Meet the Team
MARK T. LEWIS
Mark, originally from Columbus, GA, served in the US Army Reserves and participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. After earning an Associate in Science Degree in Marketing Management from Florida Community College in Jacksonville, FL, he and his wife Cathy moved to Fort Mill, SC, where they became passionate foster parents. Mark has held numerous leadership roles, including on the boards of various non-profits and in professional and community associations.
CATHY E. LEWIS
Cathy, originally from Columbus, Georgia, now resides in Rock Hill, South Carolina with her husband, Mark, and son, DJ. Employed by MUFG, she is deeply committed to community service, from working at homeless shelters to mentoring foster children. Cathy leads drives for essential items and became a foster parent in 2008, also serving on the board of Hope Laugh Play, Inc. Her extensive volunteer work in Georgia and the Carolinas reflects her dedication to improving the lives of disenfranchised children.
CHRISTINA DORFMAN
Christina, originally from Columbus, Ohio, earned a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Sciences from Ohio State University. Starting her IT career in Philadelphia, where she met her husband Justin, they later moved back to Columbus to raise their son, Ty Liam. In 2016, Christina relocated to Charlotte to advance her IT career, enhancing her community engagement. She serves on the board of Hope Laugh Play, using her professional skills and passion for Lego building to support children meaningfully
JOHN MILLIER
John, a Babson College graduate from Maine, settled in Atlanta in 2003. A former nationally ranked figure skater, he transitioned from competing to coaching in 1990 and became a World Judge for the International Skating Union in 2005. John has managed teams at multiple World Championships and was the Team Manager/Technical Advisor for Ice Dance at the 2014 Winter Olympics. He joined Hope Laugh Play in 2013, significantly contributing as Program Director and helping the organization expand and incorporate.