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About Us

Finding other men who are restored—bonding with others who found their way through with hope to spare—is an energy we need. We’re here to share it.

In every event we host, podcast conversation we join, or connection we foster, here’s our roadmap.

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HEALTHIER FAMILIES

We aim to counter fatherlessness and family alienation. We see men renewing their spirit and healing for the generational well-being of children.
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SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

With biblical values, we’ll inspire conversations and personal practice, giving men access to their inherited lineage of strength, wisdom, and contrition.
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A CALL TO VIRTUE

We’ll pass this flame: be intentional with your strength. Serve others over yourself. In a broken culture we’ll reignite responsibility and accountability.
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MENTAL WELL-BEING

To better hear and serve what our children and loved ones need from us, we will make emotional and mental shifts. Together we’ll redirect our energy.
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CONNECTEDNESS

In an age that has men disengaged and lost, we stand together for renewed capacity. In this spirit we draw from shared experiences to chart new paths forward.

Is this movement only for men?

Many of us have experienced divorce or familial alienation. Others have been raised without a loving or present father. With public policy and the legal system often stacked against men, we’ve suffered from depression, anxiety, and suicidal despair.

This kind of despair makes every day a struggle, and not only for us. For our kids, too. Finding other men who are restored—bonding with others who found their way through with hope to spare—is an energy we need. We’re here to share it.

As our partners and collaborators, women have counselled us and cheered us on. They want their fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons to thrive. But our purpose is informed by our experience as men. We’re here to walk with fathers like us.

Our Board of Directors

Jonathan Lewis
Jonathan LewisFounder

Jonathan Lewis / Founder

Jonathan Lewis is the president of Eastport Financial Group Inc.. He authored two books, Deep Water (2018), and More Than Money (2021). His More than Money podcast speaks to the stewardship of all our assets, from our time and talent to our agency, purpose, and responsibility. He is the dedicated husband to Sara Lewis and father of two beautiful daughters. From his home in Nova Scotia, Canada, Jonathan’s vibrant drive to further his faith, family, community, philanthropy and entrepreneurialism has been constant through his life.

At any given time, Jonathan and Sara are invested in at least one or two start-up enterprises. Keen to boost the mindsets, lives, and potential of others, he also volunteers, raises funds, and advocates for charities and community ventures that model strong Christian values locally, nationally, and internationally.
Jeff Watson
Jeff WatsonCo-Founder

Jeff Watson / Co-Founder

A Canadian music veteran, Jeff Watson rose to notoriety in the early 2000’s as a member of the musical quartet and R & B group, Distinct Nature. The group was signed to EMI/Hibias Records releasing one album with 4 songs that Jeff co-wrote that earned heavy rotation on Canadian Hit Radio, including the hit single, “Human.” which achieved top 10 status on the CHR charts. The group shared the stage with award-winning musical acts: Usher, Monica, Tyrese, LFO and O Town. In 2004 Jeff formed the inspirational rock group, Kronical, where the group was invited to be the opening act for Grammy-winning musician John Legend and renowned Canadian musicians K-os, Trooper and Shaye (Kim Stockwood, Tara Maclean and Damhnait Doyle).
Robert Beeson
Robert Beeson

Robert Beeson

Before founding Solo Parent Society in 2017, Robert Beeson was the founder of Essential Records as well as former Senior Vice President of Sony / Provident. He oversaw the signing or development of artists like Jars of Clay, Third Day, Michael W Smith and Casting Crowns and many others. He was responsible for winning 35 Dove Awards, 5 Grammy Awards as well as being nominated for 13 Grammys.

Beeson is also the founder of iShine, the largest Christian Tween media company in the world and has served on the Gospel Music Association, Sony /Provident executive team, WOW Partnership, and BEMA ministry boards. Most recently, after spending 8 1/2 years as a single parent raising 3 girls full time, he authored GOING SOLO, Hope and Healing for the Single Mom or Dad from Focus on the Family and founded Solo Parent Society. Robert is now remarried, a licensed minister and lives in Franklin with his daughters and three new stepsons.
Lisa King
Lisa KingSecretary

Lisa King / Secretary

After a bustling administration, bookkeeping, and financial career with the Halifax municipality, Lisa King shifted her work to prioritize raising her children. While making the most of her family time, she ran her own administrative business with entrepreneurial employers and clients like Pete Luckett, Viewpoint Realty, and an array of financial advisors, HR consultants, and real estate investors. She made herself so indispensable that as her children grew, she found herself rising to manage a winery—but realized she once again needed to balance her personal and professional goals. Once her sons had nearly grown, she re-entered full-time work with a team that matched her entrepreneurial roots.

As Eastport Financial's Controller & HR Manager, she’s driving a new vision for automation, finding new efficiencies, and designing new systems and workflows for focus, especially during busy seasons.
Lara Watson
Lara Watson

Lara Watson

Known for her warm and authentic voice, Lara's greatest passion is to help people encounter the radical love of God and the life-changing hope of Jesus. Lara serves at Crossroads as Executive Producer and Host of 100 Huntley Street, Canada's longest-running daily television show.

Whether interviewing thought leaders, conversing with public figures, or talking with everyday people, Lara's focus remains the same - to shine a light on the unique ways God is moving in the hearts and lives of people around the world.

God has brought Lara to the steps of Crossroads more than once. First, as an at-risk teen calling into the Crossroads' prayer center for spiritual support, then as an interview guest on 100 Huntley Street, later as a hope-filled Bible college student seeking politically-minded mentorship from David Mainse, and finally as a Crossroads Prayer Partner.
Cale Dowell
Cale Dowell

Cale Dowell

Cale left Morgan Stanley to help launch Arkos and “rebuild wall street” by creating a paradigm shift in the way the wealth management industry serves and impacts people. His passion is rooted in the mission to help families thrive across generations.

Cale is a published thought leader in vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation. He is an engaging public speaker and has consulted with the many of the world’s largest corporations. Cale obtained his B.B.A in Entrepreneurship & Finance from Baylor University. His experience spans technology, commercial real estate, O&G, private equity and startups. Cale spends an inordinate amount of time igniting contagious, positive environments and investing in relationships… because culture eats strategy for breakfast. 

He and his wife, Lynne, reside in Houston with their daughter and son. They are actively involved in their church and Young Life, where Cale has served for over a decade. He is a former Precinct Chair for Precinct 436, serves on several non-profit boards, and is a 7th generation Texan. Not surprisingly, he is just as stubborn about Texas as you would imagine.
Jordan Allen
Jordan Allen

Jordan Allen

As a communications consultant for more than two decades, Jordan is the VP of Marketing for Eastport Financial. He has attracted target audiences with award-winning graphic design, content design, and website development. For clients spanning a diverse range of industries – including Irving, Clearwater, Bowers Construction, and the QEII Foundation – Jordan has established new names and extended the reach of established brands. 

Going from an Honours degree in Design from NSCAD University to a celebrated career in agency work, Jordan won 2005’s Gold ICE Award for Advertising in Atlantic Canada. He then founded his own successful design and communications house, and joined Eastport for a new chapter.

In his personal life, Jordan toured North America with his band The Contact, and had an album nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the ECMAs. His creative outlets, athletic endeavours, and devotion to his wife Beth and three young children are emblematic of his adventurous spirit.

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