Our Leaders

Mike Treneer, International President

The son of an Anglican pastor, Mike Treneer came to faith in Christ through the Navigator student ministry in England. After graduating from Loughborough University as a chemical engineer, Mike worked for Shell and continued his involvement in a Navigator campus ministry in Manchester.

Mike and his wife, Chris, joined the staff of The Navigators^® in 1971 and led a fruitful student ministry in Southampton for four years. Then, from the mid-seventies, Mike led the team that pioneered the Navigator ministry in Nigeria. Difficulties in obtaining resident visas prevented the Treneers from living in-country so Mike led the ministry from 1974 to ’82 by commuting from London. During this period, Mike was also secretary to the Great Britain leadership team and led the ministry in London.

In 1981 Mike was appointed the Navigator director for Africa. For the next 16 years Mike and Chris lived in Nairobi, Kenya, with their three children. Mike traveled extensively throughout the continent developing African leaders, teaching the Bible, shepherding missionaries, and coaching the pioneering of Navigator ministries in 20 countries. In 1998, Mike passed the leadership of The Navigators of Africa to an African team and returned to the UK.

Mike was appointed an international vice president of The Navigators in June 1998, overseeing The Navigators’ ministries in Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltics. He was later asked to lead the European Navigator work.

In August of 2004, Mike was unanimously chosen by an international council to succeed Jerry White as international president of The Navigators, effective January 1, 2005.

In addition to his love of family and friends, Mike’s favorite forms of relaxation are listening to his eclectic music collection, reading, sports, watching old movies, and spending time with his grandchildren. His greatest sense of accomplishment comes from using his gifts in teaching and preaching, and opening the Bible with groups and individuals.

Doug Nuenke, U.S. President

Dr. Doug Nuenke was selected as The Navigators U.S. President in 2008. He leads with the fervor that comes from a continually growing and passionate relationship with God.

Doug came to faith at Texas Christian University, Forth Worth, through the influence of a group of friends. There he met his future wife, Pam. Doug and Pam spent their early-married years in Denver where Doug attended seminary and served as director of student ministries at Cherry Hills Community Church. He later became director of Doulos Ministries in Lawrence, Kansas, before coming on staff with The Navigators in 1992.

Doug and Pam’s first assignment with The Navigators was at the University of Kansas. Doug helped create and direct EDGE Corps^®, a ministry internship with The Navigators for recent college graduates. It was during this time they moved to Colorado Springs. Doug served as associate director and western division leader for The Navigators Collegiate Ministry and was eventually selected as the Metro Mission director in 2005. Doug finished a doctorate in Executive Leadership, and wrote his thesis on the impact of missional living on communities of men and women in their twenties. Doug and Pam have a high value for partnering together in ministry and helping individuals who can in turn help others (see 2 Timothy 2:2).

Doug and Pam have three adult children: Beth Ann, Lauren, and Will. Beth Ann and her husband, Eric, are the parents of Doug and Pam’s first grandson, Arie. Doug and Pam attend Woodmen Valley Chapel in Colorado Springs. They have spent hours at their local coffee shop and favorite restaurant, building relationships and seeing God transform lives. Doug loves to fly fish and they both enjoy Starbucks, reading, the outdoors, spending time with their children, and meeting new friends in their community.

You are invited to read Doug Nuenke's blog, Making Waves.

DG Elmore, Chairman of the Board of Directors

DG Elmore became chairman of The Navigators board of directors in August 2011, after serving on the board for 14 years. He is the fourth board chairman in The Navigators 78 year history. DG is chairman and owner/part-owner of several businesses as part of The Elmore Companies. His businesses serve clients in the areas of travel, education, publishing, manufacturing, and sports management.

DG is a 1980 accounting graduate of Southern Methodist University, and a 1984 graduate of Indiana University with a Law degree and masters in business administration.

DG was introduced to The Navigators while at Indiana University, when he and his wife, Gini, became involved in a Navigator Bible study.

Today, DG lives out the values of The Navigators, spreading the word about Jesus among his business associates, friends, and family.

DG and Gini live in Bloomington, Indiana, and are the parents of six teenage and adult children.

2011/2012 Board of Directors

Back Row (from left):  Elmer Huh (2010- 2013), Rick C. Heupel (2011-2014), John  Isch (2011-2014), Penn Pendleton (2009-2012), Dan Williams (2010-2014), Charlie Chandler (2009-2012).

Middle Row: Al Miyashita (2009-2012), Carl Camp (Vice Chairman; 2011-2014), Henry Abeyta (2010-2013), Tim McKibben (2010-2013), Terry Taylor (Board Emeritus), Jack Mayhall (Board Emeritus) Charlie Dokmo (Chief of Staff).

Front Row: Stormy K. Morrison (2011-2014), Doug Nuenke (U.S. President), DG Elmore (Chairman; 2010-2013), Mike Treneer (International President), Myrna Bennett (2010-2013), Elizabeth Perkins (2009-2012).

Not Pictured: Steve Uhlmann (2009-2012)