FCA Senior Leadership

Les Steckel
President/CEO

On March 1, 2005, Les Steckel became the seventh president/CEO of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

Steckel’s extensive involvement with FCA dates back to 1972 when, as a college football coach, he attended his first FCA conference. In the 30-plus years since, Steckel has served as a Huddle Leader, platform speaker, camp dean and football clinician at various FCA Camps across the nation.  He led Bible studies throughout his NFL career and served regularly as a guest speaker for FCA events.

Steckel and his wife, Chris, also speak at FCA marriage enrichment weekends for coaches and their wives. Steckel also has served on FCA state boards in Minnesota and Tennessee. Prior to his selection as FCA President/CEO he and Chris served on the FCA National Board of Trustees.

Steckel’s football coaching career spans over 30 years. After spending five years as a college coach at the University of Colorado and the U.S. Naval Academy, Steckel began his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers in 1978. His experience includes serving as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, whom he helped guide to the 2000 Super Bowl, and for the New England Patriots during their 1985 Super Bowl season.

Steckel also held the position of offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. Additionally, he has been a position coach with the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills.

A Golden Gloves boxing champion at the University of Kansas, Steckel graduated from college in 1968 with a triple-major bachelor’s degree in political science, social work and human relations. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and, after completing Officer Candidate School in early 1969, served in Vietnam as an infantry officer.

After his return from Vietnam in 1970, Steckel was stationed in Quantico, Va., where he played football for the Quantico Marine football team until 1971. In 1972, Steckel joined the Marine Corps Reserves and served in various staff positions throughout the United States while he coached football for college and NFL teams.

Steckel retired in 1998 as a Colonel after 30 years of service. He completed the Command and Staff College and the National Security Course and, among numerous military awards, received the Navy Commendation Medal.

Les and Chris Steckel, who currently reside in Kansas City, are the parents of three: Christian and Lesley, both graduates of Baylor University, and Luke, currently a student at Princeton University.

Ken Williams
Executive Vice President/COO

Ken Williams serves as the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at the World Headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pa., Williams attended South Hill Catholic High School where he participated in cross country and track and held the school’s record for the mile and two mile.

Graduating from California State College (Pa.) with a BA in Recreation and Park Administration, Williams began working as a restaurant manager and, from there, moved up the corporate ladder, spending more than 20 years in human resources.

He has held the position of Director of Training and Sr. Vice President of Human Resources for Metromedia Steakhouses (Dayton, Ohio), Vice President of Human Resources and Operations for Monetery Pasta Company (Danville, Ca.) and Executive Director of Human Resources for Donatos Pizza (Columbus, Ohio). He also obtained a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Society for Human Resource Manager.

Williams came on board with FCA in 1999 as Vice President of Human Resources and later served as Senior VP of Human and Program Development until his promotion to Chief Operating Officer in 2004. As FCA’s Executive VP/COO, Williams is responsible for providing leadership within human resources, ministry finances, strategic planning and in support of the President. He works passionately to serve FCA staff, coaches, athletes and volunteers and strives to unite all involved with FCA under the banner of the ministry’s mission—to impact the world for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.

Williams and his wife, Judy, reside in Olathe, Kan., with their daughter, Heather

Dan Britton
Senior Vice President of Ministry Programs

As a native of Virginia, Britton attended St. Stephens High School where he captained the football and lacrosse teams, receiving all-conference and all-state honors in both sports. From there, Britton went to the University of Delaware to captain the Division I lacrosse team, where he was one of the team’s leading scorers. He graduated with a degree in finance.

After being a first-round draft selection of the Professional Indoor Lacrosse League, Britton spent four years as a starter for the Baltimore Thunder. During his career, he earned a spot on the All-Star team and was nominated by his teammates for both the Service and Unsung Hero awards.

Britton has served on FCA staff in various roles since 1991. Now as the Senior Vice President of Ministries, he oversees FCA Camps, Coaches Ministry, Campus Ministry, Huddles, Adult Ministry, Urban Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Sport-Specific Ministries and Resource Development.

As a communicator, Britton is a frequent speaker at schools, churches, conventions and retreats. He and his wife, Dawn, live in Overland Park, Kan., with their three children Kallie, Abby and Elijah.