Randy has served as the Executive Director of the Coalition For Kids since its founding in 1998. Building on more than 15 years of business management experience, Randy has worked diligently to grow the Coalition For Kids from one site serving 25 children to multiple sites across Johnson City serving more than 300 low-income, at-risk children each day. Randy and his lovely wife, Melanie, have six beautiful children.

Bethany began working at Coalition For Kids in 2004 as a part-time tutor.  In 2006 she became a Site Director and served in multiple locations and capacities over the next 7 years.  Bethany became the Assistant Director of Programming in 2011, Director of Programming in 2014 and Director of Operations in 2017. Bethany and her husband, Chris, are proud parents of their sons Cambron and Maverick.  She is also a Worship Leader at their church where they both love to serve.

Asia began at Coalition For Kids as a Site Tutor in 2007. She has held several positions within Coalition For Kids, including serving as the Site Director of Indian Trail, South Side, and Kids In Action, Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Director of Programming.  In her present position as Director of Programming she has the opportunity to lead the staff who work hands on with the students we serve. Asia and her husband, Bryson, love spending time with their 2 children Cairo and Remy.

Jordan began working with the Coalition for Kids in the fall of 2011 as a part time tutor. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from East Tennessee State University, she took on the role of Site Director at Indian Trail. Over the next few years, Jordan worked at multiple sites until she began working as an interim Assistant Director of Programming in 2016. In 2018, Jordan moved into the position she currently holds, Director of Program Development. She is an active worship leader for different ministries in the area and is highly involved in her church.

Phyllis was the first employee hired when the Coalition For Kids began in 1998. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Health from Milligan College. Before coming to the Coalition, Phyllis taught physical education and worked as a church secretary. Phyllis and her husband, Dallas, cherish time spent with family-especially their grandchildren.

Lisa began working for Coalition For Kids in January of 2020 as the Director of Development. She has over 10 years of public relations, development and fundraising/ marketing experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. Lisa has lived all over the country but found her true home in East Tennessee in 2008.  In her spare time, Lisa enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with her daughter.

Brittany began working with Coalition for Kids as a Site Director in the Fall of 2015. Brittany is passionate about supporting children and families in our city and has been working in ministry and academic non-profits for over 10 years. In her role as a Site Director, Brittany enjoys creating fun learning experiences for her children and supporting her team of tutors. In addition to her role at Coalition for Kids, Brittany has also served as a welcome and connections leader in the local church. Brittany and her husband, Allen, love spending time with their 2 children Berkley and Brantley. They enjoy sports, traveling, and serving together as a family.

Katie began working with Coalition for Kids in the fall of 2014 as a part time tutor. In 2018 she took on the role of interim Site Director. Over the next few years, Katie worked in multiple areas throughout the program. In the fall of 2020, she moved into her current position as the Program Assistant. Katie is very involved in her church, where she loves to serve. In her free time she also likes to hang out with her friends and spend time with her dog Roo.