Plymouth, Minnesota.

	Sarah Trenda - Manager of Partner Relations Sarah Trenda has been working with Twin Cities Christian Foundation for three years as the Manager of Partner Relations.  She enjoys splitting her time between assisting both ministries and individuals and families.  Prior to coming to TCCF, Sarah earned a B.S. in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.  She is an active volunteer group leader with Young Life in the Twin Cities.  Sarah attends Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.