HYLAND JUSTICE, Atlanta Coordinator, Partner Engagement

Hyland works closely with the Advancement Team of CTC strategizing and executing ways to grow and strengthen CTC’s friend base in Atlanta. She considers it a privilege and a joy to be part of what God is doing through CTC in Atlanta and beyond to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

She grew up in New Orleans, LA and has lived in Atlanta, GA for the past 40 years. She graduated from Hollins College with a BA in History and received a Masters of Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary.  She and her husband Hal have been married for 42 years, have three married children and three grandchildren.

Hyland loves to gather people together in their home, enjoys walking with friends and is passionate about her hobby of needlepoint. She enjoys traveling with her husband Hal and loves spending time with her family.

IAN ROCK, Director, Partner Engagement

Ian Rock serves City to City by developing and strengthening relationships with partners in the southwest region. He brings two decades of direct ministry experience as a pastor and church executive in Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, and Houston. His favorite leadership moments are when he's helped others find opportunities for impact that match their passions, talents, and resources.

Ian met his wife, Gina, while in school at Texas A&M. They now live in Houston with their son and daughter. As a family, they love spending time outside, playing games, and watching college sports.

DOUG THORSON, Senior Director, Advancement 

Doug serves City to City's partners and the advancement efforts that support the organization's rapidly growing global footprint. He views his role as a calling to help faithful stewards grow in generosity. 

Doug brings over 20 years of experience in developing key partnerships for charitable organizations. He also brings two decades of marketplace experience in communications, strategic selling, and business planning. His passions are mission clarity, strategic planning and execution, and cohesive integration of all communication platforms that are working toward mission advancement.  

Doug is married to Susan and they have four adult children.  After 28 years in Virginia, they relocated to NYC and are now living in Brooklyn.