Robert joined the ODCS school board in 2014. He and his wife April have been married for 15 years and serve together as full-time Missionaries with Athletes in Action — the sports ministry of “Cru” (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ). They currently live in Avon, and have 5 children who have attended ODCS since 2012. Robert received a football scholarship to Lees McRae College in Banner Elk, NC where he became a follower of Jesus Christ at the age of 18. After a year, he transferred to West Virginia University where he finished his football career and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management. He later received a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH, and is currently completing master level Seminary courses through Campus Crusade for Christ’s partnership with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Robert is the Athletes in Action Pro Ministry Football Team Chaplain for the Cleveland Browns. He also served with AIA as the football team chaplain at the University of Pittsburgh prior to his move to Cleveland. Before becoming a missionary, Robert worked in marketing with the Cincinnati Bengals and as the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing and Promotions at UAB and UWGB. Robert has been overjoyed to blend his love for God with his love for sports and believes in the driving force of AIA that, “A society looking up to athletes as heroes, must find heroes looking up to God.”

Joe joined the ODCS school board in 2014. He and his wife, Julie, reside in Avon and attend Providence Church. Joe and Julie have two sons who are ODCS alumni—one of whom is married to a fellow ODCS alum—and a daughter currently attending the school. Outside of his role at ODCS, Joe has served on the boards of Cornerstone and Second Harvest Food Bank and is a Deacon at his church. In his professional life, Joe works in financial services, where he is passionate about helping couples become better stewards of their finances. Joe’s favorite verse is Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Mark joined the school board in 2022 and is passionate about following Jesus, making disciples, and using his leadership and administrative gifts to facilitate visions becoming realities. Coming out of a successful business, non-profit, and professional sports management career, Mark currently serves as the Executive Pastor at Church of the Open Door overseeing all of their campuses, ministries, staff, and operations.  Born and raised in Germany, Mark has been married to Rachel since 2009, and they have two amazing daughters – Chloe (married to JT) and Grace...and one grandson (Will). Mark graduated from the University of East London with a B.S. in Business & Finance Management and holds a Master’s in Intercultural Leadership from Columbia International University. Before serving on staff at a church, Mark has been a professional soccer player, the General Manager of soccer teams, worked for a HR consulting firm, founded non-profit ministries around the world, and had a blast serving as a volunteer in Children’s Ministry in his local church. He loves spending time with his family, playing soccer, empowering and growing leaders, as well as making a difference in his community as well as around the world.

Erin and her husband, Jason, have been married for over 20 years and have two children, Claire and Will, who have attended ODCS since 2013. Jason is a sales engineer for Dell. Erin graduated with a BA in English Writing from John Carroll University, and before resigning to care for her family in 2011, worked in advertising and PR. She has a passion for teaching women and teens about the Lord and enjoys travel, outdoor activities, and leads a local book club as well as women’s bible studies. The Hepner Family resides in Brownhelm Twp, and has attended Providence Church in Avon, OH since 2003.  “It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8

Dr. Kevin Hopkins and his wife Connie (Van Wingerden) have been married since 2004 and have 3 children who have attended ODCS. Blake (2024), Abby (2026), and Cora (2029). Connie is an alumnus of Open Door (1992) and taught 3rd grade here for 8 years before they married. The Hopkins family lives near Oberlin and attends Grace Church of North Olmsted. A product of the public school system, Kevin has come to understand the value of Christian education as families and the school partner, reinforcing what is taught at home and in the local church.

Dr. Hopkins is a family physician and health system leader at Cleveland Clinic. He is also the Physician Director of Health System Engagement at the American Medical Association (AMA) in Chicago. He is a recognized national leader, speaker, and consultant in the field of physician wellbeing, burnout, and medical practice re-design.

Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in chemistry from the University of Toledo in 1998 and from Wright State University School of Medicine in 2002.

Kevin has been a member of the ODCS school board since 2015. He served as the board vice-chair 2022-2025 and became the board chair in August 2025.

One of Kevin’s favorite passages of scripture is Colossians 3:16-17, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

Matt joined the ODCS school board in 2026. He and his wife Lindsey live in Sheffield Village and have four children, two of which currently attend ODCS (the other two plan to when they come of age). Matt grew up in Lorain County and graduated from ODCS (’07) before attending the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a BBA in Business with a minor in Theology. He is a licensed CPA and active entrepreneur. Matt enjoys spending time with his family, building new ventures, and - as painful as it is - following Cleveland sports. His favorite verse is 1 Samuel 12:24: “Only fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things He has done for you.”

Luis joined the ODCS school board in 2026. Luis and his wife Erin have been married since 2001 and have two boys, Zane and Jax, who have attended ODCS since 2022. Luis earned an associates degree in Theology from Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. He has served in ministry as a Youth Pastor locally and a Men’s Group Pastor in Texas. Luis received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Liberty University. Since 2014, Luis has partnered with individual investors as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Along with being a Limited Partner in the firm, he also serves as a mentor assisting with performance and growth for other advisors. The Pattens attend Kings Church in Lakewood and Luis serves on the prayer team. Luis resides in Amherst and enjoys coaching soccer, playing golf, and eating Mexican food.

Jessica and her husband, Jason, met while attending Open Doors Christian Schools and have been married since 2011. They now have two children who both attend the school and are members of Grace CMA Church. Jessica graduated from the University of Toledo with a degree in Human Resources and has been able to dedicate herself to their family and hold leadership roles in various ministries since 2017. She and her husband both have a passion to coach youth and her favorite pastime is to cheer on her family. A favorite passage is Hebrews 12:1-3, “…and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”

Matt and his wife, Kira live in Brownhelm Township and have been members of Hope Christian Church since moving to Cleveland in 2021. Matt and Kira currently have 3 children who are enrolled at ODCS. Matt is the owner-operator of the Chick-fil-A Lorain & Amherst. Prior to his tenure at Chick-fil-A, Matt was the CEO of their family-owned chain of Hardware stores and Locksmith business in Cincinnati. Matt has a B.A.in Marketing from the University of Tampa and a MBA from Xavier University. Matt is also very active in youth sports, coaching Little League and other baseball teams as well as coaching the ODCS Academic Team. One of Matt's favorite Bible verses is Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight."

Todd joined the school board in 2010. He and his wife, Sue, have been married for over 36 years, and have three sons who all graduated from Open Door Christian Schools. The Wrights reside in Avon and are members of Church of the Open Door. They are active in various church ministries. Todd currently serves as CEO of JBC Technologies.  Todd and his wife are both graduates of Taylor University. Todd received his Bachelor of Science in Business Systems from Taylor, and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.