• Born in Montevallo, Alabama; Raised up in Columbus, Ohio

• Graduate of Linden McKinley High School, Class of 1976, Columbus, Ohio

• Attended The Ohio State University for approximately 2 years

• Graduate of Gospel Lighthouse School of Ministry with a Certificate of Completion 1997

• Worked for Nationwide Insurance Company, 20 years, managerial experience

• Joined Columbus Christian Center Family in 1991; Hired on Staff 1999

• Family: married to Jerry Hughes with 4 children

• Favorite Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

• Favorite Sport, Athlete or Team: The Ohio State Buckeyes Football Team

• Hobbies / Passions: Bowling, Sewing, Ministering the Word of God

• Dream Vacation: 10 Day Cruise to Hawaii

• Human Person I'd most like to meet: Joyce Meyer