Mark Welton, the founder and CEO of Triple R Ministries, was born in to a military family and eventually landed in Okaloosa County. After attending both Rocky Bayou Christian School and Baker School, Mark earned his undergraduate degree in Business Marketing from Bob Jones University in 1988. In 1993,
By Ernie Lail
Donald and Anne Welton were married in 1959 and raised two children, Lisa Cotton and Mark Welton. They purchased the Old Escambia Farms School property in 1972, and moved onto the property in 1978, where Mark and Lisa grew up. The property is adjacent to what is now the
By Ernie Lail
Billy White is the Founder of Swan Aviation which has partnered with Triple R Ministries to provide aeronautical opportunities to children living on the ranch. Billy holds an Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He has an FAA Airframe and Power-plant Certifications and FAA Inspection Authorization. Billy has
By Ernie Lail
Brett is a graduate of Pensacola State. Brett serves as a bi-vocational Pastor at Central Baptist Church, on staff as the Senior’s Pastor (55 and up). Brett has been serving in the ministry since 2002. He works as a Broker Associate/Agent at RE/MAX Agency One and has been there
Sheena Faircloth grew up in a military family and eventually settled in Okaloosa County at the age of 12. Sheena is a certified church consultant currently on staff with First Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach. Sheena has a B.A. in Communication Arts from the University of West Florida. She has
By Ernie Lail
Paul Mixon serves as the Pastor at Central Baptist Church of Crestview. He is a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County and grew up in Shalimar, the son of a Presbyterian minister. He is a graduate of Choctaw High School, Northwest Florida State College, and Leavell College of New Orleans
By Ernie Lail
Kristen is married to Patrick Ellis, both Okaloosa County natives. Kristen obtained an education in Business Management and Administration from Northwest Florida State College, along with gaining three years of experience in banking. Kristen currently oversees the financial aspect of Triple R Ministries while working for Mark Welton at
