Board of Directors
We are proud to present our board of directors, a team of committed professionals who desire to see Jesus on display in the lives of our men. These men and women all have ties to addiction in one-way, shape or form, they have walked the journey to recovery or have walked the journey with a loved one. By walking the personal path of recovery, one knows, deeply, the challenges faced in recovery. Below are the stories of these men and women.
A special level of thanks goes to the past members of our board of directors: Kevin Kimbrough, Alex MacKinnon, Guy Glass, JC Caretta, Chris Lohden, and Lindsay Carr. These men and women have given their time, talent, and energy to help make Timothy Initiative what it is today. They have displayed a heart for Jesus, a love for recovery, and a belief in what we do through their service. Their commitment on the board helped create TI’s ten-year legacy and will help create our future as we serve men in need and grow the program. We are deeply grateful.
Lindsay Carr
Interim Executive Director
Lindsay has been around since the beginning and has been a support to our men and program in various ways throughout the years. She is passionate about serving people and ensuring they feel valued and welcome to create the life God intended for them. In her professional career, she been an operational manager in hospitality and tourism and has used her experience to coach our staff, leaders and men in their journey.
Michael Maddux
President
Mr. Maddux is a board-certified criminal trial lawyer who practices personal injury and civil rights litigation as well. In his nearly 30 years of practice, he’s had the good fortune of helping Timothy initiative men surmount legal hurdles. His love of Jesus inspires him to help bring “freedom to the captives“. Whether it be men struggling with homelessness, addiction, or mental health challenges, we are called to serve. For Michael, TI provides a powerful way to make a difference. You can learn more about Michael and at his firm’s website www.madduxattorneys.com
Will Barrett
Secretary
Will was a part of the original team that started the Timothy Initiative alongside George Wood. At the time, he was a USF student with a passion for helping those affected by homelessness. He has since graduated with degrees in Economics and Finance and he is now on his third start-up venture. He is now the VP of Content at Threshold 360, a tech startup based in Tampa. He lives in the neighborhood and loves connecting with our men when he's not chasing around his son, Liam.
Guy Waters
Treasurer
Native of Florida, graduated from Tarpon High and attended Florida State University. Went to work in a family Insurance Agency in 1978. Along with his brother in 1991 he founded Clearwater Underwriters, Inc, Guy’s wife joining in 1994. This past year (2021) the firm sold. Guy will continue on as office manager. Guy has 2 incredible sons and an awesome daughter. A favorite scripture is Romans 12:1-2. Renewing the mind after salvation is immense. A hope Guy has is to mentor TI men to understand a relationship with Jesus Christ means they now carry the very righteousness of Jesus.
Russell Johnson
TBD
Russel T. Johnson is a graduate of the University of Tampa’s non-profit business management class. Russel started the ministry God’s Pedal Power in 1997. Through his ministry’s efforts, over 6000 residents were provided with bicycles, bibles, helmets, and laws honoring the disabled, poor, and neglected. In 2001, Russell began working with Young Life as the area director to impact the lives of inner city teens and introduce them to Christ. He and his wife Leslie, along with their family, are a part of the greater Tampa Bay community. Russell volunteers on the Hillsborough Education Foundation, the board of New Springs Development, and as a co-chair with the Oasis Board.
Bruce Johnson
TBD
Bruce Johnson is a Vice President and Tampa Branch Representative with Insurance Office of America. His professional credentials include a business degree in Risk Management & Insurance from FSU and a Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation from The Institutes. He’s also authored the Amazon Best Selling book EARN IT, OWN IT. In their spare time, Bruce and his wife Beth operate an informal street level ministry called God’s Gofers that serves the homeless and hungry. His personal interests include fitness, traveling, boating and mixed martial arts.
Tiffany Katter
TBD
Hi, my name is Tiffany and I have a marketing degree from Penn State University. I have worked in several fields and held several titles, but I currently hold my favorite titles: follower of Jesus, wife to Jarrod, and stay at home mother to Matthew, Charlotte and Anthony. My passion for The Timothy Initiative grew out of immense heartache from the tragic drug overdose death of my brother in January 2021. Several of my family members have struggled with addiction and I have witnessed how addiction destroys families. George was a light to me in my darkest hours following my brother’s death, and I am excited to support him as he continues to shine the light of Jesus into the lives of addicted and broken men.
2 Corinthians 1:4
He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.