Leadership

Staff

Beth Williams
President and CEO

Kendra Faile
Chief Operating Officer

Lauren Tinman
Chief Strategy Officer

Sean Douglas
Chief Financial Officer

Lisa Fusco
Senior Director of Development and Communication

Deborah Keller
Senior Director of Performance Quality and Improvement

Jessica Warble
Senior Director of Residential Services

Erinne Rodgers
Senior Director of Growth and Program Development

Rev. Cathy Joens
Director of Church Relations

Nicole Happe
Senior Director of Early Intervention Services

Shannon Coates
Senior Director of Foster Care

Zyterria McTeer
Senior Director of Community Based Programs

Board of Trustees (2025-2026)

Ms. Bree Bess – Columbia, SC

Mr. Mike Couick – Columbia, SC

Mrs. Jane Cromley – Pawley’s Island, SC

Mrs. Cora David – Bennettsville, SC

The Rev. Isaac Dusenbury – Summerville, SC

The Rev. Megan Gray – Spartanburg, SC

The Rev. John Holler – Columbia, SC

Mr. Pat Hudson – Blythewood, SC

The Rev. Narcie Jeter – Greenville, SC

The Rev. Mary Johnson – Elgin, SC

The Rev. Joel Jones – Columbia, SC

Mr. Paul Mashburn – Charleston, SC

Mrs. Laurie Matthews – Moore, SC

Mrs. Betsy Myers – Summerville, SC

The Rev. Ken Nelson – Orangeburg, SC

The Rev. Millie Nelson-Smith – Columbia, SC

Mr. Mike Penland – Columbia, SC

Mr. Michael Toms – Bennettsville, SC

The Rev. Bryson Williams – Beaufort, SC

Mr. James Williams – Spartanburg, SC

The Rev. Neal Woods – Spartanburg, SC

All listed names are voting, independent board members under the by-laws of Epworth Children’s Home.

Epworth is nationally accredited for outstanding programs and services, as well as a nationally recognized leader for fiscal management, accountability and transparency.