Dr. Rondy M. Smith is Founder and Executive Director of Rest Stop Ministries, Inc. Rondy is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and served as Community Life Pastor of the Hermitage congregation from 2001-2015.
Rev. Dr. Rondy M. Smith, Ed.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Dr. Rondy M. Smith is Founder and Executive Director of Rest Stop Ministries, Inc. Rondy is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and served as Community Life Pastor of the Hermitage congregation from 2001-2015.
As the Senior Director of Finance and Administration at Rest Stop, Patty supports the team by overseeing finance, developing business and HR policies based on best practices, facilitating process improvement discussions, and helping implement and maintain new IT solutions.
Patty Sargent, BS
Senior Director of Finance and Administration
As the Senior Director of Finance and Administration at Rest Stop, Patty supports the team by overseeing finance, developing business and HR policies based on best practices, facilitating process improvement discussions, and helping implement and maintain new IT solutions.
Jill Woicik grew up in North Alabama where she graduated from The University of North Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Sociology. She then moved to Dallas, where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Practical Theology from Christ for the Nations Institute.
Jill Woicik, LPC-MHSP, NCC
Director of Clinical Programs
Jill Woicik grew up in North Alabama where she graduated from The University of North Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Sociology. She then moved to Dallas, where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Practical Theology from Christ for the Nations Institute.
Randy serves as the Director of Property and Program Operations at Rest Stop Ministries, where his logistical expertise and problem-solving skills are essential to keeping the daily operations running smoothly.
Randy Woicik, BA
Director of Property & program Operations
Randy serves as the Director of Property and Program Operations at Rest Stop Ministries, where his logistical expertise and problem-solving skills are essential to keeping the daily operations running smoothly.
Carissa grew up in the San Diego area before earning her Bachelor's degree in Business Communication with a minor in Psychology from Baruch College. Living and working in New York City inspirited her love for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Carissa Elliott, MAT, SHRM-CP
Director of Development and Marketing
Carissa grew up in the San Diego area before earning her Bachelor's degree in Business Communication with a minor in Psychology from Baruch College. Living and working in New York City inspirited her love for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Kala Davis brings nearly a decade of experience in the nonprofit and addiction treatment sectors, with a dedicated focus on social entrepreneurship. Her personal journey of overcoming addiction has shaped her passion for empowering others, driving her commitment to transformative, purpose-driven work.
Kala Davis
Senior Manager of Hope Enterprise & Workforce Empowerment
Kala Davis brings nearly a decade of experience in the nonprofit and addiction treatment sectors, with a dedicated focus on social entrepreneurship. Her personal journey of overcoming addiction has shaped her passion for empowering others, driving her commitment to transformative, purpose-driven work.
Jennifer Tetrick is honored to serve at Rest Stop Ministries, where she embodies resilience, hope, and the transformative power of healing. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual exploitation, Jennifer’s journey is a testament to the possibility of overcoming trauma and embracing a triumphant life.
Jennifer Tetrick
Survivor Care Coordinator
Jennifer Tetrick is honored to serve at Rest Stop Ministries, where she embodies resilience, hope, and the transformative power of healing. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual exploitation, Jennifer’s journey is a testament to the possibility of overcoming trauma and embracing a triumphant life.
Lauren joined team Rest Stop in February 2024 as our Program and Volunteer Coordinator. She has over 4 years of prior experience in another local anti-trafficking ministry and 9 years total of social work experience.
Lauren McGregor, BA
Program & Volunteer Coordinator
Lauren joined team Rest Stop in February 2024 as our Program and Volunteer Coordinator. She has over 4 years of prior experience in another local anti-trafficking ministry and 9 years total of social work experience.
Connie grew up in a Christian home where her father served as a pastor for forty years, instilling in her a deep desire to serve God in ministry. From a young age, she felt called to serve others and, as a young adult, joined the New Life Drama Co.
Connie Sink, BBA
Community Engagement Manager
Connie grew up in a Christian home where her father served as a pastor for forty years, instilling in her a deep desire to serve God in ministry. From a young age, she felt called to serve others and, as a young adult, joined the New Life Drama Co.
Tara Stieber joined the Rest Stop team as Residential Manager in 2023. Born and raised in Colorado, she attended Mid-America Nazarene University as a vocal major until 1987 when she transferred to Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville.
Tara Stieber
Residential Manager
Tara Stieber joined the Rest Stop team as Residential Manager in 2023. Born and raised in Colorado, she attended Mid-America Nazarene University as a vocal major until 1987 when she transferred to Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville.
Brenda was born in Ohio, and then at 10 years of age moved to Fort Worth Texas. She grew up most of her life there, graduated high school and married not long after.
Brenda Miller
Residential Coach & Hope Enterprise Coach
Brenda was born in Ohio, and then at 10 years of age moved to Fort Worth Texas. She grew up most of her life there, graduated high school and married not long after.
Danyalle Youngers is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, as well as a Registered Nurse. With a deep passion for helping others heal from unresolved childhood wounds, Danyalle became a coach to guide individuals toward healing, restoration, and lasting peace.
Danyalle Youngers, RN
Residential Coach
Danyalle Youngers is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, as well as a Registered Nurse. With a deep passion for helping others heal from unresolved childhood wounds, Danyalle became a coach to guide individuals toward healing, restoration, and lasting peace.
Tabitha was raised in East Tennessee, where she attended King University and received her Bachelor's in Behavioral Science with a minor in Elementary Education. She met her husband Dirk in college, they have been married for over 20 years.
Tabitha Kleinmann, BBS
Residential Coach
Tabitha was raised in East Tennessee, where she attended King University and received her Bachelor's in Behavioral Science with a minor in Elementary Education. She met her husband Dirk in college, they have been married for over 20 years.
Hannah grew up in Houston but has called Nashville home since 2017. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. Hannah also holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health Science with an emphasis in trauma from Grand Canyon University.
Hannah Starr, MA
Therapist
Hannah grew up in Houston but has called Nashville home since 2017. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. Hannah also holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health Science with an emphasis in trauma from Grand Canyon University.
