Patti M. Hummel, author or contributing author of seventeen books, has written numerous articles for Christian magazines, and speaks to Christian women's and youth groups. The President of the Benchmark Group LLC in Nashville, TN, Patti has earned numerous awards for sales and leadership accomplishments. She was married to the late Rev. Donald R. Hummel, Sr. She is the grateful mother of three adult children, four adorable granddaughters, and two GRAND sons.