The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been a part of Erik's life since he was born. His father, Mark Arneson, was active in an FCA huddle at the University of Arizona as a football player, and then continued his involvement in the NFL through chapel services, bible studies and as a board member. Erik grew up going to camps, huddle meetings and other community events with his dad. As Erik got older, the FCA huddle at Lafayette High School and the FCA camps were instrumental in helping him grow in his faith in Jesus Christ. Erik learned how to lead a small group, have a quiet time and read the Bible through FCA. The FCA huddle also helped Erik reach some of his high school swimming teammates for Christ as well.

During college, Erik was called to be a vocational minister. Of course, after college, the first place he applied to work was FCA. He was hired to be an FCA Area Representative in 1997 by Greater St. Louis Area FCA second-ever Area Director, Rick Horton. Erik has participated in most areas of FCA as an Area Rep, Area Director, Metro Director and now serves as the Greater St. Louis Multi-Area Director.

Erik has been married to his wife, Wendy (who is a counselor), for 24 years and has three sons - David, Jonathan, and Samuel. He is active in his church as a weekly adult Bible study leader. Erik also enjoys hunting and CrossFit.

Latresa learned of FCA through her children, Zachary Jr., and Ava, who were huddle members at Wolf Branch Middle School in Swansea, IL. She was particularly inspired when she would drop them off at school in the mornings for "Prayer at the Pole". It was amazing and encouraging to see the student-athletes praying publicly. Latresa joined FCA staff in September of 2017 after working for Christian and community based non-profits and serving in numerous volunteer programs. In addition to FCA, she supports her husband, Zachary, in his businesses and is active in Bible Study Fellowship. Zachary is also a Metro East FCA board member. Latresa enjoys using her administrative gifts to further the ministry of FCA.