Markham to step into executive director role

Kroc Center Associate Officer Maj. Ben Markham will be stepping into the role of Kroc Center executive director.

Markham and his wife, Major JoAnn Markham, have been officers of The Salvation Army for more than 33 years and have been at The Kroc Center since March 2009.

Markham serves as The Kroc Center's director of operations and business, and his wife serves as the associate director of Women's Ministry.

"We are grateful for the opportunity to step into the role as the new leaders of The Kroc Center with its dedicated staff, supportive Advisory Board, engaged community and over 16,000 active members," he said. "We look forward to what God has in store for all of us and we continue to pray for his blessing, wisdom and influence over everything that takes place in The Kroc Center."