Luis Santoni, Jr.
What do you do at the Mission?
I’m the Director of Development. My job is to develop, maintain, establish and deepen partnerships for the Gospel Mission with businesses and other organizations. My goal is to increase both monetary and material donations.
Tell us about yourself
I’ve been happily married for 8 years to the best wife in the world. We enjoy traveling and our 7-year-old Miniature Pinscher. I worked hard to get my MBA and, being from New York, I love the New York Giants, New York Mets, and New York Knicks.
What’s one thing about you that surprises people?
I enjoy jazz music.
What’s the most influential book you’ve read besides the Bible?
The Measure of a Man by Gene A. Getz.
Favorite TV show or movie?
ESPN – Sports Center.
How did you end up at the Mission?
I was working for a college and had to make a difficult decision, one that basically pitted me against a co-worker. I chose to do what was right for the co-worker and not me. Rick said he was very moved by that and instantly offered me a job. As always, I prayed with my wife and the rest is history. It was one the best decisions I have ever made in my life!
What’s the best criticism you ever received?
People have told me that I am too caring.
How did you come to know Christ?
My wife and her family lead me to Christ 10 years ago while I was attending UNR to earn my Bachelor’s Degree.
What hobbies do you have?
Marital Arts, playing any type of sport (i.e., softball, boxing, working out, and golf) or viewing sports (i.e., football, baseball, basketball, and boxing). And watching movies with my wife.
Biggest fear?
Failing anything I attempt.
What do like most about being part of the Mission team?
I love working in a family/team atmosphere, helping save people’s lives (through teaching and providing counsel), and using the talents the Lord has provided me with to work in the Northern Nevada community.
What food never touches your lips?
Nuts and seeds
Favorite memory at the Mission?
September, 2006 (The date I was hired to work for the Mission)
Morning or evening person?
Morning person – without question
Why the Gospel Mission?
I have never worked for an organization that has tied my spiritual beliefs and talents in one. The Gospel Mission allows me to do this everyday.
