Meet The Hi 5 Team
Dave & Tia Palmer
Tour Director/Founder/Owner
David Palmer is the cofounder of Hi 5 Live Tours, where faith, history, service, and pure joy meet on the road. A lifelong teacher and storyteller, David has spent nearly 30 years as a religious educator in Seminaries & Institutes, helping young people deepen their faith in Jesus Christ and strengthen their understanding of the restored gospel. He holds a master’s degree in Human Relations from Northern Arizona University and brings a warm, gospel-centered approach to every journey he leads.
Through Hi 5 Live Tours, David helps create unforgettable experiences—from Church History Tours and Belize Humanitarian Trips to Youth Adventures and the music-filled “Hear Hymn” Tours—all designed to help travelers feel the Spirit, deepen their testimony, and build meaningful connections.
David travels with his favorite companion and eternal teammate, his wife, Tia, whom he married in 1997. Together, they are the proud parents of four and delighted grandparents. Whether he’s guiding a temple day, singing Restoration hymns on sacred ground, or handing a hammer to a teen in Belize, David’s goal is simple: help people hear Him, feel joy, and see the world through the lens of faith.
kori & Katie Andrews
Tour Director/Founder/Owner
Kori grew up in a little town called Mountain Home, ID, and Katie in sunny St. George, UT. They miraculously met in the middle in Provo Ut through EFY. Kori was eventually able to trick Katie into being his wife 😉 They were married in the historic St. George, UT Temple in 2012. They are now the busy and blessed parents of 6 children. 4 beautiful princesses (ages 13-7), one little man (5 years of pure muscle), and an Angel Baby Girl named Kamryn. They enjoy game nights, dance parties, hot dates, and spending time outside as a family.
Katie received her Associate’s from BYU-I and loves reading, working out, and learning new things. She is a busy momma chasing around 5 little kids all day, but she finds her greatest joy from being a mother and providing a Christ-centered, love-filled home. She enjoys relaxing at the end of her busy days and watching a good show or listening to a good book while snuggling up to some Ben and Jerry’s… and Kori 😇
Kori recently completed his Masters Degree in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University. He has been a religious educator for 10 years and enjoys speaking at EFY (now FSY), BYU Education Week, and other youth events. He is the founder of Hi Five Live (with over 25 million views on the videos he and his team have produced). He loves jamming on his ukulele, watching Emperor’s New Groove with his kids, and eating refrigerated Cheez-It’s.
Grace Freeman
Tour Guide
Grace Freeman is a religious educator and the co-founder of This is Kingdom, a community of young adults seeking to share the good news of Jesus. A recent BYU grad, Grace loves to travel, connect with others, and you can find her doing both of those things and more on her Instagram, @thisweeksgrace. She currently lives in Utah.
He also has an unofficial degree in tour bus dancing.
Bruce HaNSen
Tour Guide
Bruce W. Hansen taught in the Church Educational System for 40 years most recently as the Las Vegas Institute Director. Bruce is an experienced Church history tour director and has led tours throughout Mesoamerica. In his younger years, Bruce taught and directed EFY for 21 years (and directed FSY) and coauthored several EFY books. He went to college at BYU; CSUF (Fullerton), California; and UNLV, getting his Master in Counseling and Educational Psychology. Bruce served a mission in Frankfurt, Germany, while his future wife, Leanne, was serving in Paris, France. Bruce and Leanne have 5 married children all of whom served missions somewhere in the world…. The Hansen’s are currently blessed with 19 grandchildren and have been married 41 years.
David SNell
Tour Guide
David Snell has spent the last 6 years exploring Latter-day Saint history and doctrine as a host on two Latter-day Saint YouTube channels: Saints Unscripted and Keystone. He served a mission in Mexico, graduated from BYU with a degree in communications, and lives in Utah County with his amazing wife and kids.
Dwight and Marci Durrant
Tour Guide
Dwight Durrant has been a seminary and institute teacher for 35 years and recently retired to be a full time grandpa. He and his wife Marci have six children and eleven grandchildren. They have lived in Vernal, ElkRidge, and Cedar Hills, Utah as well as Hamden, Connecticut.
They enjoy traveling and hanging out with family. Dwight is especially fond of burnt almond fudge ice cream and his cat Jagger.
Wes & Jill Swaney
Tour Guide
Wes and Jill met after his return from serving a mission to Recife Brazil. While serving, his parents moved one door away from Jill’s. Their first two years of marriage was centered around Jill playing basketball and volleyball at Utah Valley University. Jill is a state champion as a player and coach, also earning All-America honors in college. Jill has been a coach and educator for over 30 years. She will tell you however, that her greatest honors come as a mother to her 5 children, their spouses, and 8 grandchildren. Jill has served in many callings in the church, her favorite has been as Young Womens President, and anything with the youth. She considers herself a life long learner.
Wes has been in the restaurant business for the whole of his life. Currently a Little Caesars franchisee. He has been a highly engaged volunteer in his community, his favorite assignment, as Jill’s assistant coach.
Wes prides himself as being the best grandpa possible.
He has served in many callings, mostly with the youth, currently serving as Bishop of his ward.
Wes and Jill have been married 37 years
Dave & Kahanu Brubaker
Tour Guides
Dave and Kahanu are thrilled to join the Hi 5 Live ʻOhana! They met at BYU–Hawaii, where Dave’s persuasive speech in a communications class led to their first date—and eventually to marriage in the Laie Temple. Their family has since grown to include four children, two daughters-in-law, and five amazing grandchildren.
After teaching Seminary and Institute for 24 years in Mesa, Arizona—and always keeping Laie in their hearts—they have recently returned home to where their ‘ohana began! Kahanu is enjoying precious time with her parents and family, while Dave is teaching religion at BYU–Hawaii.
In Hawaii, ʻohana is everything—reaching both forward and backward. Kahanu’s Hawaiian roots in the gospel trace back to Joseph F. Smith, George Q. Cannon, and the earliest Laie pioneers. Dave’s ʻohana were also part of the missionary efforts that helped establish the gospel in these islands.
Together, Dave and Kahanu bring spirit and sacredness, faith and fun, ʻohana and adventure as they share the remarkable story of the Pioneers of the Pacific.
Kirby Heyborne
Tour Guide
Kirby Heyborne is a versatile actor, narrator, musician, and comedian known for his roles in films like Saints and Soldiers, The Three Stooges, and The Best Two Years, as well as his work on the hit FOX sitcom Free Ride. He’s appeared in national commercials for major brands and is the host of the BYUTV series Making Good, where he combines his musical talents and passion for service, working with nonprofits around the world.
A celebrated audiobook narrator, Kirby has received numerous accolades, including a Grammy nomination and two Odyssey Awards, for his work on over 2,000 audiobooks, including popular series like Dragonwatch and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
As a musician, Kirby is known for crafting heartfelt songs that resonate with audiences and have been featured in movies and TV shows. He’s also the co-founder and director of the celebrated musical improv comedy group The Society.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kirby is deeply committed to his faith and family, cherishing his role as a husband and father. His greatest fulfillment comes from spending time with his wife and three children, and his dedication to service and uplifting others.
Ben Lomu
Tour Guide
Ben Lomu is a religious educator, television host and actor. He is the host for the tv show, “Come Follow Up” on BYUtv, where he has filmed over 200 episodes. As an actor he portrayed King Lamoni in the Book of Mormon video series. He has also appeared in several movies and commercials both locally and nationally. He has been a religious educator for the past 20 years and is currently teaching institute and Utah Valley University. Ben is an alumnus of the University of Utah where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Criminology. He also has a master’s degree in education. In 2024 he received the prestigious “Pioneer of Progress Award” in Arts and Entertainment. Ben enjoys working out, mountain biking and marital arts. His greatest joy and accomplishment in life comes from being a husband of 23 years to his best friend, Michelle, and being the father to 4 wonderful children.
Steve and Chelsea Scott
Tour Guides
Steve Scott worked for Seminary and institutes of Religion for 16 years. He retired in 2019 to follow his passion as a high performance life coach and entrepreneur. Steve graduated with a degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Brigham Young University and a Masters degree in Leadership from Gonzaga University. He is passionate about helping the youth develop strong testimonies and strengthening their relationship with their Saviour. He has worked for many years with EFY as a teacher and director, He helped found CFY (Canada for Youth) creating a spiritual experience for youth through the gap years of EFY and FSY. Steve’s passion is teaching the Gospel in a FUN way. He now teaches millions of people worldwide on his YouTube channel “the Steve Scott” with his wife Chelsea. They are the parents of 7 kids, he loves to have fun, tell lame Dad jokes, play any sport and to encourage people to make the Gospel Joyful.
Chelsea Scott is a mom of 7, a life coach, and an entrepreneur. Chelsea received her bachelors degree in Marriage and Family from BYU and has been coaching women to reach their highest potential for the past 8 years. She loves the gospel of Jesus Christ and loves helping others find joy and hope through it. Alongside her husband and best friend Steve, she teaches on Youtube weekly to thousands of people throughout the world.
Jenny and Isaac
Tour Guide
Isaac and Jenny Rogers met while attending Eastern Arizona College. Isaac had recently returned from a mission in Ventura, California and Jenny was just starting her adventures in college. They have been married for 27 years and have 3 children. Their oldest son returned from his mission to São Paulo, Brazil and 4 months later married his high school sweetheart. Their daughter is 17 and a Senior at Thatcher High School. Their youngest son is 14 and a freshman at Thatcher High as well.
Isaac is a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room. In his “spare time” he is the Boys Varsity soccer coach at Thatcher High. He loves the sport of soccer and has been a very successful coach. He knows when to be serious and work hard but also knows when and how to have fun with the boys. But more importantly he loves the boys he coaches and helps them to become better men through the lessons they learn on the soccer field.
Jenny grew up loving dance and always dreamed of being a dance teacher. 22 years ago she was able to buy the same studio that she grew up dancing in. Although it keeps her insanely busy at times, she loves every minute she gets to spend in the dance room working with her students. She finds joy in teaching her students, loving them, and helping them become the best they can be. Whether they are 3 or 18 she loves teaching them all. Jenny finds so much joy in watching the development of her dancers over the years. She finds it very special that she gets to watch dancers grow up at her dance studio and hopes to inspire them to reach for the stars and dream big.
Together Isaac and Jenny love to spend time outside or on vacation anywhere there is a beach or camping (the beach is Jenny’s favorite and camping is Isaac’s, so they do both). They love to take adventures in their Razor either on backroads in the desert, climbing up mountains, or speeding in the sand dunes they love to ride. They love to hike and swim in any natural water like lakes, rivers, ponds, and waterfalls. Isaac loves to ride motorcycles and has two Harley Davidsons. After years of being terrified, Jenny learned to embrace her inner “biker chick” and now loves to ride with him- not driving, just riding on the back.
They spend lots of time supporting their children in their activities. Their boys have been very involved in sports while their daughter is a competitive dancer. They also love to serve in their Ward and Stake. One of the funnest callings they had together was being in charge of 4th Year Girls at Girls Camp. Isaac loved it because it was “real camping” and they both loved the relationships they built with the girls,
They live to make every day an adventure and make everything they do fun and memorable.
Josh & Jalin Tilley
Tour Director/Owner
Josh and Jalin are truly a case of opposites attract. You will often find Josh on the golf course, at the ping pong table, behind a boat, or on the court. You will find Jalin arranging songs on the piano where is is classically trained, reading a book, sitting on the porch listening to a conference talk, or planning the pick up/drop off route for their 6 kids. What brought them together was an institute class 12 years ago. Jalin fell in love with josh on their 3rd date watching him give a fireside and he’s been trying to teach the gospel at firesides or in classrooms ever sense to keep her hooked. They love the youth and love learning and growing together despite their many differences.
Al Carraway
Tour Guide
Al Carraway is a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ, multi-award-winning international speaker for more than 16 years and has spoken in over 12 different countries.
She is a multi-award-winning and #1 best-selling author to more than 9 published titles: “Your Jesus,” “Finding Yourself in the New Testament,” “Wildly Optimistic,” “More Than the Tattooed Mormon,” “My Dear Little One,” “Cheers to Eternity!” “Look Unto Him,” and more!
Carraway has a deep love for church history and has been leading Church History tours since 2021.
Her passion is to tell everyone that happiness exists, and it comes from Jesus. That He’s real and He is tangible. And how to find and love Him in the hard, in the unwanted, and the unexpected.
Originally from New York, she is now living with her husband and 3 kids in AZ.
2025– Amazon #1 in 6 categories
2023 — Readers Favorite Gold Medal Winner
2023 — Illumination Book Award Bronze Medal Winner
2023 — LDSPMA Praiseworthy Gold Medal for Religious Topic
2022 —Amazon Best-selling overall Book, #6 out of over 33 million titles
2022 — Amazon #1 in 7 categories
2016 — Woman + Biz Award
2014 — Donald C. Sloan Speech Award
Greg & Becky Johnson
Tour Guides
Greg and Becky grew up one block away from each other not really knowing the other one existed! Same elementary, junior high and high school just separated by 3 years. Greg served his mission to British Columbia, Canada and after coming home attended Becky’s ward for a homecoming where the chapel doors blew open and in walked Becky and caught Greg’s attention for forever..and the rest is history! They just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
Greg and Becky were blessed with 4 sons. Dallin, Alex, Colton and Jaden. Their life revolves around soccer, basketball and football games and practices. They are so excited that this year they joined the grandparents club and finally got their girl from their son Dallin and his wife, Alyssa! This grandparents stage is sure to be their favorite! Their son Alex is serving in the Hawaii mission and they will send another son, Colton, into the mission field this summer. Their youngest Jaden will rule the house for a few more years.
Greg graduated from BYU and has a Masters Degree in Education. He has been teaching seminary for 23 years and is currently teaching Institute at UVU. He has directed and taught at EFY, FSY and youth conferences for over 20 years. He also teaches online classes for BYU-I. Becky also works in the seminary world as an Administrative Assistant, works for an online retail company and helps run their family business.
Braden & Chelsy Tilley
Deals and Data Duo
Chelsy and Braden Tilley’s love story started with Braden’s self-styled country dance moves, which he thought were the epitome of coolness but left everyone else questioning the laws of physics. As life waltzed forward, their home turned into a sitcom set with four amazing kids amplifying the chaos, creating a cacophony louder than any dance floor applause.
Amid the family mayhem, an unforgettable shower scene played out. Imagine this: an accidental baby delivery in the bathroom, turning bath time into an unexpected delivery suite. The shower curtain took on the role of an impromptu stage, leaving Chelsy and a perplexed Braden, drenched and wide-eyed, to welcome their surprise package – a shower saga that now unfolds as a hilarious family legend.
Mistylin Howard
American History Guide
Mistylin is a lover of all things involving art or history and has a passion for teaching the gospel. She served a mission in Independence Missouri and has since worked for Seminaries and Institutes as well as FSY. She is currently studying Communications, and runs her own podcast, “Faith Ignited” where she is lighting hearts ablaze by exposing the faith elements of world history that have been forgotten. Her goal is to help others remember God and reveal his hand in the past so we can better recognize it in each of our lives today.
Mindy mckendrick
Travel Operations Director
Mindy is passionate about liberty, freedom, and helping others see God’s hand in their lives and in the story of our nation. A devoted mother of four beautiful children, she finds joy in creating, organizing, and bringing meaningful experiences to life, whether through cake decorating, party planning, interior design, or building homes.
Mindy also finds deep purpose in humanitarian and service-oriented work. She believes in lifting others through compassion, generosity, and action, and she is deeply fulfilled by opportunities to serve individuals, families, and communities in meaningful ways.
She is especially passionate about organizing and leading tours that change lives. Mindy believes there is real power in the places we stand—particularly those rich with historical and spiritual significance—and she loves helping others feel that same connection for themselves.
When she’s not planning her next adventure, you’ll find her in Hawaii with her family, hiking, staying active, or dancing in the kitchen with her kids, always finding joy, gratitude, and purpose in life’s journey.
