Board of Directors

FOUNDER/PRESIDENT

Dave Jamerson is a former professional basketball player who was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft. After a record-setting college career, Jamerson played for the Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, and New Jersey Nets during his 4 NBA seasons. Dave was the Founding Pastor of Renovate Church in Austin, Texas, and still serves on their leadership team. Before launching Renovate, he was the outreach pastor at the 15,000-member Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeing it grow from 1,400 to 6,000 people on weekends during his seven years on staff. Traders Point was ranked one of the 100 fastest growing churches in America by Outreach Magazine during three of Dave's years as the outreach pastor. Dave became a Christian while playing in the NBA, and therefore, brings a unique perspective to leadership, cultural issues, and faith. He is known for his ability to inspire others to live lives of impact and for making matters of faith practical for everyday living. Prior to his role at TPCC, Dave served as President and International Director of Champions for Christ, was the Founder and President of Champions Academy - a world-class basketball training academy in Indianapolis, Indiana, and served on the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) ministry team for seven years responsible for all outreach activities at the Final Four and NCAA Convention. Dave currently serves on the Board of Directors of Josiah Venture Ministries, a dynamic movement of God in and through young people in Central and Eastern Europe and is the founder and President of E4 MISSIONS. Dave has helped to plant churches and lead ministries in over 30 countries and lives with his wife of 32 years, April, in Austin, Texas. Dave and April have four adult children, Bret (30), Elijah (28), Trey (22), and Mia (20).

FOUNDER

April Fry Jamerson is internationally recognized for her passion and proficiency as a performer, instructor, choreographer, studio owner, and mentor. With a lifelong passion for the arts and fellow artists, April loves to champion students and their families and see them fulfill their highest potential while also growing in their appreciation for artistic expression and discovery. Born in Minerva, Ohio, April began dancing and performing at a young age, ultimately earning a Dean’s Scholarship to the prestigious Ohio University School of Dance and graduating Summa Cum Laude with highest distinction. While a student at Ohio University, April had the privilege to study under many distinguished faculty and guest artists. However, it would be the influence of Director Gladys Bailin that would shape April’s passion and perspective for proper dance education and continual exploration of movement.

Upon graduation, April relocated to Southern California where she was a company member of The Long Beach City Dance Theater and performed with many independent artists as well as with The Rudy Perez Dance Company and Louise Reichlin & Dancers. April’s passion to offer proper dance education to the underserved led her to partner with The Art of Dance, a non-profit youth organization in Compton, California.

During this time April developed a youth outreach program that saw hundreds of children come through the doors each week and off the streets to receive training in ballet, modern, jazz, and tap.

In the summer of 1992 April married her husband, Dave Jamerson, and moved to Houston, Texas, where she continued to teach, choreograph, and perform throughout the region at events like the Houston International Festival and the Houston Dance Coalition. April and Dave have four adult children: Bret, Elijah, Trey, and Mia. Their youngest, Mia, is a current dance student at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During this time April continued to travel internationally to teach, choreograph, and perform.

When the family relocated to Austin, Texas, in the summer of 2015 to launch Renovate Church, April began teaching at The Dance Academy. April oversaw the development of the children’s program, the modern program, and would end her tenure there as the Managing Director of Ballet Academy North. April has helped build programs and dancers for over 35 years. She has taught in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya to the Grand Theater of Ephesus, Turkey. Since arriving in Austin this passion has only grown leading her to be a part of the launch team for The Austin Dance Conservatory as Founder and Executive Director.

BOARD MEMBER

Willie Hendrix grew up traveling Europe while his family served on military bases in Germany, settling in Maryland for most of his life. Willie graduated from Old Dominion University's College of Business and Public Administration in 1983. He became a dedicated follower of Christ during his college years and has a passion for seeing others come to see and know the beauty of God and the beauty of His gospel. Willie entered the business world after college, owning several companies. He is currently owner/president of Castle Roofing in Austin, Texas, and is the former founder and president of Soleil Floors in Round Rock, Texas. He also serves as Lead Elder at Renovate Church in Austin, Texas. Willie has a passion for theology and teaching people how to live out the calling of God's kingdom in all areas of their lives, including family, business, church, and community. He has been married to his wife Stephanie for 39 years and has four adult children, Ben (36), Stevie (34), Brittany (32) and Gracie (30). Willie and Stephanie also have nine grandchildren.

BOARD MEMBER

Jed Seneca is a 40-year music industry veteran in various capacities including audio engineering (both live and studio applications), music production, music instruction, and music ministry. After starting out in the local scene back home in Lafayette, Louisiana, Jed moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1986 to pursue musical endeavors at a higher level and has engineered or produced 500+ recording sessions on "Music Row" and has over 30 years of live audio mixing with touring acts on major record labels such as Warner Brothers, Atlantic Records, RCA and more. He has expert level knowledge on both legacy and new technology, creative processes, and all types of event operations. Also, Jed has been a Worship pastor at multiple churches and continues to (guest) lead worship with wife Claire at various churches and performs as a husband/wife country duo with music releases on all digital platforms and radio.

BOARD MEMBER

Tato Alvarez has a rich and experienced history in ministry. He served faithfully on the staff and leadership team at La Casa Church in Bogotá, Colombia, for over twenty years. During his time at La Casa, he served in worship leadership, discipleship and small groups, student ministry, children's ministry, evangelism and outreach, marriage ministry, pastoral care, and global missions. He was also the co-founder of Sobredosis, a powerful conference that reaches the next generation through praise and worship (presence), teaching God's word (preaching), and personal ministry (prophecy). What started as a single event with 80 people has grown into a multinational conference hosting events in nine countries. Furthermore, the conference in Bogotá now regularly attracts around 1,000 people at each event.

Tato also has missionary and church planting experience as his family moved to Cabo Frio, Brazil, in 2016 to launch La Casa Church Brasil. The Alvarezs led this work until 2019, when they returned to Colombia. While in Brazil, Tato was able to minister extensively throughout the country and build many important bridges for the work of Christ. Tato holds a bachelor's degree in Ecclesiastical Theology and currently serves on the preaching and leadership team at Renovate Church in Austin, Texas. He has been married to his wife, Janet, since December 2000, and they are the proud parents of two boys, Juan Camilo (21) and Tomás (20).

BOARD MEMBER

Clay Shiver was born in Tifton, Georgia, where he attended Tift County High School. Clay played football for the Blue Devils and received numerous honors, including recognition as a Parade All-American and an All-State selection during his senior season. He accepted a scholarship to play football at the prestigious Florida State University, where he became a three-time All-Conference selection and two-time All-American, helping the Seminoles win the National Championship in 1993. Clay spent five years in the NFL playing for the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. After retiring to dedicate his time to serving people and ministries, he was inducted into the Florida State Hall of Fame in 2001. He was the head football coach at Boca Raton Christian School for twelve seasons (2012-2023) and travels the world ministering to marketplace leaders helping them understand how to have maximum kingdom influence with their lives. Clay and his wife, Ty, have been married for 26 years and have four children: Jake (22), Joel (20), Isabel (18) and Sophia (12).

Tom Coursey is currently the Chief Executive Officer for a German-owned automotive company. Tom has been with thyssenkrupp since January 2009, and serves as the CEO for the North America region of the Forged Technologies business unit.  Coursey has also served as the Chief Financial Officer for the region since January 2018. Forged Technologies serves the heavy duty and passenger car markets, as well as the under-carriage industry. Tom has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University. Coursey also is a Certified Public Accountant and has experience working for regional and Big Four accounting firms.  Coursey previously worked with Dave Jamerson when he served as Director of Operations at Champions for Christ.  He also supported Champions Academy and the NABC under Jamerson's leadership. Tom serves as the Treasurer of E4 MISSIONS. He resides with his wife of 30 years, Traci, in Crawfordsville, IN. Tom and Traci have four children, Andrea (25) and husband Tyler and son Tate, Drew (23), Cale (20), and Jude (18).