Tanner, Gene: - Gene is a successful pastor with his current church having attendance growth of over a thousand members. In addition to his college degree, Gene has a Master's degree in religion. He served as a university trustee and has held denominational leadership positions. Gene served on his city's human rights board. He is in demand as a speaker for retreats and conferences having taught across America, Africa, and Europe. Gene is also a speaker for cruise lines for which he has served for over thirty years.