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Executive Leadership

James Whitford
Chris Hoyer
Travis Hurley
Jody Cowen

Advancement Team

Name Title Email Phone
Ruth Willoughby Director of Business Engagement ruth@wateredgardens.org Ext. 113
Alicia Archer Volunteer Coordinator alicia@wateredgardens.org Ext. 131
Bri Newby Director of Church Engagement bnewby@wateredgardens.org Ext. 134

Outreach Center Staff

Josh Hafer
John Reale
Name Title Email Phone
Dana Bunn Group Projects and Tours Coordinator dana@wateredgardens.org Ext. 109
Amber Sampson Executive Assistant to DMO amber@wateredgardens.org
Jocelyn Brisson Shelter Manager jocelyn@wateredgardens.org Ext. 108
Dan Corral Food Services Manager dan@wateredgardens.org Ext. 136
Charles Bowers Assistant Shelter Manager charles@wateredgardens.org
Tania Dawson Office Manager tania@wateredgardens.org Ext. 100
Rob Hargus Outreach Center Weekend Supervisor
Rick Johnson Maintenance Assistant rjohnson@wateredgardens.org
Amanda Perry Evangelism Coordinator ext. 151
Kimberly Giraudo Weekend Supervisor

Project Worth Staff

Julie Howerton
Name Title Email Phone
Laurie Tandy Garden Exchange Manager laurie@wateredgardens.org Ext. 116
Clayton Patrick Worth Shop Director clayton@wateredgardens.org Ext. 117

Forge Staff

Grant LaVelle
Name Title Email Phone
Caleb Treat Forge Education and Wellness Coordinator ctreat@wateredgardens.org

Washington Family Hope Center Staff

Edie Spera
Name Title Email Phone
Misty Kelso Operations Manager mkelso@wateredgardens.org ext. 123
Anita Ketchum Kitchen Manager aketchum@wateredgardens.org
Tobi Howerton Part-time Childcare thowerton@wateredgardens.org
Regina Sharp Part-time Childcare rsharp@wateredgardens.org
Andrea Lockhart Assistant Childcare Manager
Regina Sharp Evening Supervisor rsharp@wateredgardens.org
Rosemary McVicker Childcare Assistant
Adrienne Courtney Childcare Manager
Anna Cook Resident Assistant acook@wateredgardens.org
Grace Gamble Evening Supervisor

Care Coordination

Beth Zimmerman
Name Title Email Phone
Eden Fisher Neighbor Connect Coordinator efisher@wateredgardens.org ext. 135

Board of Directors

Name Company Title Position
Lane Clevenger Financial Integrators Certified Financial Planner, Team Leader Director
Nelson Horton Horton Tax & Accounting Services Owner Treasurer
Ron Sparlin Blanchard, Robertson, Mitchell & Carter, P.C. Attorney Director
Brock Cummins Forest Park Baptist Church Discipleship & Missions Pastor Secretary
Tim Whelan Retired, Tamko Business Leader Director
Steve Houser Crossland Construction Chief Estimator Director
Talon Maningas Maningas Cosmetic Surgery Cosmetic Surgeon Vice President
Julie Ramsey Ramsey Mediaworks Owner Director
Maggie Schade Christ's Church of Oronogo Community Impact Minister President
Jim Moss American Ramp Company Chief Financial Officer Director

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