BIO DON ANDERSON, CO-CHAIRMAN
Don has 30+ years of senior level management experience in all facets of business including strategic planning and positioning of businesses and products, fund-raising, product development, sales management, operations, and team building, for technology focused companies and not-for-profit organizations. His roles have ranged from Director of Sales to President/C.E.O. with both large and small organizations ranging from startups to $9B businesses. Geographically, his experience includes extensive U.S., European, and Asian travel.
His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business with a concentration in Finance and an M.B.A., both from Duquesne University.
Originally from western Pennsylvania Don and his wife Colleen live in Crane’s Roost with their white boxer Willow.
Don’s passions include international mission work including missions in India, Central America, the Caribbean and extensive work in the Amazon. Currently, Don is Past President of the Leadership Pasco Board, Past President of the Nature Coast AFP Chapter, Member of Trinity Rotary, serves on the YFA Foundation Board, Treasurer and President Elect of the state association Florida Coalition to End Homelessness, Co-Chair of the Board for The End Recidivism Project Extreme, and serves on the Pasco County Planning Commission. Don and Colleen are also FEMA certified as a first responder (C.E.R.T.).
Don has 30+ years of senior level management experience in all facets of business including strategic planning and positioning of businesses and products, fund-raising, product development, sales management, operations, and team building, for technology focused companies and not-for-profit organizations. His roles have ranged from Director of Sales to President/C.E.O. with both large and small organizations ranging from startups to $9B businesses. Geographically, his experience includes extensive U.S., European, and Asian travel.
His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business with a concentration in Finance and an M.B.A., both from Duquesne University.
Originally from western Pennsylvania Don and his wife Colleen live in Crane’s Roost with their white boxer Willow.
Don’s passions include international mission work including missions in India, Central America, the Caribbean and extensive work in the Amazon. Currently, Don is Past President of the Leadership Pasco Board, Past President of the Nature Coast AFP Chapter, Member of Trinity Rotary, serves on the YFA Foundation Board, Treasurer and President Elect of the state association Florida Coalition to End Homelessness, Co-Chair of the Board for The End Recidivism Project Extreme, and serves on the Pasco County Planning Commission. Don and Colleen are also FEMA certified as a first responder (C.E.R.T.).
BIO Rev. Dr. Emery Ailes, III VICE-CHAIRPERSON
After re-dedicating his life back to God in February 1993 by joining Convent Avenue Baptist Church, in Harlem New York, where he served and refined his God-Given Gifts in a clergy capacity as Associate Minister of Social Justice since May 200. As a community organizer he would found and establish Carry On Community Development Corporation No Greater Love, in 2012. Rev. Dr. Emery Ailes now serves as Senior Pastor of Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church a multifaceted mission in Spring Hill; and Adjunct instructor of Humanities and Director of LIFE and Success academies at Pasco-Hernando State College. In spite of being challenged with a troubled childhood growing up in the inner city of New York and Newark, New Jersey, and against all odds he maintains his love for the Lord, the church and all God’s people since the tender age of 6 1/2. Directed by His Word and Led by the Spirt Rev. Dr Ailes has served in various areas of ministry including Pastoral Counseling, Preacher, Sunday School Teacher, Healer, Ministry Prophet, Evangelist. Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church is a place of the Redeemed, redeeming caretakers, children and families in crisis for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Under Pastor Ailes’ leadership he and Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church has become known and the pastor and church of the community by us being sensitive to those needing GED ESL services, adopting Central HS athletic department, Oak Hill and Bayonet Point Hospitals, Angel Tree children in community who has one parent incarcerated, Hernando Correctional Facility and Pasco Hernando State College.
Dr. Ailes is a humble-published author of ORDERED STEPS “How to Follow a Step by Step Christian Path to Get Closer With God”. “Ordered Steps” is a compilation of daily devotions penned while heavily engaged in Economic Development and Church Planting in Spring Hill, Brooksville and Pasco County, Florida. He has also published his dissertation titled: “Carry On Community Development Corporation There’s No Greater Love.” which engages both church and community in a postmodern approach to doing ministry. His research included taking a psychological approach to “story-brokering” as a methodology yielding behavioral modification and spiritual transformation evidence. Graduating with distinctions his work involved Rev. Dr. Clive Calendar, MD, Chair of Surgery Howard University Medical Center, and has been recognized by the Theological School at Drew University, New York Organ Donor Network, and the National Kidney Foundation.
As a professional in Narrative-Systems, and under the supervision of a licensed therapist Dr. Ailes currently provides Christian Pastoral Counseling to individuals and families. As a certified Chaplain he minister’s to God’s children that are hospitalized, imprisoned, and confined to a nursing or private home, healing and being healed.
As a Certified Paralegal and proprietor of Ailes Paralegal/Investigative Services Dr. Ailes has founded, incorporated, or otherwise helped organize various ministries and not-for-profit organizations including but not limited to CABC Prison Ministry, The Good Shepherd’s SAC, Inc., Faith Coalition for Political Action Incorporated, S.A.M.S.O.N., The Good Shepherd’s of Montclair, Spread The Word Ministries, Black Coalition of Hernando County, Vandbert Health Equity Project, etc.
Dr. Ailes is married to Min. Regina Ailes. They have enjoyed serving God together in ministry for nineteen-plus years. The Dr. and Min. Ailes are the blessed parents of God-fearing children: Tiwana Edwards and Emery Ailes IV Sheniqua Moseley , Liane Walker and the grandparents of Di’Ana Abigail Regina Thurston, Aliya, Joel, Kai, Essence and a host of spiritually adopted children cross culturally.
We thank and praise God for bringing the church from a mighty long way in just 8 years’ time. He Has stabilized the churches infrastructure by ordaining its first Deacon, creating the women’s ministry and youth development, Wednesday Night Bible Study for discipleship purposes, established an online presence through mediums like Zoom, Facebook, and our own Website, the requisition of a church van, summer VBS and Book bag Drive, Peace and Unity Block Party, expanded the vision of creating a recreational center for students to come and learn GED ESL, Science, Technology, Music, and Economics. In eight years Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church has taught Seminary Instruction to a cohort of 8 female prisoners at Hernando Correctional Institution. Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church though our Huddle Touch Ministry ministered to 50 boys on both the football and basketball team of Central HS; acquisitioning for team sneakers for the boys to boost morale. Since its inception Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church has baptized approximately 70 individual souls for the sake of Jesus Christ. We are so excited we can’t wait to see what the Lord is going to do next.
EDUCATION Certification And Associations
Doctor of Education Studies (Curriculum and Design) Liberty University tentative 12/21
Association of Florida Colleges Certified College and Career Professional 11/20
Doctor of Ministry Major: WPS (Behavior Modification) Drew University 5/12
Master of Arts, Divinity Major Bible and Theology Alliance Theological Seminary 5/09
Joppa Lodge No. 55 Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Prince Hall of New York Master Mason Fall 2009
Master of Arts, Professional Studies Major Urban Studies Alliance Theological Seminary 12/05
Omega Psi Ph Fraternity Incorporated Xi Phi Chapter Fall 2003 Phi Iota Fall 2014 LM#9880
Bachelor of Science Major Economics Lehman College 12/02
Associates Degree Major Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certification Jefferson Community College/Blackstone School of Law 5/99
National Association for Advancement of Colored People
Past-Vice President AAC Hernando County
Immediate Past President AAC West Pasco
After re-dedicating his life back to God in February 1993 by joining Convent Avenue Baptist Church, in Harlem New York, where he served and refined his God-Given Gifts in a clergy capacity as Associate Minister of Social Justice since May 200. As a community organizer he would found and establish Carry On Community Development Corporation No Greater Love, in 2012. Rev. Dr. Emery Ailes now serves as Senior Pastor of Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church a multifaceted mission in Spring Hill; and Adjunct instructor of Humanities and Director of LIFE and Success academies at Pasco-Hernando State College. In spite of being challenged with a troubled childhood growing up in the inner city of New York and Newark, New Jersey, and against all odds he maintains his love for the Lord, the church and all God’s people since the tender age of 6 1/2. Directed by His Word and Led by the Spirt Rev. Dr Ailes has served in various areas of ministry including Pastoral Counseling, Preacher, Sunday School Teacher, Healer, Ministry Prophet, Evangelist. Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church is a place of the Redeemed, redeeming caretakers, children and families in crisis for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Under Pastor Ailes’ leadership he and Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church has become known and the pastor and church of the community by us being sensitive to those needing GED ESL services, adopting Central HS athletic department, Oak Hill and Bayonet Point Hospitals, Angel Tree children in community who has one parent incarcerated, Hernando Correctional Facility and Pasco Hernando State College.
Dr. Ailes is a humble-published author of ORDERED STEPS “How to Follow a Step by Step Christian Path to Get Closer With God”. “Ordered Steps” is a compilation of daily devotions penned while heavily engaged in Economic Development and Church Planting in Spring Hill, Brooksville and Pasco County, Florida. He has also published his dissertation titled: “Carry On Community Development Corporation There’s No Greater Love.” which engages both church and community in a postmodern approach to doing ministry. His research included taking a psychological approach to “story-brokering” as a methodology yielding behavioral modification and spiritual transformation evidence. Graduating with distinctions his work involved Rev. Dr. Clive Calendar, MD, Chair of Surgery Howard University Medical Center, and has been recognized by the Theological School at Drew University, New York Organ Donor Network, and the National Kidney Foundation.
As a professional in Narrative-Systems, and under the supervision of a licensed therapist Dr. Ailes currently provides Christian Pastoral Counseling to individuals and families. As a certified Chaplain he minister’s to God’s children that are hospitalized, imprisoned, and confined to a nursing or private home, healing and being healed.
As a Certified Paralegal and proprietor of Ailes Paralegal/Investigative Services Dr. Ailes has founded, incorporated, or otherwise helped organize various ministries and not-for-profit organizations including but not limited to CABC Prison Ministry, The Good Shepherd’s SAC, Inc., Faith Coalition for Political Action Incorporated, S.A.M.S.O.N., The Good Shepherd’s of Montclair, Spread The Word Ministries, Black Coalition of Hernando County, Vandbert Health Equity Project, etc.
Dr. Ailes is married to Min. Regina Ailes. They have enjoyed serving God together in ministry for nineteen-plus years. The Dr. and Min. Ailes are the blessed parents of God-fearing children: Tiwana Edwards and Emery Ailes IV Sheniqua Moseley , Liane Walker and the grandparents of Di’Ana Abigail Regina Thurston, Aliya, Joel, Kai, Essence and a host of spiritually adopted children cross culturally.
We thank and praise God for bringing the church from a mighty long way in just 8 years’ time. He Has stabilized the churches infrastructure by ordaining its first Deacon, creating the women’s ministry and youth development, Wednesday Night Bible Study for discipleship purposes, established an online presence through mediums like Zoom, Facebook, and our own Website, the requisition of a church van, summer VBS and Book bag Drive, Peace and Unity Block Party, expanded the vision of creating a recreational center for students to come and learn GED ESL, Science, Technology, Music, and Economics. In eight years Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church has taught Seminary Instruction to a cohort of 8 female prisoners at Hernando Correctional Institution. Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church though our Huddle Touch Ministry ministered to 50 boys on both the football and basketball team of Central HS; acquisitioning for team sneakers for the boys to boost morale. Since its inception Pristine Spring Hill Baptist Church has baptized approximately 70 individual souls for the sake of Jesus Christ. We are so excited we can’t wait to see what the Lord is going to do next.
EDUCATION Certification And Associations
Doctor of Education Studies (Curriculum and Design) Liberty University tentative 12/21
Association of Florida Colleges Certified College and Career Professional 11/20
Doctor of Ministry Major: WPS (Behavior Modification) Drew University 5/12
Master of Arts, Divinity Major Bible and Theology Alliance Theological Seminary 5/09
Joppa Lodge No. 55 Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Prince Hall of New York Master Mason Fall 2009
Master of Arts, Professional Studies Major Urban Studies Alliance Theological Seminary 12/05
Omega Psi Ph Fraternity Incorporated Xi Phi Chapter Fall 2003 Phi Iota Fall 2014 LM#9880
Bachelor of Science Major Economics Lehman College 12/02
Associates Degree Major Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certification Jefferson Community College/Blackstone School of Law 5/99
National Association for Advancement of Colored People
Past-Vice President AAC Hernando County
Immediate Past President AAC West Pasco
BIO MARIA REZA, SECRETARY
Maria Reza is a Workforce Development Coordinator for CareerSource Pasco Hernando. She works with area employers and career seekers to address workforce needs. Maria organizes special projects and maintains relationships with community partners all while promoting self-sufficiency through the development of quality workforce.
Prior to moving to Florida, Maria established a 501c(3) Downtown Revitalization organization in her hometown of Findlay, Ohio. During her tenure as Executive Director, she reduced the downtown vacancy rate from nearly 60% to 8%, attracted over $90 million in capital investment, and raised over $300,000 for the program. Findlay was twice ranked number 1 in Site Selection Magazine's Top Micropolitan Area of the Year.
She has a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University. In her spare time, Maria serves as Commodore of the Gulf Harbors Yacht club and is a director on other not-for-profit boards.
Maria Reza is a Workforce Development Coordinator for CareerSource Pasco Hernando. She works with area employers and career seekers to address workforce needs. Maria organizes special projects and maintains relationships with community partners all while promoting self-sufficiency through the development of quality workforce.
Prior to moving to Florida, Maria established a 501c(3) Downtown Revitalization organization in her hometown of Findlay, Ohio. During her tenure as Executive Director, she reduced the downtown vacancy rate from nearly 60% to 8%, attracted over $90 million in capital investment, and raised over $300,000 for the program. Findlay was twice ranked number 1 in Site Selection Magazine's Top Micropolitan Area of the Year.
She has a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University. In her spare time, Maria serves as Commodore of the Gulf Harbors Yacht club and is a director on other not-for-profit boards.
BIO OF ROBYN LISKA, TREASURER
Robyn Liska joined the Habitat for Humanity Pinellas/West Pasco team as a Regional Director for West Pasco, November 1, 2021. Robyn has 13 plus years of non-profit relationship development management expertise for two National Non-Profit organizations, The American Cancer Society, as Sr Director of Community Engagement, the Alzheimer’s Association, as VP of Development, and most recently the Director of Development for AmSkills, Inc., Workforce Training and Apprenticeships. Prior to entering the Non-Profit world, Robyn was a National and Regional Makeup Artist and Event trainer for the Estee Lauder Inc companies, and managed two Million dollar plus retail counters for both Dillard’s and Macy’s in the Clearwater, FL area.
Robyn has lived in Pasco and Pinellas Counties for the past 29 years, has one son, Joseph Liska V, living in Pinellas County with his lovely girlfriend Natalie Banks.
Robyn Liska joined the Habitat for Humanity Pinellas/West Pasco team as a Regional Director for West Pasco, November 1, 2021. Robyn has 13 plus years of non-profit relationship development management expertise for two National Non-Profit organizations, The American Cancer Society, as Sr Director of Community Engagement, the Alzheimer’s Association, as VP of Development, and most recently the Director of Development for AmSkills, Inc., Workforce Training and Apprenticeships. Prior to entering the Non-Profit world, Robyn was a National and Regional Makeup Artist and Event trainer for the Estee Lauder Inc companies, and managed two Million dollar plus retail counters for both Dillard’s and Macy’s in the Clearwater, FL area.
Robyn has lived in Pasco and Pinellas Counties for the past 29 years, has one son, Joseph Liska V, living in Pinellas County with his lovely girlfriend Natalie Banks.
BIO JULIA PAULS, DIRECTOR, C.E.O AND FOUNDER
Julia Pauls, known to friends and clients as “Coach Jay” is the founder of Take Charge Wellness Center Extreme and The End Recidivism Project. This is a 501 (c) (3) grass roots organization that assists returning citizens (those formerly incarcerated who are ready to become civically engaged) in making the most of their 1st steps at a 2nd chance afforded to them. “It is essential in working with our returning citizens to help them understand they matter. What better way than to provide them with a support system and advocate on their behalf.” (said Julia on the topic of recidivism). She initially opened Take Charge Wellness Center in 2014 as a successful for-profit business, while also advocating for voting rights and criminal justice reform on the side. In 2016, she left her for profit business completely and eventually formed a nonprofit organization assisting and advocating for returning citizens.
In 2018, she, along with the US States Attorney’s office (Joseph Smith) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis’ Office (Rob Fleege) founded the Pasco County Reentry Alliance (PCRA). In this alliance (which she spearheads), members in multi-county communities such as but not limited to Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee, come together and present all things reentry. She also works on a state and federal level leveraging her experience with the Pinellas Empowerment Reentry Coalition (PERC), Hillsborough ReEntry Center (HREC), Hillsborough Empowerment Re-Entry Network (HERN) where she serves on the board of directors.
Julia was educated in Roanoke, VA and continued her education at Shaw University, a historically black college in Raleigh, NC. She is a member of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABJ), Florida’s Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC), The International Association of Peer Supporters (INAPS), National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), Trust (hope for the hurting), the NAACP, and is a licensed minister of the Gospel. She served on the Sequential Intercept mapping team for Hillsborough and formed Pastors Unite in Pasco County. She also engaged with local law enforcement, the state’s attorney, sheriff’s office and various addiction treatment programs, faith-based and grass roots organizations, with the goal of reducing recidivism. Julia believes strongly in the power of a second chance. In addition she is a member in good standing and works with the League of Women Voters to educate and advocate for returning citizens. She assisted over 250 clients (Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida) in getting their voting rights restored; in some instances getting all rights restored. Julia is involved with the LWV voter service committee advocacy for Constitutional Amendment 4 in the state of Florida. It gives over a million citizens a pathway to be heard through the ballot box. One of her latest projects is to start a pilot program for Pasco County students who are identified by Pasco County Sheriff’s office ‘Intelligence Led Policing’ (ILP). This program (Positive Spin) is set to begin by April 1, 2021. “I believe that through educating, changing your environment and empowering individuals, we may not eliminate recidivism, but we will do our part to reduce it…thus making our community safer. This is my ultimate goal for myself, my family and loved ones. After all, the bible clearly states “Beloved I would above all things that ye prosper and be in good health even as your soul prospers.” (3John 1:2)
Julia Pauls, known to friends and clients as “Coach Jay” is the founder of Take Charge Wellness Center Extreme and The End Recidivism Project. This is a 501 (c) (3) grass roots organization that assists returning citizens (those formerly incarcerated who are ready to become civically engaged) in making the most of their 1st steps at a 2nd chance afforded to them. “It is essential in working with our returning citizens to help them understand they matter. What better way than to provide them with a support system and advocate on their behalf.” (said Julia on the topic of recidivism). She initially opened Take Charge Wellness Center in 2014 as a successful for-profit business, while also advocating for voting rights and criminal justice reform on the side. In 2016, she left her for profit business completely and eventually formed a nonprofit organization assisting and advocating for returning citizens.
In 2018, she, along with the US States Attorney’s office (Joseph Smith) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis’ Office (Rob Fleege) founded the Pasco County Reentry Alliance (PCRA). In this alliance (which she spearheads), members in multi-county communities such as but not limited to Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee, come together and present all things reentry. She also works on a state and federal level leveraging her experience with the Pinellas Empowerment Reentry Coalition (PERC), Hillsborough ReEntry Center (HREC), Hillsborough Empowerment Re-Entry Network (HERN) where she serves on the board of directors.
Julia was educated in Roanoke, VA and continued her education at Shaw University, a historically black college in Raleigh, NC. She is a member of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABJ), Florida’s Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC), The International Association of Peer Supporters (INAPS), National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), Trust (hope for the hurting), the NAACP, and is a licensed minister of the Gospel. She served on the Sequential Intercept mapping team for Hillsborough and formed Pastors Unite in Pasco County. She also engaged with local law enforcement, the state’s attorney, sheriff’s office and various addiction treatment programs, faith-based and grass roots organizations, with the goal of reducing recidivism. Julia believes strongly in the power of a second chance. In addition she is a member in good standing and works with the League of Women Voters to educate and advocate for returning citizens. She assisted over 250 clients (Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida) in getting their voting rights restored; in some instances getting all rights restored. Julia is involved with the LWV voter service committee advocacy for Constitutional Amendment 4 in the state of Florida. It gives over a million citizens a pathway to be heard through the ballot box. One of her latest projects is to start a pilot program for Pasco County students who are identified by Pasco County Sheriff’s office ‘Intelligence Led Policing’ (ILP). This program (Positive Spin) is set to begin by April 1, 2021. “I believe that through educating, changing your environment and empowering individuals, we may not eliminate recidivism, but we will do our part to reduce it…thus making our community safer. This is my ultimate goal for myself, my family and loved ones. After all, the bible clearly states “Beloved I would above all things that ye prosper and be in good health even as your soul prospers.” (3John 1:2)
BIO MARK WALKER, DIRECTOR
Pastor Mark Walker has been ordained in this Season to Minister to the broken, encourage the discouraged and speak Life to the purpose within the believer. his unconditional love for God's people radiates through his teaching, community outreach and servant heart.
The Center Inc located in Dade City, Florida, is the Organic Ministry established by Pastor Mark alongside his lovely Wife. He is determined to Love people, serve the believers and the community, while teaching purposeful living without compromise. Pastor Mark stands on the liberty and freedom given to those who serve God with clean hands and a pure heart. When asked what would he say to the believer and the nonbeliever alike he said that's simple, "Beloved, I would above all things that you prosper and be in good health even as your soul prospers.”
Pastor Mark Walker is a loving Man of God, Husband and Dad. He's the Father to 8 children, devoted husband for 20+ years, and he is a faithful servant of God and the people of God. Freedom is His motto as he proclaims, "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty."
2 Corinthians 3:17"
Mark Walker is also a case manager for the End Recidivism Project and a member of the Board of Directors.
Pastor Mark Walker has been ordained in this Season to Minister to the broken, encourage the discouraged and speak Life to the purpose within the believer. his unconditional love for God's people radiates through his teaching, community outreach and servant heart.
The Center Inc located in Dade City, Florida, is the Organic Ministry established by Pastor Mark alongside his lovely Wife. He is determined to Love people, serve the believers and the community, while teaching purposeful living without compromise. Pastor Mark stands on the liberty and freedom given to those who serve God with clean hands and a pure heart. When asked what would he say to the believer and the nonbeliever alike he said that's simple, "Beloved, I would above all things that you prosper and be in good health even as your soul prospers.”
Pastor Mark Walker is a loving Man of God, Husband and Dad. He's the Father to 8 children, devoted husband for 20+ years, and he is a faithful servant of God and the people of God. Freedom is His motto as he proclaims, "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty."
2 Corinthians 3:17"
Mark Walker is also a case manager for the End Recidivism Project and a member of the Board of Directors.
BIO OF WILLIAM (CAPTAIN WILL) SMITH, DIRECTOR
Captain and two-time author, Will Smith currently lives with the love of his life Ericka, in the Sunshine State – Florida. He is the proud father of two boys, Will and Giff.
He was raised in a divorced environment, living with his mother and visiting his father. His mother, Lillian Smith, worked three jobs to put young Will through private school in his early and middle school years. Upon graduating public high school, he went on to play football for a Division 1 college.
Captain Will has been flying planes for more than 25 years. A former commercial airline pilot, Will is now an ondemand flight instructor and the President and Owner of Will Smith Aviation LLC
As much as Will loves to fly, his passion lies in helping others. Being a serial entrepreneur who has built businesses and sold them, he is a highly sought-after speaker. He does his best to make himself available to speak when asked. As a speaker, he’s a common fixture at prisons, entrepreneurial events, and financial conferences.
When he’s not flying or encouraging others, Will enjoys golfing, family time, and spending time on his boat with his family and friends. Captain and two-time author,
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Captain and two-time author, Will Smith currently lives with the love of his life Ericka, in the Sunshine State – Florida. He is the proud father of two boys, Will and Giff.
He was raised in a divorced environment, living with his mother and visiting his father. His mother, Lillian Smith, worked three jobs to put young Will through private school in his early and middle school years. Upon graduating public high school, he went on to play football for a Division 1 college.
Captain Will has been flying planes for more than 25 years. A former commercial airline pilot, Will is now an ondemand flight instructor and the President and Owner of Will Smith Aviation LLC
As much as Will loves to fly, his passion lies in helping others. Being a serial entrepreneur who has built businesses and sold them, he is a highly sought-after speaker. He does his best to make himself available to speak when asked. As a speaker, he’s a common fixture at prisons, entrepreneurial events, and financial conferences.
When he’s not flying or encouraging others, Will enjoys golfing, family time, and spending time on his boat with his family and friends. Captain and two-time author,
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BIO FREDDIE HINSON, JR. DIRECTOR Pastor Freddie Hinson Jr. is a native of Clearwater Florida. He is a graduate of Clearwater High School, Florida Beacon Bible College, and Trinity Seminary where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Administration, and Biblical Studies a Master’s Degree in Theology and Doctorate of Theology. He also holds numerous certifications and currently serves as Certified Church Health and Faith Based Organization Consultant with CCU. Pastor Hinson is also an alumnus of Leadership Pasco class of 2004.
At the age of 18 he accepted his call to public ministry while serving in the US Army in SHAPE Belgium where he served as a Soldier a Minister and Musician. Upon his return home, he was licensed as a minister in his home church where he served for 7 years before leaving to become Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church in Port Richey serving that congregation for 7 years. He currently serves as senior Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church of Hudson and has served in this position 24 years.
Over the course of his ministry and pastorate, his love for God’s Word, God’s church, God’s people and the local community has shown in every ministry area that he has served. While serving as a Bi-vocational pastor he was the Director for the City of Clearwater’s Neighborhood Services Department which was the key department responsible for Neighborhood Sustainability and Urban Redevelopment throughout the city of Clearwater. This ministry opportunity has resulted in Pastor Hinson being highly sought after as a Pastor who is a professional in Faith and Community Ministry and impacting communities with the Love of Jesus Christ. Pastor Hinson strives to fulfill his life mission statement taken from a familiar hymn of the church written by Charles Wesley which is, A Charge to Keep I have. He endeavors to embody the words of the old hymn, “To Serve the Present Age My Calling to Fulfill,” while balancing his pastoral responsibilities with pastoral ministry, speaking engagements, conferences, and Church Health Consulting and serving in Community Revitalization.
His passion to be the best servant that he can possibly be to His LORD has resulted in him being committed to being a lifelong learner, teacher and servant inside and outside of the church.
Rev. Freddie Hinson Jr., Th.M., Th.D.
At the age of 18 he accepted his call to public ministry while serving in the US Army in SHAPE Belgium where he served as a Soldier a Minister and Musician. Upon his return home, he was licensed as a minister in his home church where he served for 7 years before leaving to become Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church in Port Richey serving that congregation for 7 years. He currently serves as senior Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church of Hudson and has served in this position 24 years.
Over the course of his ministry and pastorate, his love for God’s Word, God’s church, God’s people and the local community has shown in every ministry area that he has served. While serving as a Bi-vocational pastor he was the Director for the City of Clearwater’s Neighborhood Services Department which was the key department responsible for Neighborhood Sustainability and Urban Redevelopment throughout the city of Clearwater. This ministry opportunity has resulted in Pastor Hinson being highly sought after as a Pastor who is a professional in Faith and Community Ministry and impacting communities with the Love of Jesus Christ. Pastor Hinson strives to fulfill his life mission statement taken from a familiar hymn of the church written by Charles Wesley which is, A Charge to Keep I have. He endeavors to embody the words of the old hymn, “To Serve the Present Age My Calling to Fulfill,” while balancing his pastoral responsibilities with pastoral ministry, speaking engagements, conferences, and Church Health Consulting and serving in Community Revitalization.
His passion to be the best servant that he can possibly be to His LORD has resulted in him being committed to being a lifelong learner, teacher and servant inside and outside of the church.
Rev. Freddie Hinson Jr., Th.M., Th.D.
BIO SHAHTIA GAY-HAIRSTON, DIRECTOR
Shahtia Gay-Hairston has been practicing law at the Office of the Public Defender Sixth Judicial Circuit for 15 years. She has a passion for Christ, Family and helping the downtrodden. She is a long time Pasco resident with hopes of helping our community thrive for all.
Shahtia Gay-Hairston, Esq.
Deputy Senior Assistant
Felony Division Chief
Assistant Public Defender
Shahtia Gay-Hairston has been practicing law at the Office of the Public Defender Sixth Judicial Circuit for 15 years. She has a passion for Christ, Family and helping the downtrodden. She is a long time Pasco resident with hopes of helping our community thrive for all.
Shahtia Gay-Hairston, Esq.
Deputy Senior Assistant
Felony Division Chief
Assistant Public Defender