There’s a reason why everyone from CEO’s of worldwide companies to heads of mission organizations to the newlyweds down the block want to have Bill Thrall as their mentor. His experience and wisdom prove true as he helps others establish trust in all their key relationships and nurtures grace-based communities.

As Vice Chair and co-author with Truefaced-Leadership Catalyst since 1995, Bill’s genuine desire to see relational health in those he works with, has been vital in setting the tone of the organization. His eloquence and integrity have given him opportunities to teach Truefaced’s principles internationally. His wisdom has been penned throughout the entire series of The Ascent of a Leader, Beyond Your Best, and TrueFaced.

Prior to joining Truefaced, Bill founded and pastored the influential church, Open Door Fellowship, for over 20 years. While there, he developed an effective character development training program that nurtured visionaries such as Kit Danley, founder of Neighborhood Ministries in Phoenix, AZ.

In his spare time, Bill can be found fishing, crafting furniture for his family in his wood shop or cultivating fruits, vegetables and herbs in his beautiful backyard garden. Bill and his wife, Grace have three grown children Wende, Bill, and Joy and nine grandchildren.

Truefaced wouldn’t be here without the global vision, teaching wisdom, and business skills of co-founder and President, Bruce McNicol. His passion to restore the Original Good News for diverse world cultures through transformed leaders and their platforms of influence has built the foundation of this organization.

With degrees in finance law, theology, leadership, and organizational development, Bruce’s ability to write to diverse readers and leaders has proved true in the best-sellers he has co-authored: The Ascent of a Leader, TrueFaced, Bo's Cafe, and the High Trust Cultures guide for leaders.

Bruce’s inspirational teaching, through story and metaphor, continues to draw audiences in public arenas, small groups, and one-on-one. One of his greatest joys is walking with young leaders in business and professional life, government, education, entertainment, sports, and the church.

Living in Oregon, California, Chicago, and now Arizona, Bruce has gained a variety of interests over the years. He enjoys reading, sports, learning to play golf with Bill Thrall and John Lynch, travel, and observing world cultures. His constant interest is his wife Janet, who is a homemaker, nurse and mentor. Bruce and Janet have received extensive personal tutoring and life skills from their three wonderful children and spouses, Nicole, married to Kory; Chad, married to Erica; and Ryan.

As a great communicator and writer, John Lynch is a vital staff member of the Truefaced team and co-writer of TrueFaced the book. In addition to speaking nationally with the Truefaced team since 1997, John has co-authored a number of books and resources with Truefaced, including the bestseller TrueFaced and the popular TrueFaced audio-video message.

John served for 27 years as teaching pastor at Open Door Fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona, a position that he held since 1985. He recently stepped out of that role to begin working full time at Truefaced. The authenticity, longevity, and playfulness of these two flawed communities, Open Door and the Truefaced group, brings real-world reality and potency to this Truefaced message.

John used his love for writing and performing as the co-founder and playwright for Sharkey Productions, a theater troupe focused on Gospel-anchored theater productions for those still seeking Jesus. John and his wife Stacey are passionate parents to their three children Caleb, Amy and Carly. They recently became grandparents to their first granddaughter, Maci.

A talented communicator and a natural on the stage, David Pinkerton uses his gifting as Special Assistant to the President and Events Manager.

David honed his communication skills in college, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Public Relations. While there, he traveled the country as a part of the college’s speech team.  His talents led to voice over work for commercials and TV shows and an opportunity to help write for a local television program for kids.

In addition to his service at Truefaced, David is in his tenth year helping to lead high school students at Open Door Fellowship. While serving as a high school leader, he has been learning about identity in Christ and the beauty that comes from growing up in an environment of grace.
David and his wife Kelsie have two precocious and fun loving little girls.

Holding a B.A. in Bible from Arizona College of the Bible and an M.Ed in Learning and Instructional Technology from Arizona State University, Rod had a successful career in the arenas of Human Performance Technology and Instructional Design. He had both consulting and management roles at Fortune 75 companies like Motorola and McKesson to specialized firms such as Data Doctors. He also served in a variety of ministry areas including youth, marriage, worship and missions.

Rod’s direction in matters of IT is invaluable to the Truefaced team.

Like thousands of others around the world, Rod has been deeply impacted by the message of grace that Truefaced faithfully stewards, specifically the books of Ascent of a Leader and TrueFaced. Both books radically changed his life and worldview.

Rod and his wife Debbie live in Chandler, AZ. He is the step-dad of two grown daughters and has two delightful grandchildren.

A gift and joy to her coworkers, Shannon McCarthy serves as the Marketing Coordinator for Truefaced where her days are filled planning the company’s travel and managing special projects.

Upon graduating in 2006 from Scottsdale Christian Academy, Shannon began college and was also hired by her alma matter as their head Junior High cheer coach, a position that she held for 5 years. During her time there, she developed a passion for that age group and enjoyed being involved in her girls' lives. Shannon is currently pursuing a nursing degree through a program at Scottsdale Community College.

When she is not working or in class, Shannon enjoys her relationships with those close to her and is happiest grabbing coffee with friends, catching the latest movie premiere and spending time with her family.

When you combine creativity, contagious laughter and an uncanny joy in accounting, you get Mari Basham, Truefaced’s Director of Finance and Administration.

Prior to joining Truefaced, Mari received her B.A. from Grand Canyon University in Christian Leadership. She also worked at her former alma matter in the Business and Accounting Department for over 19 years. During her time there, she served in many roles including Director of Business and Auxiliary Services.

Mari lives with her husband of 32 years, in Glendale, AZ. In addition to creating artwork for her home and reading the latest novels, one of her greatest joys is spending time with her two grown sons, two beautiful daughter-in-laws and four wonderful and delightful grandchildren that live nearby.

People and relationships are what matter most to Lisa Chandler. Whether it is remembering a birthday or sending an encouraging e-mail or note, Lisa loves to develop and enrich relationships with family and friends in her world.

Lisa has worked in dentistry as well as prosthetics & orthotics. She earned her BA in Christian Studies from Grand Canyon University and has been involved in a number of ministries. Lisa’s life and marriage have been transformed by the TrueFaced principles. She is an avid champion of the TrueFaced message, especially among her three children Elli, Sara, and James.

To help fulfill her love for changing the world through environments of grace in any and all relationships, Lisa returned to the TrueFaced group in 2009 after being away eight years. Four of these “away years” were spent in St. Andrews, Scotland, where her husband Chris pursued his PhD. Her exceptional organizational skills make her a valuable part of the Truefaced-Leadership Catalyst team as executive assistant.

Lisa is especially passionate about the mission work she and her husband Chris are currently developing in Sierra Leone—the poorest, most underdeveloped country in the world which has been wracked by an 11 year civil war fought over diamonds. In 2001, Lisa gave up her diamond wedding ring to help in this effort. One day this family will take the Truefaced life to Sierra Leone.

Although Lisa considers Phoenix home and has traveled to many countries including Syria and Germany, she is an Iowa gal at heart. In her (limited) spare time Lisa enjoys eating Mexican food, watching a movie, or reading a good book.