Meet the Board of Directors.
These individuals come together to lead the institution toward the desired performance and ensure that it occurs. The Board’s specific contributions are unique to its board membership role and necessary for proper governance and management. Together they determine the mission, outcomes, values, long range plan and hold the Head of School accountable for accomplishing the above.
Brad Meisner
President
Brad and his wife Erin are the proud parents of FCS students Henry, Grant, and
Eleanor. They reside in Fontana. Brad is a graduate of Trinity International University
with a Degree in Business Management & Business Marketing. He is the Vice
President at Meisner Aircraft, Inc. and works alongside his brother Chris; his father Gary
started the company over 35 years ago. His family has a history of being involved in
aviation dating back to 1925. Brad also enjoys spending time in Northern Wisconsin
and fishing with his boys. He feels blessed to be a part of the school board and to be
able to have a positive influence and hand in helping FCS thrive and grow.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by
testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and
perfect.” -Romans 12:2
Josh Phillips
Vice President
Dr. Joshua Phillips and his wife Kristel have lived in Lake Geneva for 9 years. They are the proud parents of three children. He is presently a staff psychiatrist at Columbia St. Mary’s hospital in Milwaukee. He enjoys time with his family, the outdoors, and board games. A graduate of North Central Bible College, he has a passion for integrating faith and science into education to create well-rounded and wise Christian leaders. When given the chance, he loves missions and has been on short term trips to Ethiopia, South Africa, Jamaica, and Estonia.
“But Jesus said, ‘Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven’” –Matthew 19:14.
John Guanci
Treasurer
John and his wife Stacy currently reside in Richmond, IL. They fell in love with Faith Christian School within moments of walking in the doors and after months of praying for a Christian school for Hannah and Adam. John has been working as full time Minister at Crystal Lake Christian Church for the past 4+ years after working 20 years in the manufacturing sector. He gives all glory to God for continued blessings and the realized dream to preach the good news of Jesus Christ. His favorite hobbies are landscaping and road trips with Stacy in their 2003 Wrangler.
“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” –Psalm 34:1-3
Melissa Rush ’08
Secretary
Melissa and her husband Jon are both FCS graduates Class of 2008. They have 3 school age children, Chloe, Landon, and Makayla, all here at Faith. Melissa practices massage therapy part-time, but is also very thankful she has the time and flexibility to be highly involved with her kids’ lives at home and school. They live in Lake Geneva and have been a part of Lakeland Church since 2013. Melissa enjoys crafting, organizing and traveling. She would also tell you that one of her top spiritual gifts is “helps”, which is exactly what she hopes to do for Faith Christian School.
“We love because he first loved us.” –1 John 4:19
Jared McDaniel
Board Member
Jared and his wife Mary have lived in the Lake Geneva area since 2021. They have three boys, Levi, Will, and Caleb who call FCS home. Jared is a Church Partnership Director with World Orphans and brings churches together to support vulnerable families around the world. Jares has a M.S.Ed from Southern Illinois University and a long history in experiential and non-traditional education. In their free time, Jared and Mary enjoy exploring Wisconsin State Parks with their boys and finding new favorite campsites.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6