Why We’re Here
“We long to see people flourishing in community using the languages they value most.”
In 1971, SIL International purchased one hundred acres in southwest Dallas, Texas, USA for the future location of SIL International's headquarters. In time, the International Linguistics Center (ILC) would also provide office space for partner organizations, as well as classrooms and administrative space for academic training (first Texas SIL and later Dallas International University).
We serve faith-based organizations and students to advocate, build capacity, and work with local communities to apply language expertise that advances meaningful development, education, and engagement with Scripture.
Our Team
Welcome and Information Center
Located at the main entrance in Mahler Building.
(972) 708-7300
cd-receptionist_dallas@sil.org
Meet the people who make the ILC run smoothly. We’re here to help.
Mark Kull, Center Director
Coordination for and director of the International Linguistics Center which encompasses offices for SIL International and other partner organizations.
Doug Pape, Business Director
Provides administrative oversight to the ILC departments including: Housing, Dining Hall, Boutique, Warehouse, event support, and manages leases for office spaces.
Rhonda Buckingham, Executive Secretary
Office receptionist.
Bob Schattschneider, Director of Facilities
Manages ILC facilities and provides administrative oversight to ILC departments including: Maintenance, Landscaping, and the Pool.
Call (972) 708-7425 for any maintenance needs.
Vanay Walek, Public Relations Representative
Contact Vanay to arrange an appointment for an Orientation/Tour to come and hear about our impact in the language communities around the world.
Flavia Torres, Event Coordinator
In charge of booking events in the ILC and provides organizational support for those same events if needed.
Contact Flavia for more information about reserving rooms and planning events, or call (972) 708-7300 x2493.
Charlene Daniels, Office Manager
Provides help in multiple areas around the ILC front office.
Jill Hasty, Welcome Desk manager
Vicky Satre, Receptionist
Karen McIntosh, receptionist
Tracy Hinton, receptionist
Pam Echerd, receptionist
Dining Hall
Victor Rosema,
Dining Hall Manager
Lety Diaz,
Head Cook
Lynda Mathison,
Kitchen Assistant
Housing
Martha Nunes,
Housing Manager
Deb Martin,
Reservations Assistant
Bill Fox,
Finance Clerk
MaryEllen Duckworth,
Housekeeper
Maria Diaz,
Housekeeper
Whom We Host
SIL International
SIL International is a faith-based nonprofit organization with staff of over 5,000 people from 89 countries of origin. SIL is currently involved in over 1,660 active language projects, representing 1.07 billion people in 162 countries. The International Linguistics Center is SIL’s global headquarters. SIL has additional regional administrative offices on five continents.
sil.org ➜
Dallas International University
Offers specialized training in language, culture, and international service. Formerly known as the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics (GIAL).
diu.edu ➜
Wycliffe Bible Translators, USA
For more than 70 years, Wycliffe has helped people around the world translate the Bible into their own languages.
wycliffe.org ➜
Wycliffe USA’s services in the ILC ➜
Sowing Seeds of Joy
Sowing Seeds of Joy offers training designed to connect, equip, train, and mobilize all people, with a special emphasis on people of color, to advance God’s Kingdom through global mission.
sowingseedsofjoy.org ➜
Tier One
An established, reliable, and accredited, veteran-owned and operated private security, investigation, and training company.
www.TierOneUS.com ➜
World Relief North Texas
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable. World Relief’s work in the United States, specifically, focuses on helping refugees and other immigrants in vulnerable situations rebuild their lives in a new country.
worldrelief.org/northtexas ➜
Contact Us
International Linguistics Center
7500 Camp Wisdom Rd.
Dallas, TX 75236
(972) 708-7400
Center Director Receptionist
Business Hours
Mon 8am-5pm
Tue 8am-5pm
Wed 8am-5pm
Thu 8am-5pm
Fri 8am-5pm
Write us to reserve a space, to ask a question, or to let us know how we can improve.