Effective July 1, 2008, we are pleased to announce that four varied and successful companies will be doing business as THE HARTLEY GROUP. They are: H & H Management and Maintenance, Prize Properties, Hartley’s Executive Cleaning and Swift Chemicals and Supplies, LLC.

Bob Hartley is the founder and President of these companies.  He began a journey into the corporate world in 1975. Through the past several years, Hartley’s philosophy has been to pursue greater excellence in every aspect of life and business.  He has always endeavored to have top quality people as his associates while building long-term relationships honoring God in every way.

Bob recently shared the following thoughts. “God cares about the practical needs of the people.  Our valued teammates and marvelous comrades bring wonderful lives of integrity and rich deposits of business experience as they build with customers, suppliers and all with whom they come in contact.  They look forward to serving others in a more beneficial way.”     

Bob Hartley (Founder and CEO of The Hartley Group) Bob grew up in Kansas City and graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 1982.  At this same university, Hartley later taught collegiate courses in business and speech and was awarded the Top Alumnus of the year in 200  . Later, Hartley helped establish the Daniel Academy, a Christian school – grades K-12.

Hartley served as the Greater Kansas City Fellowship of Christian Athletes Area Director and a pastor for the Metro Christian Fellowship Church. He and his wife Terry have four children. Hartley also was instrumental in helping to establish the International House of Prayer.

Back in 1988, Bob and his wife Terry began a ministry for youth and young adults called Deeper Waters, Inc. The goal is to train youth to meet God in all arenas of life. Also, the non-profit organization provides funds and assistance to those oppressed, especially in the country of Zimbabwe, S. Africa.  

Bob has become a frequent speaker throughout America and the world carrying the vision of the Joseph Company equipping people in the marketplace to discover God in all of their lives.

Juan Swart (General Manager of The Hartley Group) Born in Zimbabwe, Juan (often referred to as John) received B.A. degrees in both Building Arts and Architecture at the University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  He married Beulah, a member of a 3^rd generation Mission focused family, 23 years ago.

Moving with their family of three boys in 1986, they settled in California, Juan enjoyed a successful 20 year career in architecture and project management. In 2005, the Swart family moved to Kansas City where Juan and Beulah became involved with the International House of Prayer and the Deeper Waters ministry.  Since January 2008, Swart has served as General Manager in charge of all facets of The Hartley Group.

John Shore (Director of Quality Control and Public Relations)  John has been a life-long resident of Kansas City.  He has a B.A. Degree from Baker University and an M.S. degree from New York University. Married to his wife Mary Lea since 1962, Shore spent most of his adult life in the corporate world and the non-profit sector.  He has been the recipient of many honors and awards.  John’s heart is to assist his long time friend, Bob Hartley, The Hartley Group and Deeper Waters in various capacities as needed seeking excellence in all that they do.

Tiffany Allen (Officer Manager and Human Resource Director) Tiffany grew up in Wisconsin. There, her university studies majored in psychology and law.  Currently, she serves as a member of the management team including Swift Chemicals and Supplies. T.A. enjoys teaching scripture, leading worship, and ministry development. 

Amy Pomplin (Deeper Waters Administrator and Personal Assistant to the President)

“Amazing” Amy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse with a degree in Sports Management. As a part of The Hartley Group since May, 2005, Amy spends most of her time assisting Bob Hartley making plans for conferences, increasing the number of resource materials and serving the organization in many ways.

Edward Lee (Investment Coordinator and Project Manager) Eddie grew up in a suburb of New York City.  There, he worked on Wall Street on the floor of the American Stock Exchange and also as a licensed realtor. Eddie assists Bob Hartley and the entire staff in various capacities and has become a valued member of the team.

Amyann Hartley (Deeper Waters Ministry Assistant) Amyann has faithfully served The Hartley Group since 2002 as a part of the local as well as travelling ministry team.  She also fills the capacity as a ministry assistant and project manager.  Recently graduating from high school, Amyann will be attending school in Redding, California in the fall of 2008.

Cheryl Jesudason (Hartley Group Financial Director) Cheryl is our newest addition, who has joined us from Canberra, Australia.  She first connected with members of the Hartley Group three years ago through Joseph Company events in Australia.  Cheryl has come abroad to manage our financial accounting and reporting systems.  Previously, she worked in various departments within a utilities organization in Canberra while studying Commerce at the Australian National University.