GAC3 Leadership
Faith-Rooted Leader Mobilizing Christ-Followers to Transform Lives, Workplaces, and Cities Through Courageous Kingdom Action
As Founder and CEO of GAC3, Kris Castro is a faith-rooted, catalytic leader who discerns direction, initiates change, and mobilizes people toward courageous action and meaningful impact. She brings clarity, conviction, and relational energy to mission-driven and marketplace environments – helping leaders and communities move from belief to action, vision to execution, and calling to tangible results.
Kris’ heart is to equip the body of Christ across Greater Atlanta through active collaborative initiatives that fosters unity and Kingdom strategies which transform lives and communities.
With over 30 years of biblical leadership experience as an ICF-certified Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, and inspirational speaker, Kris Castro helps marketplace and ministry leaders step into the “life to the full” experience that Jesus promised in John 10:10. She’s a joyful guide for those ready to courageously launch into their next level of faith and growth with Him.
Through helping others develop an Adventure Mindset, Kris inspires leaders to see life through Jesus’ “upside-down” lens….boldly stepping into the unknown and running their unique race (2 Tim. 4:7–8) with purpose and joy. Known for her warm, listening heart, she creates sacred spaces where people can dream, decide, and design fresh, faith-filled paths forward.
Want to add a spark of adventure to your next retreat, conference, or event? Download her speaker sheet here: Invite Kris Castro to Speak .
Learn more at www.BeginToShift.com and catch Kris’ TV interview about her book “Crazy Might Be A Blessing In Disguise” here: WATC57-Interview .
GAC3 Board of Directors
Chris Symons has earned recognition as a senior leader and trusted advisor of choice across multiple industries -most recently in Government, Public Health Informatics, Insurance, and Technology. His rich entrepreneurial legacy, with its diverse roles and relationships, has engendered trust and confidence throughout his extraordinary career.
His client list is as diverse as his skill set, including such notable organizations as: American Electric Power (AEP), the State of Texas Health Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State Farm Insurance, American Express, Capital Group, United Bank of Switzerland, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; United Healthcare, Primera Healthcare, L.L.C., Lutheran Medical Center, TEKsystems, CDI Corporation, Papa John’s Pizza, Covance Inc., Siemens Microelectronics and Current Incorporated.
Chris particularly enjoys his pro-bono work with non-profits, non-government organizations, churches, community, and faith-based organizations.
Rob Kuehl is CEO of Maier America, where he has multiplied company growth for over a decade by leading with his “Keep It Simple and Successful” philosophy and drawing on his German-American background in international manufacturing and cross-cultural leadership.
With advanced degrees in international business and mechanical engineering, he brings both technical depth and executive vision to American industrial operations.
A grandfather of seven, guitarist, and Elder at West Cobb Church, Rob is a passionate mentor and speaker who donates his honorariums to charitable causes.
As Co-owner of Magnolia Media Group, Brooke Hoffman leads a team committed to telling stories that matter. Brooke joined the MMG team in 2019, and as one of the agency’s first employees, she saw firsthand the transition to primarily serving nonprofits and is humbled to play a role in the work of many difference-makers.
Along with her years of experience with MMG, Brooke’s background includes her B.S. in Business Administration with a marketing concentration, with which she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Some of Brooke’s favorite parts of her work are hearing – and sharing – impactful stories, creating engaging and creative content and working alongside organizations that serve our communities well.
When she’s not writing, editing or cheering on her team at MMG, Brooke enjoys creating and displaying her art, music (singing, concerts and collecting), gardening, reading a great book, shopping for unique secondhand clothing and spending time with her family, friends and three chihuahua mixes.
GAC3 Strategic Advisors
Terence J. Davis, a servant of God and humanity. As a U.S. Army Veteran, he transparently shares his brotherly love, battle scares, wisdom, and countless near-death experiences on and off the battlefield. His focus is to Enlighten, Equip & Empower Men to become transformed agents of change and Kingdom Ambassadors. He believes that this new life transformation is the empowerment movement to God’s call of duty in Men’s mentorship and discipleship.
His 17 plus years of servant leadership experience includes the following credentials: ministry licensed and ordained by the United American Freewill Baptist Association, US Army Chaplaincy, Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Mercer University, Associates in Christian Counseling degree at Immanuel Bible College, Certified CBMC Coach & communications liaison to personal injury attorneys, clients, and doctors.
T.J. Davis, cherishes and shares his life with his wife Mendy, their children along with family and friends in the Marketplace. His principle belief system is (C.H.U.R.C.H.) “Community- Humanity- Unity -Relationship- Charity -&- Hope to all nations.”
Elizabeth Ojutiku is a former public school teacher and dedicated prayer warrior. She is currently the Georgia State prayer leader for Intercessors For America (IFA) and resides in metro-Atlanta.
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