USMB National Staff

Aaron Box - National Director

Aaron Box has served as USMB national director since July 2024, bringing more than 20 years of ministry leadership experience to the role. Aaron previously served as senior pastor of North Park Community Church in Eugene, Oregon. He served on the USMB Leadership Board from 2014-2022 and has extensive volunteer experience leading in his local community. Aaron is passionate about developing young leaders and loving people who don’t know Jesus, introducing them to the Gospel. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Bible/Theology and Youth Ministry and a Master of Business Administration. In his time off, you can often find Aaron exploring the mountains and rivers of the Northwest. Aaron and his wife, Jennifer, have two children and reside in Eugene.
You can reach Aaron at Aaron@usmb.org.

J.L. Martin – Bookkeeper / Event & Social Media Coordinator

J.L. serves as bookkeeper and event planner which he started in September 2023 in addition to his role as social media coordinator. Previously, he served in churches for 23 years and most recently at Hesston MB Church for 15 years. J.L. is very familiar with our Mennonite Brethren family and loves connecting through social media. He enjoys coffee, reading, Spartan races and working out. He and his wife, Bethany, have four children and live in Hesston, Kansas.
You can reach J.L. at jl@usmb.org.

Desirae Rolen – Administrative Assistant / Webmaster

Desirae joined the USMB staff in July, 2024 and serves as Administrative Assistant and webmaster. She also serves as the administrative assistant for USMB NextGen. With more than six years of experience in administrative assistant roles and four years in website development and maintenance she looks forward to utilizing her skills for USMB. As a former missionary kid, Desirae is excited to connect with the diverse community of churches in our conference. She and her husband, Brad, have one daughter and attend Ridgepoint Church in Wichita, Kansas.
You can reach Desirae at offices@usmb.org.

Janae (Rempel) Shafer – USMB Communications, USMB;
Associate Editor, Christian Leader

Janae joined the USMB staff as Christian Leader assistant editor in September 2017 and transitioned to associate editor in January 2020. She added USMB administrative assistant duties in July 2020. A story-teller at heart, Janae is an award-winning journalist with experience in newspaper writing and photography. Janae graduated from Tabor College in 2010. She and her husband, Austin, live in Wichita, Kansas, and attend Ridgepoint Church. Janae enjoys sports, photography and a good cup of coffee. She is on a mission to attend a game in every MLB ballpark.
For all things CL, reach Janae at: newseditor@usmb.org.
For USMB, reach her at communications@usmb.org.

Lacey Scully – Editor, Christian Leader

Lacey joined the Christian Leader staff as editor in July 2025. She has more than two decades of experience in editorial writing and strategic communications, creating and editing content for newspaper, magazines, websites and email campaigns. With a background working with government and faith-based organizations, Lacey is passionate about creating engaging stories which inspire and support readers. A native Kansan, she graduated from Kansas State University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications. Lacey, her husband and their two girls live in Wichita, Kansas, and attend Ridgepoint Church. Lacey loves curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee. She can be found nightly reading a stack of stories to her little ones.
You can reach Lacey at editor@usmb.org.