Gary and Valerie grew up in Texas and Nebraska, respectively. Valerie graduated from Moody Bible Institute and Gary from Grace University. He also completed a master’s degree from Wheaton College. They have two married sons and twelve grandchildren. The Brumbelows joined InterAct in 1978 and served on the Canada field until moving to the U.S. office, where Gary served as executive director from 1995 to 2010. Gary retired at the end of 2021 and is pastoring a church part-time in Troutdale, Oregon.