Our Board of Directors

Rex Richards is the owner/founding partner of Waypoint Financial in Friendswood, TX. He is a dedicated outdoorsman who regularly gives back to the outdoor community. He and his wife, Tiffany, are passionate about the Kingdom and have chosen to support/serve Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries because we share the Gospel and have made a direct impact in their home community. However, it’s our growth outside of Texas that has them most excited about the future of the ministry.

When asked about his support of Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries, Rex commented, “The consistent growth of the Blast & Cast ministry has been exciting to witness, and it’s a privilege to continue our support of a Kingdom effort that is so effective at reaching men who might never attend a traditional church service. Since Waypoint Financial first became involved with the ministry as the gala title sponsor in 2020, we have seen Blast & Cast continue to grow despite adverse circumstances and a pandemic that shut most of the country down. While the videos of boat ramp baptisms right here in our community are a special blessing, we are most excited about Blast & Cast’s push to become a national ministry that shares the good news of Jesus with outdoorsmen throughout the United States. Financial support of the ministry is crucial to making that become a reality, and we are glad to do our part to ensure that the Blast & Cast is able to continue “Leading Outdoorsmen To The Cross” for years to come.

Craig and his wife, Kristin, live in Magnolia, TX, and have two children. Craig has worked in the oil and gas industry for the last 28 years where he is currently a Vice President of an industrial service company. Craig and Kristin have been members of Stonebridge Church of the Woodlands for 18 years where they have served in many different ministries. Craig enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and playing golf.

Craig was introduced to Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries while on a hunt that he purchased for his son at a church fundraiser. Craig had spent much time in prayer, asking God to guide him to a ministry where he could serve the Lord. After meeting and hearing Brodie speak on this hunting trip, Craig knew that Blast & Cast was that ministry. It has been eight years since that trip and Craig has been involved in many aspects of Blast & Cast, including serving as a past Treasurer of the Board. Craig is honored to serve in this ministry with other godly men… pointing outdoorsmen to the Cross.

Judge Drue Farmer is in her 24th year of serving in Lubbock County’s Court at Law No. 2. She and her husband, Carl, reside in Lubbock, TX,  and she is the proud mother of a daughter, Kaitlan, 25. From her bench, she has worked relentlessly to improve the county’s legal system. The Lubbock County Collections Department, the Drug Court, and the DWI Court have all benefitted from her unique energies and expertise. Judge Farmer currently focuses her attention on persons with mental health and IDD issues in our judicial system. She is presently chairman of the Board for StarCare, the local mental health authority in Lubbock County. She also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Council of Community Centers. She writes, “My biggest joy, other than my family, is the ability to divert a first-time offender back to a productive life, to steer a person with mental illness, drug, or alcohol issues back into an independent lifestyle.”

Judge Farmer is honored by the invitation to serve on the Board of Directors for Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries. During a time of transition, God has opened a door of opportunity where she can serve Him with the unique skill set He alone as provided. In her spare time, Drue is an equestrian, scuba diver, golfer, and loves to fish.

Daniel and his wife Haylee are members of Rollingbrook Fellowship in Baytown, Texas. They live in Crosby, TX with their three children. Daniel serves as the Chief Financial Officer for GenOx Transportation, Inc., an industrial gas transportation Company located in Deer Park, TX. Daniel has served on both not-for-profit and for-profit Boards since 2018.

Daniel enjoys spending time outdoors, including biking and fishing with his kids. Daniel joined the Board of Directors for Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries in 2023. Blast & Cast’s core values of authenticity, relationship, and excellence are central cornerstones that Daniel considers valuable in his own life. Further, leading outdoorsmen to the Cross is a unique opportunity and Blast & Cast is well-positioned to expand the Gospel of Christ through the United States.

Scott recently moved to Sarasota, Florida from Sugarland, Texas to start his second career as an owner of the Christian Brothers Automotive shop in South Sarasota. This followed his 30+ year career as an Insurance Underwriter, Agent, and business leader in the Oil and Gas Industry. Scott was blessed to have the opportunity to travel extensively and live overseas in London while working as a Lloyds of London Underwriter. Scott was introduced to Blast and Cast during a difficult time when his Wife Sharon passed away and he retired to focus on his children Sean, now 24 living in McKinney Texas, and working in finance and his daughter Charis 22 studying Theater in Norman Oklahoma. “I credit the strong Men of God that I met within Blast and Cast during that time who showed me that a strong faith in Jesus was the answer.” Scott is excited to take on his new role on the board and work with such talented and gifted people.

Kye Grisham and his wife, Carmen, have called Deer Park, Texas, home throughout their 30 years of marriage. Together, they’ve raised two children and are proud grandparents to one grandson.

With nearly three decades of experience in the automotive industry, Kye currently serves as Vice President at Christian Brothers Automotive. His journey with Blast and Cast Men’s Ministries began through a personal invitation, and after attending just one event, he felt a clear calling to get involved—combining his passion for the outdoors with a mission to serve God and share the gospel with other men.

An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, Kye finds joy in time spent with family, being on the water, and embracing all things outdoors. Raised in the Baptist church, his faith continues to guide him in every aspect of life—professionally, personally, and spiritually.

Kye is honored to serve on the board of Blast and Cast Men’s Ministries, where he looks forward to helping others grow in faith and purpose.

Troy Lindgram – Board of DirectorsTroy Lindgram and his wife, Shirley, met in high school and have been married since 1984. They have three children, three great-daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. For the Lindgrams, everything centers around church and family. Troy has spent most of his adult life in the oil business and currently works for a major oil company. He teaches the Bible twice a week, and whenever blessed with the opportunity, he preaches God’s Word.

Troy surrendered his life to Jesus as Savior and Lord in 1972. His family attended a small Baptist Church in Kenai, Alaska. When Troy was six-years-old, his Sunday School teacher, Karen McGann, taught his class John 3:16. This verse and the importance placed upon it by his teacher has made a lasting impact on his life.

Troy was introduced to Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries through Brodie Cooper and his family.  Both families are active members of the same church. When asked about his participation in Blast & Cast Ministries, Troy said, “I am very grateful to see my passion for witnessing and evangelism reproduced in the Blast and Cast organization, and in the committed Christians who make it work for the Kingdom of Heaven every day.”

Welcome to the Board of Directors, Troy. We are blessed to have you!

Tommy is a retired United Methodist pastor with forty years of service. During that time, he served eight years on the Board of Ordained Ministry, and four as the Chair of the Counseling Committee. He also served twelve years on the Board of Missions, four as the Chair; during that time, he helped establish the Permanent Endowment Fund for Partners in Mission raising nearly three million dollars. He has over thirty years of experience in short-term mission work in Jamaica, Mexico, Kenya, and Belize. He was very active in UM ARMY and served as Vice President of the National Board. He has served as Spiritual Director for five different Emmaus Communities and has been active in Kairos Prison Ministry for over twenty-five years, currently serving as the State Representative for the Ellis Prison Unit. During his active ministry, every church he served underwent some type of building program. Moving on from parish ministry he has spent the last seven years as a Chaplain for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, four years as the Chaplain at the Eastham Unit in Lovelady, Texas, and the last three years as the Region 1 Director of Chaplaincy, overseeing fourteen prisons and eighteen Chaplains. He took his final work retirement in April. In retirement, he plans to fish, hunt, spend time with the grandkids, and travel once COVID is over. He plans to be very active with Blast & Cast, Covenant Fellowship Church, and working with Kairos Prison Ministry. Most importantly, he plans on just loving life at the farm north of Huntsville with Debbie Hale Lyles, his wife of forty years, and doing what she would like to do!

Jonathan and his wife Sarah live in Sugar Land, TX with their five children. After spending twelve years in the Marine Corps, Jonathan went back to school and became a pediatric nurse.  He is currently the Director of Nurses for Consolidated Home Health.

Jonathan and Sarah are members of River Pointe Church where they serve in the children’s ministry. Jonathan grew up in church and was baptized at a young age.  It wasn’t until much later in life that he learned the difference between practicing religion and having a personal relationship with Jesus.

Jonathan loves spending as much time outside with his family as life will allow.  He enjoys hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with godly men who help hold him accountable. He has been involved in Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries for over ten years and enjoys serving at events to help create an environment to lead other outdoorsmen to the Cross.