Meet Our Team
The Yellow Balloons team is committed to influencing individuals and organizations towards choosing a true perspective. Throughout all the diverse circumstances of life, we have the power to make choices and live life above our circumstances. The team at Yellow Balloons works to create resources such as books, podcasts, and devotionals that invite people to choose a true perspective.
THE FOUNDER: TIM DUNN
Tim Dunn was born and raised in the oil-rich plains of West Texas. He learned the value of hard work at an early age from a father who worked as a farmer and factory worker during the trying and uncertain days of The Great Depression and World War II. Growing up in Big Spring, TX, Tim was active in his high school’s student council and athletic programs, also earning the rank of Eagle Scout prior to his graduation in 1974.
He married his wife Terri after his junior year at Texas Tech University where he subsequently earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering. The unexpected pleasure of learning that Terri was carrying their first child led him to scrap his plans to enter law school and accept a job with Exxon Production Research Company in Houston as an engineer. While there, he had the opportunity to work in the Middle East on three separate occasions and learn from some of the world’s most brilliant scientists.
Tim left Exxon to enter the banking industry where after working with First City Bancorporation would become the head of energy and commercial lending with First City Bank of Midland. Returning to operations in the energy business, Dunn joined Parker & Parsley Petroleum in Midland where he would serve as director, general partner, and chief financial officer over the course of his eight-year tenure.
In 1996, Dunn co-founded a business now known as CrownQuest Operating, where he now serves as CEO. He was honored as CEO of the year in the Large Company category in October 2013 by TIPRO and Texas Monthly magazine in their Top Producers program.
In addition to his deep involvement in the petroleum industry, Tim founded Midland Classical Academy in 1998, a non-profit, K-12 learning institution whose upper level curriculum centers on a reading list rooted in the development of western civilization, utilizing the Socratic method in its teaching approach. He has served as a board member since the school’s inception.
Among his active leadership roles, Dunn is a board member of Grace School of Theology and Citizens for Self-Governance, chairman of the board of directors for Empower Texans, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, and The King’s College in New York City, and vice chairman of the board of directors at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and First Liberty Institute.
Tim and Terri continue to make their home in Midland, TX where they are the proud parents of six children and 20 grandchildren.
THE CONTENT DEVELOPER: JOEY WILLIS
Joey works with Yellow Balloons founder Tim Dunn to write the daily devotionals and other content that points people towards Jesus. Originally from Midland, Texas, Joey has served on the mission field, traveling to more than forty countries, as a youth pastor in the local church, and currently serves alongside Kylie as Director of Student Development at The King’s College in New York City. Joey has published a novel, a devotional book, and a number of short stories, and continues to write both fiction and non-fiction.
THE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR: GRACIE MCBRIDE
Gracie is the Content and Systems Development Coordinator with The Crossroad. She builds out study guides for The Crossroad’s Servant Leadership tools and creates content across affiliated brands. She grew up outside of Atlanta, Georgia before moving to New York City, where she graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in English from The King’s College. A long-time lover of storytelling in all its forms, she is passionate about using stories to heal divides, reveal truths, and unite people for the sake of the Gospel. At The Crossroad, she uses her writing skills to empower others to view their own stories with clarity and purpose.
THE SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN: CELIA ASHLEY
Celia is the Social Media Intern and manages all the social media platforms for The Crossroad and its affiliated brands. She grew up in the lush hill country of Texas, in the small town of Fredericksburg. After graduating high school, Celia took to New York City to study at Fordham University, where she is majoring in Communications. She has a strong passion for fine arts, music, and illustration as well as a strong love for her community and creating new things that bring people joy.
THE PROJECT MANAGER: KYLIE WILLIS
Kylie loves to transform big ideas into tangible products and solutions, and works with the team to develop and distribute the ideas behind Yellow Balloons in all its formats. A native Canadian, Kylie graduated from Business School in Toronto, and has managed a number of small businesses. Together she and Joey have served ministries and leaders worldwide and are avid adventurers and travelers. She lives in Brooklyn, New York and serves alongside Joey at The King’s College as Christian Formation Coordinator.
THE DIGITAL MEDIA INTERN: LUKE GAINEY
Luke is the Digital Media Intern with Yellow Balloons. He edits the podcasts and daily devotionals for the Yellow Balloons Podcast. Luke is from Vero Beach, Florida, and is currently studying at The King’s College in New York City, seeking a bachelor’s degree in Business with a minor in Media. He has a strong passion for people and creating products that they can easily relate to and help them understand on a deeper level who they are.
The Yellow Balloons team is committed to influencing individuals and organizations towards choosing a true perspective. Throughout all the diverse circumstances of life, we have the power to make choices and live life above our circumstances. The team at Yellow Balloons works to create resources such as books, podcasts, and devotionals that invite people to choose a true perspective.
THE FOUNDER: TIM DUNN
Tim Dunn was born and raised in the oil-rich plains of West Texas. He learned the value of hard work at an early age from a father who worked as a farmer and factory worker during the trying and uncertain days of The Great Depression and World War II. Growing up in Big Spring, TX, Tim was active in his high school’s student council and athletic programs, also earning the rank of Eagle Scout prior to his graduation in 1974.
He married his wife Terri after his junior year at Texas Tech University where he subsequently earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering. The unexpected pleasure of learning that Terri was carrying their first child led him to scrap his plans to enter law school and accept a job with Exxon Production Research Company in Houston as an engineer. While there, he had the opportunity to work in the Middle East on three separate occasions and learn from some of the world’s most brilliant scientists.
Tim left Exxon to enter the banking industry where after working with First City Bancorporation would become the head of energy and commercial lending with First City Bank of Midland. Returning to operations in the energy business, Dunn joined Parker & Parsley Petroleum in Midland where he would serve as director, general partner, and chief financial officer over the course of his eight-year tenure.
In 1996, Dunn co-founded a business now known as CrownQuest Operating, where he now serves as CEO. He was honored as CEO of the year in the Large Company category in October 2013 by TIPRO and Texas Monthly magazine in their Top Producers program.
In addition to his deep involvement in the petroleum industry, Tim founded Midland Classical Academy in 1998, a non-profit, K-12 learning institution whose upper level curriculum centers on a reading list rooted in the development of western civilization, utilizing the Socratic method in its teaching approach. He has served as a board member since the school’s inception.
Among his active leadership roles, Dunn is a board member of Grace School of Theology and Citizens for Self-Governance, chairman of the board of directors for Empower Texans, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, and The King’s College in New York City, and vice chairman of the board of directors at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and First Liberty Institute.
Tim and Terri continue to make their home in Midland, TX where they are the proud parents of six children and 20 grandchildren.
THE PROJECT MANAGER: KYLIE WILLIS
Kylie loves to transform big ideas into tangible products and solutions, and works with the team to develop and distribute the ideas behind Yellow Balloons in all its formats. A native Canadian, Kylie graduated from Business School in Toronto, and has managed a number of small businesses. Together she and Joey have served ministries and leaders worldwide and are avid adventurers and travelers. She lives in Brooklyn, New York and serves alongside Joey at The King’s College as Christian Formation Coordinator.
THE CONTENT DEVELOPER: JOEY WILLIS
Joey works with Yellow Balloons founder Tim Dunn to write the daily devotionals and other content that points people towards Jesus. Originally from Midland, Texas, Joey has served on the mission field, traveling to more than forty countries, as a youth pastor in the local church, and currently serves alongside Kylie as Director of Student Development at The King’s College in New York City. Joey has published a novel, a devotional book, and a number of short stories, and continues to write both fiction and non-fiction.
THE PROJECT COORDINATOR + KOINESUNE EDITOR IN CHIEF: WILLOW ROTHERMEL
Willow is the Project Coordinator with The Crossroad. She helps manage the various affiliated brands and serves as Editor in Chief for Koinesúnē Magazine. Willow was born in Oregon and grew up in Pennsylvania. She graduated from Goucher College, where she earned degrees in Dance and English with a Concentration in Creative Writing. Prior to joining The Crossroad, she spent time as a copywriter and project manager at a digital marketing agency as well as a grant writer for non-profit organizations, and consultant for an independent book publisher. She lives in New York City with her husband, Jon.
THE CONTENT + SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR: GRACIE MCBRIDE
Gracie is the Content and Systems Development Coordinator with The Crossroad. She builds out study guides for The Crossroad’s Servant Leadership tools and creates content across affiliated brands. She grew up outside of Atlanta, Georgia before moving to New York City, where she graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in English from The King’s College. A long-time lover of storytelling in all its forms, she is passionate about using stories to heal divides, reveal truths, and unite people for the sake of the Gospel. At The Crossroad, she uses her writing skills to empower others to view their own stories with clarity and purpose.
THE DIGITAL MEDIA INTERN: LUKE GAINEY
Luke is the Digital Media Intern with Yellow Balloons. He edits the podcasts and daily devotionals for the Yellow Balloons Podcast. Luke is from Vero Beach, Florida, and is currently studying at The King’s College in New York City, seeking a bachelor’s degree in Business with a minor in Media. He has a strong passion for people and creating products that they can easily relate to and help them understand on a deeper level who they are.
THE SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN: REBEKAH MARLIN
Rebekah is the Social Media Intern for Yellow Balloons. She grew up in Mississippi where her father was a pilot for the Air Force. After moving to a joint military base in New Jersey, she finished up high school and started going to The King’s College in New York City, where she is currently majoring in Religious and Theological Studies. She has a strong love for travel, culture, and language, as well as a passion for music and visual art. Her desire is to use these gifts to influence people for the Gospel.
THE MARKETING + ADMINISTRATION INTERN: ANNA ADAMS
Anna is the Marketing and Administration Intern, and works to optimize the online presence of The Crossroad and its affiliated brands through content creation, website/ad management, and publishing digital newsletters. Anna is from Melbourne, Florida, and is the youngest of seven kids. She is currently studying Media, Culture, and the Arts with a double minor in Theology and Business at The King’s College in New York City. Anna cares deeply about her community, and has a passion for human connection, spiritual development, and personal growth. She hopes to use her love for creativity, storytelling, and ideas to further the Gospel.