Board of Directors
US Team
Dan Williams
Executive Director
Dan retired after 30 years with the Federal Aviation Administration in air traffic services. After retirement, he completed a Master’s in Biblical and Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Dan has always had a heart for missions. His first overseas mission experience was a trip to Haiti in 1974 with his father when he was 15 to help with electrical work on a missionary’s residence. Dan and his wife Laura, live in Fairfax VA. He has two daughters, a son-in-law, and two grandchildren. He enjoys working in the yard, woodworking, traveling and riding his Harley. He’s excited to see how God is working in 25:40 and impacting the lives of vulnerable and orphaned children in the Eastern Cape.
Alec and Amy Zacaroli
Founders and directors
Alec and Amy Zacaroli co-founded 25:40 in 2003 after learning about AIDS orphans in South Africa.
Alec lived in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a child, and from this experience has remained keenly interested in issues facing South Africa, especially social justice issues and community development. Alec has practiced environmental law for 21 years and is the author of two books - Give 1.25 and Obey: The Power of Love and Surrender. He recently earned his Master of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary and is now the Missions, Outreach and Assimilation pastor at Burke Community Church.
Amy was adopted from foster care at the age of 2.5 and raised in a loving Christian home. Her passion for helping children who've experienced neglect and abuse has shaped her career. Previously a journalist, Amy spent 15 years at home, raising her and Alec's four children, while supporting 25:40. In 2016, she began pursuing a masters in Biblical Counselling and is now working towards licensure in professional counselling and play therapy. She is dedicated to helping children heal from trauma and break the cycle of generational pain.
Alec lived in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a child, and from this experience has remained keenly interested in issues facing South Africa, especially social justice issues and community development. Alec has practiced environmental law for 21 years and is the author of two books - Give 1.25 and Obey: The Power of Love and Surrender. He recently earned his Master of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary and is now the Missions, Outreach and Assimilation pastor at Burke Community Church.
Amy was adopted from foster care at the age of 2.5 and raised in a loving Christian home. Her passion for helping children who've experienced neglect and abuse has shaped her career. Previously a journalist, Amy spent 15 years at home, raising her and Alec's four children, while supporting 25:40. In 2016, she began pursuing a masters in Biblical Counselling and is now working towards licensure in professional counselling and play therapy. She is dedicated to helping children heal from trauma and break the cycle of generational pain.
Monique Fraedrich
Treasurer
A long time native of Northern Virginia, Monique first met Alec and Amy and became acquainted with 25:40 as a member of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Burke, Virginia. Along with her family, she has supported 25:40 in a myriad of ways, including participation in the 25:40 Walk for Kids, World Aids Day Concerts, and other fundraising initiatives. As a CPA and Enrolled Agent, Monique has used her accounting experience to help 25:40 offer the highest possible level of mission support. Through her multiple trips to Canzibe and Coram Deo, Monique’s commitment to 25:40 has grown and become an integral part of her Christian life of service.
Jack Lewis
Chairman
In August 2007, Jack made his first trip to South Africa’s Eastern Cape with 25:40 co-founder Alec Zacaroli and has been involved ever since. He recently retired from Chevron after a 39-year legal career in litigation. Jack now volunteers as a mediator for Dispute Resolution Centers in Montgomery and Harris Counties (TX) and the Anglican Church in North America. He also serves on the board of Montgomery County’s Dispute Resolution Center and is a small group leader at HopePointe Anglican Church in The Woodlands, TX. Jack and his wife Melanie have two grown children and a grandchild, with another on the way.
Lori Groves Rowley
Director
Lori and her husband, John, live in Northern Virginia where they have raised their five children. Over the years, she and her family have followed and supported the work of 25:40 through its annual walk and spectacular concerts. Lori was inspired to become more active in 25:40’s work after she visited its Canzibe mission site and volunteered in its children’s programs. Her son, Jay, has also volunteered in Canzibe, assisting in the establishment of its aftercare program. Following a career on Capitol Hill, Lori now directs programs in global food security and aid effectiveness at The Lugar Center. She joined the board in 2013.