Biography

Mark has been in music nearly his entire life. He started playing piano at 5, trumpet at 9, and eventually earned two music degrees from CSU Fullerton. He played trumpet at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and played for a brief time in Disneyland's Toy Soldier Band among other performances all over Southern California. In addition to teaching music for over 20 years, his pieces for marching band, string orchestra and wind ensemble have been performed all over the United States. Mark also judged marching band and drum and bugle corps activities for over 20 years, taking him all over the world as a highly respected music judge. When the consequences to his addiction changed his life forever in the fall of 2009, Mark made a choice to put Jesus Christ first in his life. As a result, his marriage and family has been restored, and he is the spiritual leader of his family. Mark is forever grateful for his wife Cheryl for believing in Christ and in Mark to overcome his addiction, and Mark is blessed to have his wife and two wonderful boys, Jacob and Daxton. Mark now performs and acts as a leader in Celebrate Recovery, gave up his former musical endeavors and solely gives his God-given musical talents to the Lord.

Tod was born and raised in Chicago, IL and is the son of a professional union musician who played in swing bands in the Chicago area. Tod started performing professionally at 10 years old in bands with his older brothers. He went on to tour with the USO during the Vietnam War and toured Southeast Asia to help improve the morale of our troops. Returning to the States, Tod performed all over the Chicago area before moving to California in 1976, where he played in different bands and toured the West Coast until his addiction took its toll and sent him into a downward spiral where he met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He then decided to dedicate his musical talents to the Lord. Tod has been serving as a Celebrate Recovery Worship Leader and Musical Director for the past 10 years in the Inland Empire. Tod's incredible wife has stood by his side through his addiction and prayed for his recovery years before he hit bottom. She has been an instrumental supporter of Tod's recovery and his mission to bring music to those with hurts, habits and hangups through the power of Jesus Christ. Tod and his wife have two beautiful boys, Jacob and Joshua.