Latimer is a husband, business owner, and real estate investor based in Northern California. After spending nearly a decade in hospital administration, he now works as a consultant while continuing to pursue his passion for business and investing.

Holding a degree in Financial Management, Latimer has realized that financial success isn't just about assets and liabilities but is more about humility, grit, and time-freedom. Latimer believes business and investing is an opportunity to partner with God and use what He has entrusted us with to serve others and live out our faith through the way we work and lead.

Justin is a former U.S. naval officer, investor, entrepreneur, and mentor who is passionate about helping people understand financial stewardship and build lives of greater freedom, purpose, and generosity.

His professional background spans finance, marketing, aviation, nuclear engineering, communications, and cyber systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in Cyber Systems and Operations from the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more than 20 years, Justin has invested across real estate, public markets, business ventures, commodities, digital assets, and alternative investments. He has also spent more than 15 years starting, funding, advising, and consulting businesses, including helping entrepreneurs think through business structure, compliance, and long-term strategy.

By age 39, Justin reached financial independence, allowing him to step away from traditional employment and devote more time to business, ministry partnership, nonprofit service, and mentoring others. His message is rooted in stewardship, generosity, and the belief that success in business does not have to come at the expense of others, but can be built through integrity, service, and genuine concern for people.

Lauren Lacson serves as the director of communication and media production for the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, where she and her team help churches and schools communicate their stories and connect with their communities. With more than a decade of experience in communication and media, her work includes developing communication strategies, creating content, and helping congregations thoughtfully manage their online presence and reputation. She is passionate about storytelling in all its forms and finding creative ways to share who Jesus is and who we are to Him.

Lauren grew up in the church, and God has used personal experiences throughout her life to continue drawing her to Himself. She’s always had a love for art and creativity, and God led her to a career where she could use the gifts He gave her to serve Him. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Pacific Union College and has continued to develop her skills in leadership, strategic communication, social media, and design. She enjoys helping churches and schools communicate clearly and thoughtfully in an increasingly digital world.

Lauren lives in Southern California with her husband, Ryan, who serves as a pastor. Outside of work, she enjoys nature, good vegan food, and spending time with family and friends. Lauren hopes to use her gifts to share the church’s message, amplify the stories
of its people, and ultimately make Jesus easier to see.