Board of Directors

Thomas Crow serves as Chairman of the HOPE Board of Directors. He is a registered investment advisor and president and owner of Crow Financial Advisors in Albuquerque. He earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix in Albuquerque in 1998 and Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from NMSU in 1990. Prior to joining, and eventually owning what is now Crow Financial Advisors, Tom worked as a laser engineer and division director at Decade Optical Systems. Tom joined HOPE Christian School Board of Directors in 2003 and also currently serves as President and Chairman of Hope Foundation, Inc. where he’s held membership since 2002.  He is a Qualified Kingdom Advisor, and he and his wife Vicki have been Crown Financial Small Group leaders. Tom is also musically talented, singing and leading a praise and worship band called Emmaus at Faith Lutheran Church. Tom and Vicki have three adult children, all of whom attended HOPE Christian School. Tom’s burning desire is that everyone would be encouraged by his example and “take hold of the life that is truly life” through stewardship.

Jen Meisner is a New Mexico native and a 1999 graduate of HOPE Christian School. She went on to earn a double Master’s degree in Marketing Management and Business Operations from the University of New Mexico.  Her husband of 19 years, Nathaniel, is a retired Deputy Chief from Albuquerque Fire Rescue. Together, they have three children—all of whom attend HOPE, with one on each campus.  Jen has been involved with Sagebrush Church since its beginning in 1999, when it was known as Hoffmantown West, and she enjoys participating in Bible Study Fellowship. Jen has had a diverse career, with experience in advertising, real estate, event planning, Sandia National Laboratories, and New Mexico Christian Legal Aid.  She has a heart for HOPE Christian School and is humbled and honored to serve on the Board.

Lance Milford had the privilege of attending HOPE Christian School in 1981 upon its expansion of a Middle School and graduated in 1988. Lance went on to the University of New Mexico and graduated with a degree in Political Science. While there he was a member of the Lobo basketball team. He has been a senior clinical specialist with biopharmaceutical company Genentech Inc for over 20 years. He has also served in numerous capacities in local churches and is an active member in the community. He is married to Lynette, the daughter of David Eggers - one of the three founders and original principal of HOPE Christian School. They have three children - Dedrick, Brielle and Kendrick - who attended HOPE Christian School. He genuinely loves the HOPE community and wants to see it continue to flourish.

Tom Morris joined the HOPE Board of Directors in 2022.  He served in a teaching capacity in the early days, and as the Headmaster of HOPE Christian School from 2011-2017. Tom brings a host of experience as an educator and leader to our board.