Dr. Alton McKinley, Ed.D

CFO & Co‑Founder, Olive Street Holdings & Olive Power | Entrepreneur in Renewable Energy Executive Leader | Ministry Strategist | U.S. Navy Veteran

Rockwall, Texas, United States

About

I am a mission‑driven executive, pastor, and entrepreneur with 28+ years leading complex organizations from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to faith‑based ministries and renewable‑energy ventures. As CFO & Co‑Founder of Olive Street Holdings and Olive Power, I lead financial strategy, capital structuring, and multi‑site rollout for renewable energy and projects. My goal is to partner with investors, engineers, and community leaders to deliver projects that are both economically sound and community‑building. Previously, as Chief of the Business Office/CFO at VA North Texas, I guided billion dollar budgets, compliance, and operational transformation while mentoring high‑potential leaders. In ministry, I have planted and pastored a multi‑generational church, developed leadership pipelines, and trained ministry leaders across Texas. My doctoral research focused on leadership development, and I teach leadership at the university level. Strengths: Strategic Leadership • Organizational Development • Project Finance • Renewable Energy • Church Planting • Higher Education Teaching • Veteran Advocacy

Experience

  • Chief Financial Officer & Co‑Founder at Olive Street Holdings & Olive Power
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Lead corporate finance, cash flow management, and investor relations for renewable energy and Bitcoin mining ventures. Build project financial models, funding structures, and multi‑site rollout plans; oversee permitting and risk management. Drive partnerships with utilities, EPCs, and local stakeholders to align community impact with IRR targets.

  • Leadership Educator & Researcher at Restoring Wellness
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Teach leadership/organizational development; advise ministries and nonprofits on strategy and growth. EdD research on leadership development for first‑time church planters in Texas.

  • Chief, Business Office / CFO at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Oct 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

    Directed financial operations and strategic planning for one of the largest VA systems; improved compliance and efficiency. Managed billion‑dollar budgets and complex regulatory requirements. Mentored future leaders who advanced into senior roles.

  • Senior Pastor & Church Planter at ROWLETT FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
    Oct 2005 - Present · 20 yrs 9 mos

    Founded and grew a mission‑focused, multi‑generational church; launched outreach, discipleship, and training programs. Built leadership pipelines (50+ leaders) and community partnerships addressing spiritual and mental‑health needs. Teach, coach, and mentor pastors and ministry teams across Texas (SBTC networks).