Our Team

Paul Passaro has served as the CFO of 9Marks since 2011 and is a partner at Brown-Locy Advisors. Paul’s career began on Wall Street in 1987. Since then, his management responsibilities have included leading finance, operations, strategic planning, human resources, and business development. In addition to three years of mission work in South Africa, Paul has helped plant churches and served on the boards of non-profits and privately-held businesses, including Thrive Farmers International. He is a cum laude graduate of Williams College with an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Paul and his wife, Dr. Kristi Passaro, are the parents of three children and reside in Chapel Hill, NC, where they are members of Christ Community Church.

Drew helps the executive director develop ongoing relationships with 9Marks’ financial partners. His goal is to personally thank and concisely inform our generous team of investors helping build healthy churches. Drew is married to Katrina, whom he met at a 9Marks Weekender. They are members of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, where Drew serves as an elder. They have two children, Jackson and Katelyn.

Alex writes, edits, and plans much of the content for the 9Marks website. He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2011 with a degree in Journalism and Creative Writing. He graduated in 2017 with an MDiv from Southern Seminary. After spending two years doing youth ministry in Queens, New York, Alex and his family moved back to Louisville. He lives there with his wife Melanie and their three kids—Elliot, John, and Zoe. He also serves on staff at Third Avenue Baptist Church.

Sam writes, edits, and manages special publishing projects for 9Marks. He graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with an M.Div in 2012 and with a PhD in Biblical Studies in 2016. He and his wife Corrie Ann live in Louisville, KY along with their four children, Cyrus, Carson, Leighton, and Lincoln. Sam is an elder at Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.

Originally from California, Karen spent 13 years living and working in Washington, D.C. She served as Director of White House Personnel for President George W. Bush, took a brief interlude to walk across Spain (literally), and then served as the General Manager at 9Marks for 5 years. She married Rob and moved to Dubai, UAE and then Tampa, FL before recently returning to D.C. They adopted Robbie in 2018, and she now serves as a full-time mom, professional photographer, and a part time Administrative Assistant at 9Marks, focusing on the Weekender. Karen attends Capitol Hill Baptist Church.

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Alberto serves as the Operations Manager for 9Marks. He is currently serving as an elder at Capitol Hill Baptist Church. He’s married to a wonderful lady named Elisabeth, who grew up as a missionary kid, and is father to Luna Mae. In Fall 2016, he did the CHBC internship. Before that, he served at Iglesia Bíblica del Señor Jesucristo, his home church in the Dominican Republic.

Katie oversees the operations of the international department of 9Marks. She grew up in Northeast Ohio and loves all things Cleveland. Katie graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2018 and moved to Washington, D.C. in May of 2019. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling, and hanging out with her cat, Piper. Katie is a member of Capitol Hill Baptist Church.

When she is not literally running after her two small children, Jaime works part-time as the financial manager for 9Marks. She received her bachelor’s degree in business from American University and her law degree from George Washington University. Between jobs at an accounting firm, a law firm, and a tax magazine, Jaime spent time serving as the director of an orphanage in Zambia and traveling to all seven continents. She lives with her husband and family in Washington, D.C., where they are members of Capitol Hill Baptist Church. Jaime enjoys leading a small group, running, baking, and watching too much reality TV.

Amber serves as the Executive Assistant for 9Marks. A native Texan and a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, she spent the last two years in Washington, DC as the Office Manager at 9Marks. She recently moved to Indianapolis, IN, with her husband, Alex. Amber loves details and completing tasks behind the scenes to make things run smoothly. She and her husband are both members at Castleview Church. They enjoy reading and cooking together.

Mary Beth spent 8.5 years serving as an administrator for Campus Outreach in Greenville, SC and Washington, DC. Mary Beth loves details, logistics and bringing order out of chaos. After serving four years as 9Marks’ General Manager, she’s currently serving as the Major Events Coordinator. She spends her free time with her handsome Australian husband Mathew and her new daughter Katherine.

Jeri serves as the Community Manager for 9Marks. She grew up in Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a degree in American Studies and Social Welfare. She later went back to school in Dallas, TX for her M.A. in Christian Education. She is married to James, Pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church. Jeri and James have 3 young children and currently reside in Maryland.

Judith lives in Shawinigan, Quebec with her husband, Daniel, and their two kids where they attend l’Église évangélique baptiste de Shawinigan-Sud. Since moving to Quebec as missionaries, Judith learned French and currently leads a weekly women’s Bible study. Judith and her husband share a passion for books. In her free time, Judith loves to read, especially studying theology and ecclesiology. Her husband serves at a French publisher that makes Christian books available in French, including translating and publishing many of the 9Marks books. Judith serves 9Marks as the International Resource Manager.