Joe and Wendy Karabensh have been with MFI since 1996.  Joe is from California and Wendy is from Massachusetts.  Joe is a graduate of Moody Aviation and came to MFI after working in Cape Cod, Mass. as a pilot for a commuter airline.  Joe is a DC-3 Captain and the MFI Executive Vice-President.  Joe and Wendy have three children.  Friends and supporters can keep up with the Karabensh's by viewing their most recent family newsletter.

Larry and Sarah Campbell have been with MFI since 1974.  They came to MFI after Larry graduated from LeTourneau University.  Larry serves as the Chief of Maintenance and is the Vice President of Operations at MFI.  Larry and Sarah have two children.  Jason is a missionary with OMS International and has served in Haiti. Their daughter Karen is married and lives in North Carolina.  Larry and Sarah have one grandson.

Ric and Beth Hallquist are both from South Florida and have been with MFI since 1982.  Ric is a graduate of Moody Aviation and came to MFI shortly after his graduation.  Ric is a DC-3 Captain and mechanic, and is responsible for loading the aircraft.  Ric and Beth have two daughters, Kathryn and Leslie.  Both girls are attending college.

Brent and Mary Lee Killian are both from Tennessee and have been a part of the MFI family since 1991.  Brent is a graduate of Moody Aviation and came to MFI after working at Moody as a flight instructor.  Brent is a DC-3 Captain and mechanic, and also works as a loadmaster, overseeing the loading of the airplanes.  Brent and Mary Lee have three sons.

Stan and Gloria Curtis live in Indiana.  Stan provides the logistics for the MFI work teams that we send to Haiti.  Working from his Indiana office, Stan organizes the teams and helps them determine the project they will accomplish while they are in Haiti.  Stan also heads up the MFI Bible Project, in conjunction with Seedline International, which oversees the shipment of thousands of Creole Bibles to Haiti each year.  In addition, Stan organizes an annual Christmas Bags For Haiti project, which delivers small gift bags to children in Haiti.

Kenny and April Gumpel are from Southern California and have been with MFI since 1998.  Kenny graduated from Moody Aviation and came to MFI after working in Central America as a missionary pilot with Mercy Wings Ministries.  Kenny is a Captain on the DC-3 and also works as a mechanic on the flight line.  Kenny and April have four children.  Kenny and April also have an informational website, at www.flyn2win.com.

The friendly voice on the phone when you call Missionary Flights International is our receptionist, Carolyn Wade.  Carolyn joined the MFI staff in February, 2000.  Besides answering the phone and directing the incoming calls, Carolyn also does the financial accounting for the 200+ missions that MFI flies for in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

After graduating from Hobe Sound Bible College, Harold and Kayla Martin moved to Tennessee where Harold attended Moody Aviation.  Although Harold had a private pilot license before leaving Florida, he lacked his advanced ratings, as well as his Aircraft and Powerplant license.  In July 2002, after graduating from Moody, Harold and Kayla moved back to Florida and joined the MFI staff.  Harold is a DC-3 pilot and works in the MFI office as the Administration Assistant.  Kayla is a licensed nurse.

Desiring to be an airline pilot, Ray Oostdyk received his flight training at Flight Safety International in Vero Beach, FL.  Soon after that, the Lord began to lead Ray into mission aviation.  He moved to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and began Bible training.  After meeting and marrying his wife Tammy in Chicago, they moved to Moody Aviation in Tennessee to complete his aviation training.  In July 2003, Ray joined the MFI staff as a DC-3 pilot/mechanic.  Tammy grew up on the mission field in Venezuela, and has a degree in Christian music.  Ray also has an informational website, at www.flyforhim.org.

Roger and Judy Sands joined the MFI staff in the summer of 2003.  Roger received his aircraft maintenance training at Missionary Maintenance Services in Ohio.  After graduating from MMS, Roger and Judy and their two sons moved to the South Pacific Island of Yap.  After serving in Micronesia for three years, they moved to Florida to join the MFI staff.  Roger is the Assistant Chief of Maintenance on the MFI flight line and Judy works in the MFI office.  Their son Dwight has just graduated from Bob Jones University, and their son Matt has completed his freshman year there.  Friends and supporters can keep up with the Sands family by viewing their most recent Winter 2009 family newsletter.

Wesley and Leah Norton grew up together in the Titusville, Florida area.  Wes attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Moody Aviation to receive his flight training.  After Moody, Wes and Leah moved to Africa to fly for AIM Air in Kenya.  They served for three years in Africa, then returned to Florida and joined the MFI staff in 2004.  Wes is a DC-3 pilot/mechanic at MFI and Leah cares for their three young boys at home.  Wes and Leah also have an informational website, the Norton Review Online.

Al and Rose Colson came to MFI in April, 2006.  Al is the purchasing agent for MFI, procuring items needed for overseas missionaries for delivery by MFI air cargo services.  Rose does accounting in the MFI office.  Prior to coming to MFI, Al was a builder and Rose was an office supervisor in Celina, Ohio.  They have 2 children and 2 grandchildren.  Their son Nick and daughter-in-law Jamie live in Ohio.  Their daughter Julie lives in Colorado.

Phil and Charity Karnes came to MFI in early 2007.  Phil was born in Portland, OR and raised in South Florida.  Charity was born and raised in the Denver area.  They met while both were attending Bob Jones University.  Phil earned degrees in aircraft maintenance and airport management, and Charity earned a degree in practical Christian training.  Phil joins MFI as a pilot/mechanic.  They have 2 children, Steven and Tikvah.

Brian & Terah Lites joined MFI in October, 2007.  They are originally from Northern California.  Brian received his training while serving as an apprentice with Missionary Maintenance Services Aviation in Coshocton, Ohio.  With MFI, Brian will be serving as a Maintenance Specialist on the flight line.  Brian & Terah have 3 children, Evan, Luke, and Sierra.  Friends and supporters can stay informed through the Lites family blog.

Kevin and Faydra Stratton joined MFI in August, 2010.  Kevin is a pilot/mechanic who was trained at Le Tourneau University in Longview, TX.  Kevin’s wife, Faydra, is a stay at home mother to their three sons, Kaden, Blue, and Toby.   Kevin and Faydra are both originally from South Florida and they met while in college in Gainesville.  Kevin and Faydra invite you to visit their Stratton family website.

Ryan and Joy Anders have been accepted as candidates with Missionary Flights International, where Ryan will serve in the capacity of pilot/mechanic. Ryan is originally from the Detroit, Michigan area. He received his flight training from the International ALERT Academy in Big Sandy, Texas, and mechanic's license from the School of Missionary Aviation Technology in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Joy was born and raised in Williston, Florida, and is a stay at home mom to their two children, Caden and Alayna. Please pray for the Anders as they raise support for their family.

Ian & Staci Hengst, from Pennsylvania & Indiana, graduated from the former Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music (now called School of Missionary Aviation Technology). They joined the MFI staff in July 1990 and began raising their family of 3 children, Jethro, Abigail & Lydia.  Ian served as assistant director of maintenance and DC-3 pilot for 12 years and transferred to Missionary Maintenance Services in Coshocton, Ohio.  Ian served at MMS Aviation for 9 years as a team leader & maintenance supervisor, to prepare apprentice mechanics for service in missionary aviation and repair mission aircraft from around the world.  Ian & Staci have re-joined the MFI staff to serve as the Director of Maintenance and DC-3 pilot.

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Friends and supporters of Sam and Joanne Bullers, retired from full-time staff in 2008, can keep up with them by visiting the Volunteer page.

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