North Tampa Leadership
WILLIAM "BILL" MILLER, M.Div., D.Min.
president
Bill has over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, education, and pastoral ministry. He has served as President of several conferences, worked as Vice President of Executive Administration, and has Pastored in Hawaii, California and Washington state. He is also certified in various leadership assessments, such as Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, Gallup Leadership Institute and John Maxwell Leadership Institute. He will use his expertise and passion to foster a culture of excellence and collaboration at NTCA.
Bill enjoys reading, traveling, extreme sports, landscaping, and family time. He and his wife will move from Virginia to the Tampa area over the summer break. Two of their grandchildren will join NTCA, one at the academy and one in the Explorers Preschool.
DAMON GILLIAM, M.Ed.
Head of School
Damon Gilliam brings over 15 years of experience to North Tampa Christian Academy. With a Bachelor’s in Science for Elementary Education and a Master’s of Education in Administration, Mr. G has served on multiple educational committees and has a background in teaching 1st grade through 12th grade. In addition to his work in the States, he served as the principal of an international academy in Cairo, Egypt. In 2007, he was awarded Teacher of the Year for Grand Prairie Independent School District and became a finalist for the State of Texas. Additionally, he was awarded Excellence in Teaching for the Southwestern Union Conference in 2014.
Calling the Bible his favorite book, Mr. G always knew God wanted him to do something in the realm of working with young people. In hopes that each student chooses Jesus as their Lord and Savior, Mr. G is guiding them to make a difference in the world. On his agenda for the 2020-21 school year is the implementation of a bullying prevention program that focuses on acceptance, inclusion, and understanding another’s point of view or feelings in order to empathize and relate to one another.
JAMES CARL "JC" BROWN
Chief Financial Officer
JC has a background in non-profit accounting ranging from local ministries to large organizations. He most recently served as an Assistant Treasurer for the Potomac Conference Corporation and the Financial Manager of LivingWell Adventist Book Center. JC holds a B.B.A. in Accounting degree from Southern Adventist University. Working in the Lord's vineyard requires a strong sense of stewardship, and he is focused on developing new skills to better lead and serve within the community and in the church.
JC enjoys working with young people and sees their care and education as a responsibility from heaven. For many years he has volunteered with Pathfinders at the local and Conference level and spent many summers working at Vacation Bible Schools. He also has a history as a guest speaker for churches in Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia, and Maryland.