Dan Dumas – Founder
The Here and Now…
In addition to leading Red Buffalo and serving nonprofits, churches, and ministries worldwide, Dan Dumas is the CEO of Rally X in Jacksonville, Florida. Dan is a leader deeply committed to transformation. He is passionate about all things leadership, strategy, and being an idea-generating organizational leader. Through Red Buffalo, his leadership spans businesses, churches, NGOs, government agencies, and universities. He has served as both a consultant and an executive leader across multiple sectors.
Previously, Dan served as Operational Leader at Family Tree Farms, President of Planted Ministries (a church-planting organization in Latin America, Africa, and beyond), Special Advisor for Foster Care and Adoption for the State of Kentucky, and pastor at Christ Church in Bardstown, Kentucky.
For Those Who Care…
Dan is the author of Live Smart, co-author of A Guide to Biblical Manhood, and editor of A Guide to Expository Ministry. From 2007–2017, he served as Senior Vice President at Southern Seminary, where he continues as a faculty member and special advisor to the President. He writes on leadership at his blog, Leaders Don’t Panic. Dan has also held leadership roles in local churches, including Executive Pastor at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. Before ministry, he served in the U.S. Navy as a search-and-rescue swimmer.
Dan is married to Jane, and together they have two sons, Aidan and Elijah. They live in Jacksonville, Florida. A lifelong sports enthusiast (especially water sports), Dan has recently taken up adventure motorcycle riding and enjoys the outdoors through hunting and fly fishing.
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Joe Keller
Joe Keller has dedicated over 25 years to Christian ministry and leadership development. He serves as the Executive Pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, California. His articles can be found on The Gospel Coalition, Biblical Counseling Coalition, and The Focused Pastor, and he enjoys speaking at conferences and retreats. In addition, he is an instructor of Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University and Boyce College.
Joe has earned his Master of Divinity from The Master’s Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. Joe has a deep commitment to understanding people and applying the truth of God’s Word to every season and detail of life in the context of the local church.
Joe is married to Heidi, and they have four children and four cats. They
love the adventure of herding them all.
Brandon Reed
Brandon Reed is a pastor, coach, and consultant with more than 21 years of non-profit, ministry, and leadership experience, based in Orange County, California. He currently serves non-profits, churches, and organizations across the country, helping leaders build healthy cultures, scalable systems, and clear vision that strengthens both people and organizations.
Brandon specializes in executive leadership, strategic planning, organizational development, personal and organizational health, compelling communication, organizational development local church leadership, and scaling growing organizations. Known for bringing both visionary thinking and practical implementation, he helps leaders move from survival mode to sustainable health and long-term impact.
Originally from Tennessee, Brandon has pastored and led ministries across the United States, including in Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, and California. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, a Master’s in Divinity, and a Doctorate in Leadership.
Beyond his professional life, Brandon is an avid University of Tennessee football fan, a collector of fountain pens, and most importantly, a devoted husband and father. He and his wife, Kara, have two children, Addy and Bauer. As a family, they love exploring national parks, making memories together, and embracing any adventure that brings laughter and connection.
The Engine Room
Every great leader needs a great team behind them. Jane owns the books. Rachel owns the operations. Together they make sure Red Buffalo delivers – every time.
