COLORADO SPRINGS, Sept. 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gregg Hunter comes to Christian Camp and Conference Association as the organization's president and CEO beginning in November. Bob Kobielush is stepping down as president to launch a new entity called Christian Camping Foundation that will work under the overall mission, vision and strategy of CCCA. More information on this venture is available at www.ccca.org/documents/media-pr/090430pressrelease.pdf.

Previously, Hunter served as vice president of public affairs at Georgia Family Council, where he spearheaded all aspects of the organization's communications and development efforts, including donor care, fund raising, media relations and strategic communications. Before joining Georgia Family Council, Hunter was vice president of marketing at InScope Technologies, a Virginia-based business and technology solutions provider for commercial clients and the federal government. His diverse background in marketing, communications and development also includes six years at The Boeing Company and five years with Young Life. Hunter is also co-founder of Hunter Strategy, a full-service marketing consultancy serving nonprofit organizations and business clients.

In high school, Hunter attended Malibu Club in Canada, a Young Life outreach camp where he made the decision to follow Jesus Christ. Because of his personal experience at camp, he is well aware of the power of camping ministries. And as a senior leader of a nonprofit organization for the past several years, he has seen firsthand the struggles that many face, particularly in a difficult economy.

"I am passionate about the value of Christian camps and conference centers, both to the church and to those who have grown up outside the church," Hunter said. "For years at Young Life I had the privilege of telling the dramatic stories of lives changed by a personal encounter with God when kids went to camp. I'm eager to hear more stories from CCCA members about how the Lord has used them to impact campers for Christ over the years."

"I'm hopeful that by working together we'll create innovative ways to address the changing needs of kids, families, individuals and ministries for a long time into the future and continue to provide relevant and life-changing camp and conference experiences."

Hunter and his wife, Penny, have been married 25 years and have two sons, Zach (17) and Nate (11). His family has been very active in the cause of social justice. Hunter enjoys fishing, hunting, reading and coaching his sons' sports teams, having logged 17 seasons of soccer, basketball and flag football.