The members of the Foundation Staff seek to serve you, answering any questions you may have and helping you create an estate plan that is customized to your unique situation and aspirations. The information provided by the staff and through this website is not intended as legal advice. For that type of advice, you will want to contact your attorney, tax professional, or investment advisor.
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Foundation Administrative Staff
President
Lawrence Edw. Wilson, III began his ministry with the Foundation on July 1, 2007. Larry earned his degree in economics and music at DrewUniversity and an MBA at the University of Pennsylvania’s WhartonSchool. He has served nationwide in marketing and public relations for some of the country’s largest corporations as well as cultural and educational institutions. A lifelong American Baptist, Larry is proud of his heritage – African-American, Native American, Portuguese, and English – which reflects much of the melting pot that is America.
Dr. John B. Jacobs is founder of the American Baptist Foundation, having answerered the call to create it in 1985. A certified public accountant and formerly on the mathematics faculty at the University of Oregon, Dr. Jacobs earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in math. He was well positioned, therefore, to grow the Foundation to a significant level of financial strength, establishing its effectiveness in garnering planned giving support. Today, Dr. Jacbos serves as technical consultant to the Foundation's leadership, having retired in September 2008.
