Doug Mazza's distinguished career in the automotive industry began on the team that introduced Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America's new line of automobiles in the United States. Later as senior American executive for American Suzuki Motor Corporation, he authored the marketing plan that successfully launched Suzuki automobiles in this country.

Mr. Mazza then joined Hyundai Motor America as its top American executive, serving four years as Chief Operating Officer.

As a dedicated volunteer with a variety of non-profit organizations that meet human needs, Doug and his wife Lorraine made a life changing decision when he accepted the position of Executive Vice President of the International Christian Ministry Joni and Friends. This organization was founded by visionary, author, artist and quadriplegic, Joni Eareckson Tada.

Joni and Friends
Serving People and Families Affected by Disability

Since its inception in 1979, Joni and Friends has been dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to those affected by disability. Whether it is the disabled person, a family member, or friend, Joni and Friends objective is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in practical ways.
Joni and Friends is committed to recruiting, training, and motivating a new generation of people with disabilities to become leaders in their churches and communities. In addition, they seek to equip and mobilize churches to carry out the work of disability ministry. The Joni and Friends team does this by providing churches with effective programs, training and materials.
From local neighborhoods to the far reaches of the world, Joni and Friends is striving to demonstrate to those affected by disability in tangible ways, that God has not abandoned them.

For further information, or how to become involved with Joni and Friends, please visit www.joniandfriends.org, or call 818-707-5664.