Leadership
Illuman is primarily a volunteer-led organization, comprised of three governing bodies and numerous Councils that handle day-to-day operations.
Governing Bodies
Board of Directors
The Board provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance, overseeing the administration and management of Illuman’s ongoing operations.
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Arrus Farmer
Chris Cleghorn
Dan Cornette
Dan Harris
Dominick Bencivenga
Juan Hinojosa
Matthew Smedley
Peter Zellner
Richard Fitzpatrick
Steve Hicken
Terry Symens-Bucher
Tom Reid
Warren Hebert
Council of Elders
The Council of Elders exercises deep discernment and reflection regarding the life and activities of Illuman, including the practices comprising the Men’s Rites of Passage.
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Ned Abenroth
Andy Gray
Belden Lane
Joe Lonergan
T-Michael Rock
Glenn Siegel
Brian Sullivan
Terry Symens-Bucher
Bill Weber
Chapter Conveners
Conveners represent their own local Chapters, ensuring each area stays connected to the wider Illuman mission.
Illuman’s Operational Teams
Chapter Development
The Chapter Development Council is a resource and connection point for local Illuman Chapters, bringing consistency through sharing wisdom and process knowledge.
Communications
The Communications Committee develops and supports Illuman’s external communications and social media presence. This work is supported by our fractional Communications Director, Gustavo Santos and his team from Kaci.
Curricula
The Curricula Council oversees the creation and/or approval of ongoing programs and courses offered by Illuman.
Development and Fundraising
The Development and Fundraising Committee develops and supports Illuman’s Annual Giving Appeals to help provide chapters with resources, scholarships, and more. This work is supported by our fractional Development Director, Markku Kostamo and his organization, Kaci.
Governance
The Governance Committee periodically reviews and makes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of Illuman’s governance structures and policies.
Illuman en Español
The Leadership Service Council for Illuman en Español guides Illuman’s work with Spanish-speaking communities within the US and abroad.
Programs
The Program Council develops and implements Illuman’s major programs and events, including our annual Awaken men’s gathering.
Radical Belonging
The Council on Radical Belonging assists Illuman in the work of witnessing, acknowledging, and healing the trauma caused by racial injustices.
Technology
The Technology Council provides information technology strategies and implementation.
Virtual Council
The Virtual Council Guiding Circle aids Illuman in the development, implementation, management, and expansion of its Virtual Council Program.
Director of Engagement & Outreach
Mike Clawson is Illuman’s Director of Engagement and Outreach, overseeing Illuman’s programs, communications, outreach, and day-to-day operations. Prior to Illuman, he was co-founder of 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, with experience as a seminary instructor and as pastor/church planter. Though originally from the northwoods of Michigan, he and his two daughters currently live in Austin.
