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 specialists contributed to Bishop in developing and promoting the Project COPE program during its initial phases:  Al Vasey, Rich Cole, Curt Palmer,  Bill Pennistion and Warren Wenner. The first two years of the Pony Express Council's Project COPE program included ropes course activities and low-key events for two days, along with one day of Orienteering programs. Following two years, the Project COPE program reduced the number of Orienteering programs.