Board of Directors

Diane Omondi – Chair
Diane and her husband, Ibrahim, founded SOA and initiate most of the projects. SEE RESUME

Edward & Esther Diener
Edward, now retired, has served as a minister in the Mennonite church for nearly 70 years. The Dieners have also been in the restaurant and guesthouse business. Being Diane’s parents, Edward and Esther are strong supporters of the various ministries and projects in Kenya and East Africa. Esther has previously served as treasurer for Springs of Africa. Edward has visited Kenya for 5 years consecutively as a Bible teacher in the pastors’ training program.

Larry Kreider
Larry is the Apostolic Director of DOVE Christian Fellowship International. He was the inspiring and directing voice behind the formation of SOA, realizing that a non-profit service arm to the Omondi’s ministry would be important to help facilitate many of the projects that they wished to see established. Larry visits Kenya at least once a year, and continues to provide ideas, input and ongoing assessment for the organization.

Dr. Mike Jagger
Dr. Mike Jagger, pediatrician, is a friend of the Omondi’s as well as a strong supporter of the missions work that SOA feeds into. Mike has been on several medical missions to Kenya. 

Larry Diener
Larry works as a church music director, and is also Diane’s brother. Having come to Kenya twice, Larry is sympathetic to many of the needs and challenges of work in Africa. He brings fresh insight and wise counsel to the SOA Board. 

Brian Fulmer
Brian, a property management businessman, was recruited in 2007 and serves a vital role of managing the SOA account stateside.