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About The Foundation
The CCS Foundation is a fully operational 501(c)3 organization. This foundation will serve as the official fundraising arm of the school. While the foundation will manage all donations moving forward, all operational decisions will remain the responsibility of the School Board.
We are grateful for the prayers and support from our community, parents, and donors. The Foundation Board looks forward to serving our community and beyond as we begin this exciting new chapter in the development of Casper Christian School.
Foundation Members
Mr. Patrick Ellbogen - Chairman
Patrick Ellbogen is the Chairman of the CCS Foundation Board Chairman. Patrick believes that public education was effective in educating our children in the past; however, he is a firm believer in and a beneficiary of private Christian-based education. Given the current state of morality in our nation and, in particular, in our schools, Patrick believes Christian education is more needed now than ever.
As such, he has been involved in the development of Casper Christian School since its inception. Over the past 25 years, he has managed a series of businesses involving oil and gas exploration, mining, and real estate. In addition, he is responsible for the management of some significant financial portfolios. Patrick is excited to serve in any capacity that will benefit the growth and sustainability of Casper Christian School.
Dr. Nathan Ker - Chairman
Nathan Ker, DO, is the Chairman of the CCS Foundation Board. Dr. Ker has been in the Casper area as a physician for the better part of the past 20 years. He is married to Emmi Ker and has four beautiful children.
Nathan has a love for Christ and wants to see the people of Casper have the option for an education founded in Christ. Serving on the CCS foundation board is one way to contribute to the growth of the body of Christ. In his free time, Dr. Ker loves spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, and camping. He particularly loves spending time in the study of the Word.
Mrs. Elishah McAvoy- Secretary
Elishah McAvoy is the secretary of the CCS Foundation Board. Elishah is married to Jerry McAvoy, and together they have one son, Michael. Elishah is the President of the multi-media and production house, Elishah Oesch Productions.
Elishah brings more than 20 years of experience in the fields of journalism, writing, editing, production, and marketing to the Board. Elishah and her family have been avid supporters of Casper Christian School since its inception.
Elishah hopes that by her contribution of service on this board, the entire staff, student body, and community will be positively impacted and propelled into further growth.
Mr. Adam Hall - Vice Chairman
Adam Hall is a born and raised Wyoming native who married his high school sweetheart, Nichole. He and Nichole have the great blessing of adopting two wonderful children by walking through faith and following God’s plan for them.
Adam, along with two business partners, own the HVAC company, Air Innovations. Adam has been part of the HVAC trade for more than 30 years and has sat on various non-profit boards in the Casper community.Adam joined the Casper Christian School Foundation Board because God takes pleasure in seeing us use the gifts that He has given us and to work together to build a better educational option in the Casper area for our children now and in the future.
Mr. Troy Hayes - Treasurer
Troy Hays is the treasurer of the CCS Foundation Board. Troy has been married for 12 years and is the proud father of 2 girls. Troy is currently the Finance Manager at Wyo Federal Credit Union.
Troy’s experience with finance spans a wide range of expertise including Accounting Manager, Bookkeeper, Auditor, Tax, and Management. As a graduate of the University of Wyoming, with an accounting degree, Troy also brings a love of his state and his community to the board.
Troy loves Christ and attends Hilltop Baptist Church, where he runs the sound board every Sunday. In addition, Troy is active in the community as a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels. Troy is honored to be a part of the CCS Foundation Board.
Mr. Michael Cox - Member At Large
Michael Cox is a proud member of the Casper Christian School Foundation Board. As a Casper native, Michael married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl. They have 5 children and 1 grandchild (so far)!
Michael is currently President of MPI Warehouse and Engineered Equipment Inc., two companies in the Oil & Gas Industry. Michael has been blessed to work in this industry for the last 40 years, and brings a wealth of business knowledge and leadership skills to the Board.
Michael is a part of this Foundation because “God has put an urgency in our hearts to support our youth and Christian education, especially through Casper Christian School.”
Mr. Scott Baxter - Member At Large
Scott Baxter grew up in Wamsutter, Wyoming, the son of two public school teachers. He has lived in Wyoming since the age of six and spent time in every quadrant of the state. In 2005, he married Jessica, who also began her career in teaching, and they have four children, including one who was adopted. Scott has worked over 25 years as a licensed civil engineer and has also worked over 19 years as the part-time Music Director for Boyd Avenue Baptist Church. He also enjoys all the wonderful pursuits that God offers in life, including sports, outdoor adventures, and serving in church ministry and missions.
Scott and his wife have seen the wonderful results of Christian education in the model that CCS is using and are so excited to have opportunities to serve the school in any way possible. Scott is honored to serve on the Foundation Board, encouraging others to invest in the school and help provide a strong spiritual foundation for the students who will grow up here.
Dr. Shane Stone - CCS Head of School and Liaison to the Foundation
Shane Stone holds a Ph.D. in Leadership with an emphasis in Religion, a very good fit for his position as Head of School. Dr. Stone comes from a career that is evenly split between law enforcement, teaching criminal justice at the college and university levels, and pastoral ministry. He believes that all three of these groups of experiences are valuable in his new position as Head of School and a member of the CCS Foundation Board.
Originally from Missouri and married since 1991, Shane and his wife, Melissa, moved to Casper in 2012. They planted roots here and feel blessed to have two of their three children living in Casper, along with four of their seven grandchildren. Shane and Melissa are both very excited about where the school has been, and even more excited about where Casper Christian School is headed in the future.
Mrs. Kayla Wolosin - CCS Board of Directors Liaison to the Foundation
Mrs. Laura Milne - Executive Director - CCS Foundation
