As President of Missionary Athletes International, Pat Stewart oversees MAI’s operations which includes offices in Southern California, Chicago, Charlotte and internationally. Prior to joining MAI in 2002, Pat spent over twenty years in business holding various management positions primarily in the health insurance field. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Biola University, a Christian Liberal Arts college in southern California. He received his Masters of International Management Degree from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird) in Arizona. Pat is a member of Carmel Baptist Church and currently serves on the Covenant Day School Board of Directors.

A USL Hall of Fame Inductee, Tom Engstrom enters his 13th year with the Charlotte Eagles in 2009. As one of the most respected executives in USL and coaches in North Carolina, Tom continues to bring excellence to the Charlotte Eagles franchise. In addition to his role as General Manager, Tom is the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Covenant Day School where he coached his team to the State Championships in 2008. Tom was named USL Executive of the Year in 2000, 2004, 2006 and most recently in 2008. Other roles Tom has had with the Eagles over the years include Director of the Club’s summer soccer camp program and Assistant Coach for the Eagles Pro Team. Tom was also on the Eagles roster from ’94 - ’98. A co-founder and former part owner of the Minnesota Thunder, Tom served as the club’s General Manager and President in 1994 when the Thunder advanced to the USL’s championship final.  Tom is a native of Minnesota, where he was named the Minnesota Youth Soccer Coach of the Year in 1994. He also coached the men’s varsity team at King’s College in Briarcliff, NY from ’86 - ’92, earning 1990 NAIA National Coach of the Year honors. Tom currently resides in Matthews, NC with his wife Nikki and four children Luke, Lila, Adeline and Zeb.

 

Benjamin joined the Eagles’ staff in 2009.  As Assistant General Manager, Benjamin oversees all communications and marketing for the team as well as assisting in team operations.  A native of Philadelphia, Benjamin has spent eight years in Denver Colorado at the Metro North Chamber of Commerce.  After graduating from Philadelphia Biblical University, he received a Master’s degree at Biblical Theological Seminary.  Benjamin has always had a passion for soccer, playing collegiately at PBU and coaching both boys and girls varsity teams.  Benjamin currently lives in Concord, NC with his wife Jill and son, Corban.

 

 

Allan is another veteran leader with the Charlotte Eagles. After spending time in Colombia as a missionary with his wife Kathy and their four children, Allan came on staff with MAI and the Charlotte Eagles to oversee the major responsibility of the teams’ operations. Allan is a major reason the Eagles are consistently regarded as a successfully operated franchise, and popular entertainment option for Charlotteans over the years. Allan’s family have also contributed valuable time and effort to the franchise as their four children Kim, Katrina, Josh and Joe have all worked many events for the Charlotte Eagles.

 

Chad Smith has been another major asset to the Charlotte Eagles on and off the field. In addition to being a defender for the Eagles, Chad oversees all corporate sales and promotions for the Eagles and Lady Eagles. Smith played in the USL-1 for the Virginia Beach Mariners and in the PDL for the Submariners in 2005 and 2006. While with the Mariners Smith was pivotal in major corporate and promotional deals for Virginia Beach. Smith’s work ethic on the field has translated to major partnerships off the field for the Eagles during the last two years as he continues to lead the marketing department in Charlotte. Chad’s experience with MLS sides FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo has also given him significant credibility in coaching youth teams in the Charlotte area. A Midwestern State University graduate, Smith currently resides in Matthews, NC and can usually be seen on his motorcycle when he’s not on the field or in the office.