The following professionals worked with Bishop on building and marketing the Project COPE program in its first few years:  Al Vasey, Rich Cole, Curt Palmer,  Bill Pennistion and Warren Wenner. The first two years of the Pony Express Council's Project COPE program had two days of ropes course programs and low course events and one day of  Orienteering programs. After two years the Project  COPE program cut the day of orienteering program.
The following experts collaborated with Bishop in establishing and promoting the Project COPE program during its initial years:  Al Vasey, Rich Cole, Curt Palmer,  Bill Pennistion and Warren Wenner. The first two years of the Pony Express Council's Project COPE program featured two days of ropes course programs and low-key events, along with one day of Orienteering programs. After two years, the Project COPE program eliminated the day of Orienteering programs.