Dr. Bruce L. Hartman resides in Asheville, North Carolina and is the founder of Gideon Advisors, a consulting firm committed to “walking with people into the future” as they navigate life and career transitions and advance Christian values in the marketplace. A seasoned executive with 30 years of success creating shareholder value for Fortune 500 firms, he graduated in 2013 with a Master of Divinity and in 2018 with a Doctorate in Ministry from Drew University Theological School, earning the Daniel P. Kidder Award for the highest GPA in Pastoral Care. Prior to founding Gideon Advisors, he was the Executive VP and CFO at Yankee Candle Company, Cushman and Wakefield, and Foot Locker, Inc., where he established global banking and capital market structures. An active non-profit board member, Hartman serves on the Board of Theil College. Hartman’s term of office as an elected director of The Fund will expire in 2024.