Staff

Background

Glen ventured out into the world as a youth in college, earning both a BS and an MBA. Deciding that he needed to “wear off” some of the education, he enlisted in the Marines. It worked… maybe a little too well… and took then a few years to wear back off. He went on to join a Fortune 40 corporation which taught me plenty, one of which was that he did not like working for large corporations. Eventually, he started my own company which served his wife, Stephanie, and him quite well over the years. They had a good team effort: Glen always taking on challenges, projects, and investments, while Stephanie maintained a steady position and stable income (with another Fortune 40). Together, they accomplished much and became successful by most measures. They remained singularly married since 1981, raised two sons who both became medical doctors, and now have six thoroughly enjoyable grandchildren.

As his personal ambitions began run their course, his sights turned to helping others, especially churches, forming the symbiotic perspective which foundationally constitutes SymbioDei: God and Man working together to further His will that churches grow and multiply.

Consulting Areas of Interest

⦁ Directional Vision

⦁ Values Identification and Ingenium Development

⦁ Comprehensive Planning and Strategic Implementation

⦁ Fundamental Skills Development

⦁ Systems Implementation

Experience

⦁ Teaberry Painting

⦁ Owner

⦁ CertaPro Painters

⦁ Franchisee

⦁ Wall Street West

⦁ Stockbroker

⦁ Georgia-Pacific Corporation

⦁ Operations manager

⦁ Credit manager

⦁ Sales manager

⦁ Evangelical Friends Mission (EFM)

⦁ Worked with foreign missions to enhance their self-support at the request of the mission board.

⦁ Developed the BEST Program (Bi-Vocational Evangelist Support Training).

Education

⦁ PhD in Theology – University of Birmingham (England) 2022

⦁ Extensive research into all modern church-growth models with practical applications for all churches wanting to grow.

⦁ Comprehensive 500-page thesis on church growth with five original academic contributions. (Only one academic contribution is necessary for a PhD.)

⦁ MBA – Colorado State University (US) 1982

⦁ BS – Colorado State University (US) 1979

Military

⦁ United States Marines Veteran (Sgt) 1982-1983

Background

Mark Hardacre brings a unique blend of business acumen and pastoral insight to our team. Starting his career as an eye doctor, he served as managing partner for 17 years in a thriving four-doctor, four-office practice before feeling called to full-time ministry. In 2006, Mark helped plant a church in Denver, Colorado, where he has served as Lead Pastor for the past 12 years. His expertise lies in creating engaging weekend worship experiences, fostering a healthy church culture, and cultivating a spirit of generosity. Mark’s background equips him to understand both the practical and spiritual aspects of church leadership. Mark has been married for 36 years and they have 3 grown children living in Colorado, Arizona, and California.

Consulting Areas of Interest

⦁ Weekend Worship Experience

⦁ Assimilation

⦁ Culture

Experience

⦁ Landing Place Church

⦁ Lead Pastor

⦁ Crossroads Community Church

⦁ Missions Pastor

⦁ Campus Pastor

⦁ Northwest Eyecare

⦁ Eye Doctor and Managing Partner

Education

⦁ Master’s in Clinical Mental Health – Colorado Christian University (2026 anticipated)

⦁ Pastoral Licensure Program – Berean College of the Bible, Springfield, MO (2006)

⦁ Doctor of Optometry (OD) – Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago (1989)

⦁ Bachelor of Science in Visual Science – Illinois College of Optometry (1986)

Background

(coming soon)

Consulting Areas of Interest

⦁ Gap Analysis

⦁ Process Improvement

⦁ Training Personnel

Experience

⦁ Aerospace

⦁ Titan Launch Vehicles

⦁ R&D Product Engineer

⦁ Automotive

⦁ Manager of R&D and Quality Director

⦁ Medical Devices

⦁ Associate Director

Six Sigma and DFSS Consulting

Training, workshops and Six Sigma/DFSS Certifications

Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma Implementation Strategy/ Metrics

Consulting, Coaching and Problem Solving in R&D and Manufacturing

Over 23 years’ experience in DMAIC and DFSS including

DMAIC and DFSS Implementation

Design for Manufacture and Assembly

Innovation and TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)

Robust Design using Advanced DOEs and Monte Carlo Analysis

Statistical Problem Solving

Project Management Support in Scope Management and Basic Critical Chain application

Education

⦁ MS – University of Colorado (US)

⦁ BS – Florida Institute of Technology (US)

⦁ Certifications

⦁ Six Sigma Master Black Belt – ROI (University of Colorado)

⦁ Design for Six Sigma Master Black Belt – Covidien/Medtronic

Background

(coming soon)

Consulting Areas of Interest

⦁ Gap Analysis

⦁ Process Improvement

⦁ Training Personnel

Experience

⦁ Aerospace

⦁ Titan Launch Vehicles

⦁ R&D Product Engineer

⦁ Automotive

⦁ Manager of R&D and Quality Director

⦁ Medical Devices

⦁ Associate Director

Six Sigma and DFSS Consulting

Training, workshops and Six Sigma/DFSS Certifications

Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma Implementation Strategy/ Metrics

Consulting, Coaching and Problem Solving in R&D and Manufacturing

Over 23 years’ experience in DMAIC and DFSS including

DMAIC and DFSS Implementation

Design for Manufacture and Assembly

Innovation and TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)

Robust Design using Advanced DOEs and Monte Carlo Analysis

Statistical Problem Solving

Project Management Support in Scope Management and Basic Critical Chain application

Education

⦁ MS – University of Colorado (US)

⦁ BS – Florida Institute of Technology (US)

⦁ Certifications

⦁ Six Sigma Master Black Belt – ROI (University of Colorado)

⦁ Design for Six Sigma Master Black Belt – Covidien/Medtronic

Background

John’s father was a pastor. As is seemingly too often the case, John’s adolescent views of the church were negative. Increasingly rebellious, John refused to attend church, resisted discipline, and was eventually incarcerated. Rather than condemning him or his father, John’s church brought him care packages. The grace extended by the church was a turning point. Upon release from the state institution, he began to date the girl who would become my wife, Vicki. After two years of troubled marriage, both committed their lives to Christ. Over the next six years they became highly involved in the church, and their lives changed from rejection to submission.

Over the next ten years, they pastored two small churches. Both churches grew rapidly. When the denomination saw the rapid growth in both churches, they asked us to help plant a church in California. We were thrown into the “church-growth movement” about the same time Rick Warren was planting Saddleback. Those were hectic days. Although the new church grew, it wasn’t without cost. Seven years later, we accepted a call to pastor a smaller congregation in Colorado. Here, I learned the value of delegation and developed a new fondness for church committees. After 30 years, I grew to understand and appreciate the biblical roll of the pastor in relation to a growing church.

Consulting Areas of Interest

⦁ Pastoral guidance

⦁ Leadership

⦁ Delegation

Experience

⦁ Northwest Friends Church (CO)

⦁ Evangelical Friends Missions

Background

DJ grew up in a church in which both of his parents served as children’s ministers. He attended a private Christian high school and later went on to graduate with two college degrees. He served four years as a Security Forces officer in the Florida Air National Guard (FANG). At one point in time, DJ considered a career in law enforcement, but ultimately opted to re-focus on his passion for writing and digital content creation. Over the years, DJ developed both unique and varied set of skills, working with businesses both large and small, Churches, non-profits, and likely everything in-between.

DJ credits the years spent working alongside his father, a fellow entrepreneur, for developing much of his work ethic, general people skills, and personal initiative. He married at age 20, and he and his wife now have two boys whom they home-school at their horse ranch in northern Florida. Aside from reading and writing, DJ enjoys running, and typically puts in several miles – every single day.

Consulting Areas of Interest

⦁ Digital Marketing, Website Design, and Deployment

⦁ Search Engine Optimization (and AI optimization)

⦁ Social Media Management

⦁ Content Creation (videos, blogs, graphics, podcasts)

Experience

⦁ Half Full Marketing

⦁ Owner & Founder

⦁ Digital Marketing Specialist

⦁ Websites, SEO, Social Media, Advertising, Virtual Reality, AI

⦁ Aerus Electrolux

⦁ Franchise Store Manager

⦁ Sales Team Leader

Education

⦁ BA in English/Journalism – Arizona State University (2018)

⦁ General AA – Brevard Community College (2013)

⦁ HS Diploma – Covenant Christian School (2008)

Military

⦁ United States Air Force National Guard (A1C) 2008-2012