ABOUT US
We invest values-driven capital that maximizes financial return (IRR) and achieves an eternal impact (ERR).
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
LEADERSHIP
David L. Steward
Founder and Chairman, World Wide Technology and Kingdom Capital
David L. Steward, Founder and Chairman of World Wide Technology was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved with his family shortly thereafter to the small rural town of Clinton, Missouri.
After graduating from Central Missouri State University in 1973, Mr. Steward relocated to St. Louis, Missouri. He was the first person of color ever hired by Missouri Pacific Railroad Company to sell rail services. Upon leaving Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, he joined Federal Express as a senior account executive. During his tenure at FedEx, Mr. Steward was recognized as salesman of the year and was inducted into the company’s sales hall of fame in 1981.
After founding two successful startup companies, Mr. Steward founded World Wide Technology in 1990. Steward and his executive team have built what started as a small logistics/ transportation audit company into a leading systems integrator and supply chain solutions provider with over 5,000 employees globally and $13 billion in revenue.
Mr. Steward has been married to his wife, Thelma, for 43 years. Their son, David L. Steward II, CEO of Polarity Ltd, is married to Mary and they have two sons, Trey and Julian. Their daughter, Kimberly Steward, is CEO of K Period Media.
Mr. Steward is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and serves on their Board of directors. He also serves on the boards National Academy Foundation (NAF), United Way of Greater St. Louis, Washington University, Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, Boy Scouts of America Great St. Louis Area Council and many other organizations.
Under Mr. Steward’s leadership, WWT has grown to be the most successful business in the history of the Government’s 8A disadvantaged business and small business program. The company has successfully partnered with the DOD, various security agencies, NIH and many other civilian agencies. The company has also been issued clearances at the highest level.
In addition to graduating from Central Missouri State University, Mr. Steward holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Washington University, as well as Honorary Doctorates in Humane Letters from numerous colleges and universities. Mr. Steward was the first non-engineer to be awarded the Black Engineer of the Year Award. In 2018, Mr. Steward was presented with Boy Scouts of America’s national-level Silver Buffalo Award for distinguished service.
Mr. Steward and his wife are involved in many philanthropic and community efforts. “I don’t have a business philosophy and a personal philosophy. They are one and the same that I live by 24/7. My wife, Thelma and I come from humble backgrounds, and we have been blessed with more prosperity than we could have imagined when we were young. It is a blessing for us to give to others.”
Brandon K. Mann
Co-Founder, Managing Partner & CEO
Brandon has been blessed with more than 25 years of diverse executive and board leadership experience. He is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner and CEO of Kingdom Capital, a values-driven private investment and philanthropic firm that seeks to transform the world through a virtuous cycle of capital.
Brandon serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors of World Wide Technology, a global technology solutions firm. Brandon is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Biblical Business Training, a global non-profit ministry that helps people apply Biblical principles at work. He is the co-author of Leadership By The Good Book: Timeless Principles for Making an Eternal Difference, to be published May 2020.
Prior to founding Biblical Business Training, Brandon served in a variety of key executive and board roles helping develop the country’s largest privately held commercial real estate services firm. Brandon also has served on a wide variety of non-profit and ministry leadership and board roles, including University of Missouri, United Way, Bonhomme Church, Kirk Day School, and Westminster Christian Academy.
Brandon graduated top of his BSBA and MBA programs at the University of Missouri in 1994 and 1996 respectively. Originally from Hannibal, Missouri, Brandon is married to his high school sweetheart, Lisa, and they are blessed with three children: Logan, Kaitlyn, and Gavin.
Angela Mahan
Executive Assistant to the CEO
As Executive Assistant to the CEO, Angela performs a wide range of administrative support for the Managing Partner & CEO to facilitate the efficient operation of the firm. She is blessed to bring to the table more than 25 years of administrative experience within higher education and church ministry. Prior to her job at Kingdom Capital, Angela served as Chief of Staff at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Ladue. Originally from Kansas, she holds both a master’s degree in communication and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wichita State University. She and her husband, Fr. Earl Mahan, have two adult children, Trevor and Mikayla.
H. Dean VandeKamp
Strategic Advisor
Dean is a former EY Partner where he led national practices (including cybersecurity) and served as a coordinating partner for public and large private companies. At EY he worked in the audit, consulting, and transaction areas for global companies in several industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, and agriculture. After EY Dean served as a GP with Cultivation Capital, a venture capital firm in the life sciences and technology space, and also with private equity (franchise retail) companies and boards. His experience with startup companies has given him insights into fostering innovation and understanding disruptive risks associated with advanced and emerging technologies.
Dean received his MBA at the University of Colorado – Denver and his undergraduate double major in Accounting / Information Systems at Dordt College and has the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Fellow. He has remained active with charitable organization work and industry association affiliations throughout his career and currently serves as a Trustee of Biola University and on the Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis Board, a nonprofit nurturing and guiding academically capable and motivated children in need to become well educated, career-ready men and women.
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Daniel Mintner
Chief Financial Officer and Investment Director
Daniel serves as the Chief Financial Officer & Investment Director for Kingdom Capital, where he works with the firm’s portfolio companies focusing on value creation through go-to-market strategies and product-market fit and partners with key stakeholders through all stages of the investment cycle. Prior to joining Kingdom Capital, Daniel served as the Chief Development Officer for a private equity backed multi-unit consumer services business, where he led the company’s M&A and divestiture strategies. Daniel has served in previous roles with private equity and venture capital firms in the capacity of Senior Associate and Financial Analyst. Prior to his tenure in the private market sector, he worked in the financial services industry for Scottrade, a St. Louis, MO based online brokerage company, serving as a general securities principal and branch office manager. Daniel received his MBA in Oil & Gas Management from RGU Aberdeen Business School in Aberdeen, Scotland, and his BS in Personal Financial Planning from the University of Missouri.
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Brian Bennett
Chief Operating Officer and Director of the Kingdom Capital Leadership Institute
As COO and Director of the Kingdom Capital Leadership Institute, Brian focuses on partnering with commercial and philanthropic leaders to cultivate values-enhanced organizations. He leads at the intersection of the role of management in shaping a flourishing organizational culture and the role of culture in contributing to organizational health and performance. Brian has 20+ years of organizational development and leadership experience, including roles as an Executive Coach, Executive Pastor, and COO. He is grateful for the opportunity to coach leaders across the private, social, and public sectors, helping them harness the strengths of their unique leadership profile while adapting to the needs of their team, organization, and environment. Brian's graduate education includes focuses on theology, social entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, and strategic management. He is certified as a Behavioral Analyst by Target Training International, a professional leadership coach and by Korn Ferry in their Leadership Architect competency model.
TECHNOLOGY & DATA SCIENCE
Ernest L. Smiley
Chief Data Scientist
As Chief Data Scientist (CDS) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Kingdom Capital. Ernest focuses on data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analysis within the cyber/information security, human capital management, and healthcare ecosystem. Ernest oversees data scientists who perform statistical data analysis, ensure data quality, and develop tracking and reporting systems to determine the effectiveness of models, rules, and other risk initiatives and programs.
Ernest has a career that spans over 25 years of experience integrating computer systems for the US Army, Department of Defense, DoD Health Systems, Intelligence Community, and commercial organizations. His other positions include Chief Technology Officer, Director, Senior Engineering Manager, Chief Architect, Senior Information Technology Security Manager and Senior Program Manager for the US Army, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of Energy (DOE), General Dynamics, Sprint and Lockheed Martin. He is the former Chief Data Scientist for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) within the Federal Government.
He is also the Founder and CEO of Georgetown Analytics which focuses on data science, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics platform, supporting investments, cyber, talent management, and healthcare ecosystem opportunities throughout the United States.
Ernest holds a Master's Degree in Technology Management from Georgetown University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Accounting, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland. He has a Master's in Information Technology and Project Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from Georgetown University. He has completed several executive leadership programs from Harvard University, Carnegie Mellon University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Ernest was the 2017 Scientist of the Year.
Ernest holds the following certifications: Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Certified Software Analyst (CSA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Project Manager (CPM), Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC), Certified Leadership Consultant (CLC), and Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA).
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Nicole Peterson
Administrative Assistant
As the Administrative Assistant, Nicole focuses on the daily operations of business administration and office management. She is blessed to have over 29 years of experience in Educational Leadership and Administration. Her other positions included serving as a Program Director for the YMCA of Greater St. Louis, Accreditation Specialist for Missouri Accreditation for Early Education, Registrar for the Ferguson Florissant School District, and owner of Visions Training and Consulting Services.