WILL DIXON

Will’s passion is to see dramatic advancement and improvement in people and companies. C12 offers an excellent platform to apply his 40+ years of business process experience along with God’s redeeming grace, from which the Lord works incredible transformation in the businesses and lives of his clients, now 7 chapters strong in the Capital area. His spiritual commitment to Jesus Christ, business experience and academic background (MBA from Duke University) contribute to Will’s effectiveness as a C12 Area Chair and business coach. He founded the NC Capitol Area C12 Group in 2003, and lives in the Raleigh, NC area with his wife, Lynn. He has spent most of his career improving business operations to achieve greater efficiencies, quality and faster time-to-market as an employee, manager of consulting organizations and as owner of Advanced Business Strategies, a business consulting company. Personally, and through his organizations, he has provided consultation services to scores of Fortune 500 and smaller companies across many industries.

MIKE BENNETT

Mike’s experience spans multiple continents and organizations.  Mike and wife (Dawn) spent 8 years serving as missionaries in Rome, Italy and New Delhi, India.  Prior to that, Mike spent 20+ years in the telecommunications business starting in the infancy of wireless development and continuing to the full development of the industry.  He has been involved in various startup businesses and was responsible for sales, marketing, site building and customer service in different organizations.  As COO of a telecommunications company, he managed a revenue stream of over 500 million dollars.  In addition, Mike has operated personal businesses in the US and India.  Mike fully understands that any success in business and life is a gracious gift from God and produces a heart and life of thanksgiving. Mike has spent a great deal of his adult life mentoring others in business and Christian living.  He has been involved in various positions in churches.  He and his wife have taught parenting classes and mentored young couples, a passion God has fueled in them.  He is excited to see how God uses his years in business and ministry to help business owners and others in the marketplace reach their full God- given mission. Mike has been married to Dawn for 30 years. They have three godly sons and two wonderful grandsons.

WILLIAM RAY

William Ray has served Christian business owners and CEOs with C12 since 2015 in the Greater Triangle area. He has a passion and calling to help business owners steward and grow what God has entrusted to them. From a young age, Will sensed a call to “ministry,” but was never completely settled in a traditional church ministry role. Through the process of growing and managing a small business over the course of 12 years with his wife, Nancy, Will realized a strong inclination to business and organizational leadership. Will’s work with C12 provides the ideal opportunity to do both of those things: business and ministry, in support of Christian business owners and CEOs. A Raleigh, NC native, Will received his B.A. in Communication – Public Relations from North Carolina State University. He completed Walgreen’s Applied Drug Store Management program during his tenure with the company following college. Will is a Dave Ramsey-trained financial coach, and he and his wife have been business owners for over a decade. Will was the youngest C12 Chair to have been commissioned in the history of the organization, and received the “Rookie of the Year” award his first year as a Chair. Will resides in Wake Forest with his wife and four children: Milly, Lyndon, Beaufort, and Benji.

BRIAN KUNIHIRO

Brian Kunihiro was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after graduating from high school (1996) and served until 2020 when he and his family began a new chapter in life in the Pinehurst area of North Carolina. Brian’s experiences range from the tactical level in combat environments to liaising with US ambassadors and strategic foreign partners in politically sensitive environments. Brian became a follower of Jesus at the early stages of becoming a soldier and relates deeply with living out faith in Christ in the everyday places of life. Brian is passionate about following Jesus and raising up spiritual generations. He sees the marketplace as a tremendous opportunity to advance God’s kingdom through business owners who too want to live an integrated life of faith. Brian is married to Shelly and has four children.

JEFF COCHRAN

In his role as a C12 Chair for the Raleigh area, Jeff is passionate to take what he has learned in life, faith, family, and business in order to help others flourish in their lives and businesses. With a BS in Business and a concentration in Marketing, Jeff worked with four nationally-known firms in sales and account management before starting his own business with his wife, Valerie, in 1994. For nearly 30 years, their creative agency served hundreds of clients in a wide range of sectors, sizes, and locations — from startups to those doing half a billion dollars in annual revenue. Jeff’s greatest joy over that time was working with faith-based clients to help them tell the Greatest Story ever! In addition, Jeff gained a reputation as a “superconnector” by founding professional networking groups in three cities, a business book club, and a local chapter of a national organization which helps owners to sell their businesses, where he served as founding President. Over more than a decade, thousands of business people have benefited from these groups that Jeff instituted, most of which are still active. Over the years, Jeff served at his local church in multiple capacities, including leadership roles. Jeff and Valerie lived in the MD/DC area for 36 years before moving to Raleigh, and have two adult sons. They love to use their gift of hospitality and Jeff’s culinary avocation, having fed thousands of people over the years, many from across the globe.

JON MILLER

Jon Miller’s life has been a journey of dedication and passion, culminating in his work with the C12 organization. Throughout his career, Jon has been driven by a desire to empower business professionals to excel in both their careers and their spiritual callings. His diverse experiences as a successful small business owner, senior pastor, and international missionary have all been stepping stones that have prepared him for his current role as a C12 Chair with the Greater Triangle C12 Organization. A proud graduate of the University of Kentucky, Jon also holds a Masters of Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Over the past 30 years, he has been a steadfast presence and active contributor to the Triangle area. Jon’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch a Junkluggers franchise, which was recognized as the Best Overall Junk Removal Company by U.S. News and World Report in 2024. As an early franchise owner, Jon played a pivotal role in expanding the company from just 12 franchises to over 100 nationwide. His leadership was marked by a commitment to customer satisfaction, environmental stewardship, and community collaboration, which helped his franchise lead the nation in Net Promoter Scores. Jon eventually sold the business in 2024 and remains well-versed in the challenges and rewards of growing a successful business. In addition to his business achievements, Jon has a rich history in ministry, including 20 years of hands-on experience. He spent a decade with CRU (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ), where he invested deeply in mentoring students both in North Carolina and in Eastern Europe. His leadership as a regional director for CRU’s Mid-South Region further solidified his impact in ministry. Jon also served as a pastor for 10 years, where he successfully led a church start-up, transitioned a traditional church into a modern evangelical community, and launched an expansion campus for the mega-church Hope Community Church. Across all these roles, Jon has consistently demonstrated a passion for coming alongside leaders to support their growth—personally, spiritually, and professionally. This is where Jon’s true gifting lies.  Jon’s greatest achievements include being married for 29 years and raising three amazing children, Brooks, Brianna, and Blair.  He and his wife April, a professional Christian therapist, have just successfully launched a daughter to college and are looking forward to navigating the next season of life as it unfolds.   Jon views his work with C12, where he helps Christian CEOs and business owners maximize their impact in the marketplace, as one of the greatest privileges of his life. He regularly thanks God for the opportunity to serve in this capacity.

MIKE KROMHOUT

Mike Kromhout serves as Chair with C12 Business Forums in Raleigh, North Carolina.  C12 is the world’s largest peer-learning organization for Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives, serving 4,000 members throughout the United States and internationally.  Mike is starting his journey as a C12 Chair in 2024, working to build his first CEO forum.   Prior to joining C12,  Mike served as IT leadership in IBM, responsible for systems supporting IBM Services worldwide, which generate the majority of IBM’s revenue.  Under his leadership, IBM Services moved to a new standardized Quote to Cash process  directly addressing revenue leakage and data integrity.  Mike’s career with IBM spanned 36 years transforming marketing, sales, and operations processes. Throughout Mike’s  career, he has been a sought-after coach and mentor in the area of business transformation. Mike actively serves in various positions leading study, community and mission at Church of the Apostles, Raleigh.  Mike lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife of 32 years Jennifer. They have two children, Brenden (29) and Katie (27) and one grandchild on the way! Mike’s life verse is, Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”