Jonathan Reyes Will Become New FOCUS CEO in November
The leadership change marks a significant transition for the organization as it enters its next chapter.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in People
Jonathan Reyes will officially step into the role of chief executive officer at FOCUS on November 16, 2026. He succeeds the organization's founder, Curtis Martin, who announced his departure in December 2025.
Why it matters
The transition represents a shift in executive leadership for the nonprofit, which has been under the guidance of its founder since its inception in 1998. The appointment follows a national search conducted by the board of directors.
The leadership transition occurs nearly 28 years after the organization's 1998 founding. The incoming CEO brings a history of leadership spanning across multiple organizations, including his tenure as the former vice president of ministry and formation at FOCUS.
The players
Jonathan Reyes
An experienced administrator and founder who previously served as senior vice president of communications for the Knights of Columbus.
Curtis Martin
The founder of FOCUS who led the organization since 1998 before announcing his departure in December 2025.
Tim Thoman
A leadership figure who managed the organization as interim chief executive officer following the founder's resignation.
The details
The board of directors managed the succession process through a national search to identify a new leader for the organization. Jonathan Reyes previously served as the vice president of ministry and formation at FOCUS and brings prior leadership experience from the Knights of Columbus. Tim Thoman has served as the interim chief executive officer since the founder's resignation announcement in late 2025.
Timeline
Curtis Martin founded the organization in 1998.
Curtis Martin announced his resignation as CEO on December 13, 2025.
Jonathan Reyes assumes the role of CEO on November 16, 2026.
Market Landscape
The leadership appointment follows the precedent established by the 2025 founder departure announcement, marking the end of the initial era of governance. This move follows a national search process designed to stabilize the organization's management structure.
Operators and organizational stakeholders should prepare for the transition of power on November 16, 2026. Existing professional relationships and ongoing administrative workflows should be monitored for any shift in internal policy under the new chief executive.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions in long-standing organizations often require extensive external searches to ensure stability during the shift from a founder-led model. Stakeholders should calendar the November 16, 2026 date to track any initial strategic communications from the incoming CEO.
Further reading
For more on executive shifts, view our coverage of People.
