Staff
We are blessed to have a dedicated team of staff passionate about serving our local youth.
- For general inquiries, please call our main office at (561) 686-5702 or email us at office@yfcteens.com
- For specific questions, please see the staff directory below
- Interested in joining our team? Download an application here.
Meet our Staff
Bill Hochstettler
Executive Director
Bill has been the Executive Director of Palm Beach County Youth for Christ since 1982. He is a graduate of Wheaton College with a degree in Economics. He grew up attending YFC rallies in Findlay, Ohio and has been actively serving in this ministry since 1973. Bill also currently serves on the national board of directors for YFC/USA.
Kim Barrantes
Teen Moms
Kim has a heart for teen moms and their babies! She is channeling this concern into a ministry that focuses on the girl as a teenager first, then as a mom. Kim's Master's Degree in Counseling adds another dimension to this intense outreach.
Aaron Cochran
Campus LifeAaron has been involved with Youth for Christ in some way since his Sophomore year in college at Anderson, In. He has directed Campus Life in the Anderson area and planned retreats off and on for the past 25 years. From 1999 until 2003 he served as the Ministry coordinator for East Central Indiana Youth for Christ. His task there was to train Volunteer staff to run the High School and Middle School Clubs for Madison County. Currently, Aaron is serving our ministries in Jupiter, Florida
Emily Day
Campus Life
Emily is Campus Life Director at Royal Palm Beach High School. Her desire is to reach the students for Christ by meeting them where they are and living life with them. Emily previously served as a missionary in Las Vegas before moving to Florida in 2006 to work for a Christian clothing company. In 2008, God turned her focus back to full-time ministry and opened the door for her to work with Palm Beach County Youth for Christ.
Kent Green
Campus Life JAM
Kent is a 23-year veteran of Youth for Christ. He currently oversees four JAM Club outreach ministries to Crestwood, Western Pines, Wellington Landings and Osceola Creek Middle Schools. He also helps coordinate 121 groups.
Jimmy Grosz
Campus Life JAM
Jimmy oversees 8 JAM Clubs that meet before and after school. He also directs weekly small groups for guys. A popular camp and retreat speaker, Jimmy is a 26-year veteran of Youth for Christ. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern College in Minnesota.Ashley Hazel
Juvenile Justice Ministries DirectorAshley is our Juvenile Justice Ministry Director for Palm Beach County. She was born and raised in the Midwest and recently moved to South Florida to start JJM. Ashley served on staff with Fort Wayne Area Youth for Christ for four years. Her desire is to see broken people restored by the power of Jesus' name.
Leland Herring
Campus Life JAM
On staff with Youth for Christ for almost 10 years, Leland directs Campus Life JAM Clubs at Emerald Cove, Bear Lakes, Polo Park and Woodlands middle schools. Leland also directs 121 groups and our Half Day Hangouts.
Jeannie Hochstettler
Leadership Development
As the Leadership Development Coordinator, Jeannie supervises staff and facilitates trainings. She is also on ministry staff for Bear Lakes Middle School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Secondary Education from Wheaton College. Jeannie also serves on the National Leadership Development Team.
Mike James
Finances
Previously known as the "Tax Man", Mike has worked with youth his entire adult life. He has run JAM clubs all over our county and currently he oversees the chapter's finances.
David Killian
Campus Life JAMDavid has a passion to engage students to the Gospel. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in 2010. He has joined the YFC staff as a JAM Club Director and 121 Club Leader.
Lynn Messler
GirlTalk
Lynn is currently serving as GirlTalk associate staff - writing and editing curriculum, serving as mentor, and growing as a follower of Jesus. She has a B.A. degree in Education from Dominican College and an M.A. degree in Religion from Liberty University. As she seeks to represent Jesus to family, colleagues, and teenage girls, she is ever thankful to see how lives are being transformed through the message of Jesus Christ.Randa Miller
Teen Moms
Randa has a heart for sharing God's story with her teen moms so that God can change their lives. She is currently writing curriculum based on women in the Bible for several Teen Moms groups, as well as co-writing Girl Talk curriculum. Randa also volunteers with the middle and high school youth at her home church. Randa graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a bachelors in marine biology. She continued her schooling at Asbury Theological Seminary where her passion for the Old Testament was ignited, and she became determined to tell God's story to all who need to hear it so that God can change their lives. Randa graduated in 2008 with a Masters of Divinity.Megan Okusko
CityLife
Megan has served with YFC for several years now coordinating our CityLife ministries. "I'm passionate about working with youth because I know first hand how meaningful it is to a teen to have an adult (other than a family member) take a personal and spiritual interest in their lives."
Peg Roman
Teen Moms/Catalyst
Being the mother of two teenagers and working for seven years in the public school system, Peg recognizes the difficulties facing teens today. Her work in the public schools "intensified my desire to do all I could to help...the best thing I can possibly do for them is direct them to the Lord. I am so thankful for the ministry of Girl Talk that allows me to do just that." Peg is also working with our newest ministry- Catalyst, an outreach to the Hip Hop community.
Scott Sjoblom
High School Supervisor/Special ProjectsScott has worked with Youth for Christ since 2006, first as the Executive DIrector in Indian River County and in 2010 took a new role in Palm Beach County. He is married to his high school sweetheart and the couple have one child- Anna.
Raheem Supersad
IT Coordinator
Meg Sterrett
Office ManagerMeg is the first person you see when you enter our offices. Along with keeping the office running smoothly, she also serves in both the Campus Life JAM and GirlTalk ministries. She is blessed with an incredible servant's heart!
Mark Wiles
Campus LifeA graduate of the University of Miami School of Business...Mark is a die-hard 'Canes fan. His interests include fitness, extreme sports, and any type of fishing. He is active in youth ministry at his church and has a specific desire to empower young men to be lifelong followers of Christ in spite of the low expectations and pressures of society. Mark is our Campus Life Director at Palm Beach Central High School.
Tiffany Wyatt
Teen MomsTiffany is a dedicated youth advocate. She has two teenage children and a love for young people. She is a dance minister and youth assistant at her church. Tiffany's desire is to teach young girls the true love of Christ through trust and a personal relationship!