Board of Trustees
Arizona Christian University’s Board of Trustees provides governing oversight to ensure the University achieves its mission and vision — and honors and maintains its core values. Each member has a deep commitment to Jesus Christ and demonstrates commitment to Kingdom work, while bringing extensive marketplace experience that provides guidance and wisdom for the University.
Officers
MR. MICHAEL FARRIS
Chair
General Counsel, National Religious Broadcasters
CEO (Retired) Alliance Defending Freedom
Founder HSLDA and Former President, Patrick Henry College
MR. TOM OKARMA
Vice Chair
Nonprofit Board and Leadership Coach
MR. PATRICK SMITH
Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer for Charter Home Alliance
MR. BRENT VEACH
Secretary
Desert Taco, LLC Owner/CEO
Members
DR. LARRY ANDERSON
Pastor – Scottsdale Bible Church
MR. MIKE BAILEY
General Counsel – Arizona Chamber of Commerce
Partner – Tully Bailey LLP
Former United States Attorney for Arizona
DR. JIM BAUGH
ACU Class of 1982 – Pastor,
International Christian Leadership Development,
Global Training Network
MR. RICK BLANKENSHIP
Retired Sales Executive
MR. JOSIAH FRIEDMAN
Founder and CEO of Voices for the Voiceless
ACU Class of 2015 - Founder and CEO of Voices for the Voiceless
MR. JEFF GUNN
Pastor, CrossTrain Coaching
MR. PETER MACULAN
CAPT, CEC, USN
MR. HOWARD MORRISON
Partner, Morrison Ranch
MR. LEN MUNSIL
Ex-Officio
University President
University President, Attorney, Founding President, Center for Arizona Policy
DR. SHELLY RODEN
Retired ACU/Southwestern College faculty member and administrator; ACU's Dr. Shelly Roden School of Education named in her honor.
MR. ANDREW UNKEFER
Entrepreneur and Business Consultant
