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On this page we'll introduce our Advisor's, Officers, Managers and Volunteers.

Our biographies, special stories and other facts that our site visitors would find interesting.

Take the time to check out who COPP is made of. You may even want to join too.

Executive Director

Michael L Johnson

As a father of one daughter and two step-children and as a grown man that went through two divorces as an adult and one as a child, I know what children endure and I know how the system managed to pilfer a huge amount of money from me in my quest to protect mine and my daughters rights. My passion for protecting children and for justice is my reasons for starting this organization.

A bit from our Director

Did you know there is a United Nations chartered Children's Rights and that there is also a recommended day to celebrate children's rights?

Did you also know that all but two nations ratified the charter? The United States has this in common with Somalia.

1st COPP Parade

Program Director

Monica Centeno

Bio coming soon

Are you aware that the official Childrens Rights colors are "Red and Blue".

more soon

Treasurer

Randy Gerecke

Bio coming soon

Did you know that a custody battle averages $30,000.00 for each side and takes an average of 18 months to get settled.

Children deserve quality equal time with both parents. Child support should be based on the childs needs and not on one parents gross salary. Both parents incure expenses and have similar expenses and therefore both parents income should be considered.

2007 Parade

COPP Secretary

Donna Johnson

Donna comes from Texas royalty. Her father served as a State Legislator. Donna as does both of her parents stand for doing good work for our communities. Donna's children are very important to her and she volunteers on their behalf. Donna believes that even if children's parents are not able to remain friends that the children should stay close to both parents as possible.

A Bit from Donna;

Step-families are very difficult to succeed at. My advice is to seek assistance from professional counselors from the very beginning.

Step-children will always choose a biological parent even if that parent is wrong. It's important that step-children respect their step-parent and it's equally as important that the parents and step-parents work together and not allow the children to manipulate one against the other.

Logistics Manager

Ruben Garcia

Ruben volunteers to help COPP succeed because as an alienated father, he maintains hope that someday his two oldest children will want to know who their father is. Ruben brings experience to COPP and has a strong driving force that should be an inspiration to other alienated parents out there.

A Bit from Ruben;

Being passive when alienated actually contributes to "parental alienation syndrome" and "hostile aggressive parenting". Stand up for your and your children's rights.

Be a good father and mother and respect your children's rights to their other parents and loved ones.

COPP is an all volunteer organization.

All of us volunteer our time, money and expertise for;

Creating an awareness of Children's Emotional Abuse
Protective Parenting
Kids Rights

Below is a list of our programs;

KidCOPP, (Children's Bill of Rights in schools, day-cares, churches, youth centers, etc)
Family Law changes that will guarantee childrens equal rights to both deserving parents.
Support Groups for both adults and children.
Professional Counseling
Children-in-the-Middle parenting workshops
Encouraging the celebration of the U.N. chartered "Children's Rights day, (Nov 20)
Promote the use of Parent Coordinators and Collaborative Law

Professional Board of Advisors

Jacque Truitt

MA, LPC, LMFT, NCC

Click on the picture for a link to Jacque Truitt's website; http://PRO-ACT.COM

David Webb

DPISD CFO

Click to contact Mr. David Webb

Pastor Bennie Boles and Wife Christina

http://ChurchoftheLivingWater.com

Click on the link to learn more about Pastor Bennie.http://ChurchoftheLivingWater.com

Larry Cernosek

Owner of Deer Park Paint & Body

2nd Phase of progress

Mr. Larry Cernosek graciously donated the paint and labor that would have cost in excess of $8500.00 for our bus. Larry also has experience with working with legislative bills and will act as an advisor for COPP.

Rick Patterson

Financial Advisor/Webmaster

My name is Rick Patterson and I have been a long-time friend of the Michael's, the founder of this organization. I have seen the turmoil Michael has had to go through just trying to spend time with and be involved in his daughter's childhood for 13+ years. I too am divorced with two kids. Fortunately, I have not had conflicting issues with my ex-wife, but even in an environment where both parents try to work together, the kids still seem to be put in positions where they have to make choices they would not otherwise have to make. This tells me how difficult it easily can get when the two sides are not in agreement. I was raised in Deer Park, but now split my time between Scottsdale, AZ and Reno, NV. I am a CPA and worked in the accounting industry for 10+ years. I'm now working in the Information Technology field but maintain a small CPA practice on the side. With my background I plan to help COPP as a financial and technology advisor.