Misikir is the Co-founder and Ethiopia Country Director at KIBIR. He holds a BA in Economics from Bahir Dar University and has years of experience mentoring and equipping young Ethiopian students and graduates to live as salt and light in the world. He’s passionate about seeing believers empowered in the marketplace as change agents and solution innovators. Misikir is married to Sara, and they have three boys. He enjoys quiet mornings with a good breakfast, coffee, and a book or journal—and on weekends, he loves preparing breakfast for his family. He also appreciates traveling and finds joy in moments of reflection and personal time.
Jon is the co-founder and Executive Director of KIBIR. With a degree in Horticulture and Ag Business from Michigan State and an MBA in International Entrepreneurship, he's been blending mission and business for years. He and his family lived in Ethiopia from 2013–2020, working in agriculture and launching KIBIR. Now based in the U.S., Jon continues to lead and consult with KIBIR while championing missional business around the world. He’s married to Amy, and they have five amazing kids. Jon enjoys deep conversations, cross-cultural adventures, and dreaming up new ways business can serve the Kingdom.
Eyoel brings together his background in health, finance, and leadership with his passion for God’s Kingdom to serve KIBIR's mission. He holds an MBA and, before joining KIBIR, managed Bridge School of English, a missional business in Addis Ababa. He’s also a tech enthusiast with skills in design, audio, and video editing—tools he puts to good use in content development and admin work. Eyoel is married to Aster, an entrepreneur, and they have two lovely daughters. He enjoys learning new tech, building systems, and helping ideas come to life.
Yeabsira is KIBIR’s Education and Marketing Manager. She ensures smooth coordination of training, marketing, and daily operations. With a BA in marketing and a background in banking, she excels at promoting KIBIR’s initiatives. Yeabsira recently completed a Master's degree in counseling psychology and volunteers with organizations serving vulnerable groups. She is married to Misgana, and they have two daughters. Yeabsira loves reading, cooking, and hosting guests.
Tensae is the Community Care Manager at KIBIR, joining the team in 2022. With a degree in accounting, she is a compassionate and God-loving woman who finds joy in serving and helping others. Tensae is responsible for building and maintaining long-term relationships with KIBIR's target groups. She has experience working with campus ministries and in banking. KIBIR has given her the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives. Recently married to Yosan, Tensae enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, and going for long walks.
Ryan is an American businessman with a heart for cross-cultural teams and missional business. He holds a BA in Economic Consulting and International Business from Indiana University. He spent 11 years at Amazon in roles from operations leader to senior launch program manager, gaining deep experience in business development and problem-solving. Drawn to KIBIR’s vision, Ryan moved to Ethiopia in 2022 with his wife, Jenny, and their four children—and later welcomed twins after settling in Addis Ababa. He joined the team in 2023 to lead KIBIR’s Small-Medium Enterprise Department. Ryan is passionate about seeing the Kingdom grow through hope, opportunity, and discipleship through the vehicle of missional business.
Darci joined KIBIR in 2024 after first serving as an intern in the Ethiopia office in 2023. An American entrepreneur, Darci has a passion for seeing God glorified in the marketplace. She holds a BA in International Business from Illinois State University and cofounded a company selling missional business products while in university. Darci is excited to support and expand KIBIR's work in Ethiopia through the USA office. She lives in Iowa with her husband, Justin, and enjoys every opportunity to spend time with the team on the ground in the beautiful nation of Ethiopia!
Merethab holds a degree in Construction Technology and Management and a Master’s in Project Management, Evaluation, and Analysis. Before joining KIBIR, he worked in the telecom industry as a customer relations agent and quality analyst. What he loves most about KIBIR is the way the team operates like a united family, empowering people to live out Kingdom values. In his free time, Merethab enjoys sharing and meditating on biblical truths and listening to gospel music.
Rakeb holds a BS in Computer Science and has experience as a Virtual Assistant, specializing in content creation, social media, video editing, and event organizing. After starting as an intern, she quickly connected with KIBIR’s mission to inspire Christian-led businesses for Kingdom impact. Rakeb loves how KIBIR is a places she can grow both personally and professionally. In her free time, she enjoys photography, singing, sketching, and spending quality time with others.
Sharon holds a BA in Marketing Management and the skills she has developed as a digital module developer have been very beneficial to the KIBIR team. Sharon loves the supportive relationships and personal growth she’s experienced at KIBIR, calling it a place where people truly make a difference. Singing brings her deep joy—more than a hobby, she considers it a calling.
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