Meet the Team

Born and raised in smalltown Nocona, Tx. (Yes, all true Texans believe Texas should be its own country!) Met my husband of 15 years, Art, while I attended Texas A&M University and he was stationed at Fort Hood. We moved to Florida where we had our 2 boys, Chuckles and Sean, moved to Montana for 5 years and had our sweet daughter, Olivia, relocated back to Florida, and God led us to COF. I spend my time homeschooling our kids, being the ultimate football mom, cleaning up after our dog, Goliath, and supporting Art in his musical and golfing endeavors. Things I love: reading when I have time, listening to all types of music---even country, going to the beach, learning to surf, walking, cooking, hanging out with COF youth and the great adult volunteers that make youth group fun, and watching movies. I am known for frequently losing my keys, being navigationally challenged, and being skilled at Chinese Fire Drills.

I am a husband and father of two loving yet mischevious kids. I met my wife my senior year of high school and even though she knew everything about me she still decided to marry me. I love working with kids because those who know me will tell you I am still a big kid myself. When not working with kids I can be found spending time with my family and/or cheering on my favorite sports teams (Which is basically any team from Tampa). I love sports, video games, and overall just being involved, and am always up for telling an unfunny joke or two. Note from Dinorah: Sean and Jenny are origianl COF Youth Group members. They met at youth group!

I'm one of six children. I have an identical twin sister. I grow up in Holland Michigan and both of my parents were teachers in the public High School. I attended an all girls catholic high school until the tenth grade until I was forced to go to Holland Public High School....the school mascot was a Flying Dutchman?? Ever seen a Flying Dutchman? I attended collage at the University of Michigan and was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. I came to Florida on an internship with the Walt Disney World Animation Department. It was the best and worst experience of my life. I discovered that I was not meant to be an animator. I stayed on in the regular college program to buy me some time to decide what I was going to be when I grew up. I sold ice cream at Disney's MGM Studios and had the time of my life. I met Kevin's dad on the college program. I went home and graduated from Michigan with a Graphic Design degree with a minor in illustration. I did come back to the company and began a career with food and beverage. After several years Kevin's dad and I decided to part ways, Kevin was five years old. While working in the Magic Kingdom as an Area Manager for Cosmic Ray's Cafe I meet Frank. Frank and I dated several years. We will be married two years this December. Frank is my sole mate. The one that God choose for me. He loves me unconditionally and I am very blessed to have him. We have a beautiful daughter together....Jaidan. She brings us joy and laughter every day. Kevin is thirteen. He is amazing! I enjoy watching him become a man. He is my ROCK ....we had several really rough and painful years after his dad left. I love movies, eating out, painting and cooking. I have a small evil streak...and love laughter. My family and friends are my life and they give me strength!

James and Chuckles (Charles) are two of our homeschooled youth that give some of their time to helping to educate their youth director about how to use the website and keeping the website current. Make sure you give them a high-five for all their hard work.

I was born in Eustis, Florida---yes, I am an official Florida Cracker! I met and fell in love with the most beautiful and accomplished woman I had ever met, Dinorah, when I was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX. As stated above, we have 3 kids...Chuckles, Sean, and Olivia. I coach football, am the superintendent at Champions Gate Golf Course, a musician, and a bit of a computer know-it-all. I love working with youth because I am a big kid myself. I also hope to teach young men about what it means to be a man of God and to show all youth that God loves them.

I was born in Springfield ,Ohio, home of the mighty Buckeyes. I have been married to my beautiful wife Natalie for 12 years. We have 3 boys, Alex, Zach and Cayden. I enjoy playing and coaching all sports especially baseball which I have been involved all my life. Working with the youth enables me to be a big kid and to be a part in shaping the future of these amazing young adults. It is truly a blessing to be part of these youths lives.