My name is Greg Vollmar and I serve as President on the Deaf Jewish Believers Board.
I hail from southern California where I grew up in a Deaf missionary family, well-cultivated in four Deaf generations with multicultural influences.
The Lord called me to work with the Bible translator’s organization after spending many years in the field of Deaf education, teaching American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf studies.
I have four grown children. As a current Texan, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, and camping.
Lewis Lummer currently holds the position of Vice-President and was appointed to the board in 2025. He holds a doctorate in Reading and is a member of a Deaf family from Chicago, maintaining his involvement in the Deaf community. His career in Education began in 1986 as a Math, Physics, and Peer tutor at RIT. He is employed at Baylor University, a private Christian university. He identifies as a proud Jewish individual and follower of Jesus since 1996.
In his capacity as a Board of Directors member, he provides leadership, identity, and academic support to the president. Dr. Lummer resides in Waco, Texas, is married to Dr. Cynthia Plue for nearly 30 years, and has two grown CODA children currently pursuing higher education at universities.
My name is Beatrice Pfaff and I serve as Secretary/Treasurer on the Deaf Jewish Believers Board.
I was born in New Brunswick, NJ to Deaf parents and raised in a Jewish household with my brothers, three Deaf and one hearing. I’m involved in teaching several Bible studies throughout the week including children’s bible study on Sundays, ladies Bible study,
Deaf Jewish Believers study and more. For many years I have been involved on the Board of several professional organizations and currently serve on the Board of Deaf Harbor.
After accepting Yeshua as my Lord and Savior at the age of 22 at Gallaudet University, I began spreading His gospel to my family and friends. I yearn to lead Deaf Jewish to come to know Yeshua as our Messiah.
I live in Frankin, Indiana, have two Deaf sons, Daniel and Joseph, and five hearing grandchildren, Jago, Makas, Dalia, Cristoval and Liam.
My name is Larry Schaer and I serve as Administrative Assistant on the Deaf Jewish Believers Board.
I was raised by my Reformed family until I left my parents nest to attend NTID/RIT. I sought and discovered the truth of Yeshua the Messiah! I’ve been involved in several Deaf and hearing churches Deaf ministries in several states.
Serving in various capacities, I enjoy sharing Bible studies and helping others. I’ve attended many retreats and events over the years.
My beloved wife and I met at college and tied the knot to spend our lives together. We have one precious grown CODA daughter.
My name is Ronda Jo Bilz and I serve as Special Assistant on the Deaf Jewish Believers Board.
I am a retired American Sign Language Interpreter. Occasionally I work freelance, however, mostly pro-bono in the Deaf Community. My role on the DJB board is to assist with research for projects, editing publications and keeping all legal paperwork up to date.
As a disciple of Yeshua, I want everyone to experience the life freeing relationship that I have had with Him through the years.
I have one hearing son who lives in Portland, OR and is trained as an environmental engineer. My black and white cat Tuxie and I live in Indianapolis, IN.
Helen Tingley
Event Committee Coordinator
Helen Tingley serves as the Event Committee Coordinator for Deaf Jewish Believers. While not of Jewish heritage, as a devoted Christ-follower, Helen has a deep heart for Messianic Jews and is honored to serve alongside such a dedicated team.
Helen is heavily involved in the Los Angeles Deaf community and currently serves as Treasurer for the Los Angeles Club of the Deaf. She has lived in Southern California since moving from the East Coast in 1978. She was married for 50 years before being widowed in 2017. Helen is the proud mother of three grown CODA daughters, all of whom, along with their husbands, are believers. Two of her daughters are RID-certified interpreters, and she is the loving grandmother of five grandchildren.