MEET OUR DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS
Our talented staff is one of our greatest assets. Our devleopment officers have a strong background in church leadership and a deep commitment to helping United Methodist individuals and churches with gift planning and growing endowments. Contact them through email or by calling 1-800-933-5502 toll free.
Dr. Darrell Loyless - Vice President of Advancement
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With more than 23 years of experience in advancement work and national level development skills, Dr. Darrell Loyless brings to the Texas Methodist Foundation a seasoned perspective on planned giving and establishing endowments.
As Vice President of Advancement for the Foundation, Loyless advises the development staff so they may better serve United Methodist individuals, churches and institutions throughout Texas.
Prior to joining the Texas Methodist Foundation, Loyless held the position of Vice President for Development and External Affairs at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana. He managed Rose-Hulman’s Vision to be the Best campaign, which exceeded its $100 million goal. Loyless was also responsible for launching the second phase of the program, which neared its $200 million target at the time of his move to the Foundation in July 2001.
Before beginning his career in advancement work, he was a professor of government and history.
Linda Murdock - Development Officer
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Linda Murdock proficiently incorporates skills she developed working in the investment industry into her work as a development officer with the Texas Methodist Foundation.
Murduck successfully guides United Methodist churches, individuals and institutions as they consider planned giving options, growing endowments and other resources offered by the Foundation.
In her prior work providing investment services for the Foundation and several other financial services entities, Murdock developed strong client communication skills and sound experience in financial planning. Her previous position with the Foundation saw her administering all agency funds and monitoring portfolios for the Fixed Income and Equity Funds. She also served as liaison for the Foundation’s investment advisors and brokers.
Before re-joining the Foundation staff, she was employed by Raymond James & Associates as a licensed associate. Throughout her career, Murdock has focused on a high level of customer service and feels this will continue to be an asset as she concentrates on helping United Methodists achieve their financial goals.
Don Psencik - Development Officer
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Don Psencik joined the Foundation in 1994. While he serves as a development officer in the various services offered by the Foundation, his specialty is helping churches build permanent endowment funds and helping individuals to make estate gifts to these funds.
Before joining the Texas Methodist Foundation, Psencik served the First United Methodist Church of Temple, Texas, as the church's business administrator. Prior to that, he worked in the banking profession for approximately seventeen years.
Psencik was once quoted as saying, "If you asked 100 people why they make gifts to their church, you'd get 100 different answers. But you usually see one common thread: they want to make a difference, and if they can do so beyond their lifetimes, the gift seems to take on an even greater significance and meaning."
Henry Radde - Development Officer
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The Rev. Henry Radde speaks with the voice of experience as he advises churches and congregants on resources available through the Texas Methodist Foundation. He learned first hand about utilizing these services while serving as pastor for numerous churches in the Central Texas Conference.
Radde’s last two pastoral appointments were at Arlington Heights United Methodist Church in Arlington and First United Methodist Church of Hurst. He has also been the Conference Director of Youth Work and the Superintendent of the Waco District. Beginning in 1996, Radde served as the Director of the Conference Council on Ministries.
The positions held by Radde further illustrate his leadership abilities and dedication to United Methodist ministries. He acted as chairperson for the Council on Finance and Administration, the Board of Ordained Ministry, and the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. Radde provided input to many committees including the Conference Relations Committee and the Conference Insurance Committee. He served as a delegate to the Jurisdictional Conference and a reserve delegate to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church.
In addition, Radde sat on the Board of Directors and Executive Committees of both the Methodist Children’s Home and the Texas Methodist Foundation. He also served on the Board of Trustees of Southwestern University and the Wesleyan Homes.
