Our Management Team

Mike Clabaugh, MBA

President

Mike Clabaugh is the co-founder and president of VisionQuest Alliance. Prior to his work with missions, Mike spent 31 years in the corporate world with Cincinnati Milacron, serving as Vice President Machine Tools Europe based in Birmingham, England, and Group Vice President for Machine Tool Operations Worldwide at the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was responsible for several strategic alliances for Milacron ranging from acquisitions to establishing joint ventures in India and China.

In 1997 Mike took an early retirement from Milacron to become the U.S. Director for Greater Europe Mission as a volunteer and was appointed Executive Vice President of Greater Europe Mission in 1999. He resigned his position with GEM in late 2001 to focus his attention on VisionQuest Alliance, where he works full-time as a volunteer.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University and an MBA from Xavier University of Cincinnati.

Bob Reilly, MBA

Chief Financial Officer - Director of Shared Financial Services

Bob received his B.S. degree in accounting from Boston College and an MBA from the University of Denver. Bob brings more than 30 years of industry experience working both in the private and public arena. His background includes time management and staff positions in both finance and operations. He has worked for a variety of diverse organizations that include Federal Express Corporation, University of Denver, URS Inc. and NL Industries.

Bob is the Chief Financial Officer for VisionQuest Alliance. He oversees the budget process, financial analysis, Board of Director financial reporting, annual audit and Treasury functions.

Dick Armstrong, MNM, PHR

Vice President - Human Resource Services

Dick Armstrong provides a broad range of HR services to Christian ministries. With 35 years of experience, Dick is able to provide outstanding guidance in the areas of benefits and corporate insurance administration. Dick also has an extensive background in collaborating with other Christian organizations to implement better ways of approaching difficult Human Resource issues. He has earned a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management (MNM) from Regis University, a Bachelors degree in Christian Ministries from Taylor University and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR).

Steve Hoffman, MS Finance, CFA

Vice President - Shared Advancement Services

Steve is committed to assisting Christian ministries to be more effective through the development of clear ministry plans, compelling communications and relationally-based fund development. He earned a BA from Wheaton College and a MS in Finance from Colorado State University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has completed additional gift and estate design studies.

Anita Trapp, MBA

Director of Shared Software Services

After earning a BS and BMus from the Philadelphia Biblical University, Anita received her MBA from Temple University. Anita brings more than 20 years of nonprofit management and administrative experience including Director of Special Projects and Field Finance Administrator for CrossWorld, a Christian non-profit church planting organization with more than 400 employees in more than 24 countries.

Anita oversees the operations of Shared Software Services, including implementation, project management, training and assuring technical support meets the needs of our clients.