Unconventional Team Members

Rick Boxx is the CEO and Founder of Unconventional Business Network. UBN is a nonprofit founded in 2001 that has equipped over 400,000 business leaders in integrating their faith and the Bible with their work. Rick has a daily radio and email broadcast called “Integrity Moments” that reaches over 2 million leaders and is featured on over 200 radio stations. He’s authored seven books including “Unconventional Business.” Rick is a former CPA, banker, and multiple time entrepreneur. He resides in Overland Park, Kansas with his lovely and lively wife, Kathy. They have three children and four grandchildren who live in the area.

Kathy is the co-founder of Unconventional Business Network. Kathy with a past career in nursing understands the challenges of the workplace and has been an encourager to many in helping them to integrate their faith and their work. Kathy launched the ministry’s efforts in better engaging professional women, but more recently has been involved in leading UBN’s prayer ministry and development efforts.

Mike Willich brings to UBN executive leadership, business development and team management experience. He’s been responsible for building church small groups and engaging the business community in Salina, Kansas, with a faith at work ministry called Business Leaders Engaging Salina. Mike is responsible for growing and fostering relationships for UBN’s leadership communities, including Forums and Roundtables. He’s currently working on his doctorate in organizational leadership at Trinity Theological Seminary. In his free time, Mike enjoys playing golf, riding motorcycles, trying out different restaurants, watching the Chiefs and Royals play as well as cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats. He and his wife, Cindy, have two grown sons.

Lorie Williamson is committed to faith-driven leadership and finds great fulfillment in helping other business leaders align their professional endeavors with their spiritual values. Most recently, she has dedicated her time to working with small business owners and Christian nonprofits. She is honored to serve as the Des Moines City Director for UBN, supporting business leaders in weaving their faith into their work and growing UBN’s ministry in Central Iowa.

Dannie Sweeten is a passionate leader dedicated to teaching and inspiring others to lead with purpose and mission. With a deep belief that the kingdom grows through groups, networking, and fellowship, he strives to create environments where connection and growth flourish.

With over 25 years of experience in retail and service operations, Dannie has honed his skills in leadership, team development, and organizational excellence. He holds a degree in Christian ministries and Business, equipping him with a unique blend of spiritual insight and practical expertise to lead and serve effectively.

As a devoted husband and father of two, Dannie finds joy in the art of cooking, savoring great coffee, and creating music.

Katherine has a passion for people and creating! Whether it is with photography, social media, translating, digital marketing, or anything that involves creativity.

Katherine majored in music but later found a passion for the business world and is now working on a business degree. Her mission is to utilize creativity to communicate biblical and God-centered messages as well as to bridge the gap between cultures through content translation.

At UBN, her role is as a creative assistant helping create visual assets for the ministry. Outside of the office, she enjoys being a barista at a local coffee shop as a creative outlet.