Co-Founder
Louis Albert Monus (Al)
Al, a Canadian farmer of Hungarian heritage, has lived a life of adventure, cultural immersion, and dedication to serving others. Born on July 5, 1920, in Saskatchewan, Canada, Al's early life was shaped by his family's rich Hungarian heritage. His grandparents and father arrived in Canada on the same ship that rescued the Titanic.
Al's thirst for knowledge and cultural understanding led him to pursue higher education in eastern Canada. He developed a passion for languages, becoming fluent in six languages, including Hindi. His love for travel took him to various countries, including Egypt, Arabia, and India.
In India, Al discovered a new calling – to empower marginalized communities. He worked with a non-profit organization to develop alphabets for languages that previously had none, enabling people to read and write in their native tongues.
Al's journey eventually led him to Pakistan, where he co-founded Child of Wonder Ministries (later renamed S.M.I.). This ministry aimed to provide support and care to street children. Under Al's guidance, the ministry grew, expanding to several cities in Punjab, Pakistan.
Today, Al's vision remains vibrant, focusing on empowering the poor, children, and women of Pakistan. His remarkable life serves as a testament to the power of compassion, cultural understanding, and dedication to serving others.
Board of Directors
Tanveer Gulzar
Executive Director
Raised in an orphanage in rural Pakistan, Tanveer carries a deep love and fiery passion for his Christian brothers and sisters. After graduating with a B.A. in Organizational Communications and completing coursework towards a Master of Organizational and non-profit Leadership, Tanveer is an entrepreneur and a Banker with the local bank. He founded Mission Outreach Pakistan (which later became Savior’s Mission International) to support his Christian brothers and sisters who need our support in Pakistan. Tanveer is a visionary and is relentless in his pursuit of helping others. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and two children. He keeps busy working full-time at a local bank, running an assisted living facility, attending Bible school and conducting the many moving pieces of SMI.
Fred Bills
Treasurer & Chairman
Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Fred is a developer at heart. He graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a degree in business and received post-graduate training in Systems Engineering from IBM. Over the past 45 years, he’s established and managed several companies and is currently the CEO of Truth Partners, LLC. With a passion for evangelism and discipleship, Fred is heavily involved with Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC), leading four groups with the ministry, and has served as a leader in various church ministries. Fred lives in Independence, Minnesota, with his wife, Margie, and enjoys spending time with his family.
Brent Bills
Brent works as an IT consultant and has been involved in business and ministry leadership for over 20 years. Brent brings an analytical mind and a heart for God to the board of SMI. He currently leads his church’s prayer team and is on the Overseer board for his church network. His educational background is in political science, law and theology. Brent lives west of Minneapolis with his family and enjoys long books, deep conversations, strong coffee and cheering from the stands for his kids.
Board of Directors:
Steve Geertsen
Ben Selness
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