Raised on his family ranch in Fresno, Kevin Cookingham learned the value of hard work while picking crops and tending to the livestock. He attended Clovis High School and wrestled for the 1974-1976 State Championship teams. Kevin also took 2nd place in the 165-weight class at the 1976 California State Championship Wrestling Tournament. While in High School, Kevin also found his passion to serve others. This sparked his interest in missions work, both at home and abroad.
Following High School, Kevin would attend CSU Fresno where he would eventually attain a Marriage, Family, Child Counseling post-graduate degree. This led him back to Clovis Unified School District and launched a 25-year career serving as counselor, educator and principal.
During his tenure with CUSD, Kevin developed an extensive Student Assistance Program supporting student success. Students in this program experienced a ninety-percent increase in grades and attendance. His reputation for success would find him at the helm of both the Clovis Online School and Clovis Adult Education. While Principal, Clovis Online grew from 12 students to 550 students and Clovis Adult doubled its number of academic graduates. Kevin was recognized for his achievements when he was named Clovis Unified School District Administrator of the Year.
Kevin formerly served as a Board Member for Hume Lake Christian Camps where he spent five years as the Director of Programs. With over 45,000 campers each year, Kevin played an integral role in starting and developing the Hume Charter School and expanding the camping ministry on site and throughout the world.
Kevin and his wife Kelli have raised their children here in Fresno County and now enjoy sharing this community with their three grandchildren.