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Although Josh Neal came to EMI USA in the usual way one might look for a new job, it was not in the way staff typically join EMI USA. Josh was looking for a new job and heard about the HR Manager position through a friend at church. He quickly learned that EMI is not the typical US employer, and as he has worked with us over the past 10 years, he has adapted to EMI ways and become a stalwart figure in the office. Josh was the first staff member at EMI USA to be fully focused on Human Resources and with years of prior HR experience, he brought knowledge and structure to EMI USA HR during a critical growth period. 

Josh quickly embraced EMI’s discipleship core value and readily engages in and helps lead office devotional times, days of prayer, and mentoring of interns and fellows. It’s apparent that discipleship is an important part of Josh’s world outside of EMI as well and his spiritual maturity is something we value and benefit from. We also greatly appreciate his sense of humor, his laid-back nature, and his ability to adapt. 

When not in the office, Josh can be found performing with a local improv comedy group, building a set for a high school musical, volunteering at his church, or playing games with friends and family. Josh is married to Wendy and has two kids, Connor and Elise. 

We are grateful for Josh and his 10 years of faithful service with EMI USA! 

We're thrilled to invite you to celebrate Baher Wassif's journey with EMI! Over the past decade, Baher has contributed to more than 90 EMI projects, starting as a volunteer during his time as an architecture student in college. After graduating university with a B.Arch in 2011, he joined the EMI MENA team in 2014 as a staff architect. Baher quickly excelled as a project leader and furthered his education, earning a Masters degree in Non-Profit Management in 2020. His deep devotion to God and dedication to ministry have played a vital role in EMI's impact worldwide.

Baher and his wife, Sarah, have been happily married for 8 years. They've dedicated their lives to serving in various ministries and their local church, using their professional skills to help others. In 2022, they moved over 12,000 kilometers west to join the EMI Mexico office, where Baher leads projects and supports office leadership by training new staff and shepherding the overall vision of the team, while Sarah serves as intern coordinator. They are making a positive impact in their new home and continue to spread love and kindness wherever they go.

We joyfully celebrate this milestone with Baher and offer prayers for continued blessings upon him and Sarah in the years to come. Thank you, Baher and Sarah! 

For the past 10 years, Kevin Keiter has been an important part of EMI USA, currently leading the projects team as a deputy director. His background in mechanical engineering, and having run a branch office in Florida before joining EMI, gives him the experience to serve ministries around the world. Kevin leads with a great balance of vision for the future and compassionate care for those under his leadership. Most importantly, Kevin deeply loves Jesus and loves being part of EMI’s unique role in serving the global church.

EMI benefits doubly from the Keiters in Jenni. Mixing a part-time EMI photography & videography role as a home-school mom started as an experiment. For 10 years now, Jenni has pioneered a pathway for creative professionals to join in EMI’s ministry through her role in the EMI Global Office. Her adventurous spirit, willingness to try new things, and learn new skills & technology have kept Jenni excited to go get the next EMI story. We are so grateful for Jenni's help in sharing what God is doing through the people of EMI.

The Keiter family's love of community and nature has led to many opportunities for our interns and staff to experience the beauty of Colorado. They have hosted many interns and fellows in their home and been an integral part of our office culture. 

Thank you, Kevin and Jenni, for 10 years of service to the ministry of EMI!