Our Team

Rob Boyer
Co-Founder

For over 20 years, Rob has been an entrepreneur and successfully started many ventures across a wide variety of industries. From start up to successful exit, he has developed expertise across many aspects of owning and operating a business.

He has a talent for strategic thinking, simplifying complex processes, and maximizing return on investment which allows him to revitalize historic buildings into pieces of art.

Fernanda Paiva Boyer
Co-Founder

Born in Brazil, Fernanda graduated in Social Communication & Journalism and later studied French at La Sorbonne in Paris. She is fluent in four languages, and her worldly experience has given her insight into community and how cultural influences impact clients’ decisions.

Fernanda uses her unique perspective to create elegant expressions of Narthex’s vision, introducing Narthex and our ever-growing collection of exceptional properties to the world.

Darren Griffith
Kansas City Market Director

Darren oversees the Kansas City market for Narthex. He identifies buildings which fit into the Narthex mission and orchestrates growth opportunities for communities who use these buildings to prosper.

His excellent listening skills and connections contribute to his extensive experience in Business Development, which allows him to cultivate strong relationships in the community.

He truly understands the needs of our clients and alleviates their stress by finding new ways to transform the building’s purpose.

Carly Baird
Administration & Accounting

For more than a decade, Carly has used her unique skills to benefit the organizations with whom she works. Her loyalty and dedication provide a strong foundation that brings order and clarity. She has worked in office management, administration, and bookkeeping.

She seamlessly coordinates transactions and documentation across a variety of companies and provides the steady hand needed to ensure the efficient operation of the company. Narthex is a stronger community because of Carly’s steady influence.

Ben McLain
Chief Operating Officer

Ben brings over 20 years of management consulting and executive leadership experience. His love for the Church and desire to channel the power of business in service of God’s kingdom align perfectly with the mission of Narthex.

His excellent listening skills and connections contribute to his extensive experience in Business Development, which allows him to cultivate strong relationships in the community.

He truly understands the needs of our clients and alleviates their stress by finding new ways to transform the building’s purpose.

His excellent listening skills and connections contribute to his extensive experience in Business Development, which allows him to cultivate strong relationships in the community.

He truly understands the needs of our clients and alleviates their stress by finding new ways to transform the building’s purpose.

 His expertise in building dynamic organizations in complex operating environments provides a strong foundation for the continued growth of Narthex.