Chris is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant serving 23 years all over the world. He served twice in Iraq and was a Weapons Controller in a mobile radar squadron. He is now fully retired after 19 years as a Defense Contractor, building simulation exercises for military training with all branches of the service. He holds a BS in Biblical Studies from Moody Distance Learning and serves as an elder at Faith Church Rio Rancho preaching regularly as well as teaching adult Bible studies. Chris also serves as Chairman of the Local Mission Team and is involved with Across Nations Ministries to the Navajo Nation where he is one of the announcers on the Christian radio station operated by Across Nations. Chris has been married to his wife Becky for 38 years and they have two grown children.

Irene has been involved in Healing Hearts since 2019, recently accepting a promotion to serve as Regional Director for regions 5 and 6. She has served as a worship leader in some capacity through much of her adult life. Irene is mom to three beautiful girls and acquired a son-in-law in May 2021. Irene and her husband currently reside in North Carolina.