Our Team
Our wonderful team of Volunteers faithfully serve seafarers everyday! Thank you Team!
Mark Wodka, Director
Mark has been with Canaveral Port Ministry since September 2009 and the Director since November 2012. Mark is available for volunteers, donors, and seafarers, so please contact him with any questions regarding CPM.
Email Mark or +1321-783-0007.
Jeanie Wodka, Kitchen Coordinator/Chaplain
Jeanie is one of our cruise ship visiting chaplains, but she can be found helping cruise ship crew at the ministry. Jeanie provides oversight to the clothes closet, Christmas care packages, Walk for Bibles, and our Special Assistance Ministry (SAM) that helps meet seafarers needs who are off their ship for medical reasons. Email Jeanie
Danny Vasquez, Chaplain
The CPM welcomed Danny Vasquez on staff as a full-time Chaplain in October 2022.
Danny was born in the Bronx, NY. He came to Christ at an early age. He has been married to Nelly Vasquez (administrative assistance) for over 23 years. They have two children. Danny loves teaching and discipleship. He and his wife Nelly helped plant a church in NYC. He is currently attending Global University to obtain a diploma in Ministerial Studies and has a Diploma in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Danny played professional baseball for 7 years. His food favorites are seafood and pizza. Email Danny
Exter Hardy III, Chaplain & Lisa Hardy, Social Media Specialist
Exter began serving as a full-time CPM Chaplain in May, 2023. He holds a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Gateway Seminary in CA. He also has a Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling from California State University, Sacramento.
He pastored Pole Line Road Baptist Church in Davis, CA for almost 32 years. Exter writes, “I'm married to my blessing, Lisa, and together we have eight children and eight grandchildren. I was born in Atlanta, GA. “ Email Exter
Mike Hoffmann, Chaplain /Ministry Consultant
Mike serves as a chaplain and consultant. Mike’s mission is to reach out to individuals, churches, and businesses to establish partnership relationships and opportunities. Mike served in church planting for over 36 years and holds an MS Degree in teaching the Hearing Impaired, and M.Div. Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mike and Barbara have been married over 46 years with two adult children and 5 grandchildren. To arrange a guest speaker at your church please Email Mike
Nelly Vasquez, Office Manager
Nelly comes to Canaveral Port Ministry with a great background for organizing volunteers and managing offices. Better than that is her love for the Lord. Please contact her if you have any questions about volunteering your time. Nelly has been married to Chaplain Danny Vasquez for Nelly says, “We know that God settled us in Cape Canaveral for His glory and the glory of His kingdom, and we believe that CPM is a part of His plan.” Nelly and Danny have been married for 23 years with two wonderful children. Email Nelly
Debbie Mann, Chaplain/ Director of Development
Debbie serves as a Chaplain and in ministry Development. She serves in so many ways but key among her talents is coming alongside crew to encourage and share God’s love. She goes on cargo and cruise ships to meet seafarers. She has the gift of service. Her husband, Kevin also exercises the gift of service at the center.
David Longo, Facilities & Technology Specialist
David Longo manages the upkeep of the building & grounds and the computer systems. David is always looking for help with the work, so contact him if interested. Email David
Eddie Acevedo, Packages
Eddie has been managing our packages since November 2021 and has done a super job organizing the growing number of packages each month. Reach out to Eddie with any questions regarding packages at cpmpackages@gmail.com
Jim Boyd, Bibles & Materials Ordering
Jim has been keeping the ministry in stock with the different language Bibles and materials that are available at the center.
Steve McCrorie, Chaplain
Steve McCrorie serves along with his wife Patti in visiting cruise and cargo ships to meet seafarers who cannot go ashore. They greet crewmembers with gentleness and the love of the Lord. They love serving others in Jesus’ name and cruising! Steve also serves as Associate Pastor at Surfside Church, Cocoa.
