
A strong family for every child.
Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis…“One Life at a Time.”®
Olive Crest transforms the lives of children and families in crisis through the healing power of God, family, and community.




Your compassion today will prevent child abuse and help preserve families for generations to come.
$7.31 a day can keep a child safe and cared for at Olive Crest | $102.34 can provide two weeks of safety
In 1973, Dr. Don and Lois Verleur took in four teenage girls and opened their first home for children. Drawing from the olive tree in the front yard and the idea of a family crest, Olive Crest, a name symbolizing “peaceful family,” was born.
Olive Crest makes available the teachings of Judeo-Christian principles while respecting the religious background of each individual. Olive Crest acknowledges the existence of a creator through whom restoration and healing of a person’s life can be fully accomplished.
James Woodside
Chairman of the Board
Board Member,
Oltmans Construction Co.
Lucas Baerg
Chief Financial Officer
PriceSpider
Stephanie Byerly
Attorney
Jill Wallace
CEO,
Casala Group Inc.
Joe Cesta
Senior Managing Director
CBRE
Paul Rygalski
President/Owner
Managed Mobile, Inc.
William Potter
MessageBroadcast
Erin Burke
Partner
Jones Day Law Firm
Paul Nienow
Managing Partner
Nienow & Tierney, LLP
Jeff Mathews (Emeritus)
Arden Limited Partnership
Mike Haddad (Emeritus)
Ronald Blue Trust

Donald A. Verleur II, M.B.A.
Chief Executive Officer
Justin Laird, C.P.A.
Chief Financial Officer
Stephen Christensen
Chief Development Officer
Sharon Dean
Chief Administrative Officer
Annamarie Dachtler
Executive Director,
Los Angeles
Kerri Dunkelberger
Executive Director,
Orange County and San Diego County
Tracy Fitzsimmons
Executive Director,
Inland and Desert Communities
Paul LaRose
Executive Director,
Pacific Northwest
Jimmy Monaghan
Executive Director,
Nevada
Dr. Don and Lois Verleur