Founder

As the Founder, Steve's focus is on maintaining the overall vision and direction of SERV and directing key decisions for the organization. He works closely with Joe Garcia to ensure that the work they engage in lines up with the vision for the organization. Steve also leads trips several times per year to Kenya and Dominican Republic.

In addition to his responsibilities with SERV, Steve is the President of InterDom, Inc., a thriving international import/export company that he founded in 1990. Steve believes deeply in radical giving and has committed InterDom to being a major corporate partner of SERV.

"I believe that the more we see the more we become responsible for. In spite of who we are, God continues to use us to affect life-change in people around the world, and that is what drives me daily."

Canton, Georgia, is home for Steve, his wife Dawn and their teenage children Brian, Blake and Katie. They are members of Liberty Hill Church.

President

As the President, Joe is responsible for leading and overseeing day-to-day operations for SERV including the following: communication, international projects, marketing, web, social media, financial and managing international partner relationships. Joe also leads trips several times per year to Kenya and the Dominican Republic.

Joe began working with SERV in 2004 as a volunteer while on staff at Fortune-Johnson, Inc. He found that he shared a passion for what SERV was doing around the world and later traveled on trips to Mexico and Kenya. In 2009, Joe left a successful career in the construction and development industry to pursue a leadership role with SERV.

"The fact that I can wake up everyday and invest in relationships and the lives of people is one of the most rewarding feelings I have ever experienced."

Woodstock, Georgia, is home for Joe and his wife Kristin. They are members of Watermarke Church.

Director of Partnerships & Special Events

As Director of Partnerships and Special Events, Jim is responsible for fundraising, awareness and forming strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, like organizations and other viable partners. In addition, Jim oversees all planning and execution of special events for SERV. Jim's "get it done" attitude, large sphere of influence and heart to make an impact on the world contributes to his success within the organization. Jim has over 20 years of experience in business with a concentration in large global event management.

"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."

Smyrna, Georgia, is home for Jim, his wife Kate and their two children. Jim and his family attend Buckhead Church.

Office & Accounting Manager

Robbin oversees the accounting and financial areas for SERV. In addition, she also communicates with donors and supporters of SERV. Her servant attitude and willingness to help others creates a personal relationship with everyone whom she comes in contact. With over 20 years of experience in business and her entrepreneurial skill set, Robbin has quickly become the hub of our office operations.

"I wanted to work in a family atmosphere with brothers and sisters who believe in miracles, touch the lives of others and have a purpose. This is why I'm at SERV."

Acworth, Georgia, is home for Robbin and her husband Barry. They have four grown children. They are members of Hillside United Methodist Church.

House Of Hope Visionary

John is a native Turkana and was an orphan who was raised through the assistance of Well Wishers. Instead of coming to the U.S. or another country after receiving a formal education, he elected to return to his home, Lodwar, and serve his people. John was instrumental in SERV establishing an orphanage in Kenya and shared his vision for it with the leadership during an initial visit there. John's heart for his fellow Turkana people is worn on his sleeve as is his desire is to see the future of orphans changed through House of Hope.

"When I grew up I wanted to pay back the Turkana community for what they did for me. House of Hope will surely produce leaders who will change Turkanaland and give a bright future to orphans."

Director House of Hope

Thomas is a native Turkana. He is an ordained pastor and speaks three languages. His love for God and commitment to the children of House of Hope is unquestioned. Thomas exhibits great leadership and oversees the operations and staff at House of Hope.

"I have a calling to love and care for orphan children. This is my life work, and I am blessed to be carrying out my work at House of Hope."