Chapter Team
Barnabas Group Team

Andy Oberst
Andy is the Managing Partner of the San Diego Barnabas Group, Prior to this, Andy’s career was in technology companies, initially as an engineer…

Suzy West
Suzy is the Bookkeeper for The Barnabas Group San Diego and Orange County chapters. Suzy is also COO/CFO for Christian Leadership Alliance…
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Dora Akuetteh, Intercessory Prayer Lead
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Mike Conway, Meeting A/V
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Bill Diffley, Networking Meetings Coordinator
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Curt Hensley, Prayer Group Lead
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Mary Ann Mariani, Speaker Coach and Emcee
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Jim Peevey, SWOT Coordinator
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Richard Leonard, Ministry Point of Contact
Barnabas Group Board

Jim Peevey
Jim is the chairperson of the San Diego Barnabas Group board of directors. He is a graduate of The Masters Program in San Diego, CA. Jim is the Vice President of Operations and a Principal at Grant General Contractors…

Dora Akuetteh
Dora Akuetteh joined the San Diego Barnabas Group Board in January 2022. Dora also lends her gifts to the Barnabas Group in the capacity of Intercessory Prayer Lead as well.

Pasquale Russo
Pasquale is a Board Member of the San Diego Barnabas Group. He is the CEO/Founder of Open Door Packaging, providing manufacturing and solutions for the Professional Beauty Industry. He resides in Encinitas with his wife …

Bill Smith
Bill Smith is a board member of the Barnabas Group and a graduate of The Master’s Program. He is a financial advisor and writer. He and his wife Wanda live in Escondido and attend Emmanuel Faith Community Church.

Bill Carson
Bill has owned several small businesses and currently is president and CEO of WestCap Fund, Inc., a small investment firm specializing in residential development. Worked in the real estate financial arena for over 30 years in San Diego. He has served on the boards of many Christian organizations…

Dan Platt
Dan is a graduate of The Masters Program in San Diego, CA. He is Treasurer of the San Diego Barnabas Group. Dan’s vocation is in Real Estate Investment and he attends Horizon Christian Fellowship in Rancho Santa Fe.

Janean Stripe
Janean is a board member of the San Diego Barnabas Group. She is a certified financial planner. She attends North Coast Church in Vista, CA.

Curt Hensley
Curt Hensley’s main goal in life is to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed to everyone on earth. God has blessed him with a wonderful wife, Erin, as well as three children – Riley, Jackson, and Reese…

Andy Oberst
Andy is the Managing Partner of the San Diego Barnabas Group, beginning in January of 2021.
Prior to this, Andy’s career was in technology companies, initially as an engineer…