Led by a diverse board, committed to their faith and the work of Brightway, as well a a network of contacts with Christian athletes and community leaders, Brightway will become a premiere ministry program that influences the world for Christ.

Kara's untimely death interrupted his dream before it could become a reality.  But before he passed, he exacted a promise from his friends Daryle, George and Clifton, to ensure Brightway's future.   As Christians devoted to Kara's friendship and convinced of the importance of his dream, they forged ahead with faith and determination and are proud to be a part of the exciting future that Brightway Center holds.

President & CEO
Daryle comes from one of the most well-known and well-respected sports families in the state of Ohio, being one of eight siblings who received athletic scholarships and graduated from highly respected colleges or universities.  Daryle graduated in 1975 from Kent State University, earning a Business Administration degree in Industrial and Labor Relations in less than four years.  He went on to serve for over 32 years in various leadership positions at AT&T, finally retiring in April 2007.  Daryle and his wife have been married since 1976 and they have three adult children, two daughters and a son.  Their place of worship is the Vineyard Church of Columbus where they are members.  His most treasured community project is Brightway Center in which he has been involved as a board member since incorporation.  His long time association with the founder Kara Bright dates back to 1973 and their involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

Steve is originally from Massillon, Ohio where he was the co-captain of the 1970 State Champions Massillon Tigers. He went on to play for The Ohio State University, which won the Big Ten Conference for three years during his college career.  He also started in three Rose Bowls for the Buckeyes. Steve was drafted by the Green Bay Packers during the 1975 NFL college draft.  He demonstrated outstanding leadership and athletic ability through 75 consecutive games and served as the team co-captain from 1978 to 1980. Steve’s leadership goes far beyond the football field. He has been active in the civic affairs of Columbus, Ohio, has served on the Development Board of Children’s Hospital in Columbus, the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, the Board of Directors of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Telethon Chairman for the United Negro College Fund for Central Ohio. Steve was named Outstanding Young American in 1982 and is listed in Who’s Who among Black Americans. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for Lifeline of Ohio and sits on The Ohio State University Professional Sports Counseling Panel. He also spends time working with both the Worthington and Columbus Public Schools in their tutoring and mentoring programs.

Michael is a board certified general surgeon and endoscopist in Salem, Ohio.  He joined his father in practice, returning to his hometown, in 1999.  He graduated from Salem High School in 1984, The Ohio State University in 1988, and NEOUCOM in 1994.  He completed his surgical residency at Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati from 1994 to 1999.  Mike served in the US Army from 1994 to 2003 doing a tour in Afghanistan before finishing as a Major.  He is married and has four children.  They attend the First Friends Church in Salem and recently returned from a medical mission in northern Uganda.  He has assisted with the youth of Salem through sports and ministry, coached basketball for one year under George Spack, and now enjoys coaching his boys in youth basketball.

George Spack
A 1969 graduate of Salem High School in Ohio, George was a three-year starter and team captain in basketball at the College of William and Mary, where he earned degrees in history and education administration.  After coaching at W&M for four years he returned to Salem in 1981.  Since then he has taught history and government classes,  coached varsity basketball (boys and girls), conducted camps and clinics in Russia and Mongolia (with Athletes in Action), Costa Rica, England, Turkey, and across the U.S.  George continues to teach and coach at Salem High School, teaches an adult Sunday School class at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and advises the local FCA huddle.  His friendship with Kara Bright began when the two were introduced to one another by a mutual friend, former Auburn University basketball coach, Sonny Smith, in 1984.  George remains single.

Clifton L. Spinner, MS
Clifton is a 1983 graduate of Steubenville High School and went on to attend college at West Liberty State, where he excelled in academics and football.  He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in 1987 and joined the Ohio State Patrol to begin a career in law enforcement.  He is currently a Staff Lieutenant assigned to the Ohio State Patrol's General Headquarters and serves as Risk Manager.  He also earn his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice in 1993 from the University of Cincinnati.  Clifton also serves on the Board of Directors for the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Client Security Fund and he is an adjunct professor at Ohio University teaching in the criminal justice/law enforcement program.  Clifton grew up under the positive mentoring of Coach Bright and was one of the many students who attended the numerous FCA retreats that Coach Bright provided for the children of the Ohio Valley.  He volunteers his time to the youth of Ohio, having served as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and as an assistant scoutmaster with an urban Boy Scout Troop in Columbus. He, his wife, and his daughter reside in the Columbus area and belong to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

C. Jonathan (Jon) Swires, Jr.
Jon is a "retired" teacher, coach, and school administrator.  He is a 1966 graduate of the University of Akron (Bachelor of Ed.) and a 1972 graduate of the University of Akron (MS in Earth Science).  Widowed and recently remarried, he has 6 adult children and 10 grandchildren.  Jon is a leader in the Akron Camp of the Gideon's International, is a member of The Chapel, and is an assistant coach at Akron Garfield H.S.  Jon has been involved with Kara Bright through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and The Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Weekend of Champions since 1974.  He has been involved with Brightway Center as a board member since the beginning.  He is presently working full time for The Akron Digital Academy as an administrator/lead teacher.