Staff
Patrick A Carlove
Chief Executive Officer
Patrick joined Legacy Deo in 2025 after garnering nearly three decades of leadership experience in Lutheran educational administration and advancement. He is responsible for leading Legacy Deo’s strategic direction, as well as overseeing its administrative and development activities. His key accomplishments include serving as executive director for a start-up high school, cultivating and sustaining annual fund donations, overseeing a $10 million capital campaign for a prominent Dallas-Fort Worth PK-12 school, and developing innovative philanthropic and campus development programs for a university. He is known for his enthusiastic approach to forging new relationships with donors and developing programs that advance organizational missions.
A native of Springfield, Illinois, Patrick earned a BA in Education from Concordia University Wisconsin and an M.Ed. in Education Leadership and Administration from Sam Houston State University. He and his wife, Kara, are members of Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg. They also are the proud parents of three grown daughters, have one grandchild, and are soon expecting another.
Brian D Hamilton
Chief Financial Officer
Brian joined Lutheran Foundation of Texas in 2009. His role includes a breadth of operational and financial responsibilities which include financial reporting, banking and investment services relationships, tax compliance, human capital management, IT services, risk management, and client support. Previously, Brian served as Chief Financial Officer and Controller with several premier non-profit healthcare institutions and two for-profit healthcare enterprises. His accomplishments include management of large investment portfolios, design and implementation of financial software systems, and oversight of a complex liability insurance program for an international healthcare charity. Brian’s early career began with four years at KPMG, and he continues to hold an active CPA license from the State of Texas.
Brian earned a BBA in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. Brian and his family are actively involved in the life and ministries of Hill Country Bible Church and Hill Country Christian School of Austin. He is a devoted fan of Texas Longhorns football.
Dayna W Dinan
Administrative/Marketing Coordinator
Dayna joined Legacy Deo in 2022. She keeps our office running smoothly and efficiently, which includes being the first point of contact for our clients and office guests. In addition to that Dayna coordinates all our marketing, communications, and social media activities. She also is a talented planner of our corporate events.
Dayna loves music, studied music performance at Evangel University, and participated on her church’s worship team for several years. She and her husband, Josh, have three grown children and were active band parents while their children were in high school. They are members of Freedom Church in Round Rock. Dayna loves all things family, Christmas, and Texas Longhorns football.
J Brodie Sparkman
Senior Accountant
Brodie joined Legacy Deo in 2024. He earned a BBA in Accounting from Texas Tech University and was a member of Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity during his days at Tech. Brodie began his career as a tax intern with a local accounting firm and is preparing to take the CPA exam.
He is a member of First Baptist Church in Georgetown. When he’s not working or studying, Brodie enjoys hunting, skiing, and outdoor activities.
Holly S Dunn
Staff Accountant
Holly Dunn is a staff accountant at Legacy Deo, where she supports the organization’s financial operations with a friendly, detail-oriented approach. She joined Legacy Deo in October of 2025 and brings valuable experience from her previous work as an office manager and bookkeeper, helping to ensure smooth processes and accurate financial reporting.
Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Holly is proud to continue contributing to her community. Following in her father’s legacy, she is honored to be part of a mission-driven organization that he worked so closely with. She is a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
A graduate of the University of Texas and a lifelong Longhorn fan, Holly enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two sons.
Hailey E Menke
Executive Assistant
Hailey joined Legacy Deo in October 2025 as the Executive Assistant, supporting the CEO and CFO, acting as Board Liaison, leading HR, and happily jumping in wherever she’s needed. She’s motivated by the heart and purpose behind Legacy Deo’s mission and finds so much joy in working alongside a team that truly loves what they do. Before joining Legacy Deo, Hailey served as the Administrative Assistant at Christ Little Rock in Arkansas, where her love for ministry work first took root.
Born and raised in Humble, Texas, Hailey grew up dancing and continued her training through college at Sam Houston State University. A spontaneous move to Arkansas to be closer to her young niece and nephew ended up changing her life—it’s where she met her husband, Jake, and where they began building their family. Today, Hailey is a proud mom of two and a member of Zion Walburg, where her family worships. When she’s not in the office, you can usually find her reading, crafting, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with her favorite people.
