January 18, 2012 (Colorado Springs, CO)--We are pleased to announce that Mark McNeece has joined NavPress to lead the sales initiatives and strategies for NavPress direct-to-church resources.

Mark comes to NavPress after nearly twenty years of working with churches and church leaders as Regional Vice President of Rives, Leavell & Company (Jackson, MS), a national provider of financial services to churches and faith-based organizations. He earned a BS in Business Management from Mississippi College (Clinton, MS). Mark and his wife, Jena, live in Mississippi where he is a leader in his church, a gifted Sunday morning Bible study teacher, and a discipler.

“I am thrilled that Mark is bringing his expertise and experience to NavPress. His deep understanding of the local church, his years of consulting experience, and his love for pastors and staffs make Mark an invaluable addition to our team,” says NavPress Executive Vice President Barry Sneed.

“I am delighted to be joining NavPress and look forward to continuing my work withchurch leaders,” says Mark. “More than thirty years as a believer have convinced me that the specific calling of the church to make disciples is also the most difficult area of church life to measure.  What a challenge and pleasure it is to be part of an organization with the stated and singular focus of coming alongside church leaders as they strive to see church members become disciples of Jesus.”