Board of Directors
Old Town Mission Board Members guide our strategies and goals. They oversee our stability and ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards. Board Members leverage their unique perspectives and expertise, making a meaningful impact in our community.
Board President
Debbie Pickard
"The Mission changes people’s lives.
The people who serve are forever changed by the impact and personal fulfillment received from helping others. Mahatma Gandhi once said, 'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.' For me, giving back to my community and being a part of God’s bigger plan fills a place in my heart that was once empty."
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Executive Director
Kellie Elmer
"Bringing joy and assisting my neighbors in need is a genuine privilege that I am grateful for every day. The best reward is witnessing the delight on someone's face when their needs are met. Nothing compares to the moment when a child is so grateful that they cannot express it with words, and instead, they express it through a warm and spontaneous bear hug."
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Board Member
Jim Kreunen
"'Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.' (1 Peter 4:10) I am grateful to the Old Town Mission for allowing me to do what God wants all of His children to do. I have received an additional blessing by getting to know and love the people associated with the Mission. My second family."​
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Board Member
Deborah Roberts
"I have been volunteering at the Old Town Mission for many years. Matthew West's song 'Do Something' pretty much sums it up for me. I always want to be the person who stands up and says, 'I'm gonna do something."
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Board Member
John (Ken) Ligon
"Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has instructed us to serve one another and those in need. The Old Town Mission and the Mission Thrift Store are a Christian outreach that assists those in need. As such, it is a privilege to serve on the Board and to be part of our mission to serve our local community."
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Board Member
Kelly Cathcart
"I volunteer at the Old Town Mission because I like helping others, especially when it involves feeding people. Sometimes people need just a little help to flourish!"
Board Member
Benjamin Wilson
"As a law enforcement officer, I have seen firsthand how meeting an individual's needs can positively impact their situation and strengthen the community. Volunteering at the Mission provides an opportunity to give back and make a difference."
Board Secretary
Tammy Straw
"As a grant writer, I have the honor of translating compassion into action, turning empathy into resources that can empower individuals and families. Old Town Mission is a place where I get to see the resilience and triumphs of neighbors in need."