Meet our founder

Rick M. Saling

Founder & Senior Board Director

Veteran, transportation industry leader, and follower of Christ.

Portrait of Rick M. Saling, Founder of Driving With Jesus

Rick M. Saling is the Founder and Senior Board Director of Driving With Jesus, a faith-based outreach ministry dedicated to serving and encouraging truck drivers across America.

A decorated military veteran and accomplished transportation industry leader, Rick has spent more than three decades in leadership roles supporting the men and women who keep our nation's supply chain moving. Throughout his career, he witnessed firsthand the sacrifices truck drivers make every day — long hours on the road, time away from family, and the physical and emotional challenges that often accompany life behind the wheel.

Driven by his Christian faith and a deep respect for the trucking community, Rick felt called to create Driving With Jesus as a ministry focused on bringing hope, encouragement, practical support, and the love of Christ to professional drivers. What began as a vision to care for drivers has grown into a mission dedicated to serving those who are often overlooked despite their critical role in our economy.

Under Rick's leadership, Driving With Jesus partners with churches, transportation companies, businesses, and volunteers to distribute care packages, provide prayer support, and share messages of faith and encouragement with drivers across the country. His passion is simple: to ensure that every truck driver knows they are valued, appreciated, and never alone on the road.

Rick believes that ministry happens wherever people are hurting, searching, or in need of hope. Through Driving With Jesus, he is committed to building a nationwide movement that serves drivers through faith, compassion, and acts of kindness while honoring the essential work they perform every day.

His life's mission is to combine servant leadership, faith, and industry experience to make a lasting difference in the lives of truck drivers and their families.

"Every mile matters. Every driver matters. Every soul matters."

— Rick M. Saling

Board of Directors

The leaders guiding our mission

Faithful men who bring the church, the boardroom, and the road to the same table — so that every care bag, every prayer, and every delivery is done with care.

Distinguished honor

2025 John Deere Fellow

John Deere’s highest individual honor

Recognizing deep functional expertise, transformational leadership, and influence within the company and across the industry.

Read the award letter (PDF)

Welcoming our newest board director

David Panjwani

Board Director

Retired Director of Logistics, John Deere

Dave Panjwani is a global supply chain executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience holding roles across North America, Europe, and Asia. He recently retired as Director of Logistics at John Deere, where he oversaw a multi-billion global logistics network and led enterprise strategy in transportation, warehousing, and trade compliance. Dave was recognized as a 2025 John Deere Fellow, the company’s highest individual honor for his deep functional expertise, transformational leadership, and industry influence.

He has served in multiple international logistics leadership roles, built high-performing teams across continents, and contributed to global manufacturing and distribution excellence. Dave is also active in his community, serving with Habitat for Humanity, River Bend Food Bank, and other important causes.

Dave is a committed follower of Christ, active in his local church, and values faith-driven service. He and his wife Shannon live in Bettendorf, Iowa, and are parents to two adult children, Alyssa and Jake.

Board director

Dr. Travis Kaiser

Senior Minister & Chief Operations Officer

Dr. Travis Kaiser serves as Lead Pastor of Florence Baptist Church in Florence, Kentucky, where he provides leadership for a multi-campus church committed to helping people experience Jesus, grow together, and make a difference with their lives.

With more than 20 years of ministry and leadership experience, Travis is passionate about developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and helping people use their influence to serve others. His experience includes leading through organizational growth and change, overseeing large-scale initiatives, building community partnerships, and developing teams to serve both locally and internationally.

He and his wife, Mary Julia, have six children and are deeply invested in the community they call home.

Church: Florence Baptist Church
Ministry experience: More than 20 years
Home: Florence, Kentucky

Shane Armstrong

Board Director

President, Master Provisions

Shane was unanimously approved by the Board to serve as Master Provisions' second President, effective January 1, 2023.

Prior to joining Master Provisions, Shane worked with Christian Financial Resources (CFR). In his role as Regional VP, he served churches and investors in KY and WV. Before joining CFR, Shane served in full-time ministry at Lakeside Christian Church for 21 years in a variety of roles, including Executive Pastor.

An Ohio native, he is a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University and an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Shane continues to serve in ministry at Lakeside Christian Church where he attends with his wife, Kendra, and their two daughters, Layne and Macy. He also serves on the Executive Committee of the Safety Net Alliance of Northern Kentucky.

shane@masterprovisions.org | 859-474-0467

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