Our Staff

BRIAN BUTLER - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
Email: brian@dumboxministries.com

Brian co-founded Dumb Ox in 2002 and went full-time in 2006. Before that, he served as the Associate Director for Youth Catechesis in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for two years, after spending five years teaching theology and coordinating campus ministry at the high school level. He is co-author of Theology of the Body for Teens (High School and Middle School Editions) as well as The Bible Thumper (vols. 1 & 2) and the director of the feature-length reality film, Mystery Trip. Brian’s bachelor’s degree is in Communications and he holds a Masters in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary School of Theology. He has over 15 years of youth ministry experience, and is a popular speaker and trainer around the country. He enjoys music, sports and spending time with his wife, Lisa, and their four children.

ADAM FUSELIER - DIRECTOR OF MISSION & OUTREACH
Email: adam@dumboxministries.com

Adam has been with the Dumb Ox team since 2013. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Ave Maria University in 2011, and he completed his Master's degree in Theology at the Augustine Institute in August 2018. He served at AMU for two years  as a Residence Director and as Coordinator of Student Activities, overseeing all student-led clubs, ministries, and apostolates before moving to Louisiana to work with Dumb Ox Ministries. He enjoys spending time outdoors, long-distance running, and copious amounts of coffee. He has a passion for living in the heart of the Church and inviting others into relationship with Jesus Christ. Adam is very grateful to God for the gift of serving on such an awesome team with Dumb Ox Ministries and looks forward to all that God has in store.

CORTNEY ROBERT - OFFICE CIA
Email: cortney@dumboxministries.com

Cortney has been with Dumb Ox Ministries since August of 2012. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Theology from Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans and now serves as our CIA (Central Intelligence Agent) at Dumb Ox where she handles everyday tasks like scheduling, accounting, event coordination, and most importantly, makes sure there is coffee for Adam. She enjoys spending time indoors, normal pace walking, and copious amounts of water. She also can usually be found laughing, making Katie laugh, re-watching a TV series (not at work, and mostly Boy Meets World), and spending time with the people she loves. Working at Dumb Ox and being a part of this family is one of the greatest gifts to her so far.

JANET HOWELL - OFFICE MANAGER
Email: janet@dumboxministries.com 

Janet comes from a background of 20 + years of working in the corporate world as a Weapons Contract Analyst, Fleet Logistics Manager, and Wedding Coordinator. With this background, it may seem like a crazy fit for Dumb Ox Ministries, but she's excited to utilize all of her gifts she's acquired along the way to serve this ministry. From discovering more about the gift of the Theology of the Body, to working with the team, and being empowered in her vocation as a wife and mother, Janet is excited to see what more God has in store! Janet lives in Mandeville, Louisiana with her husband, Tim, and two children.