Creating Workplaces for Human Flourishing

Dr. Bock has earned recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany), is the author of over 40 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts and studies of the historical Jesus, and work in cultural engagement as host of the seminary’s Table Podcasts. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) from 2000–2001, served as a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries. His articles appear in leading publications. He is often an expert for the media on NT issues. Dr. Bock has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction and is elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. When traveling overseas, he will tune into the current game involving his favorite teams from Houston—live—even in the wee hours of the morning. Married for over 40 years to Sally, he is a proud father of two daughters and a son and is also a grandfather.

Mr. David Alan Ridley is the Chief Executive Officer of the Invesco Alternatives Group(USA) at Invesco Ltd. since October 2004. Mr. Ridley serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Invesco Real Estate at Amvescap Plc since its inception in 1983. He also serves as a Senior Vice President at Invesco Advisers, Inc. Mr. Ridley has extensive experience in the alternative asset class, having worked for over 29 years in the discipline. He holds key memberships with institutions such as Urban Land Institute, Pension Real Estate Association, and National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers. Mr. Ridley received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.