Mexican Christian children's aid

Serving as God's hands and feet since 1964



Meet our Board of Directors



MEMBERS OF MCCA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALL SERVE IN A VOLUNTEER CAPACITY.
THEY ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR THEIR TIME AND COMMITMENT.



Paul Vela



President



Paul started rising along in 2006 on a dare. After his first trip he was hooked. In 2009 he joined the board and began running the social media for MCCA. After 2 years as Vice President, Paul humbly accepted the call to be President.



Steve Diaz



Vice President



If you ask Steve he'll tell you he feels that he is still a rookie when seeing the time others have put into the ministry. Steve has served as MCCA's treasurer for the past 4 years and now humbly accepts the role as Vice President.



Tom Rasmussen



Treasurer



Tom found out about MCCA after reading an article in one of the local newspapers. He was a long time driver before joining the board. He sold his truck and moved but now he returns to the board and to serve as Treasurer.



Rich DeWitt



Secretary



Rich has been faithfully serving MCCA since he was a kid himself. Joining the board in 1985, Rich has served as very officer position. No matter how many years have gone by, Rich says he still gets the goosebumps before every trip.



Jim & Helen Babcock



Volunteers since 1991



Both Jim and Helen love being part of the MCCA family and helping with the Mission. Throughout the years they have brought their children on the trips, now their grandchildren as well. They are amazed how faith and the Lord have provided for MCCA, the children, and all those involved.​



Bert Block



Volunteer since 1972



While his first trip was in 1972, he's been more closely involved since 2000. His bilingual talents have brought many blessing on the trips. His goal is to let the Lord use him wherever possible. Bert loves to part of MCCA, is happy to be a board member, and looks forward to many more years of serving.



Don Dresner



Volunteer since 2015



Don is amazed that so many volunteers have been serving MCCA so faithfully for so many years. He loves the fellowship on each trip. Don's prayer is that he gets to continue to volunteer for many years to come.



Elliott Duchon



Volunteer since 2010



Initially rode along on a couple trips with his friend Tom [Rasmussen] and that is all it took. Soon he found himself buying a truck and has been driving for MCCA ever since. Elliott looks forward to the trips and the time we spend with one another. Also, he says the tacos are sublime.



Larry Feenstra



Volunteer since 1998



Larry started his MCCA career riding with Rich DeWitt. He drove for Ralph Porter once before getting his own truck. Like many newbies at the time, he was relegated to the "short run," which he learned from Ed O'Brien and Bob Yeckley. After a few years he got called up to do the "long run." Larry recalls a lot of good memories and looks forward to making more wonderful memories.



Chris Glaze



Volunteer since 2010



Chris has a huge heart for those we serve south of the border. Using his contacts from a lifetime in business, he has a unique way of getting goodies donated to MCCA, such as stuffed animals and pajamas, that will then get distributed. Chris has been faithfully riding with Rich for the past few years and looks forward to many more years of riding "shotgun."



Fred Jacobs



Volunteer since 1995



Fred broke the mold on what an MCCA vehicle is. First by driving a VW van with a Porche engine and then a 15 passenger van pulling a trailer. Fred has introduced many to MCCA and his heart is still close to the mission. Fred has served as Vice President and President of the board, 2002-2005 and 2006-2008, respectively.



Ron Koning



Volunteer since 1979



God placed MCCA and the desire to help the orphans so close to our borders on Ron's heart from an early age. Life's business got the better of Ron for a while but as he was driving out of town to go on vacation he passed MCCA trucks going down on the trip. Ron felt God lay on his heart that MCCA is the calling He had for him. God didn't need him to do it, but God knew that Ron needed to be a servant. Ron hasn't looked back since.



Harold Milligan



Volunteer since 2018



Harold had been riding along with Ed O'Brien on MCCA's trips down to Otay Mesa on the Wednesday after the monthly trips. Ed mentioned that once Harold saw the kids in Mexico that Harold would be "hooked like a fish." Ed was not wrong and after getting his passport card, Harold is still going on trips. He rides along with Paul Vela and enjoys the trips and the blessings of fellowship. He continues to be amazed that those MCCA serve thank us when we should be the ones thanking them for the opportunity to serve.





Chris Oelrich



Volunteer since 2016



Chris still feels he's the new guy when he sees the men and women he is serving alongside. Chris loves the trips both the blessings and challenges that may arise.





Mike Ramirez



Volunteer since 2003



Mike started riding with the great Herm Verhoeven back in 2003 and it's remarkable he's stuck around since. Mike loves the opportunity to serve down in Mexico.





Doug Spoelstra



Volunteer since 2004



Doug grew up knowing what MCCA was, but it wasn't until he rode along with Herm that he found out for himself. He stepped up to drive the trucks of some of the other guys when they couldn't themselves, otherwise he was happy riding along with Jan Van Mouwerik. In 2007 Doug took the leap and bought his own truck and he's been driving regularly ever since.