College mascot, mission trips to the uttermost parts, beekeeper, animal lover, speaker, amateurish golfer, blessed husband and father, and once read a fundraising book.

Father of two boys, husband to a wonderful lady I have never deserved, and redeemed by our loving God!

Julie lives in Kansas City, Mo., where she is “Oma” to 11 grandchildren. Born and raised in the rescue mission world after her grandparents founded City Union Mission and her parents took over the ministry, she says, “It’s a heritage I’m proud of.”

Connie was raised in rescue mission work and went on to spend forty more in nonprofit administration and development. She is especially proud of her forty-four years of marriage and two children who chose careers in service to others. Music, cooking and reading are her favorite ways to relax and reflect.

Jessica was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. Go Gators! She relocated to Birmingham, Alabama, in 2017. When away from the office she stays active by golfing, doing craft projects and baking. She also enjoys traveling to Oregon to visit her sister, Julie and three nephews, Noah, Jaxon and Aiden.

Cheyenne was born and raised in Alabama. After college she took some time to travel, Covid-19 brought her back home, and shortly after she found herself in Birmingham, AL. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, reading, swimming, house plants, and exploring her new city.

Dawn served 15 years as creative director of her start-up marketing agency in Palm Beach County, Florida. She was a single mom to three when she met her executive chef husband, Christian. Together they opened a destination dining restaurant in East Texas. Now back in her old stomping grounds, she works remotely from our Tampa office and endlessly talks about her new pool or sends pictures of her precious cat Me Nu.

Sarah grew up in Montgomery, Ala., and is a lifelong Alabama fan (Roll Tide!), although she graduated from Auburn University. In 2015, Sarah and her two boys moved to Birmingham where they rescued the sweetest German Shepherd ever. She is involved with several charities and won 2020 Woman of the Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She now chairs the Alabama chapter. When not actively fundraising, you’ll find Sarah taxiing kids around, being a room mom, and washing loads and loads of laundry.

Usually found awkwardly doing my best, reading at least three books at a time, and petting bees, spiders, and other assorted garden “pests.” Obsessed with native plants, coffee, and cats.

Leigh is a Birmingham native, born into the accounting world having worked alongside her father in his accounting business. Mother to three boys, she is loving her new status as Nana to Bella and Henry. Her free time is spent gardening, decorating and enjoying all types of crafting. She loves taking trips with her family and lifelong Ya-Ya’s.