mentor

Leadership

Executive Director

Kevin grew up in Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island about 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Before moving to Spokane in 2011, he served for two years as the youth pastor at his home church in Curaçao, and served as the spokesperson for the ATM foundation, a local nonprofit focused on STI, STD, and unwanted pregnancy prevention. He went on to graduate from Moody Bible Institute in 2015 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies, concentrating in Ancient Christian Studies. Kevin also holds an MBA from Whitworth University and was part of the first cohort to complete the Whitworth Institute of Leadership. Passionate about seeing marginalized youth experience a transformed life found only in the love and grace of Jesus Christ, Kevin is dedicated to this mission through his work at Spokane Youth for Christ. He and his wife, Brittany, have two children—Grayson, 8, and Harper, 6. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys reading, listening to jazz vinyls, and cheering on his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees.

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is made up of caring, concerned adults from the community. Our board provides direction, oversight, and vision for the Executive Director and staff of Spokane Youth For Christ. The team meets monthly for prayer, ministry updates, and strategic planning. If you are interested in being a member of the board, please email Adrienne Fischer or Kevin Illidge.

Adrienne Fischer

Chair of the Board

Jennie Heideman

Secretary

John Heideman

Treasurer

Darin Klündt

Vice Chair

Kevin Illidge

Executive Director

Manny Salinas

Board Member

Jon Swett

Board Member

Donna Yaeger

Board Member