National team
Get to know the Converge team that's ready to serve you.
Finance & Operations

We have an amazing team that works behind the scenes making sure Converge's national ministries have what they need to help start and strengthen churches and send missionaries together worldwide. Our team also manages the Converge Retirement Plan with seasoned professionals who can assist with your church with preparing for your future.
Tim Ponzani
Chief Operating Officer & Regional President
COO's office
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Gloria Lopez
Executive Assistant
Retirement Plan
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Barb Wright
Retirement Plan Specialist
Information Technology
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Sheri Johnson
CRM Specialist & Technology Training -
Hai Ding
​Enterprise Application Administrator -
Howie Sell
Director of Information Technology -
Ash Padharia
Technical Specialist
Human Resources
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Jordan Bayer
Human Resources Manager
Accounting
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Julie Upvall
Director of Accounting -
Loida Garcia
Administrative Assistant -
Maria Zuniga
Accounts Receivable Specialist -
Marcella Guzman
Payroll Manager -
Lisa Lewis
Partner Care Coordinator -
Rodney Williams
Senior Vice President of Financial Operations -
Tay Arreaza
Staff Accountant -
Accounts Payable

Our partnership with Converge has been a huge blessing as pastors network together, share best practices and support one another through prayer and encouragement.
Michael Henderson, New Beginnings Community Church, Matthews, NC