our team

staff

Myles Olenski

Executive Director

Myles grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Religion and a minor in Leadership. After graduating from Baylor, Myles spent a year at the Watermark Institute where he worked with the student ministry at Watermark Community Church in Dallas. He then spent another year in Branson, Missouri working for Kanakuk’s Link Year program. Myles was most recently the Student Director of Onward Community Church in Frisco, Texas. Myles has a passion for seeing the Gospel transform the lives of students and watching those students be dangerous and effective for the Kingdom.

Anna Webb

Associate Director

Anna grew up in San Diego and graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Marketing and Management. During her time at Baylor she competed as a student-athlete on the Acrobatics and Tumbling team and served with Vertical. After graduating, Anna attended the Watermark Institute where she spent a year studying God's Word and being equipped for ministry. Anna worked as the Students Women's Director at CityBridge Community Church in Plano, TX for 3 years before joining the Vertical team. She is passionate about college students discovering that following Jesus is worth it and that it can be a ton of fun! 

Leadership

Board Members

Carter Hopkins
Baylor alumni and founder of Vertical Ministries
Bo Weathersbee
Baylor alumni and founder of Vertical Ministries
Cindy Reeter
Baylor alumni and parent of Baylor alumni
Scott Drew
Head Coach of Baylor Men's Basketball
Dale Wallace
Harris Creek College Director and former Director of Vertical Ministries
Blair Browning
Baylor alumni and Baylor professor
Timothy Ateek (TA)
Watermark Lead Pastor of Teaching & Vision and former Director of Breakaway & Vertical Ministries

Student Leadership

Lydia Marchuck
President
Elizabeth Patterson
VP of Missions
Giana Speranza
VP of Compliance
Luke Fisher
VP of Operations