Our Team
Chad Wilkerson
Co-Founder
Chad is a Co-Founder of Book and a Ball. He is a Husband and Father to his wife (Michelle) and his four sons (Ace, Pearce, Gunnar, and Ripp). He has a passion to see the next generation afforded the joy of sport and the transformational Word of God.
Chad earned a scholarship to Oral Roberts University, and was Player of the Year in the Summit Conference. After graduation, he played professional basketball overseas for 7 years. Currently he and his family (4 boys!) live in Yanceyville, North Carolina, where he founded Impact Hoops, a successful year-round basketball development program.
Favorite movie: Brave Heart or Schindler’s List
Favorite hobby: golfing
Favorite meal: rib-eye steak
Favorite vacation: Pebble Beach with cousins
Kasey Stewart
Co-Founder
Kasey is a Co-Founder of Book and a Ball. Kasey and his girlfriend Tiana are Co-Founders of Suckerz, a better-for-you candy company that recreates nostalgic candy with healthier ingredients.
Kasey grew up in Tulsa, OK and attended Oral Roberts University. Kasey met Chad while he was playing basketball at Oral Roberts University and became close family friends since Junior High.
Kasey currently lives in Los Angeles, CA.
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite hobby: Traveling
Favorite meal: Ribs
Favorite vacation: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Christy Wilkerson
International Director
Christy has served in the non-profit industry for the last 34 years and joins us as International Director for Book and a Ball. Her expertise is partner relations and administration.
She has been married for 49 years to the love of her life, Ray, has two sons, two daughters-in-law, and nine grandchildren. She and her husband currently live in Yanceyville, North Carolina, just minutes from 4 of her grandsons.
Favorite movie: Life is Beautiful
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite hobby: grandchildren
Currently reading: Unreasonable Hospitality