Staff

Kyle develops and executes opportunities to grow the Samaritan’s Feet outreach through partnerships across Arkansas and the surrounding area. He enjoys seeing the impact a new pair of shoes and message of hope can have on a child immediately and then throughout their life. While serving in Puerto Rico, Kyle experienced a life-changing moment as he saw an eight-year-old boy, who had been orphaned due to a drug cartel killing, pray for the safety of the mission team members. Kyle loves spending time with friends and family, fishing, and watching college football.

Bryan produces videos, photographs, and designs pieces to document the domestic and international initiatives and impact of Samaritan’s Feet. He enjoys being able to tell the stories of those we serve. While serving thousands of refugees in Uganda, he realized he was ready to be a part of this global movement. Bryan enjoys munching on Haribo gummy bears, spending time outdoors, and getting tattoos.

Belton works in our warehouse ensuring all orders are correct, and keeping everything organized and safe. He really loves the people he works with and even tells his mother every day about his work family. Because of that, he really looks forward to coming to work every day. Outside of work, he enjoys relaxing, taking care of his mom, spending time outside, and spoiling his dog Pookie.

David helps in the warehouse making sure all orders of shoes are good to go. He is responsible for getting thousands of shoes properly packed and ready for distributions around the world. His favorite thing about working at Samaritan’s Feet is the good spirit and happiness of all his co-workers, and that he feels good when he goes home because he knows we’re doing good in the world. Outside of work, David enjoys gaming, listening to music, and cooking.

Deborah is the Senior Program Manager and will develop this program to serve senior citizens with new shoes while also giving them hope through service to them. Deborah said she’ll never forget the smiles on the recipients’ faces and the feeling of self-worth and dignity that they experienced while serving for the first time with Samaritan’s Feet. She also enjoys reading, watching college sports (especially Ohio State football), and traveling with her husband on day trips.

Larry maintains security at our worldwide headquarters in Charlotte, NC, while also helping with trucking and logistics. He loves that he is playing a part in serving those in need. He recalls serving at our powerful reconciliation event in Charleston one year after they experienced tragedy through the shooting at Mother Emmanuel Church. Larry enjoys watching NASCAR, doing special projects with his church, and fishing.

Lauren plans and coordinates all of our international and domestic mission trips. With her background and experience in Non-Profit Management and Disaster Management and enthusiasm for international project management, she plans these trips with an expertise that makes a lasting impact for all involved. In her free-time, Lauren enjoys watching true crime documentaries, hiking, reading, and spending time with her three daughters and husband.

Darcy leads our marketing and communications, community engagement, and missions departments. She ensures that supporters and volunteers are engaged and having an incredible experience as they serve alongside us. She loves that she is part of an organization that works to change people’s lives and gives hope and encouragement to those we serve and is always eager to volunteer at shoe distributions to see that impact first-hand. Darcy loves to read, travel, cook new and diverse recipes, and spend time with her family and friends.

Jesse is a staff accountant and handles GL entries, preparing financial statements, assisting with audits, and posting constituent donations. He loves the friendly and team-oriented work environment. Outside of work, Jesse enjoys being active at his local church, hanging out with friends, and spending time walking outside.

Cid works as a regional program manager for Samaritan’s Feet and loves traveling to help run our domestic distributions. She enjoys engaging with people from so many different backgrounds. Outside of work, she loves exploring new places with her partner, spoiling her pets and DIY projects.

Kirsten is the Chief Program Manager (CPO) and develops, implements, and oversees all domestic and international programming. She has decades of experience in strategic planning, training and operations management, and training development and is excited to bring that knowledge to the Samaritan’s Feet team. Kirsten enjoys movies, reading, skiing, walking her pit-bull Layla, spending time with her husband Steve, and bantering with her two children.

Trish manages and leads our development, finance, and warehouse teams in the organization. When volunteering at a shoe distribution, Trish greeted families attending which allowed her to have a special moment with nearly every one of the 800 who received shoes that day–a true gift of the season. She enjoys spending time with her family, being on the lake, and camping.

Jimmy works in our warehouse helping prepare orders that will go out around the world. He loves the team at Samaritan’s Feet and the concept of the mission, saying that he spent 37 years working somewhere he had to, now he’s doing a job he wants to do. Outside of work he loves doing target practice and volunteering with dogs (he and his wife had a self-funded animal rescue for several years).

Katie analyzes our systems to ensure accurate, efficient reporting in all areas of the organization. She is impacted seeing the sheer size and reach of the ministry that all started with one simple pair of shoes. Katie loves hiking and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Steve is our Warehouse Manager and oversees all the shipments that come in and go out of the warehouse, ensuring the correct shoes are going to the correct places. Originally from West Virginia, Steve has been involved in Southern Gospel and Christian music since a very young age. Outside of work, he loves family function with his kids and grandchildren, traveling to the beach and mountains, woodworking, and playing keyboard and singing at his church.

Nike develops partnerships and strategic initiatives to further the impact of Samaritan’s Feet. In 2018, a team of brave individuals committed to hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro in an effort to celebrate the years of service of Samaritan’s Feet. Nike said this trip was the most invigorating, challenging, and rewarding trip she’s ever been a part of. Nike loves a good long road trip, trying new food, a strong dark cup of coffee, reading, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Davida brings decades of nonprofit experience and provides strategic support to the Founders.  She helps guide employees through human resources procedures and answers questions about the organization’s policies in addition to recruiting applicants. She loves hearing stories from volunteers about the impact Samaritan’s Feet is making in the lives of others. Davida enjoys being outside, walking, reading, and being with family and friends.

Kathy focuses on needs in the Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin region, while also developing relationships with athletes and sports organizations. She loves knowing that when she begins work each day, her mission is to help others in a tangible way. At a previous job, Kathy helped collect shoes to send to Nigeria and once she saw the photos of kids wearing those shoes, she was inspired. Kathy loves sports, including playing golf and pickle ball with her husband, yoga, reading, and spending time with family.

Meka is responsible for connecting communities to Samaritan’s Feet through fun and engaging service opportunities. As a native Charlottean, she has been heavily involved in servant leadership and loves to support philanthropic efforts as much as possible. At a distribution, hearing the excitement from the students sharing their dreams and aspirations made her smile for a week. Meka loves encouraging others to find at least three positives a day, cooking large meals, and all kinds of music. Her favorite animals are cows and turtles!