Go International - Our Staff

Meet our Staff

A whole lot of amazing things go on here at GO InterNational. We travel to some of the most fascinating places on the planet and work hard to change the lives of the people we come in contact with. Having said that, we exist and succeed because of our people. Our greatest asset is the GO team. It's good to meet you.

Download Bert Jones's Press Kit	Bert Jones, President and CEO Bert Jones serves as the President & CEO of GO InterNational. As President Bert travels nationally and internationally preaching and representing the ministries of GO. Bert has a passion for preaching and leadership. Bert and his wife Cheryl have 3 children, Joshua, Allyson and Aaron. Since 1988 Bert has had the privilege of leading teams to Jamaica, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Russia, India, Nicaragua & Kenya. To Contact Bert Jones email: ceo@gointernational.org.

	Johnni Carter, Administrative Assistant Johnanna Carter, known by everyone around the office as Johnni, has been a part of GO InterNational since 1991. She is the Administrative Assistant and her role includes answering the phones, connecting with team members before they head out on their trips, and helping with the financial end of the ministry. She has been married for 41 years to her wonderful husband Larry and they have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Johnni currently lives in Nicholasville, KY.

	Larry Cochran, Past President Larry Cochran serves as Past President of GO InterNational. He also serves as a team leader for Latin America. His passion is to help GO's international partners in church planting and discipleship training. Larry strongly believes in community transformation and showing community leaders how to work in unity for the purpose of reaching their cities for Christ. Larry is married to Jenny Cochran and they have three children and five grandchildren. Larry has been on staff for the past twenty three years.

	Larry Frick, Director of Medical Missions Dr. Larry Frick serves as Director of Medical Missions for GO InterNational, leading short term medical teams to minister with our partners to the poor of the world who have little access to medical care. He also oversees outreach to medical personnel in the U.S. and GO's partnership with Christian Medical and Dental Associations. Over the past twelve years he has traveled to Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Bolivia, Russia, Kenya, and Zambia. Prior to coming to GO, he practiced family medicine for 14 years in Chillicothe, Ohio. He and his wife Marci have a seven year-old daughter Hannah.

	Ron Houp, Senior Vice President Ron's primary roles are in development, fundraising and strategic direction of the ministry. His past ministry expereince includes serving as the CFO of a christian publishing concern and as executive pastor of a fast growing local church. He enjoys speaking on stewardship and mission issues and visiting with supporters wherever he goes.

	Frank Wilbur, Associate Director \| Finance Frank is Professor Emeritus of Biology at Asbury College where for twelve years he held the Cecil B. Hamann Endowed Chair of Science. He joined the GO staff as a volunteer in January 2008 to work with Bob Stanko and Zach Szmara in developing and overseeing Ministry Team budgets, monitoring the financial aspects of the ministry and raising funds for Christian education in Peru. He and his wife Wendy (married for 43 years) have a son, daughter-in law and five grandchildren who serve full time in Central Asia and a daughter, son-in-law and grandson in Louisville. Frank has served on teams to Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, Kenya, Thailand, Turkey and Tajikistan.

	Robert Stanko,Vice President of Administration Robert Stanko, Vice President of Administration joined the Go InterNational Team in June 2007. Prior to joining the GO team, Bob served as Vice President of Operations for the National Character Education Foundation.,. Bob’s background in management and business operations extends back to 1975, when he was part owner and President of Armstrong Financial Services Company, an independent mortgage brokerage and consumer discount company located in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Bob’s role at GO includes a broad range of duties which support the mission of GO, including facilities management, assisting with the financial operations, managing the business affairs of the organization, and management of GO trip teams. Bob and his wife Diane They have a married son Brian, a daughter Tricia who is also married, and two grandsons Matthew and Elijah, all residing in Western Pennsylvania. To contact Bob, email, bstanko@gointernational.org.

	Chase Franklin,Assistant to the Sr VP and CEO Chase Franklin joined the GO staff in July 2009 as the Assistant to the Senior Vice President and the CEO of GO InterNational A native of Pensacola, FL, Chase has been working in ministry since graduating from Tate High School in 2002. While in college, he volunteered as a youth minister assistant at Pine Forest United Methodist Church. He graduated from the University of West Florida in May 2006 with a B.S.B.A. degree and finance minor. After graduation, Chase was hired as the assistant pastor (youth/administration) at Samson First United Methodist Church in Samson, AL. He is currently enrolled at Asbury Theological Seminary seeking a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies. Chase currently resides in Wilmore, KY.

	Josh & Jennifer Reynolds,Mexico Church Planters Josh & Jennifer serve as full-time missionaries in Central Mexico. Their primary ministry is church planting through small groups. Josh teaches inductive Bible study and together they lead small groups, while Jennifer is involved in teaching English and ballet classes to reach their urban community. Their passions include discipleship through Bible study, training pastors, and using their gifts to help those in need. Jennifer graduated from Asbury College with a B.A. in missions and a minor in Spanish. Josh finished his MA in Biblical Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2008. Josh and Jennifer have been in León, Mexico since 2008 and are excited to be a part of the Go InterNational team.

	Rebekah (Becky) Burgess,Administrative Assistant Intern Becky is a freshman at Asbury University with a Mathematical Education Major and a double minor in French and Missions. She has always felt a calling to teach, and now feels God is leading her to teach with missions. This summer she will be spending time in Mozambique preparing to be a full-time missionary. At GO Becky will be performing various office tasks and team ministry preoperational duties.

	Joshua Jones,Administrative Dept Intern Josh Jones, will be entering Asbury University in August where he will major in Business Management and minor in Classical Guitar. This summer Josh will be doing various administrative and development department tasks at the GO office, while he will be launching a Colombian coffee business along with GO’s ministry partner in Bogota, Colombia. Proceeds from the business will aid starving children in Bogota.

	Ron and Bonnie Koteskey,

	Kerstin Graf, Intern,