Bert Sams is the Vice President of Technology Services at Haggai International. He is responsible for providing the tactical and strategic leadership of the ministry’s digital portfolio of services for its ministry staff, global leaders, and life-giving partners. The digital portfolio includes all of Haggai’s technologies from computers, phones, audiovisual systems, and network infrastructure to all the Cloud-based systems and applications.

He began his career in IT with Cru before moving to the for-profit world for 13 years. During that time, Bert worked for companies like AJC International, Checkfree (Fiserv), and others. More recently, he spent over 11 years at the national headquarters of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America before coming to Haggai. His expertise in management of technology systems and support, as well as in processes and programs — including distance learning platforms — undergirds the work of Haggai.

Bert is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a business degree in Information Systems. He and his wife, Leslie, have four children. Bert and Leslie live in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, and attend Perimeter Church in Johns Creek.