Our Board and Officers
President and CEO: M'Bili Langston
M’Bili Langston serves as President and CEO of Boots on the Ground Outreach, bringing over 25 years of experience in community engagement to the team. As CEO, his focus is on fostering community cohesion, enhancing civic engagement, revitalizing community spirit, and strengthening community bonds.
M'Bili is driven by a deep understanding that economic challenges affect everyone in profound ways. With a heart for serving the community, he founded his ministries to provide not only spiritual guidance but also practical support, helping individuals and families navigate life's financial hurdles. His commitment is rooted in the belief that by addressing these economic struggles, we create a ripple effect of hope and stability for everyone.
Vice-President (Operations) and COO: David Newman
David Newman serves as Vice-President of Operations and COO of Boots on the Ground Outreach. The youngest member of the team, David brings a wealth of experience, having spent his life largely working with his hands. He is far from one-dimensional, however, having earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and philosophy with a concentration in theological philosophy from Cal Baptist University.
He has followed the Lord since the tender age of five and served actively since age ten. A graduate of the local Christian private school system, he knows what it means to be a follower of Christ who is active in the world. God has also led him to call several area churches home at various times, giving him a good cross-sectional view of church life in the area. David wants to serve the Lord any way He asks, and feels serving His people who need help is a great way to do that, making Boots On The Ground an excellent fit.
Treasurer and CFO/CTO: Rex Arnold
Rex Arnold serves as Treasurer, CFO, and CTO of Boots on the Ground Outreach. Rex brings decades of technical, design, and technological management experience to the table along with several years of experience with church finances.
Originally a Riverside native, Rex has called Colton home for almost 20 years. During that time he has seen both the hardship and the heart evidenced in the area, developing a deep desire to see the former mitigated by growth in the latter. Having experienced times of hardship in his own life, Rex feels a strong connection to those in need, hoping to minister out of a place of solidarity and empathy. A born-again Christian, Rex has served in church administrative roles, including Pastor of Recovery at a local church.
Secretary: Joseph Ashford
Joseph Ashford serves as the Secretary of Boots On The Ground Outreach. With over a decade of experience in office and team management — from the credit card industry to civil law — Mr. Ashford understands the vital role that collaboration and communication play in any successful organization. His time in the service strengthened his ability to perform under pressure and taught him how to work effectively with people from all walks of life.
Born and raised in Southern California, Joseph has witnessed firsthand the growth and transformation that make the state unique. A resident of the San Bernardino area for the past five years, he has also experienced hardship himself, giving him a deeper empathy for those facing difficult circumstances. As a born-again Christian, he believes that everyone carries their own battles, and he approaches his work with humility and compassion.
Guided by integrity in his actions, courage in the face of challenges, faith that God will provide, and grace that inspires service, Joseph strives to be the hands and feet of God in his community. Amen.
