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NAUMS, Inc. — University-Model® Schools
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NAUMS, Inc. Leadership

Meet the team guiding NAUMS, Inc. in its service to University-Model® schools.

Executive Leadership

Dr. Gary Chevalier, Chief Executive Officer of NAUMS, Inc.

Dr. Gary Chevalier

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Gary Chevalier has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 30 years, leading local churches as a worship leader, student pastor, connections pastor, teaching pastor, and financial administrator. Before joining NAUMS, Inc., he served on the pastoral staff of CrossCreek Church in Colleyville, TX, where he founded and directed the CrossCreek Residency, a year-long leadership development program for emerging church leaders.

A certified Texas educator with over a decade of experience in K–12 education, Dr. Chevalier has taught and led in public schools, private Christian schools, and University-Model® schools — including five years as Principal of Logos Preparatory Academy in Sugar Land, TX.

Read Dr. Chevalier’s full bio

Dr. Gary Chevalier has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 30 years, faithfully leading in a variety of roles across local churches. While more than half of his ministry career was devoted to worship leadership, he has also served effectively as a student pastor, connections pastor, teaching pastor, and financial administrator. Most recently, before stepping into his leadership role with NAUMS, Inc., Dr. Chevalier served on the pastoral staff of CrossCreek Church in Colleyville, TX, where he founded and directed the CrossCreek Residency — a year-long leadership development program designed to equip emerging church leaders with practical ministry experience and a foundation in servant leadership.

In addition to his pastoral ministry, Dr. Chevalier is a certified educator in the state of Texas and brings over a decade of experience in K–12 education. His educational leadership journey began as a junior high band and choir director and continued through various teaching and administrative roles in public schools, private Christian schools, and University-Model® schools. He served for five years as Principal of Logos Preparatory Academy in Sugar Land, TX, and most recently has enjoyed returning to the classroom as the junior Bible teacher at Temple Christian School in Fort Worth, TX.

How NAUMS, Inc. Is Governed

NAUMS, Inc. is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that oversees the association and its service to University-Model® schools across the network.

The current board roster is available on request — call the NAUMS, Inc. office at 972-525-7005.

Connect with Our Team

Whether you are exploring the University-Model® approach, starting a new school, or seeking to serve alongside us, our team would love to hear from you.

Send the team a note with the form, and a member of the NAUMS, Inc. staff will follow up with you directly. Prefer to talk it through? Call the office at 972-525-7005.

Contact the NAUMS, Inc. team