The J9 Foundation is led by an all-volunteer Board of Directors and advised by a volunteer Board of Advisors.

Board of Directors:

Michael J. Nyenhuis, Executive Director

Michael is the father of Jacob J Nyenhuis. Along with his work for the foundation, Michael is President and CEO of MAP International, a global Christian relief and development agency providing health services in some of the world’s most impoverished communities. Michael is responsible for overall strategy, program and partnership development.

Sandra L. Nyenhuis, Chair

Sandy is the mother of Jacob J Nyenhuis. She is a teacher by training and private tutor by profession. Sandy is responsible to ensure Jacob’s dreams and vision remain at the core of the work of the foundation. She also maintains The J9 Foundation website and responds to general inquires about the foundation.

Philip B. Belt, Treasurer

Phil is a quality assurance expert in the pulp and paper industry. As treasurer of the foundation, he is responsible for overall financial management, operating policies and adherence to external standards and best practices.

Kim Childs Belt, Secretary

Kim is the operations director for The Gathering Place, a Christian youth ministry in Glynn County, Georgia. Gifted in the area of administration, she tracks the actions of the foundation and the board and maintains all documents and records.

John Butin

John is both a lawyer in private practice and an Episcopal priest. He also has extensive previous experience in community development programs in Africa and Latin America. John provides legal counsel and advises the board on program development strategies.

Mary Butin

Mary is a marketing professional with extensive experience in the corporate world. She currently runs her own marketing company, providing services to a variety of clients. Mary provides overall leadership to the foundation’s marketing and public relations activities. 

Board of Advisors

The J9 Foundation Board of Advisors is currently being developed. If you have a particular expertise to offer the foundation and would like to serve as an advisor, please contact Michael at michael@j9foundation.org.