Our passion and commitment to ministry starts at the top.
Our Leaders
ACS Technologies is led by a team of ministry-minded professionals who truly believe people and technology can work together to make an eternal impact. Our leadership team approaches each day as a new opportunity to find ways to benefit your ministry in practical ways. We chart our course by creating innovative ministry solutions and responding to the needs of our clients: churches, denominations, private schools, and more. We have been doing this for over 40 years and consider it an honor to partner with ministries all over the country and beyond.
Joe Koehling
President & CEO
Joe serves as President and CEO. In this role, Joe is primarily responsible for driving strategy, growth and leading the company into the future. With more than 30 years of executive management and professional services experience, Joe has lent his talents to large software consulting organizations, global content publishing companies, as well as ministries and other faith-based nonprofits throughout the country. Joe has the pleasure of serving on the Board of Directors for several ministries in the U.S., and is passionate about strengthening organizations that are putting their faith into action.
Toye Folarin
Chief Financial Officer
Toye serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and provides financial and business guidance in developing and executing the company’s strategy, ensuring the business meets critical milestones and objectives. Toye has over 20 years of experience in strategic and financial planning, driving business growth, margin expansion, and building an inclusive team. He previously worked with Anthem Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, General Electric, and Deloitte. Toye received his MBA from Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. He is a Chartered Certified Accountant and holds a fellowship at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA). Toye is active in Imago Dei Christian Fellowship and participates in mission works in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Dean Lisenby
Chief Ventures Officer
With over 30 years at ACST, Dean is a seasoned ambassador for the company. Born and raised in South Carolina, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems Management and serves on the board of directors. Dean has also held leadership roles in several Pee Dee nonprofits, demonstrating his passion for helping others succeed.
Robert Gettys
Chief Technical Officer
As the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Robert provides strategic vision and leads the team that designs, develops, and maintains products for our ministry partners. He has led product development and engineering in multiple industries. Robert has also worked in operations and business development, which keeps him focused on understanding and solving clients’ problems. Robert has served enterprise clients like Michelin, Greystar, Joann Fabrics, and Bridgestone while working at several companies, including Fluor, iPower Distribution Group, Fabric Editions, and Grace Hill. With over 30 years of experience, Robert is excited to combine his faith and career at ACS Technologies. Robert and his family are active members of Aldersgate UMC in Greenville, SC.
Donna Howell
Chief Customer Officer & Chief Operations Officer
Donna serves as our Chief Operations and Customer Officer and has dedicated over three decades of service and expertise to the company. A graduate of Lander University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Donna's exceptional leadership and commitment have been instrumental in driving our operational excellence and enhancing customer satisfaction. Throughout her 30-year tenure, she has consistently demonstrated a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of our customers' needs, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of industry standards and customer care. Donna's strategic vision and unwavering dedication continue to inspire our team and contribute to our company's ongoing success.
Cary Ashworth
Chief People Officer
Cary serves as the Chief People Officer and has implemented several productive programs and processes for the company. He joined ACS Technologies in 2012 with more than 20 years of progressive and strategic Human Resources leadership experience from multinational corporations such as Roche Pharmaceuticals, Becton Dickinson, and Baxter Healthcare International. He has a Doctorate of Education in Organization Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California, a business administration degree from East Carolina University and a MS in Human Resources from Troy State University.
Steve Cumbia
Vice President, Data
Steve serves as the Vice President of Data and leads teams that focus on data governance and business analytics who work every day to support the vision of “Unifying our data and making it accessible”. This includes:
-Building a robust data analytics solution to support decision making
-Promoting and strengthening the data culture across the organization
-Documenting key concepts, data dictionaries, and critical business rules in the data warehouse
-Consolidating corporate and product data in views that improve the understanding of our business and the markets we serve
Steve has been with the company since 1982 and started in the programming department. He has a degree in management science from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in Human Factors in Information Design from Bentley University.
Thomas Brown
Vice President, Sales & Business Development
As Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Thomas is responsible for the company's overall sales production through multiple sales channels. “My team and I serve the entire faith-based market in the U.S. and Canada with multiple software and technology solutions. I love technology and love seeing our ministry partners put that technology to work in their ministries.” Born and raised in Florence, S.C., Thomas has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing leadership. He holds a degree in business and is currently pursuing an Organizational Leadership degree. He loves seeing people move outside of their comfort zone and exceed their goals. In addition to the work he does at ACS Technologies, he volunteers with several organizations, including a local ministry here in Florence.
Board of Directors
Marvin Owen
Chairman of the Board
Marvin Owen is the Chairman of the Board and President Emeritus of ACS Technologies. He was the company's president from 2014 until 2017 and served as the Vice President and General Manager from 1998 until 2014. Under his leadership, the company's customer support department grew and became better equipped to meet clients' needs. Marvin also served as Programming Manager and was instrumental in developing a more extensive, more experienced programming department. He first joined ACS Technologies as a programmer and helped write the initial code for ACS. Marvin holds an undergraduate degree from Furman University and an MBA from Wake Forest University.
Paige Tuttle
Member
Paige Tuttle was the Chairman of the Board of ACS Technologies from 2015-2022. She followed in her father's footsteps, the late Billy Cambell, one of the company's original investors and long-time board chairman. She has held many leadership positions in the company during her 20 years of service, including the role of Vice President. Paige served as the Senior Director of Small Churches. She led the company's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) initiatives, which helped provide data analysis support for the company's business units and sales strategies. Paige was also over the Central Services department. In that role, her responsibilities included sales, vendor relations, and order processing for Forms and Supplies. Additionally, she oversaw order processing for all software orders and was responsible for add-on software sales. Her very first role with the company was as the assistant to the National Sales Manager.
Tommy Rogers
Member
Tommy Rogers joined the Board of Directors in March of 2015. He currently serves as Vice President over the Carolinas within TD Bank's Global Security and Investigations Group. Tommy spent the past 15 years in the financial industry, working with Anchor Bank and Carolina First Bank before joining TD Bank. He graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a B.S. in Business Administration. Tommy is the son of the late Tom Rogers, who was one of the original investors in ACS Technologies.
Honoring
Harris Rogers
The late Harris Rogers was the original investor and founder of ACS Technologies, formerly known as Computer Dimensions, Inc. With a background in accounting, computer programming, and church leadership positions, Harris knew churches would benefit from software designed specifically to meet their needs for managing membership, accounting, and contribution records. Harris passed away in December 2013.
Tom Rogers
The late Tom Rogers was one of the original investors in ACS Technologies and applied his success in business to help the company expand and succeed over its 30 year history. He served as Company President from November 2008 through April of 2014. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford awarded Tom the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor. Tom passed away in April of 2014.
Billy Campbell
The late Billy Campbell was one of the original investors and principal shareholders in ACS Technologies. Through his business foresight, Billy knew providing a solid product and customer service would make ACS Technologies the leading technology provider for the church market. Even before churches considered using software of any kind, he supported the business so it was able to develop into a company prepared to meet the demands of the growing market. Billy was a Florence city councilman for eight years. He passed away in July 2015.