Terms Of Service

Agreement Overview

Please read this Terms and Conditions of Use Agreement (the “Agreement”) carefully as it sets forth the conditions of use of the seedcompany.com website (this “Website”) and is a legally binding agreement between you, personally, and any entity on whose behalf you are using the Website (collectively “You” and/or “Your”) and seedcompany.com (“Seed Company”). If You do not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, You should immediately cease all usage of the Website. Seed Company reserves the right, at any time, to modify, alter, or update the terms and conditions of this Agreement without prior notice to You. Modifications shall become effective immediately upon being posted on this Website. Your continued use of this Website after amendments are posted constitutes an acknowledgement and acceptance of the Agreement and its modifications. Except as provided in this paragraph, this Agreement may not be amended.

Use of Website

This Website may be used by, and participation in any online accounts, is limited to individuals who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. You must (1) provide all equipment necessary for Your own Internet connection, including computer and/or table and/or mobile device and modem, and (2) provide for Your access to the Internet. Subject to the terms and conditions mentioned herein, You are hereby granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, restricted license solely for the purpose of using the Website to receive services provided by or through this Website.

Intellectual Property

All content included or available through this Website, including this Website’s design, text, graphics, interfaces, and the selection and arrangements thereof, and all trademarks, copyrights, database rights and other intellectual property rights related to it belong to Seed Company or a third party. Any use of materials on or from this Website, including reproduction for purposes other than those noted above, modification, distribution, or replication, any form of data extraction or data mining, or other commercial exploitation of any kind, without prior written permission of an authorized officer of Seed Company is strictly prohibited.

Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant to Seed Company that: (i) You are at least 13 years old; (ii) You have the full power and authority to enter into and perform your obligations under this Agreement; (iii) Your assent to and performance of Your obligations under this Agreement does not constitute a breach of or conflict with any other agreement or arrangement by which You are bound, or any applicable laws, regulations or rules; (iv) all information provided by You on Your account is accurate and current and will be updated by You to remain current; (v) this Agreement constitutes legal, valid and binding obligations on You, enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions; (vi) You will not infringe the patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, right of publicity or other intellectual property or proprietary right of any third party in Your use of this Website; (vii) You will comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in Your use of this Website, as well as the agreed upon terms of this Agreement; and (viii) You understand and acknowledge that Seed Company may terminate this Agreement at any time in its sole discretion.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided by Seed Company on an “as is” and on an “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Seed Company makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, that this Website or the use thereof (i) will be free from defects, inaccuracies or errors, (ii) will be uninterrupted or secure (iii) will meet Your requirements or (iv) will operate in the configuration or with the other software You use. Seed Company disclaims any and all warranties with regard to this Website or information provided through the Website, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Liability and Indemnification

Limitation of Liability

Seed Company SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, AND IN PARTICULAR Seed Company SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, OR LOSS OF USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS WEBSITE, OR ITS USE, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARISE IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, UNDER STATUTE, IN EQUITY, AT LAW, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF Seed Company HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF Seed Company ARISING FROM, RELATING TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES EXCEED $500.00. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THEREFORE SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Seed Company, its officers and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, made by any third party due to or arising out of Your use of this Website, the violation of this Agreement, or infringement by You of any intellectual property or any other right of any person or entity.

Modifications and Interruption to Services

Seed Company reserves the right to stop providing this website with or without notice to You. Seed Company shall not be liable to You or any third party should Seed Company exercise its right to stop providing this website. You acknowledge and accept that Seed Company does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted or secure access or use of the website and operation of the Website and may be interfered with or adversely affected by numerous factors or circumstances outside of Seed Company’ control.

Third-Party Sites and Information

This website may include links to other sites on the Internet that are owned and operated by online merchants and other third parties and may rely on third party information to provide services through the website. You acknowledge that Seed Company is not responsible for the availability of, or the content located on or through, any third-party site, nor the accuracy of the information provided by any third party.

Fees and Payments

You shall pay Seed Company all applicable fees and taxes, if any, related to any donations made on this Website. Seed Company (or our third-party payment processor) shall authorize Your credit card you provided during the registration process for the full payment of the donation, fees and any applicable taxes, and You hereby consent to the same. You must provide current, complete, and accurate billing and credit card information. You must promptly update all billing information (such as billing address, card number, and expiration date) to keep Your account current, complete, and accurate, and You must promptly contact us if Your credit card is lost or stolen, or if You become aware of a potential breach of account security (such as an unauthorized disclosure or use of Your sign-in name or password). You hereby authorize Seed Company to obtain or determine updated or replacement expiration dates for Your credit card in the event that the credit card You provided us expires. We reserve the right to charge any renewal card issued to You to the same extent as the expired card for any donations that You made through this Website. In certain instances, the issuer of Your credit card may charge You a foreign transaction fee or related charges, which You will be responsible to pay. You are advised to check with Your bank and credit card issuer for details.

Governing Law and Compliance

Governing Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that this Agreement is made and partially performed in the State of Texas, and that venue for any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be exclusively limited to the state or federal courts located in the State of Texas. You hereby consent and submit to the exercise of personal jurisdiction over you by such courts for the purpose of litigating any such action, and waive any defenses of lack of minimum contacts or forum non conveniens.

Compliance with Laws

You assume all knowledge of applicable law and are responsible for compliance with any such laws. You shall not use or access this Website in any way that violates applicable state, federal, or international laws, regulations or other government requirements. You further agree not to transmit any material that encourages conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law or regulation. You agree not to upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that (i) is defamatory, libelous, indecent, obscene, pornographic, sexually explicit, invasive of another’s privacy, promotes violence, or contains hate speech, (ii) discloses any sensitive information about another person, including that person’s email address, postal address, phone number, credit card information, or any similar information, or (iii) is intended to “stalk,” threaten or otherwise harass another person.

Other Terms

If any provision of this Agreement shall be unlawful, void or unenforceable for any reason, the other provisions (and any partially-enforceable provision) shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and enforceable to the maximum possible extent. You agree that this Agreement and any other agreements referenced herein may be assigned by Seed Company, in its sole discretion, to a third party in the event of a merger or acquisition or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Seed Company. This Agreement shall apply in addition to, and shall not be superseded by, any other written agreement between You and Seed Company.

Privacy Policy Statement

Seed Company will take all commercially reasonable measures to safeguard Your privacy while visiting the Website. You agree that by accepting this Agreement, You are consenting to the use and disclosure of Your personally identifiable information and other practices described in Seed Company’s Privacy Policy. Please consult our Privacy Policy for details.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, you can contact us at:

(817) 557-2121 220

Seed Company
Westway Place, Suite 100
Arlington, TX 76018

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Johnstone Ndunde

Board Member

Johnstone became SIL Global’s Executive Director in May 2025. He brought into that role 20 years of experience in leadership, Bible translation, literacy, and language development across Africa, having served with SIL Global and before that Bible Translation and Literacy (BTL) in Kenya. His work has been rooted in advancing educational and spiritual opportunities within African language communities so individuals and communities can flourish. Johnstone holds a PhD in leadership and governance from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, a master’s degree in educational studies from Africa International University, and a bachelor’s degree in commerce and economics from the University of Nairobi. Fluent in English and Kiswahili, and a native speaker of Lunyole and a number of Luhya languages, he brings valuable cultural insight and linguistic skills to his work. Johnstone lives in Nairobi, Kenya, with his wife, Esther.

Matt Krol

Chief Field Operations Officer

Matt became Chief Field Operations Officer in August 2024 after serving as Vice President of Field Operations. He joined Seed Company in 2010 and most recently provided leadership to nearly 1,200 Bible translation projects across diverse cultural contexts. With over 31 years in full-time Christian ministry, Matt is known for fostering international team-focused environments and driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. In addition to being fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, he has traveled to all 50 states and more than 100 countries. He also is a private pilot. Matt and his wife Aimee live in Hideaway, Texas. They have two children and two grandchildren.

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Tom De Vries

Board Member

Tom is President and Chief Executive Officer of Citygate Network, North America’s oldest and largest gospel movement of rescue missions and life-transformation ministries. More than 320 organizations and ministries are connected to provide hope and healing to the lost and lonely through emergency shelter and housing, addiction recovery, and mental health support. Tom has been a church planter, multisite church lead pastor, and church multiplication movement leader. Before Citygate Network, Tom served as President and CEO of the Global Leadership Network, an international ministry producing training and equipping through the Global Leadership Summit. The Summit is an annual event experienced by over 300,000 people in 110 countries and translated into 56 languages. Additionally, Tom was General Secretary of the Reformed Church in America. He holds a bachelor of arts from Wheaton College, a master of divinity from Fuller Seminary, and a doctorate in ministry from Western Seminary. Tom has a track record of innovation, strategic planning, and leading high-performance teams for increasing ministry impact. Tom is married to Laura, and they have three adult children.

Steven Ganss

Board Member

A seasoned business executive, board member, and serial entrepreneur with both operational and financial expertise, Steven has held senior leadership roles from founder to managing partner to chief financial officer across multiple industries. Steven is Managing Partner and Co-founder of ReignRock Capital Partners, a growth- and operations-focused private equity firm. Previously, he co-founded Athas Health, an organization dedicated to helping people with chronic spine and migraine pain find meaningful relief. Steven was Chief Financial Officer for Athas Health from its founding until its sale in 2014. Steven also served as an investment banker for Frost Securities and Wasserstein Perella & Co. In addition, he worked for KPMG Peat Marwick’s corporate finance consulting unit. Steven earned his bachelor of business administration in finance from Baylor University. He is also a graduate of the Stagen Integral Leadership Program and the National Outdoor Leadership School. Steven and his wife have two children. They live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Nate Foreman

Board Member

Nate is a proven entrepreneur who founded Foreman Therapy Services (FTS) in 2011 as a very naive 27-year-old. Over the next nine years, FTS bootstrapped its way to become an industry-leading healthcare staffing company with more than 400 employees. FTS was sold to The Delta Companies (TDC), one of the largest healthcare staffing companies in the United States and a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Mitsui & Co., which is one of the world’s largest holding companies. FTS’ growth was achieved both organically and through acquisitions. Organic growth was attained by being mission-focused and culture-obsessed and building a strong leadership team. FTS also completed seven “bolt-on” acquisitions over the years to gain market share and expand nationally. Nate currently serves as President of Fore Advisory and lives in East Dallas with his wife Alyssa and their four kids and two dogs. He enjoys golf and spending time with his family.

Melissa Roberts

Board Member

Beyond the huge investment Melissa has made into her family as a full-time wife and mother, she has a passion for seeing an end to sexual exploitation in the country of Malawi. For the past 13 years, through prayer and finances, Melissa has served When the Saints, a nonprofit whose mission is to bring healing to both the oppressed and oppressors in Malawi. She joined the board of When the Saints in 2018, taking on responsibility for their fundraising events, elevating their social media, and hosting weekly prayer meetings. In November 2019, she also partnered with DonorSee as a founding investor after seeing how this charity platform was helping missions like When the Saints engage and retain new kingdom-minded donors from around the globe. Melissa and her husband live in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mark Farr

Chief Field Growth Officer

Prior to joining the Bible translation movement in 2008, Mark enjoyed a 20-year career as an information technology director at an investment banking firm, an oil company, and a state community college. After serving as regional center manager in Papua New Guinea, Mark joined Seed Company in 2012 as a field coordinator in South Asia. Then he led the Growth Partners team for four years before being named Chief Field Officer in 2020. His role changed to Chief Field Growth Officer in August 2024. Mark has a degree in business information systems from Indiana Wesleyan University. He and his wife Kim have been married for 34 years. They have four children and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Maria Pisa

Board Member

Maria has worked as a financial advisor with Edward Jones since 1994. She became a limited partner in 1998 and continues to serve as a subordinated limited partner and financial advisor in her Agoura Hills, California, branch office. Maria has ranked among Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors since 2023 and holds Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Certified Kingdom Advisor designations. A Los Angeles native, Maria earned a business degree in marketing and organizational systems management from California State University Northridge. She and her husband of 26 years, Jay DiMaggio, are active members of Atmosphere Church in Westlake Village, California. They have an adult daughter.

Logan Brown

Board Chair

Logan is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Davenforth Investments, an investment partnership that he and business partner Bradley Roofner founded in 2014. In 2017, their partnership acquired an operating company that focused on providing a range of outdoor services to commercial customers in Central Texas. After Logan scaled the company for almost four years as its Co-owner and Managing Partner, it was acquired in late 2020. Logan graduated from the University of Texas with degrees in rhetoric and computer science. He, his wife, and their daughter live in Austin, Texas.

Lester Jackson III

Chief Information Technology Officer

Before joining the Bible translation movement in 2018, Lester had a 20-year career in the Marine Corps, where he served as an information technology chief and as a cybersecurity instructor for the Department of Defense. During his six years at Seed Company, Lester has held various roles, including Information Security Analyst, Director of IT, and Vice President of IT. He began serving in his current role in April 2024. Lester holds a master of science in information technology management. Lester and Kristen, New Orleans high school sweethearts, have been married for 22 years and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They have two daughters.

John Chesnut

Board Member

John has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wycliffe Bible Translators USA since 2019. He is passionate about partnership, believing that collaborative unity within the body of Christ provides greater opportunities for the advancement of Bible translation. John served in the pastorate for 13 years in the United States before moving to the Philippines, where he served in various leadership roles with SIL Philippines and SIL International. In 2011, he and his wife returned to the United States, where John served as Chief Development and Partnerships Officer for Wycliffe USA. John earned his master of divinity and doctor of ministry from Denver Seminary. The Chesnuts have seven adult children through birth and adoption and an ever-growing quiverful of grandkids. They love the tapestry of nations God has woven together in their family. In his spare time, John enjoys the outdoors—whether hiking, teaching their grandkids how to fish, or taking an early morning walk.

Jim Vinton

Chief Translation Quality Officer

Jim served in Bible translation for more than three decades before being selected as Chief Translation Quality Officer in August 2024. He joined Seed Company in 2011 as a translation consultant and has also served as Director of Translation Consulting and Vice President of Bible Translation. Before Jim came to Seed Company, he and his late wife Virginia spent 12 years in Mozambique working on two translation projects with Seed Company partner SIL. Jim enjoys exercising, playing the bass, and taking road trips with his family. He lives in Waxhaw, North Carolina, and has two college-aged daughters.

Jeremy Moser

Chief Financial Officer

Jeremy joined Seed Company as Chief Financial Officer in August 2024. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) with a BA in accounting and finance and an MA in business organizational leadership from Vanguard University. Jeremy most recently served as Vice President of Finance and CFO at Vanguard from 2014 until coming to Seed Company. He previously was CFO at Mariners Church. Jeremy also serves on a number of boards and committees, most recently on an audit and finance committee within the Wycliffe Global Alliance. Jeremy and his wife Donna live in Costa Mesa, California. They have a son and a daughter.

Jamie Hanson

Chief Development Officer

Jamie became Chief Development Officer in June 2024. Before joining Seed Company, he served on staff with Young Life for 27 years, most recently as Vice President of International Development and Strategic Initiatives. While at Young Life, Jamie led the $402 million Forward campaign, led and established “The Table”—a major donor weekend gathering—and led the effort to begin raising local funding outside of the United States with staff and volunteers. Jamie holds a degree in entrepreneurship and business administration from the University of Oregon, where he played golf. Jamie and Jenny, his wife of 27 years, live in Dallas, Texas. They have four adult children. Jamie’s life passions are his family, golf, fly fishing, and walking alongside gospel patrons, witnessing incredible biblical generosity.

Emily Kithinji

Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer, Emily oversees human resources and office functions. Emily, who has been with Seed Company for 13 years, assumed her current role in June 2024 after a short stint as Interim Chief People Officer. She had most recently served as Vice President of HR operations. She started her career with ExxonMobil in Kenya in various HR roles. She has over 20 years of experience in human resources, is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, is a SHRM-SCP holder, and holds a master’s degree in organizational management from Dallas Baptist University. Emily is passionate about human resources and desires to see people thriving with their God-given talent. She and her husband David have been married for 20 years, have one son, and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Dustin Willis

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Dustin joined Seed Company in May 2024. His experience includes serving as an organizational executive as well as a coach, leader, and consultant with startups, networks, churches, and high-capacity nonprofits. With adeptness in galvanizing teams and an acute ability to drive strategy, Dustin is passionately focused on building teams that impact the world with the gospel. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Clemson University and a master of arts in evangelism and church planting from Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity. Dustin is author of Life in Community and co-author of Life on Mission and The Simplest Way to Change the World. Dustin and his wife Renie have been married for 20 years and live in upstate South Carolina, with their son and daughter.

Davis Powell

Chief Executive Officer and President

Davis became Chief Executive Officer in March 2024. He began working at Seed Company in 2015 and has served in a myriad of roles, including Associate Director of Executive Relations and the President’s Office Chief of Staff. In December 2020, Davis accepted the role of Chief Advancement Officer, which later became referred to as Chief eXperience Officer, to oversee Seed Company’s investor experience and global brand efforts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Clemson University with a minor in business administration, as well as a master of arts in Christian leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. Davis and his wife Kate live in Dallas, Texas, with their three children.

Chris Ordway

Board Member

Chris is Executive Vice President of Global Leadership Network’s international division. He is a firm believer in the transformative power of great leadership. Chris has worked for three Fortune 500 firms and launched two non-profit initiatives in sustainable agriculture and energy, respectively. His experience working and living in many parts of the world—including the United States, Asia, Europe, and Africa—gives him a unique understanding of the complexities associated with operating in diverse environments. Most notably, Chris led Motorola’s Consumer Products Business Unit and grew its revenue from $5 million to over $100 million in three years. Then he relocated to London to manage operations throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. Chris welcomed the opportunity to join the Global Leadership Network in his current capacity in 2021, apart from also serving on several boards. Chris and his wife have three daughters.

Amanda George

Board Secretary

Amanda brings over 20 years of experience as a real estate broker, where she focused on meeting her clients’ needs and overseeing daily operations at LP Properties, a family business in Missouri. After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology education from Bob Jones University and a master’s degree in secondary science education from Lincoln University, Amanda initially pursued a teaching career before transitioning into real estate. She recently founded Vita Medella, a company specializing in group health analysis and insurance. Amanda and her husband live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with their two daughters.

Aimee Reynolds

Executive Chief of Staff

Aimee has served with Seed Company for five years and became Executive Chief of Staff in April 2024. She possesses over two decades of business expertise as a leader and entrepreneur. Her experience includes managing her own Muay Thai Studio and fulfilling the role of creative director at Grace Brethren Church in southern Maryland. She strives to be a servant leader in all her roles, including as a wife and a mom of three boys. Aimee holds a bachelor of science degree in molecular cell biology from California State University, San Marcos, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) Training Certification. She also is a certified Level 4 Muay Thai Instructor. Aimee and her husband Joe live in Arlington, Texas.

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