Who We Are

Shellie Speer
Founder/president, Account Executive

Shellie Speer founded ENEX GROUP in 1994, after working for seven years with a reputable fundraising firm, where she learned every aspect of successful direct-mail fundraising. From the beginning, God led Shellie to specialize in fundraising with Christian rescue missions, especially those that struggled with the high costs of larger fundraising companies. Her commitment to meeting the specific needs of rescue missions remains ENEX GROUP's first priority.

Shellie's experience is put to use as she develops mailing strategies, segmentation models and analyses for clients. Her vision of an Integrated Donor Communications Model has empowered clients to set in motion successful development plans that strengthen their Missions' financial foundations and partnerships in the community.

She lives in the Colorado Springs area with her husband, Bill, and their daughter, Anna.

Mindy Sherfy
Account Executive

Mindy Sherfy joined ENEX GROUP in May 2000, following 11 years of service with agencies specializing in strategic nonprofit fundraising and direct marketing. Her professional background includes the development and management of database systems, employee supervision and training, production coordination, art direction and copywriting. Mindy serves as a liaison between ENEX GROUP and its clients. She works alongside Shellie to create new campaigns, projects and reports, incorporating tested fundraising strategies with new ideas.

Mindy received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications from Kansas State University. She lives with her husband, Mark, and their sons, Joshua and Jordan, in Shawnee, Kansas.

Phil Rydman
Sales Manager/Account Executive

Phil Rydman brings to his role at ENEX GROUP 14 years’ experience as Director of Communications for the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions, where he directed all media and outreach communications, managed the production of Rescue magazine, administered relationships with business members, and oversaw other resources for members. He started his career in rescue ministry as a board member at the Portland Rescue Mission, and then moved to a development position there and then Nashville Rescue Mission, honing skills in communications, marketing and fundraising. With ENEX GROUP, he’ll be responsible for developing relationships with new clients and serving as a link between clients and our internal team.

Phil earned his degree in Economics from Central Washington University. He has been married to his wife, Jo, for 31 years, and they have two children, Jodie and Jeff.

Rosemary Shaw
Production Manager

Rosemary Shaw has been an ENEX GROUP associate since 2006. She provides a wealth of expertise in vendor relations, communications and project management, honed through experience with a nationally known investment firm where she managed the promotional products program and coordinated special events, forums and sales meetings. She also developed successful marketing plans, managed a toll-free customer service program and coordinated advertising for a local company. A creative and detail-oriented professional, Rosemary delivers your projects on budget, on target and on time.

Rosemary has a degree in communications from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and lives in Independence, Missouri, with her husband, John, and children, Josephine and Max.

Debbie Freeman
Copywriter

Debbie Freeman joined ENEX GROUP in January 2009 as copywriter, and feels blessed by this opportunity to put her love of writing to work helping Christian Rescue Missions transform lives for Christ. With over 20 years’ experience in fundraising and marketing communications, Debbie has developed creative strategies for agencies that provide services to nonprofits and businesses, as well as managed direct-mail fundraising, e-philanthropy, planned- and monthly-giving program promotions, capital campaign activities and data analysis for a local Christian-based organization.

Debbie has degrees in journalism and social gerontology from Kansas State University and the University of Central Missouri and has earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She lives in Lee's Summit, Missouri, with her husband, Ron, and cat Winston.