International Staff

Jim Firnstahl Jim was elected President and Director of CBMC International in October 2011. Prior to this appointment, Jim served as CFO and Director of Grant Road Lumber Company (family owned) in Tucson, AZ which he joined in 2007 after five years as CFO of General Pattern Company, an international hi-tech manufacturer with offices in Minneapolis, Detroit and London. He began his career as an international corporate banker in New York City with JP Morgan, Chase & Co. (Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co.).  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in international relations from the University of Minnesota; an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Master's of Arts in christian thought from Bethel Seminary.  He is also a Director of the Veritas Forum at the University of Arizona.  Jim and his wife, Emily, have one grown daughter and reside in Tucson, AZ.  Jim can be contacted at jfirnstahl@cbmcint.org     Top of Page
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Nicole Brownell Nicole has served with CBMC International as Ministry Coordinator since 2003.  Nicole and her husband, Rob, are natives of Nebraska and enjoy serving the Lord as a team at their local church and in their home.  They also own a coffeeshop, which allows them great opportunities to impact many people and be active in the local marketplace.  Nicole earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Spanish, as well as a Master's degree in Leadership Education from the University of Nebraska.  Prior to coming on staff with CBMC International, Nicole worked for a private, health-sciences college coordinating student recruitment and serving as adjunct faculty for the general education department. Nicole can be contacted at nbrownell@cbmcint.org   Top of Page
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