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Mark Tjernagel

Chief Financial Officer

Kent graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, minoring in Economics. While in college, he was introduced to Jesus Christ through the ministry of Cru and God began to radically transform his life. In 1995 he joined Cru staff where he has worked in finance for more than 29 years. 

Currently, Kent serves as the Director of US Finance for Cru. Since joining Cru he has worked in a variety of roles providing innovative banking, investing, accounting and risk management solutions. He also formerly served as the CFO for the Josh McDowell Ministry. Over the years he’s had the opportunity to speak at a number of conferences and events sponsored by organizations such as; Wells Fargo, Concur Technologies Inc., Bank of America and the Christian Leadership Alliance. 

Shortly after moving to Orlando he met his wife, Jennifer. Jennifer and her family have a long history with Cru that began with her grandfather who served as a Chaplain and was a frequent speaker at Spring Break events in the early 1970’s. Kent and Jennifer have been married for 20 years and have two adult children. Both have followed in Kent's footsteps through pursuing business degrees at the University of Central Florida

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