James Harvey, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

James founded Blazing Trees in December 2016. He was a missionary kid growing up in China & the Philippines. He was a house church planter focused on Nashville refugees and a strategy specialist for those serving in urban multicultural communities. 

His vision for Blazing Trees is that we will be a trustworthy missions agency for support-raising missionaries where they can be free to be themselves and to be led by the Holy Spirit. His greatest passion in life is to pray with and encourage other missionaries as they follow Jesus.

Tre' Baugues, Chief of Development

Tre’ is a husband, father, and church planting catalyst seeing disciples, churches, and leaders multiply across Memphis, the US, and to the nations. He is a gifted worship leader and encourager. He joined Blazing Trees in 2025 to mobilize Great Commission resources through our Wild Frontier Fund.

Don Buege, Global Missions Coach

Don has a shepherd’s heart; he loves to encourage and disciple men. He coaches other missionaries out of his personal 35 years of Great Commission experience. Don serves as a marketplace chaplain, going into harvest fields to share the Gospel and help the lost find their way into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Don has led over 90 international mission trips, and he is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders who will rise into maturity and lead others as the Holy Spirit leads them. Don’s greatest passion is helping others experience the glory of God.

Howard Everett, Advocate for Massive Giving

Howard began his ministry in the army as a chaplain's assistant. While stationed in Germany, he accepted his calling to missions and planted churches in four states. While at his second church in San Diego, he became focused on reaching unreached people groups. He started two schools for missionary training in California & India.

Now, Howard travels the world with his beautiful wife Ynah and trains church planters how to be financially sustainable so they can focus on their ministry passions. Howard mentors leaders in how to invest generously & consistently in pioneer missions among unreached tribes.

Kyle Frohock, Treasurer

Kyle lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Tess and four daughters. He is an ordained pastor and elder with the United Methodist Church. He is passionate about missional and multicultural ministry, reconciliation, unity, and prayer. Kyle serves as the Development Director for the Wesley Heritage Foundation, a ministry that resources Spanish-language pastors, teachers, and disciplemakers.