Cary Summers

President Emeritus, Museum of the Bible

Cary Summers is President Emeritus of Museum of the Bible. Along with that that Mr. Summers is also the Founder and CEO of The Nehemiah Group formed in 1998 which provides consulting services to for-profit organizations primarily in the tourism industry and not-for-profit organizations primarily involving faith-based exhibits, museums, discovery centers, and business initiatives linking to Israel. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Discipleship Focus, now part of Young Life, and serves as president of the newly formed Galilean Institute of First Century Studies. He is also a recognized international speaker on biblical leadership principles based on the book of Nehemiah. In the past Mr. Summers was president of Museum of the Bible during its creation and oversaw many aspects of the organization. Mr. Summers was also President and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment/Silver Dollar City Corporation, served in an executive role with the famed Abercrombie and Fitch retailer as general manager (when it was a sporting goods company) was vice president of Bass Pro Shops, founded Churchill Coffee Company, and was involved in many other organizations. He is a graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in Mathematic/Physics with an analytical analysis focus on aerospace engineering. Cary’s hobbies include long-distance bicycling, competitive Senior Olympic cycling, scuba diving, and cooking. Cary and his wife Jacque reside near Springfield, Missouri, and have been married for 49 years. They have two children and four grandchildren, of whom they are extremely proud.