GET TO KNOW US
Since its inception in 1995, City of Refuge has consistently worked to meet the basic needs of people in the community with the goal of equipping them to improve their current situations. Through partnerships with local schools, businesses, churches and individuals, City of Refuge continues to reach people who need a hand up, help them reclaim their sense of life direction, and set them on a path to repurpose their giftings and abilities.
OUR TEAM
Chief executive officer
Van E Smith
Director of
Operations
Malisa Pedro
Director of
Education
Erenia Wilson
Director of
outreach
Jeffrey Wilson
outreach
Specialist
Shay Taylor
Program
Director
MEET THE BOARD
The board members at City of Refuge Dalton are tasked with guiding and steering the organization toward a sustainable future. This group of professionals bring a wealth of experience spanning across different industries. The board also protects the organization's assets, enhances its public standing, ensures accountability, maintains legal integrity and assesses its own performance. Our board members donate their time to ensure that City of Refuge Dalton has the adequate resources to continue our mission.
Dr. Erick Kimmerling – Chairman of the Board
Pulmonologist
Greg Phillips – Vice Chairman of the Board
Professional Testing Lab, Inc. - Owner
Dan Koukal – Secretary
RCI Consulting Firm
Marjorie Mitchell - Treasurer
The Whole Nine Yards - Owner
Rick Garret
NurseAide - Owner
Dr. Emory McKinney
Urologist
David Eades
Grace Presbyterian Church - Pastor
Dr. Anita Lowe
Ophthalmologist
Tami Dodd
Westside Elementary - Principal
Isaac Holbert
Chick-Fil-A Dalton - Owner
John-Paul Burdashaw
CrossPointe - Executive Pastor
Adam Bolin
Herndon Properties – Area Manager
Chuck Harris
Evangelist
Dean Osuch
Dalton First United Methodist Church, Missions Outreach Pastor
John Allen
Director of
Youth Programs
Kim Allen
Director of
Youth Programs
Benjamin Pittman
Facilities and Maintenance