Kevin Raihala
President, Pure Gospel Network Inc.

The web site tag line says; “A unique blend of technology & ministry” Here is where that comes from.  In the area of technology Kevin has 28+ years of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) related experience. His career has been in large IT environments such as as 22 years in a health care environment and 10 years in Engineering and Aircraft Manufacturing environments. Most recently he has been a manager level professional with notable success in directing a broad range of corporate IT initiatives while providing insightful leadership in strategic planning, analyzing, problem solving and implementation of solutions supporting corporate objectives.

Kevin specialized in Project Management, Installations and cut-overs, software upgrades, network administration, server administration, security, telecommunications and in general anything that goes in or out of a data center. Kevin is also a veteran He served in with the United States Navy as a CT with the Naval Security Group.

In the area of ministry, Kevin has 25+ years of experience as a minister of the Gospel. One of his mentors said; “He is an Evangelist with a Pastor’s heart.” Kevin was ordained September 1st 1998 by the Gospel Crusade Ministerial Fellowship and has been faithful in his calling ever since. He has served in several Churches from non-denominational to denominational. Currently he is one of the Pastors at Living Stones Fellowship in Duluth, MN. Kevin is also in the process of affiliating with the Minnesota District Council of the Assemblies of God.


Elizabeth Raihala
Vice President, Pure Gospel Network Inc.

Vocalist & Pianist, is a graduate of the  College of St. Scholastica with a degree in Music Education, with an emphasis on vocal and choral music, and a minor in psychology.  Along with over 30 years of piano, voice and classroom teaching experience, she is active in Music Ministry and choral activities.  She enjoys helping her students foster a life-long love of  music, and have had many students win MMTA, MTNA competitions, as well as pursuing music in college and beyond.

Liz’s professional affiliations presently include serving as Secretary of the Duluth Music Teachers Association, (which is affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs), and as District Contest Chairperson, State Voice contest Chair for the Minnesota Music Teachers Association. Liz is nationally certified through the Music Teachers National Association and is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.ist & Pianist, is a graduate of the College of St. Scholastica with a degree in Music Education, with an emphasis on vocal and choral music, and a minor in psychology. Along with over 30 years of piano, voice and classroom teaching experience, she is active in Music Ministry and choral activities. She enjoys helping her students foster a life-long love of music, and have had many students win MMTA, MTNA competitions, as well as pursuing music in college and beyond.

Besides being the mother of three boys and a wife. Liz is an accomplished Worship Leader. God has given her special gifting as a musician, singer, psalmist, and minstrel.


Sanders Sweeney
Vice President, Pure Gospel Network Inc.

Retired, 34 years with the City of Duluth as the MIS Operations Manager and his final position there was City Energy Coordinator. Sanders is also a veteran having served as an Officer in the United States Coast Guard. Sandy now focuses his time on Prison Ministry and serves the inmates at the St. Louis County Jail. Sandy has been ordained through John G. Lake Ministries.


PGN Advisory Board

  • Dave Davis III – Branch Operations Manager – BDI Industrial Distributors
  • Craig Jouppi, PE, SE – Principal – AMI Consulting Engineers, P.A.
  • Cheryl Sweeney – Retired Paralegal

 


DBA PGN eCyclers


Kevin Raihala
CEO, PGN eCyclers

As CEO Kevin does everything from web development to personally refurbishing the donated technology. He has built the technical and business infrastructure that exists around Pure Gospel Network which includes PGN Internet Radio, Project Revive and PGN eCyclers. Some of his duties are supervising and training volunteers & staff giving daily direction to the company, finding technology donors to partner with PGN eCyclers as well as customers to benefit from our efforts. We all work together to benefit our environment through retired technology reuse with a focus on benefiting and impacting our local communities.

You are secure with us! Our CEO served as a Communications Technician (CTA) in the United States Naval Security Group. Some time afterwards continued with a career in Information & Communications Technologies in both Health Care and Manufacturing environments. Keeping our government’s and your information secure through technology has been his mission for over 30 years. We say this to assure you that PGN eCyclers is a professional, safe and secure place to trust your computer. Whether we repair or refurbish your data is handled with the utmost care.


Brian Dahlen
Warehouse Manager, PGN eCyclers

As the Warehouse Manager Brian directs, coordinates and plans the warehouse storage and distribution of the products and materials within the company. Brian supervises the activities of employees, engages in shipping, receiving, storing and testing materials and products. He is responsible for safety development, along with implementing security and safety programs. Brian will issue job assignments and review work orders, invoices and confirm reports and monitor the distribution of materials and or products. Part of his job entails meeting with other department heads about sales, purchasing, production and record control, so the warehouse activities remain coordinated and running smoothly. Brian maintains safe and efficient warehouse conditions including overseeing the equipment and vehicle fleets and order any replacements or maintenance, when needed.

 

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Technical Operations Manager, PGN eCyclers