DEVELOPMENT
Tim Deem retiring as VP of Development, Tony Kinkel named as successor. Dr. Tony Kinkel joined Mount Dora Christian Academy and Children’s Home on January 1st as the new Vice President of Development. He oversees efforts in fundraising and donor relations. Kinkel brings a unique blend of teaching, administrative, policy-making, and leadership experience. A native of northern Minnesota, his resume includes 16 years as a state legislator and 13 years as a community and technical college president. He most recently served as Executive Director of the Minnesota State Board for School Administrators. Dr. Brian Mast, President of MDCA&CH, praised the choice of Kinkel for this key position. “We are delighted to welcome Tony to the Mount Dora family," Dr. Mast said. "Tony brings with him a servant heart and a passion for helping children and families. He is the right person to continue the great work taking place in the Development office." Kinkel succeeds Tim Deem, who is retiring after serving in that capacity since 2009. “Tim has done
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an outstanding job for our organization over the past 16 years, beginning with his tenure on the Board of Trustees in 2005,” said Dr. Mast. “He has built relationships with donors, churches, and grant-making foundations that have resulted in millions of dollars in donations. The school and children’s home have greatly benefited from his leadership.” Dr. Mast recently presented Deem with the Divine Servant Award for his “passion, love, and dedication” to Mount Dora. He noted that Deem had devoted a good portion of his professional career to serving the Academy and Children’s Home. During his tenure, Deem was responsible for over 90 benefit dinners in the last 12 years, bringing in over $1.5 million. He started the Distinguished Speaker Series bringing in Tim Tebow, Bobby Bowden, Lou Holtz, Willie Robertson, and Mike Huckabee to our campus. He has overseen important initiatives such as the promotion and funding for the Lugar Cottage Remodel, the Jerome Thompson Science Building, Samuels Student Center, Wishart Science Lab, Preschool Playground, Bulldog Stadium and Tom Jett Field.
