Who we are: the people involved

Australia | Canada | New Zealand | South Africa | UK/Europe | United States

Note: the people listed here are the ‘public face’ of Creation Ministries International . Many others work ‘behind the scenes’ (including in some very senior roles), in both a volunteer and paid capacity, to enable us to carry out our ministry objectives. Clicking on the pictures below will take you to the (short) speaker biographies. To see the (long) creation scientist biographies, please visit that page via the ‘Info.’ menu or click on the longer biography button on the short bio page of interest.

AUSTRALIA OFFICE

Scientists/speakers

Name	Main qualification	Roles
Ross Peeters	B. Computing and Mathematical Sciences (Hons.)	CEO
Dr Don Batten	Ph.D. in plant science	Senior Scientist Speaker Writer/Editor
Dr Tas Walker	Ph.D in Engineering, honours degree in Geology	Senior Staff Geologist Speaker Writer/Editor Geological fieldwork
Dr Pierre Jerlström	Ph.D. in Molecular Biology	Staff Scientist Chief Editor, Journal of Creation
Russell Grigg	M.Sc. in chemistry Former senior editor of a major publishing house	Writer/Editor
Dr Mark Harwood	Ph.D. in science/engineering (satellite specialist)	Scientist Speaker Writer
Rod Walsh ( Ark Van )	Noah’s Ark specialist and model builder	Speaker featuring the Ark Van
Dr John Anderson	M.B., B.S.; Licentiate in Theology (ThL); General Practitioner	Speaker
Dr Ron Neller	Ph.D. (fluvial geomorphology)	Speaker and Writer
Scot Devlin	B.Sc.Geo., Ind. (Hons 1)	Speaker
Steve Müller	B.A., B.Ed.	Speaker

CANADA OFFICE

Scientists/speakers

Name	Main qualification	Roles
Richard Fangrad	Diploma in electronics, worked in missile development and testing.	CEO Speaker Writer TV show production
Matt Bondy	Hon. B.Math. (Computer Science), B.Ed. (Secondary) Founded and operated a successful e-commerce software company for over 20 years.	COO IT Speaker
Dr Jim Mason	Ph.D. (experimental Nuclear Physics), extensive involvement in the development of complex electronic systems.	Speaker Writer
Gus Olsthoorn	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer	Speaker
Thomas Bailey	B.A. in Drama, a B.Ed. and a Diploma in Ministry	Speaker Event Planning
Clarence Janzen	B.Sc. (Biology), B.Ed. (Secondary), Jour Elecn (Journeyman Electrician Telecommunications)	Speaker
Tom Tripp	B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics, M.A. in Biblical Creation Apologetics	Speaker
Jim Hughes	B.A., (cum laude) Harvard University; M.A., University of British Columbia, and Ottawa Theological Hall	Speaker

NEW ZEALAND OFFICE

Scientists/speakers

Name	Main qualification	Roles
Andrew Mulcahy	Bachelor of Arts (Bible & Theology) and Master of Philosophy (Intercultural Studies)	CEO
Mark James	B.Sc. (Hons) (Organic Chemistry)	Speaker Events Manager
Michael Cook	Advanced Trade Certificate in Radio and Associated Electronics	Speaker
Mike Collins	Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Private Pilot’s licence	Speaker
Shaun Doyle	B. Environmental Science (Hons 1), Grad. Dip. Natural Resource Studies	Writer/Editor

SOUTH AFRICA OFFICE

Scientists/speakers

	Name	Main qualification	Roles
	Robert Zins	B.Sc. Experience as a missionary in central Africa for more than ten years.	CEO
	Pieter le Roux	M.Sc. in zoology	Speaker Ministry Coordination

UK/EUROPE OFFICE

Scientists/speakers

Name	Main qualification	Roles
Philip Bell	B.Sc.(Hons) zoology	CEO Speaker Writer
Thomas Fretwell	M.A. in Theology	Speaker Writer
Lucien Tuinstra	B.Sc. in Applied Physics M.C.Ed. in Biblical Education & Apologetics	Speaker Writer
Andrew Sibley	M.Sc. in Environmental Decision Making, M.Phil. in Theology	Speaker Writer

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OFFICE

Scientists/speakers

Name	Main qualification	Roles
Erin Hughes	Extensive background in event management, logistics and independent business management.	CEO Writer
Gary Bates	Extensive background in corporate management and marketing.	President Speaker, Writer Researching
Dr Jonathan Sarfati	Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry	Senior Scientist Speaker Writer/Editor
Dr Robert Carter	Ph.D. in Marine Biology.	Staff scientist Speaker Writer Researcher
Scott Gillis	Corporate Project Management B.A. in Religious Studies	Speaker
Keaton Halley	M.A. in Christian Apologetics	Speaker Writer Graphic Artist
Joel Tay	Th.M, M.Div, B.Sc., Dip Biotech	Speaker Writer Research
Dr Jeff Benjamin	Ph.D., Forestry	Speaker