World Hope Organization | Founders & Board
Led by Faith, Guided by Grace
The World Hope Organization is a volunteer mission with no paid staff, dedicated to stewarding every gift for the glory of Jesus.
Led by a volunteer board of directors, we serve as stewards of the resources entrusted to us, ensuring they reach those in greatest need across the globe. Our structure allows us to maximize impact while maintaining a Christ-centered focus on humility and service.
FOUNDERS
Keith & Margaret Pyron
Keith and Margaret Pyron established the World Hope Organization (WHO) with a profound commitment to Christ-centered service. Having personally witnessed the extreme vulnerability of communities globally, they felt a divine call to ensure every gift reaches those in desperate crisis. Driven by visionary leadership, they built WHO as a volunteer-led platform where stewardship is considered worship. With no paid staff, Keith and Margaret lead with humility, ensuring 100% of donor funding directly provides vital nutrition, basic healthcare, and spiritual hope to marginalized communities around the world, all for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Mike McCown
Board Member | Alabama, USA
Mike brings extensive business expertise and a profound commitment to faithful stewardship. He co-founded PPM Consultants and was Vice President for 31 years, served as a Deacon for 15 years, and has supported numerous hands-on ministry trips to Central America. He ensures that every resource entrusted to World Hope reaches those in need with absolute integrity, always laboring for the glory of God.
Mark Denton
Board Member | Virginia, USA
Mark brings a heart fully dedicated to global missions. Residing in Virginia with his beloved wife and children, he finds his greatest joy in faith and family. With 45 years of experience in professional expertise in strategic outreach and growth, Mark helps guide our ministry focus across the nations. He is a passionate advocate for World Hope’s zero-overhead model, ensuring every contribution directly reaches those in crisis.
Siran Stacy
Board Member | Alabama, USA
A powerful witness for Christ, Siran’s personal story of growing up in poverty and his passion for evangelism drive World Hope’s outreach endeavors. A father of five and a former professional football player, Siran shares Christ's messages in churches and venues across the globe. He also ensures the Gospel is shared alongside every gift of food and aid, bringing hope to both body and soul.
Judge Smeraglia
Board Member | ALABAMA, USA
Anthony "Judge" Smeraglia is an accomplished businessman with over 40 years of experience and a devoted father of five. A faithful church elder for more than a decade, he brings a wealth of wisdom and leadership to our board. His experience with international mission trips has given him a unique understanding of the challenges of cross-cultural ministry, ensuring our efforts create lasting, positive change in the nations we serve.
Leah Pyron
Leah Pyron
Board Member | Texas, USA
Board Member | Texas, USA
Leah provides essential logistical insight and coordination for our family service initiatives. She is a professional mental health counselor and has spent years on mission trips to Thailand, Canada, and other international locations. Her expertise ensures that World Hope’s global relief efforts are executed with precision, efficiency, and deep Christ-like compassion for the vulnerable.