Mark Zier, Whitney Hope Executive Director, is a former 36-year veteran of Youth Ministry. His career has taken him through various organizations and churches throughout America. Always a special part of his youth groups were those with special ed and handicapped needs. His passion has always been to make a difference in every person's life, and his youth groups were always marked by those with special needs. Mark has a great love for still photography and many of the candid photos for Whitney Hope have been taken by him. Mark and his wife Sheila have four grown children, three happily married and one in college. They are proud grandparents of five grandkids.

Brian brings Whitney Hope over a decade of experience in computer related graphic design, web development and a background that includes e-commerce solutions, software development and information technologies.

He has been involved with the Internet and its associated technologies for over five years. As Director of Information Technologies, he is responsible for Whitney Hope's technology strategy, defining benchmarks and future goals, site operations and product development. Currently, Brian is a Product Specialist with Kinzan, Inc., a software technology company.

John brings a business and technology background to Whitney Hope. He is a 1996 graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University where he received his BA in Business Administration/Marketing. John's work experience includes positions in management, marketing, customer service and sales. He is also knowledgeable in information technology and computer networking architecture. Currently, John is the Customer Support Manager for Chronicle Technologies, a small business management software firm based in Southern California.

John has nearly 10 years experience in youth ministry, dedicating time to programs, special events and camps with various churches and other organizations. As Director of Business Operations , John will oversee the implementation of the mission statement and guide present and future financial and logistical goals for Whitney Hope.

John and his wife Marci were married in March of 1997 and have 2 children, Hannah and TJ.