Our Staff

Executive Director: Brad Bills

Contact: 541-301-8553

Brad has had the opportunity to serve young people for over 25 years, first as the Executive Director for Rogue Valley Youth for Christ (YFC) in Medford for over 16 years and then as a National Field Director for YFC for over 8 years. As a National Field Director, he supported and served 25 YFC chapters on the West Coast. He began as the Hosea Director April 1, 2019.

Brad grew up in Medford, was active in many sports and was impacted by the organization Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He attended UO, graduating with a degree in Business – Finance. After spending most of his life in Southern Oregon, he is excited to be in Eugene where his family has lived for many years. Brad enjoys playing golf, running, hiking, reading, and attending Duck athletic events.

While he has many years of nonprofit leadership experience, he has been on a fast track to learn about youth homelessness and the significant challenges these young people face. He looks forward to continuing to learn, serving, and encouraging the local community to be more engaged in loving and impacting these kids.

Community Relations: Dave Lipp

Contact: 541-654-3767

Beloved, long-time NCU Basketball Coach and Athletic Director, Dave Lipp or “Coach” as many know him, has been with HYS for more than 10 years. Dave is married to his beautiful wife of close to 30 years, Julie, has three wonderful daughters, and is a proud Grandpa. Dave earned his BS in Christian Education from NCC in 1971 and still currently lives in Eugene. Dave loves this community and is fully committed to seeing at-risk and homeless youth create and sustain healthy lives away from the streets. Dave is passionate about the well-being of HYS and helps cultivate and maintain many wonderful relationships within the community. You’ll see him at our Service Center serving youth once a week so come on down and join him!

Guest Advocate: Chelsea King

Contact: 760-217-4341‬

Chelsea has been hired as our Guest Advocate because of her heart for people. Though her degree from Bushnell University is in music, her true passion is connection. She has always made it a priority to make everyone she meets feel seen, heard, valuable and important. Past positions in Ministry, Personal Support Care, and at 15th Night have given her lots of experience working with individuals from different backgrounds, abilities, ages, & mental health conditions. She hopes that by building more connections within our community that we will be able to improve the lives of our guests with an even greater impact.

In her free time, Chelsea loves to dance, practice yoga, & listen to audio books. Her Husband, Dan and her love to write music, watch their favorite TV shows together (Community, Ted Lasso, G.O.T.) and spend time cuddling with their cat, Nora and playing with their Corgi, Ponyo.

Chelsea’s main goal in working at Hosea is to connect with guests on a personal level. To really see, hear & know them. This focused effort will continue to create a space that is welcoming, helpful, and safe, as well as give our guests a sense of belonging, purpose, & hope.

Lunch Lady: Barbara Neal

Barb serves as our “Lunch Lady” and works hard to provide many different healthy and hearty options for our lunch time guests. Barb came to us initially as a volunteer and jumped at the chance to be here on a regular basis. She brings much love and care into every meal she provides!

Barb has been in Eugene about 10 years after living in many different parts of the country, including Hawaii for 10 years! She has 8 children (blended), 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren! We love having her as part of our team!