Our Staff
Tom Lucero
Communications Director
Why do you serve at nine70
I serve so that I can learn to apply new communications technologies to spread the word about the Lord.
Favorite Books
Blue Like Jazz, Wild at Heart
Favorite TV Shows
Arrested Development, The Simpsons
Hobbies
Graphic design, reading, writing, running, blogging
Interesting Fact About Me
My younger brother is an aspiring tattoo artist. My younger sister, who is in high school, is hoping to become a doctor.
I introduced Secretary of Defense (and fellow Eagle Scout) Robert Gates at a fundraiser breakfast for the Boy Scouts.
Mack Schutz
Staff Intern
Why do you serve at nine70
I enjoy spending time with my peer group growing spiritually and serving God. Plus, nine70 is a fun place to be.
Favorite Food
Lasagna, My Grandma’s homemade chocolate covered toffee
Favorite Movie
Book of Eli
Favorite Music
Jars of Clay
Hobbies
Flying planes, Dubstep, Garageband, Real Estate
Interesting Fact About Me
I have three little brothers, almost have my Private Pilots license and do have my Real Estate license
Reza Zadeh
Lead Pastor
Why you serve at nine70
I love watching Young Adults being equipped and empowered to be Salt and Light in the World.
Favorite Food
Chipotle
Favorite Movie
Tombstone
Hobbies
½ marathons, Watching my kids grow up, Dreaming of the CSU Rams busting the BCS.
Interesting Fact About Me
I’ve had a Green Card
Ben Aaker
nine70 Director
Why you serve at nine70
Life is a gift from God, and few things scare me more than the thought of taking this one-time gift and wasting it. I serve because my purpose as a follower of Jesus is to gladly display the glory of Christ. Oh, and free cereal.
Favorite Food
Green Chili (born in the 505)
Favorite Bible Verse
Romans 8:37
Hobbies
Skiing, church-league flag football, Facebook, convincing people to grow mustaches
Interesting Fact About Me
From 1991 – 1994 I lived in Northern Iraq as a Missionary Kid. I had 10 rabbits and was fluent in Kurdish. Now? No rabbits, patchy Kurdish.
