Vincent
General Manager
Why I’m At VBS T-Shirts: Out of the long list of reasons why I love being at MinistryGear, my favorite is making someone’s day! Whether that is getting their shirts to them a few days earlier than expected, or taking their idea and creating a design that they’re proud to wear, I get giddy when they have a great experience at MinistryGear.
What Inspires Me: Faith. Family. Friends. Hot sauce. Also, acronyms and a clean font or logo.
Where I Came From: Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, California, I’m a unique blend of Filipino, Irish, Spanish, and Chinese.
Ask Me About: The Buffer Zone. Basketball – on any level…I coached it for 8 years at my alma mater. I enjoy almost every type of music, as long as I can bob my head and air-drum to it. I’m a die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan by day, and a die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan by night.
Tiffany
The Design Team
Why I’m At VBS T-Shirts: I love the serving aspect most about Ministry Gear. I think it’s one of my so-called love languages because it feels awesome to help out even when not asked. I also love that it feels like a second family away from home working with everyone at Ministry Gear.
What Inspires Me: Dark chocolate will always makes me happy, haha.
Where I Came From: Born and raised in Westminster, Colorado. Family from both divisions of Korea. Originally wanted to become a vet and then realized I didn’t have the stomach for surgeries. So did a complete 180 and got a bachelor’s in art and design instead!
Ask Me About: ALL THE GAMES! Whether it be cards, boards, and video games. Mostly video games. Drawing, crafting, and origami/papercraft are fun past-times as well. Also love playing the piano and jamming out with my praise team!
Araceli
The Design Team
Why I’m At VBS T-Shirts: I am blessed to have the opportunity to help spread God’s message through awesome design while working with a team of talented and supportive people.
What Inspires Me: My family, friends, dogs (shoutout to my two little chihuahuas, Simba and Chicharito), serving in church, and french fries.
Where I Came From: Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor’s in art (Concentration in graphic design).
Ask Me About: Scandal, HGTV shows, true crime shows/documentaries, music ministry, youth ministry and exploring new food spots.
Karen
Administrative Director
Why I’m At VBS T-Shirts: I love the people that work here. Each one loves the Lord and the work ethic is awesome. Of course they are all youngsters compared to me. They never cease tov amaze me at their speed in looking up things on the web. Also I love our beautiful customers. They’re excited about their new shirts and the event where they’ll be wearing them. I get to share in a little bit of their loves and ministries.
What Inspires Me: My husband of 49 years and our children and grandchildren mostly. I also come from a large family and enjoy getting together them and my cousins. We spend a lot of time laughing and sharing memories. A sunny day and a green freshly mowed lawn also make me happy.
Where I Came From: Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Still live and work here. I am easy to track on ancestry. Schooled as a dental assistant. When I became a mother, I was a homemaker while the kids were at home. Then they got older, I worked with my husband, in the office, at our Automotive repair shop, and now work for my son.
Ask Me About: I love scrapbooking and have 7 beautiful grandchildren that bless my pages with smiles and memories. My guilty pleasure is chocolate.
Don Kick
President
Why I’m At VBS T-shirts: My friend and I started Impact Shirts in 1993 to serve pastors and their ministries. I am passionate about using my gifts to serve the church and get excited at the prospect of being able to assist these front line workers who are spreading the love of Jesus.
What Inspires Me: My wife and kids, meaningful conversation, great friends, freedom, surfing with my family, craftsman architecture, underdog victories, and the fun group of amazing people I get to work with here.
Where I Came From: I was born and raised in Southern California and I still live within 7 miles of where I grew up. I love to create and build things and have started 10 businesses since I was 13 years old.
Ask Me About: How the surf was today, or anything to do with Craftsman architecture and furniture.
