Ministry Brands Announces New Chief Technology Officer

Jamshed Patel joins Ministry Brands' executive team to drive growth and advance strategic tech initiatives for purpose-driven organizations

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ministry Brands, a leading provider of church software and online giving solutions, today announced the appointment of Jamshed Patel as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 20 years of executive experience, Patel is a proven technology leader and innovator well-positioned to elevate and transform Ministry Brands’ product development and market presence.

“I am honored to join Ministry Brands at such a pivotal time in its growth journey,” said Patel. “Technology has the power to transform how faith-based and nonprofit organizations connect, engage and thrive. I am eager to bring my experience to Ministry Brands to drive innovation that empowers these communities, strengthens their missions and creates a lasting, positive impact.”

Patel most recently served as Vice President at Alert Enterprise, where he led value engineering initiatives. His extensive career includes leadership roles at major organizations such as ADP, where he managed a $2 billion product portfolio and oversaw a global team of 500 employees. He has also held key positions at Workday, Oracle, Honeywell, and various venture-funded startups, where he spearheaded growth initiatives and developed high-impact product strategies that contributed to successful exits.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jamshed to the Ministry Brands family,” said Chris Bacon, CEO of Ministry Brands. “His proven expertise in product innovation and strategic use of AI and cloud technologies makes him uniquely qualified to lead our technology and product teams. I am confident he will deliver exceptional value to our clients and help us achieve new heights in advancing our mission.”

Patel’s appointment reinforces Ministry Brands’ commitment to innovation and its mission to support faith-based and nonprofit organizations. With an expanding executive team, the company is poised to enhance its technology offerings and further empower its clients to create stronger communities.

About Ministry Brands

Ministry Brands helps more than 90,000 churches and non-profit organizations grow and increase their impact on the world. The company provides integrated solutions covering member and donor management, digital giving, accounting, websites, mobile apps, communications, media content, event planning, employee, and volunteer background screenings, and more. Together, their nearly 700 employees help clients transform how they operate and create positive ripple effects that drive the real human impact for which we all strive. With over $6.45 billion in charitable giving managed annually, they exist to help mission-focused organizations thrive.