Each local area has a committee of adults who believes in the mission of Young Life: to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and to help them grow in their faith. You'll find adults from all different backgrounds, careers and churches, including lots of moms and dads who care about kids.

The committee, comprised of parents, Young Life alumni and civic leaders, provides a foundation of financial, administrative and moral support for the local Young Life team.

Ask your area staff person for a local list, and feel free to call these folks with your questions at any time.

Name:   John Hall

Family: Julia (wife), Carson (14 year old son), and Courtney (13 year old daughter); Elsa (3 year old golden retriever)

YL Affiliations: Regional Board Member
   Regional Advisory Board Chair
   Portland West & WyldLife Supporter

YL Passion: To offer a safe and loving atmosphere for kids to come together, have fun, establish relationships with other influencing adults and experience the love of Christ for eternity.

Words to live by: “It’s not what you say, but what you do” that matters. Life is all about witnessing your faith through actions on a consistent basis to your spouse, children, family members, business associates and community. Another saying is on a bracelet that I have been wearing for four years, “Serve Others”.

Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 29:13 "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

Interests: Spending time with my wife and kids, getting back to basics at Black Butte Ranch, tennis, golf, and skiing.

Professional Background:  
Executive Vice President, EthicsPoint, Inc., Portland, OR
Leveraging more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in the areas of sales, marketing, and business development, John has helped lead EthicsPoint's development into one of the leading providers of Governance, Risk, and Compliance services. John has focused the past 15 years on developing early-stage companies into market leaders. He pioneered the prepaid phone card industry and has driven the sales, marketing, and business development efforts for several other growth-oriented firms, helping them increase profitability, sustainability, and market leadership in each of their respective industries. John has also been active in nonprofit organizations focused on helping children. He has held an executive position with Friends of the Children - National, a mentoring program for vulnerable children and board member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Seattle before being led to Young Life.
   
Partner, Cana’s Feast Winery, Carlton, OR
   
Partner, Sterling Communication, Tualatin, OR