Richard VanZant grew up in southern Highland County on a farm south of Belfast Ohio, became a believer in 1963, married his wife Debra in 1973 and started attending HCC. They have two children, Whitney and Benjamin, and two beautiful granddaughters, Marley and Ryan. He has been involved in our community through the years as the Chamber of Commerce chairman, president of the Rotary Club, 175th Hillsboro Festival co-chairman and former chairman of the Human Rights Board in Hillsboro. He is currently a board member of Hope House, a Christian counseling center in Sinking Spring.
At HCC he has served as a deacon, teacher of various Sunday school classes and led small groups. He is currently an Elder, member of the worship team and safety team, assists our treasurer, and teaches when needed.