CROWN WELCOMES JIM KLONARIS AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Training expert and entrepreneur joins global ministry's forward-looking team

(Atlanta, GA) – Crown Financial Ministries President Bob Dickie announced the addition of Jim Klonaris as the organization's Vice President of Sales effective November 1. "Jim brings a wealth of experience to Crown," Dickie said, "and we are so pleased that the Lord brought him during this time of renewed growth and unprecedented ministry opportunity." Crown CEO Chuck Bentley echoed Dickie's sentiments. "We are very impressed with Jim's credentials, and, even more, with his deep desire to serve God in this new role."

Coming from a successful tenure with the FranklinCovey leadership and management training organization, Klonaris also has an impressive sales, management, and marketing background with a number of Coca-Cola affiliates, including Coca-Cola USA, Coca-Cola Enterprises, and a privately owned Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
 
In addition to his 14-year career with Coca-Cola, Jim has excellent entrepreneurial experience in several business ventures including restaurants, floor care, construction services, janitorial, and consulting businesses. In fact over the course of 18 years, Jim has owned and operated 12 successful companies in various service industries.

Jim is passionate about helping others do well in the areas of their personal finances, careers and businesses through the application of biblical financial principles. And as global excitement for Crown's proven products and services continues to grow, the addition of Jim's creative talents and training expertise is a blessing. Bob Dickie commented: "With the dramatic expansion of our Crown Associate and Career Direct Consultant teams, coupled with all our new and updated resources, the on-boarding of someone of Jim Klonaris's caliber is a definite win—not only for Crown, but also for the many thousands whom we serve."

When asked about his coming to Crown, Klonaris admitted, "Although I was very happy in my position with FranklinCovey, I knew that God was preparing me for a new avenue of service in His Kingdom. So when I became aware of the opportunity to serve with Crown, I understood that I should pursue it. I'm convinced that this is the right move for me and my family, and we're excited to see what God has in store!"

Jim has a B.F.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from the College of Art and Architecture.