Press Releases

Alan Pratt joins The Signatry as President of the Northwest Region

1 month ago By Brady Smith

Overland Park, KAN, August 9, 2019 The Signatry: A Global Christian Foundation announced today Alan Pratt has joined the team as President of the Northwest Region. Pratt will lead the Seattle office and serve clients by helping families build generational legacies. Pratt has over two decades of experience as a family legacy advisor working with families on a multigenerational basis and specializing in philanthropy and family wealth preservation. “Alan brings an exceptional history of character and faith in serving the Seattle area to The Signatry team. He is uniquely qualified as a leader in family legacy advising, and I am…

New book reveals spiritual heritage of Kansas City

4 months ago By Jessica Winter

For immediate release May 23, 2019 Title: The Spiritual Roots of Kansas City Authors: Bill High, Annika Bergen Have you ever wondered about the spiritual destiny of cities? Kansas City has a unique spiritual history. Bill High and Annika Bergen tackle this topic in their book, The Spiritual Roots of Kansas City: Discovering the Past to Shape Our Future, published by The Signatry. The book reveals the spiritual legacy on which Kansas City stands. Using the lens of history, the book examines relevant topics facing today’s churches. Division, racism, corruption, community development, generosity, prayer and grassroots change—Kansas City’s churches have…

Former Cure International CEO and Nonprofit Leader Dale Brantner Joins The Signatry

11 months ago By Jessica Winter

Overland Park, KAN. – October 26, 2018 The Signatry: A Global Christian Foundation announced today Dale Brantner has joined the team as Chief Catalyst Officer. Branter will lead the Washington, D.C. office and serve across the world to foster relationships and further The Signatry’s global initiatives. Brantner brings a heart for ministry and development in the United States and internationally with experience in organizational leadership and donor relationships. He has worked in different nonprofit efforts over the past 30 years including serving with Cure International as President and then CEO, and with the Office of the President for Museum of…

Former DuPont and Chick-fil-a Business Leader Wendy Rogers Joins The Signatry

12 months ago By Jessica Winter

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 The Signatry: A Global Christian Foundation today announced Wendy Rogers has joined the team as Vice President, National Relationship Manager. Rogers, based in Richmond, Virginia, works with clients to grow generosity and family legacy through donor advised funds, complex asset gifts and other creative giving solutions. Rogers is a third-generation family business owner and former corporate leader with 25 years of experience in talent development and organizational leadership, branding and market development, financial and operational stewardship, and nonprofit strategy and governance. She spent much of her career in diverse roles for Fortune 100…

Steve French to Speak at the Exit Planning Summit

1 year ago By Jessica Winter

Steve French, President of The Signatry, will be speaking at the 2018 EPI Exit Planning Summit on September 24 and 25. The Exit Planning Summit is an elite gathering for exit planning experts, advisors, and middle market business owners. Top industry advisors and thought leaders will gather to share valuable insights. Having sold his own business in 2015, Steve will be speaking on: -How to maintain the company culture you have worked years to create after you exit -How to prepare for the emotional aspects of selling your company -How to develop a plan for the first 100 days after…

Chris Stewart and Anthony Strange add legal and business expertise to The Signatry

1 year ago By Annika Bergen

The Signatry is excited to announce the addition of two new roles: Christopher Stewart, J.D., has been promoted to Vice President and General Counsel, and Anthony Strange has joined as the National Relationship Manager. “I’m pleased to have Chris step into the role of Vice President and General Counsel,” CEO Bill High said. “He has a unique skill set to not only serve our organization but also work with clients all around the country.” Stewart holds a J.D. from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Stewart is responsible for the overall legal affairs of The Signatry, including advising on…