For the past two decades, Lance Ouellette has drawn inspiration from Criswell College and its steadfast commitment to providing ministerial and professional higher education for men and women preparing to serve as Christian leaders in society, while upholding the doctrine of biblical inerrancy. Earlier in his career, he served as a missionary in the heart of Catalonia, Spain, before returning to Texas to work as an executive officer for H.T. Ardinger & Son Co. for over twenty years. During that time, he attended Dallas Theological Seminary, where he pursued a Th.M. degree in Systematic Theology.
In September 2022, Lance joined Criswell College, initially serving as registrar for two years before assuming his current role as Vice President of Advancement. In this capacity, he provides leadership in developing and implementing advancement initiatives for the College and supports the President’s fundraising efforts. He oversees the College’s efforts to cultivate relationships with key constituencies, including donors, alumni, and institutional partners such as the W.A. Criswell Foundation. Lance and his wife, Erin, have ten children and attend The Parish Church in Denton, TX.
Rob Collingsworth has been at Criswell since 2015 and moved to his current position as Director of Strategic Relationships in 2022. He previously worked at Criswell as the Director of Communications and as the Communications Specialist at Samford University, where he received his B.A. in Journalism. Prior to coming to Criswell, he served in a variety of roles at Southwestern Seminary, where he earned an M.Div. with an emphasis in ethics. He writes freelance for various publications and is a member of The Village Church Fort Worth. Rob and his wife, Rebeccah, have three children.
Cesia Juárez came to Criswell in 2020 to serve as Director of Development. Previously, she worked as a Financial Community Guide for Thrivent Financial and as a Ministry Assistant at the Dallas Baptist Association. Additionally, she served as Director of Admissions and Registrar at Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio, Texas, where she obtained a B.A. in Business Leadership. She also holds an M.B.A. from Dallas Baptist University and recently completed a Certificate of Professional Fundraising from Boston University. Cesia is married to husband, Luis Juárez, who also works at Criswell as Vice President of Student Affairs & Communication. She is a member of First Baptist Church Kaufman en Español and serves alongside her husband in the media and marketing ministry.
