Our CORE Staff

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Tory Tanaka

Director
tory@lexchurch.com | (859) 269-2800

Tory grew up in Danville, where her sports activities included competitive swimming and soccer. She received an undergraduate degree in Psychology, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, and a dual MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her professional experience includes management positions in Fortune 500 companies in California, New Jersey, and London, England, and she has led volunteer organizations and worked as a consultant in Tokyo and New York. Prior to joining I Am 3rd, she spent seven years in admissions at Trinity Christian Academy here in Lexington.

Tory and her husband have three children who grew up playing I Am 3rd sports, and Tory served for several years as the team manager for the first I Am 3rd select soccer team: The Galaxy Boys, a team that launched several players who eventually went on to play for Division 1 college teams. It was while serving in that role that her passion for the mission of I Am 3rd grew, and she is thrilled to help advance the Kingdom through this ministry.

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James Jaeger

Assistant Director - Ministry
James.Jaeger@lexchurch.com | (859) 269-2800

James is excited to be a part of the I AM 3rd team. James’ athletic experience includes soccer and track.  He competed in soccer at the collegiate level while attending Asbury University.   James received his degrees in Exercise Science, Physical education, and a minor in coaching from Asbury.  His post graduate work was at the University of the Cumberland, where he received a Masters in Educational Leadership.  His professional experience began at Lexington Christian Academy as a physical educator and women’s varsity soccer coach.  He later became the assistant principal of LCA’s elementary and then director of LCA’s 6th grade academy.

James and his wife, Nancy, have two kids that were both involved in the I AM 3RD program.  Both he and his wife were I AM 3RD coaches.

James is excited to see how God is going to continue using I AM 3RD to make a difference for His kingdom.

James’ life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways follow Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

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Isaac Lee

Assistant Director - Operations + Referee Coordinator

isaac@lexchurch.com | (859) 269-2800

Isaac Lee is the Assistant Director focused on Operations. He was born in Lansing Michigan, but he grew up in Morehead Kentucky. He received an offer to run track at Eastern Kentucky University, where he ran the hurdles (400 meter and 110 meter). During his time on the track, he helped his team win two OVC Team championships. He received his undergraduate degree in Sport Management and a Master's degree in Sport Administration, both at EKU.

Isaac started at I AM 3rd as a sport marketing intern, fell in love with the environment, and knew that God had called him here for a reason. He is very excited to do God's work through the ministry of I AM 3rd.