Our Team 

Kevin Boyle
Area Director

kboyle@fca.org

 Kevin joined the FCA staff in January 2024 . Kevin is married to his wife, Rachel, and they have three children. He grew up participating in various sports but focused on football, hockey, and baseball during high school. He played football in college and continues to play hockey in an adult league. He is passionate about helping people discover their God-given potential and pursuing the path that God has for them.

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 Scott Krause
Field Ambassador

skrause@fca.org

Scott came on staff with FCA in 2015 after 36 years in the public school system as a teacher, coach, athletic administrator, and campus FCA huddle coach.  Those experiences have served him well in ministering to coaches and developing campus huddles in the Greater Peoria Area.  Scott and his wife Teresa live in Mackinaw, are parents of 3 married children, and became new grandparents in the past year.  They enjoy long walks, going to games, and traveling to see their kids.

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Riley Metzger
Area Representative

rmetzger@fca.org

Riley Metzger joined the Greater Peoria FCA staff on January 1, 2026. He and his wife, Caitlin, have two children and reside in the Washington area. Riley has a passion for the Gospel, sports, and youth, which makes him a great fit for FCA. In his spare time, you can catch him watching sports, cheering on the Fighting Illini, and spending time with his family.

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 Dale Steiner
Field Ambassador

dsteiner@fca.org

Dale Steiner joined FCA as an Ambassador in 2026 after retiring from a career in as a project manager. Dale and his wife Pam live in Washington. Dale and Pam have 3 grown daughters and 2 grandchildren. Hobbies include motorcycle riding, woodworking, and the Cubs.

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Carly Gray

Administrative Assistant

Cgray@fca.org

Carly joined the Greater Peoria Area FCA staff in 2026 as the Administrative Assistant. She resides in Peoria, Illinois, with her two-year-old son, Abel. Carly has a heart for helping people know and trust Jesus. Having grown up playing a variety of sports—primarily competitive softball—she developed a passion for seeing athletes find their identity in Christ alone. In addition to serving with FCA, Carly works as a bridal stylist at Adore Bridal. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, and making gluten free soudourgh and other baked goods.

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Dan Pearson
Multi-Area Director
(Greater Peoria, Northern IL & 3 Rivers)

danpearson@fc a.org

Dan Pearson joined the FCA team in 2011 after 29 years as a television  sports anchor and reporter. Dan and his wife, Gina, live in Geneseo, Illinois. They have two grown daughters who were both involved in FCA throughout their high school days. The Pearsons love spending time with their family and enjoy their role as grandparents.

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 Our Board

Joe Walder - Chair

Grant Dietmeier, Jacob Ford, Loren Gallup, Jonathan Hamm, Logan Pflederer, Katie Pogeman,

Dennis Robertson, Zack Sauder, Marcellus Sommerville, Andy Thornton & Aaron Williams

Vision

To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

Mission

To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

Values

Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Our Core Values

Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Integrity

We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.
Proverbs 11:3

Serving

We will model Jesus’ example of serving.
John 13:1-17

Teamwork

We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.
Philippians 2:1-4

Excellence

We will honor and glorify God in all we do.
Colossians 3:23-24