Luke Ebener is the Davenport Youth Specialist and leads the SMART Middle School before-school program at YouthHope's Davenport Youth Center. Luke grew up in Chatham, Illinois and now lives in Davenport, Iowa.

Luke is married to Jess and they have a son, Sammy, who is 3. Luke believes wholeheartedly in the mission of YouthHope and wants every teen to know the life-changing love of Jesus Christ!

Luke attended St. Ambrose University to study accounting and finance. After working in finance for 2 years, Luke spent the last 14 years in youth ministry working overseas and locally at a Catholic Church. He attends St. Paul the Apostle Church in Davenport and is the area director for Young Life in Davenport.

Fun Facts about Luke: He loves Reese's peanut butter cups and playing tennis!