Christian has worked in politics for 16 years. He was on the staff of six members of the California Legislature, and also has worked on numerous political campaigns around the state from the local level to Congress. In 2004 he earned his Masters in Divinity at Azuza Pacific University and then went on to be an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church. He is passionate about his call to serve God, and helping people connect with one another and their communities.

Marian is a wife, mom and business owner. For the past 15 years she has been fundraising and event planning for various political candidates and elected officials up and down the state. She has raised money for local, statewide and presidential elections. Currently she is working on some writing projects.

Christian and Marian have been married for 11 years and try hard to keep up with their very active kids, a son who is 9 and a daughter who is 6.