Meet The Team

Dr. Charles F. Betters

Founder & Board President

Chuck’s passion for building a spiritual legacy is reflected in his commitment to preaching through the Scriptures unapologetically for 40+ years. When the death of his sixteen-year-old son Mark confronted him with life’s hardest questions, he transparently tackled those hard doctrines and painful places of life. Out of the grief of his family, MARKINC Ministries was established as a means to offer help and hope to hurting people. He continues to engage the spiritual needs of people through the MARKINC Ask Dr. Better’s Video series.

Sharon Betters

Co-founder of MARKINC & Director of Resource Development

Sharon is a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, pastor’s wife, and cofounder of MARKINC Ministries, where she is the Director of Resource Development. Sharon is the author of several books, including Treasures of Encouragement and Treasures in Darkness, and co-author with Susan Hunt of Aging with Grace. She is the co-host of the Help & Hope podcast and writes Daily Treasure, an online daily devotional.

Douglas Clarke

Executive Director

Doug has over a decade of experience in the correctional, substance abuse, and mental health treatment fields. His experience includes a variety of executive-level administrative roles, supervisory roles, and clinical roles. These roles have included program development, program implementation, program compliance, financial oversight, operations management, and clinical practice. Doug is a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor through the Delaware Certification Board and is licensed to preach in the Presbyterian Church of America. Doug holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Doug is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Westminster Theological Seminary. Doug is the author of Freedom from Substances: Ending Addiction through the Gospel. Currently, Doug serves as the Campus Chaplain at Bowling Green Treatment Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and is tasked with developing their distinctly Christian faith-based treatment track. He married Danielle in September. Most importantly, he is a dad to Anthony, Chloe, Zeke, Jake, and Amelia.

Danielle Clarke

Event Coordinator, Executive Director Assistant

Danielle serves as teh Event Coordinator and assistant to the Executive Director. She brings excitement and new ideas with a faith-based passion to reach the next generation – many of whom know nothing about Jesus. Danielle is driven to help people and encourages strength in the community. Dani is the wife of Doug Clarke and the proud mother of 5 children. She loves to work with her family at the Muddy Boots Horse Farm and Rescue, which was established by her parents in 2023.

Barbie L'Italien

Director of Operations and Finance

Barbie has a passion for helping hurting people. She served as a volunteer for MARKINC before coming on staff in 2010. Being a professional homemaker for over 30 years, wife to husband, Jerry, since 1979, a mother of seven, a mother-in-law, and a grandmother has taught her many lessons through great sorrow and brought great joy to her life. She enjoys serving in her local church and considers it a privilege to share the hope of Jesus by working side by side with the MARKINC team.

Danielle Hall

Social Media Specialist

Danielle feels blessed to be a part of MARKINC. She has personally experienced the hope and healing of Christ in her life. She recently lost her brother to Leukemia and understands the heartbreaking effects caused by mental illness and drug addiction. Danielle is passionate about helping struggling people find the hope offered through Christ.

Olivia Lynes

Content Manager & Graphic Designer

Olivia works as a content manager and graphic designer for MARKINC. She is passionate about evidencing the beauty of the Gospel and God’s kingdom in a broken world through design and analysis. Olivia enjoys reading, writing, art-making, and going on long walks.