Dr. Dewey Painter is a distinguished retired Naval Officer with 22 years of service and a retired U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Chaplain Lt. Colonel with 24 years of service. He was knighted as the Grand Knight by the Military Order of St. Michael. Dr. Painter is the founder and CEO of Mission Harvest America, and has held prestigious roles as Chancellor or President of four colleges, and currently serves as Chancellor of Taongi National University in Liberia and President of the International Education Professional Accreditation Association.

Dr. Painter holds undergraduate degrees in Education and Administration, graduate degrees in Education and Administration, and post-graduate Ph.D. degrees in Management Science, Education, and Counseling. He has served on the Board of Directors for 14 community-based nonprofit organizations and contributes to Community Action Boards at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, University of Florida College of Journalism, HEMI, Florida Occupant Protection Coalition, and the Advisory Board of the MAYO Clinic Spirit of Eagles.

Additionally, he was a Project Manager for the Florida State Department of Health and the South Carolina State DHEC, overseeing American Indian health programs in collaboration with the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and South Carolina DHEC.

His professional achievements include being-

• a Professional Clinical Member,
• Certified Pastoral Counselor,
• Certified Post-Graduate Professor,
• Post-Secondary Teacher,
• and Secondary Teacher.

Dr. Painter is listed in “Who’s Who in the South and Southwest,” “Who’s Who in American Education,” and “Who’s Who of International Professionals.”

In 2003, he was awarded the Military Chaplaincy Association’s Distinguished Service Award.

An active elder member of the White Bear Muskogee Tribal Village in Florida, he is also an accomplished author of eight books, with more awaiting publication.

Dr. Kenneth Lierle is a retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer with 28 years of distinguished service as a Photographer, Signalman, and Military Police Officer. He achieved the rank of Petty Officer First Class and graduated from the U.S. Navy School of Photography, Signal School, Instructor Training, Military Police Academy, Advanced Signal School, and Leadership Management & Training programs.

Dr. Lierle holds undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as two post-graduate Doctoral degrees in Ministry and Education. He served as the Director of a correspondence school for over ten years and is currently the Director of Curriculum and President of Taongi National University International.

As a Volunteer Prison Chaplain with the South Carolina Department of Corrections and the Leader of an International Tract and Education Ministry, Dr. Lierle has dedicated his life to serving others.

For over 20 years, he has been a Missionary at Large with Mission Harvest America. His Doctoral dissertation for his Doctor of Ministry was published under the title “Out of the Belly of Hell,” and he also authored “Crucified with Christ,” published by AuthorHouse.com.

Both books are included in the curriculum at TNU. Additionally, Dr. Lierle has written more than 35 courses of study for the university.

Mike Sonpon is an accomplished academic and leader with extensive experience in higher education and international diplomacy. He has served as a researcher and lecturer at the University of Liberia and is the founder and President of Effulgence College. Dr. Sonpon holds an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Taongi National University and a Doctor of Ministry from Florida Beacon College and Seminary. He is currently pursuing an Ed.D.

Dr. Sonpon earned a Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations and Contemporary Diplomacy, focusing on Development Diplomacy, from the Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia. He also holds a Master’s degree in Systematic Theology and a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Religion.

In his current role, Dr. Sonpon is the Provost of Taongi National University’s Liberian Campus and the Director for the International Education Professional Accreditation Association Africa.

He is also the CEO of the Elegant Group of Liberia. His professional affiliations include membership in the Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting, American Writers and Artists Inc. (AWAI),

Platinum Membership in the Wealthy Web Writer, Barefoot Writers Club, and the Professional Writers Alliance.

Additionally, he serves as a Board Member of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem Liberia Chapter, President of Devotional Star Global Missions, and Associate Pastor of Christian Interdenominational Assemblies.