Love146 U.S. Staff
*PICTURES OF OUR U.S. TEAM ARE COMING SOON!
Love 146 Field Directors
Love146 Board Members
Stephen Bauman
Stephen Bauman is the Senior Vice President of Programs for World Relief where he leads approximately 2,500 staff in 20 nations. Stephan oversees programs in the health, economic, agriculture, and refugee areas. Stephan joined World Relief in 2005 as the Country Director in Rwanda.
Prior to joining World Relief Rwanda, Stephan served as Director of International Programs for World Hope International, where he oversaw relief and development programs in 25 countries worldwide in the agriculture, education, economic development, anti-trafficking, and health sectors. From 1994 to 2001, Stephan worked for Mercy Ships International as Director of Programs and Training, where he directed medical, water and sanitation, community health, and capacity building programs for over 300 staff on the Anastasis, a hospital ship based in West Africa. Prior to joining Mercy Ships, Stephan worked in the private sector for Anderson & Co where he consulted on mergers and acquisitions, legal matters, treaties, and tax issues for Fortune 500 companies.
Stephan is a Certified Public Accountant (since 1990), an ordained minister, and holds a Masters in International Public Policy (Johns Hopkins University), a Masters in MIssiology and Intercultural Studies (Wheaton College Graduate School), as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Business (University of Wisconsin). back to list
Karen Olcott
Karen Olcott is Director of Global Business Development at Microsoft, where she negotiates and leads content and ecommerce partnerships for Online Services across 45 markets worldwide. She joined Microsoft in 1997, to develop programming strategy for international, and scale out the online business into emerging markets.
Prior to joining Microsoft, Karen was Executive Director of Pinnacle Efx, a Seattle-based agency for advertising, broadcast/cable and web clients. From 1985 – 1994, she was the Creative Director for Showtime Networks in New York, and drove the Network Design Strategy of graphics, music and identity elements to package numerous cable networks. As President of the Broadcast Designers Association, a non-profit organization of 2,500 associates, she led the merger with Promax in 1997. She has over 50 awards for design and identity projects worldwide.
Karen worked for ABC Sports from 1980 – 1985, traveling the world for Wide World of Sports, Monday Night Football, PGA Golf Tour, and worked at all the Olympic Games from 1980 – 1988. She holds a B.A.from Brown University, and graduate degrees from the Freie University in Berlin, and Harvard School of Architecture. Karen has a passion for new and emerging trends, and a heart for those who are victims of injustice. back to list
Mark Markiewicz
Mark Markiewicz has eighteen years of experience in global missions and development leadership and worked with Love146 in the USA prior to moving to the UK in 2006. Mark was the Executive Director for the Business Professional Network (BPN) in the USA and was the National Director for Youth With A Mission in England (YWAM). Mark is currently the CEO of Mayflower Management Services Ltd in the UK which is a company he founded to serve and enable Charities to raise funds and communicate effectively.
Mark is married to Karen with whom he has two sons and they live in Hampshire in the UK. back to list
Heather Crane
Heather Crane received her degree in accounting from the University of Oregon. She worked as an auditor for Deloitte & Touche for two years. She currently travels with her husband, who plays professional golf on the PGA tour. She and her husband are involved in several ministry/outreach events and organizations. Recently, they hosted a golf tournament benefiting two charities at their home course in Westlake, Texas. She also serves on the board of the Tour Wives’ Association, whose focus is to raise money to support various children's charities throughout the country.
Rudy Chavez
Mr. Rudy Chavez was named President of Baume & Mercier North America, in September 2005. As a seasoned professional in the watch industry, Mr. Chavez brings considerable experience and vision to Baume & Mercier. In addition, his background in operations, sales, and merchandising has given him the opportunity to experience many aspects of the business providing him with a well rounded foundation from which to continue to grow this internationally renowned brand.
Mr. Chavez began his career with Sector Sport Watches, where he held several positions, ranging from merchandising to sales and ultimately was directly responsible for all key national and regional accounts. Following this experience, Mr. Chavez was brought to Baume & Mercier as the New York Regional Manager. From this position he moved on to Director of National Accounts and eventually, East Coast Sales Director. Prior to assuming the role of President of Baume & Mercier North America, Mr. Chavez held the position of Vice President of Sales.
As President of the company, Mr. Chavez’s mission is to gain market share by building on Baume & Mercier’s solid foundation through selective distribution, a focused product offering as well as an increased concentration on Baume & Mercier’s level of service to the end consumer. In addition, Mr. Chavez looks to continue to offer timeless designs at an exceptional price/quality ratio.Rudy Chavez was born in Las Villas, Cuba and currently resides in Ridgefield, NJ. In addition to his leading role at Baume & Mercier, Mr. Chavez enjoys playing competitive sports and spending time with his wife and two children. back to list
Lamont Hiebert
Lamont Hiebert is a recording artist and modern-day abolitionist. He is the Co-Founder and Prevention Strategist for Love146 and the singer/songwriter for the band Ten Shekel Shirt. Lamont has been using his artistic platform to fuel the abolitionist movement against child slavery and exploitation since 2000. He has written a #1 hit (Ocean) and has performed with Grammy winners such as John Legend and Natasha Bedingfield and at high profile events with the NBA and GQ Magazine. As a seasoned Love146 spokesperson, Hiebert powerfully communicates the challenges and solutions concerning child slavery and exploitation.back to list
Kristin Wiebe is the Anti-Trafficking Program Director (Asia) for World Hope International and a Steering Committee Member for the Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST). After designing handcrafts for rural women's cooperatives in Bangladesh, Kristin pursued a law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law to gain skills to combat slavery and human trafficking. Since then, she has developed anti-trafficking prevention, education, and aftercare projects in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. She has also lobbied at the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to address the demand for trafficking. Kristin is a member of the California Bar Association and holds degrees in law, creative writing and studio art. back to list