Michele Speich serves as Executive Director of Rest Stop Ministries, bringing over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience with a focus on trauma-informed care, organizational development, and mission-driven impact.
Michele Speich
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
Michele Speich serves as Executive Director of Rest Stop Ministries, bringing over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience with a focus on trauma-informed care, organizational development, and mission-driven impact.
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
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.
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
Director of Revenue & Communications
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.
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
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.
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
Community Outreach & Marketing 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.
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
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.
Brenda is an Ohio native that moved to Fort Worth Texas at the age of 10. Brenda has lived in Tennessee for eight years now and has been a part of Team Rest Stop for over four years. She has three children and two beloved dogs.
Brenda Miller
Residential Manager
Brenda is an Ohio native that moved to Fort Worth Texas at the age of 10. Brenda has lived in Tennessee for eight years now and has been a part of Team Rest Stop for over four years. She has three children and two beloved dogs.
