The Wycliffe USA Board of Directors

To maintain accountability, Wycliffe USA elects a board of directors that consists of not only Wycliffe personnel, but also pastors, business people, educational leaders and others who have been involved in the work of Bible translation.

Those selected to serve on the board must demonstrate Christian character and enthusiastically support the work of Bible translation. Using their ability to think strategically and work creatively, the board sets the direction for Wycliffe USA. The president of Wycliffe USA, Bob Creson, working with the Senior Leadership Team, is responsible for meeting these goals.

Tom Matlock

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Board Member
Architect and President: Matlock Associates

BIOGRAPHY

As a seasoned architect, Thomas Matlock knows the importance of a good foundation, not only for his buildings, but also for his personal life. “There's nothing more significant in my life than God's Word,” said Matlock. “Through the difficulties of life, I rely on the Word to sustain me.”

On that biblical foundation is built a heart for service, particularly for the Bibleless people of the world. Not only does Matlock serve on the Wycliffe USA board of directors, but he is also a long-time member of the board of directors for JAARS, Inc.

President of Matlock Associates, an architectural design and building firm that operates out of Ontario, California, Matlock has developed a reputation for quality design and construction. After completing a five-year bachelors of architecture degree, he went on to receive NCARB (National Counsel of Architectural Registration Boards) certification and architectural licensing in six states.

Wycliffe and JAARS have benefited not only from Matlock’s board member service, but also from his hands-on experience. Over the years, he has assisted with facility design in Papua New Guinea, Peru and at the JAARS center in Waxhaw, North Carolina. In addition to his service to Bible translation, Matlock contributes to the Christian community as a mentor for the Biola University MBA program.