Dean Callison
Vice President of Development

A financial planner for more than 20 years, Dean Callison joined Avant as Vice President of Development in 2003. Dean is responsible for donor relations, fundraising, and the oversight of Avant's public relations and media efforts. Dean has a long history with Avant, as his parents served with Avant from the mid 1960’s until they retired in 2003. He grew up on the field in southeast Alaska at Echo Ranch Bible Camp. Dean attended both Philadelphia College of the Bible and Taylor University, where he earned degrees in business and economics. Dean and his wife, Diane, have been married for more than 20 years and have three daughters.