Staff
Caleb Luper
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Born in Phoenix, AZ, Caleb graduated with a BA in Public Relations and Mass Communication from Greenville College, IL. His early professional career included public relations, commercial development, and property management with a CPM license (certified property management). His next “job” was life changing. Taking a leap of faith, Caleb made a 180 degree vocational shift in 2005 to become a missionary with a global organization working in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. There he facilitated short-term mission trips, fundraising, and developed small for-profit businesses to generate revenue for the locals. In 2007 his experience, training, and passion culminated in the launch of Triple Threat Mentoring. What started out as a desire to “help some kids out”, has turned into an exciting and dynamic non-profit committed to helping under-resourced youth develop confidence, character, and life skills. Caleb and his family live in Aurora, IL.
Ken Abbott
ATHLETICS
Ken grew up just outside of Washington DC, and later lived in Nashville, Indianapolis, and Ft. Worth, Texas before moving to Aurora, IL in 2000. He was involved in every facet of motorcycle road racing from 1987 through 2008, including promotions, marketing, sponsorships, performance development, announcing, and management. From 2000 – 2004 he coordinated large-scale regional and national events for Clear Channel / SFX Motor Sports Group (now Feld), and from 2004 – 2008 was a Creative Consultant, PR Director and General Manager for Michael Jordan’s AMA Superbike race team effort, which won a National Championship in 2008, (Ken’s 20th career National Championship). Ken brings a unique perspective to Athletics programming, focusing on leadership, character development, and an athlete’s code of conduct. Ken and his family live in Aurora, IL.
Nancy McKinney
ACADEMICS
Nancy was raised in Pelham New York and has called the Midwest home since 1996. Nancy began her career in public service as an Associate on Vice President Mondale’s’ Task force on Youth. Subsequent roles included managing a graduate program at Brandeis University, serving as an economist for the City of New York, and nearly 15 years as a corporate training and human resource executive for a variety of Chicago-based technology and media companies. Nancy has extensive teaching experience and is ABD in Management at FAU College of Business. She received her Master’s Degree in Human Service Management from the Heller School at Brandeis University, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Planning and Administration from Worcester State College. Nancy lives in Naperville with her two children.
Nate Miller
ARTS | BIKING
Nate has a diverse background including Music, Social Work, and International experience. Born in Aurora, IL, he spent his youth in Papua New Guinea where his love for culture, social work, and the arts began. He was educated in Music, with a concentration in Voice, achieving an undergraduate in Intercultural Studies at John Brown University. Nate has invested several years in Social Work serving at-risk youth in a boarding school setting. He also has 5 years management and technician experience with a bicycle shop. A former World Title competitor in BMX racing, he continues to remain active in the bicycling sport. Nate writes music and creates art as a part of the local art community. Nate lives with his family in Aurora, IL.
Sue Natiello
EVENTS | GRANTS
A native Chicagoan, Sue’s vocational experience includes leadership roles in for-profit and non-profit sectors. Before coming to Triple Threat, she served 10 years in a director role at a multi-site church of +4000 recognized as one of the top 20 most innovative, influential and fast growing churches in America. Prior, Sue spent 10 years on the team of a large group practice, and 6 years managing a high volume private practice. She’s experienced in leadership development and training, strategic planning, communications, event management, team building, and volunteer training. Sue is passionate about serving under-resourced youth, turning vision into reality, and engaging the community through active volunteerism. Sue and her husband live in Aurora, IL.