Collins’ Leadership Team
Our Board of Directors
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Al Bynum
Chairman of the Board
Retired – Attorney
Seneca, SC -
Cindy Swafford
Board Treasurer
Senior Vice President – Oconee Federal Savings & Loan
Seneca, SC -
Kyle Blackwell
Board Secretary
Purpose Wealth Management – Raymond James
Easley, SC -
Rev. Robert W. Bell, Ph.D.
Board Member
Retired – Young Memorial Church
Due West, SC -
Jordan Fuller
Board Member
Owner - Keowee Creative
Westminster, SC -
Steve Grogan
Board Member
COO - CollinsCraft Corporation
Seneca, SC -
Ashton Gottschall
Board Member
Attorney – Hubbard & Gottschall Law
Seneca, SC -
Dr. Ivy Henderson-Ellerby
Board Member
Forensic Psychologist / Researcher
Seneca, SC -
Wanda McCart
Board Member
Retired Sales Manager
Seneca, SC -
Tim Murphy
Board Member
Retired Senior Project Manager – Trehel Construction
Seneca, SC -
Jeff Nesseth
Board Member
Managing Director – Main Street Investment Management
Seneca, SC -
Wayne Owens
Board Member
Retired - CPA
Seneca, SC
Meet the people who work tirelessly to support our families and Collins Family Ministries every day: Our Staff
Kelly Ross
Chief Executive Officer
kross@collinsfamilyministries.org
Kelly Ross is a proud Oconee County native, U.S. Army veteran, small business consultant, and nonprofit leader with a passion for serving others. She began her career in the medical field after completing basic training and graduating from the U.S. Army Medical Corps Radiology Technologist program. She holds national certifications in Radiology, Mammography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging in 2018. Her experience in healthcare taught her how to care for others, while her faith in Christ taught her why.
In 2005, Kelly joined the staff at Foothills Church in Seneca, SC, as Director of Small Groups and First Impressions, where she discovered her gift for visionary leadership and strategic planning. She went on to serve as CEO of Foothills Care Center (2012–2018) and Piedmont Women’s Center (2018–2023), leading both organizations through seasons of growth and impact. Kelly is most proud of her roles as wife to her husband, Thomas, and mother to their daughter, Jadyn.
Jamie Martin
Ministry Services Director
Jamie leads our Family Services team as director of Family Ministries. This includes case management, house parent teams, continuous improvement of our current services, and the development of future programs.
Kelly Liston
SHINE at Collins
Program Director
Christina Rodriguez
Ministry Services
Associate Director
Agatha Bodwell
Administrative Assistant
Anne McKenzie
Mission Advancement Associate
Rhonda Owens
SHINE at Collins
Program Lead