Illuman is primarily a volunteer-led organization, comprised of three governing bodies and numerous sub-councils that handle day-to-day operations.
Click below for a complete listing of members on each council.
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The Board provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance, overseeing the administration and management of Illuman’s ongoing operations.
Blair Anderson (Development & Fundraising)
Dominick Bencivenga (Treasurer)
Jamey Bontrager-Singer (Secretary, Chapter Development)
Arrus Farmer (Radical Belonging)
Chris Cleghorn (Programs)
Dan Harris (Chair)
Steve Hicken (Chair Emeritus)
Juan Hinojosa (Illuman en Espanol)
Tom Reid (Vice Chair, Governance)
Terry Symens-Bucher (Elders/Trustees Liaison)
The Council of Elders exercise deep discernment and reflection regarding the life and activities of Illuman, including the practices comprising the Men’s Rites of Passage.
Ned Abendroth
Andy Gray
Belden Lane
Joe Lonergan
Giovanni Perez
T-Michael Rock
Glenn Siegel
Brian Sullivan
Terry Symens-Bucher
Bill Weber
Conveners are the voice of local Chapters to Illuman through the Community of Conveners.
Warren Hebert, Convener of Conveners
Ned Abenroth and Jeffrey Batstone, Washington
John Ball, Washington DC
Scott Bollen and Chris Cameron, Wisconsin
Bill Brennan, Florida
Bob Colaresi, Illinois
John Day, Oklahoma
Travis Murphy, Mark Infusino and Shane McRae, Southern California
Drew Henry, New Mexico
Richard Dougherty, Northern California
Hunter Close and Martin Lizarraga, Texas
Steve Moore, Alabama
Tony Murray and Warren Hebert, Louisiana
Jack Nobles, Ozarks
Tom Pawlak and Mike Whitman, Indiana-Michigan
Chuck Rihm, Ohio
Paul Lyons, Minnesota
George Sawin, Northeast U.S.
Al Selder, Arizona
Tim Sullivan, Colorado
Michael Wright, Oregon
Peter Zellner, Georgia
The Chapter Development Council is a resource and connection point for local Illuman Chapters, bringing consistency through sharing wisdom and process knowledge.
Jamey Bontrager-Singer
Seth Burgess
Timmer Cashman
Mike Clawson
Dave Tillman
Matt Woollett
The Communications and Outreach Council develops and supports Illuman’s external communications, public outreach, and social media presence.
Jim Burns
The Curricula Council oversees the creation and/or approval of ongoing programs and courses offered by Illuman.
Ned Abenroth
Chris DeLastic
Dan Dolquist
David Murphree
Mark Funkhouser
John Lew
The Development Council works to garner the financial support needed to resource and grow Illuman’s programs and infrastructure.
Blair Anderson
John French
Steve Hicken
Juan Hinojosa
Markku Kostamo
Laurence Pagnoni
Tom Reid
The Governance Council periodically reviews and makes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of Illuman’s governance structures and policies.
Daniel Cornette
Jamey Bontrager-Singer
Dan Harris
Warren Hebert
Juan Macias
David Murphree
Tom Reid
Chuck Rihm
Tim Sullivan
Bill Weber
The Leadership Service Council for Illuman en Español guides Illuman’s work with Spanish-speaking communities within the US and abroad.
Bob Juárez
Giovanni Pérez
Juan Macías
Néstor Rodriguez
Samuel Pérez
The Program Council develops and implements Illuman’s major programs and events, including our annual Awaken men’s gathering.
Ned Abenroth
Karim Aziz
John Ball
Mike Clawson
Chris Cleghorn
Mark Funkhouser
Steve Hicken
Terry Symens-Bucher
The Council on Radical Belonging assists Illuman in the work of witnessing, acknowledging, and healing the trauma caused by racial injustices.
Jared Adams
Mike Anderer
Tony Deosdade
Geno Gallegos
Fred Leal
Byron McMillan
Mark Mehlos
Jeff Nichols
Terry Symens-Bucher
Jerry Yoshitomi
The Reweaving Council looks at Illuman’s overall structure, governance, and operations to propose strategic changes for the future.
Bill Priesmeyer
Bob Bulanda
Brian Sullivan
Chris Cameron
Chuck Rihm
Daniel Harris
Dave Morrell
David Tillman
Felix Rodolfo Soria
Hector Garcia
Ian Nicholson
Jared Adams
Jeff Nichols
Joe Gabaeff
Louis Volpi III
Mark Mehlos
Matt Hardin
Mike Anderer
Mike Whitman
Orval “Jack” Nobles
Scotty Johnson
Tim Callan
Tony Villanueva
The Technology Council provides information technology strategies and implementation.
Mike Clawson
John French
Andy Gray
Brian Mueller
Tim Sullivan
Jared Adams
Markku Kostamo
The Virtual Council Guiding Circle aids Illuman in the development, implementation, management, and expansion of its Virtual Council Program.
John Ball
Bill Brennan
Robert Bulanda
Michael Camerino
Steve Conroy
Michael Klinger
Dave MacQuarrie
Anthony Monticchio
Scott Wehner
Mike Clawson is Illuman’s Director of Engagement and Outreach, overseeing all aspects of Illuman’s programs, communications, outreach efforts, and day-to-day operations. Prior to Illuman, he co-founded the New Story Festival, a transformational event for creativity, spirituality, and social change in Austin, Texas. He has a Ph.D. in Religion from Baylor University, has been an adjunct instructor of religion at several Central Texas seminaries, and was a church pastor in the Chicago suburbs. Though originally from the northwoods of Michigan, he and his two teenage daughters currently live in Austin.
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