GARY DAGAMPAT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Prior to serving in his current role as CEO, Gary held executive management positions within the higher education space including roles as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Vice President of Operations, and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. While COO with Ability Holdings, Inc, Gary managed and led corporate and field operations for the $500 million educational service organization. While serving in his role as COO, Gary worked effectively with BC Partners - the company’s private equity owner – board of directors and chief executive officer in helping to make the company among fastest growing in the private post-secondary sector.
Gary brings his successful operations background to II Adam Ministries where his focus is on creating brand awareness, installing operating processes and financial controls, building infrastructure and ensuring the financial health of the ministry. In addition to positioning II Adam Ministries for growth, Gary, a lifelong Christian, is committed to Senior Pastor Moises’s vision to “inspire, instruct, and influence congregants – and empower each - to live life to the fullest in Christ.” Gary adds, “what Moises, Marcos, Rebecca and Miriam have built at II Adam Ministries is a testament to their individual and collective love of God – and their anointed purpose to bring the word of God - and His love - to the masses.” Gary believes strategic direction, a strong operations model, disciplined execution, and a culture grounded in traditional values and an esprit de corps will provide the building blocks necessary to scale the organization. Gary has two favorite scriptures:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
In his leisure time, Gary enjoys reading business, Christian and sports books. He is also a fitness enthusiast and enjoys golf, basketball and cardio and strength training. He is an ardent supporter of both the United States Naval Academy and USC football teams, Oregon State University basketball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Cowboys.
Gary is currently completing an MBA from Texas A&M International University. He holds a B.S. in Management from California Coast University, and earned Executive Certificates in Corporate Finance from Cornell University and Organizational Leadership from the Jack Welch Management Institute.