About Us

Board Chair

Johnny Pittman is the Workforce Development Officer for Oxmoor Auto Group.  In addition to serving on multiple boards and in organizations on advisory roles, he is the current chair of the Youth subcommittee for the KWIB (Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board).  Johnny’s addiction story is of deliverance and redemption through Christ by grace, and he is excited to serve and witness the real life changes happening through Awake Ministries.  He and his wife Kelley live in Sligo and have been married for 29 years.  Together, they have four children and three granddaughters. 

Secretary

Adam Raymer-Brown is a business owner with a background in technology, based in Shelby County. His life has been shaped by a growing faith in Christ through both steady seasons and difficult ones, learning to rely on God’s direction rather than his own understanding.

He brings a thoughtful and steady presence to leadership, with a desire to support unity, make wise decisions, and serve where needed. Adam is grateful for the opportunity to be part of Awake Ministries and to witness the real impact it is having in people’s lives.

Adam is married to Megan Raymer-Brown, who owns and operates Prosper PT in Shelbyville. In his free time, he enjoys reading and dancing West Coast Swing.

Board Member

In 1995 Warren founded Genitor Technology providing IT solutions for Fortune 500 companies and government entities. In addition he has served on various industry and governmental committees. He retired in 2021 and started farming on a small farm in Henry County together with Betty his wife of 50 years. He and Betty have four children and four grandchildren. Both Warren and Betty are members of Southeast Christian in Shelbyville.

Warren enjoys working on the farm and playing with his cattle and making Maple Syrup. 

Board Member

Amy Wobbe, a native of Louisville, KY holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Georgetown College as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Bellarmine University.  A passionate teacher, Amy taught in public schools for several years and became a Homeschool teacher in 2011.  She is currently a full time mother, as well as an active volunteer at the West End School (Louisville, KY).  Along with opportunities to educate, Amy has long had a passion for singing, and has had the privilege of doing so both in the community in various choirs, and in several community theater musicals, and has had the honor of singing in churches for many years.

She is most energized when given opportunities to encourage and affirm others.  Amy’s favorite activities include managing the myriad responsibilities of raising her children, volunteering, exercising, and traveling.  Having witnessed several family members and dear friends wrestle with the challenges of addiction, Amy is humbled to have the opportunity to serve on the board of Awake Ministries and help effect positive change.

She lives with her children and husband, Thomas Wobbe, in Louisville, KY.

Board Member

David is a man saved by grace, a husband, and a father of two boys who finds purpose in both his family and his faith. Professionally, he works as a manager at an outdoor software company, where he enjoys blending his love of technology with the outdoors. Beyond his career, David serves as a deacon at his church and has a heart for giving back to his community, having volunteered with organizations such as Refuge International and Code Louisville.

Executive Director

Stephanie’s first experience with Awake Ministries was in 2017 as a volunteer, teaching classes and sponsoring residents. In 2020, she became the Fundraising Director and then stepped into the Executive Director role in August of 2021. Stephanie spent 10 years as a missionary to Jamaica, where she served in St. Mary and directed an international organization, Acts Mission. Stephanie is passionate about the Great Commission and raising up leaders for Kingdom work. She is an army veteran, pilot wife, mother to three, and Mimi to two. 

Grant Manager

Director of Operations

Director of Food Distribution

Director of Men’s Housing

Chris is a graduate of Henry County High School and attended Lindsey Wilson College where he played baseball. He graduated from Awake’s recovery program in 2019 and came on staff later that year as a Ministry Assistant. He now serves as Men’s Director helping others find the same freedom in Christ that transformed his own life. His hope is to keep walking with people through their struggles—offering compassion, grace, and the message that healing and new life are possible through Jesus.

Chris and his wife, Jessica, are raising their family in Henry County, where he grew up. He considers it a deep honor to care for and guide his five children as they grow. In 2024, he became an ordained minister through Drennon Christian Church.

Director of Women’s Housing

In 2016, Amber had an encounter with Yahweh that would change the rest of her life, including leading to her own recovery. Since then, she has helped to plant The Gathering Place in Stanford, KY where she served in leadership and managed outreach for 5 years. She also has 4 years of experience with jail ministry and is a certified Peer Support Specialist. Amber is a mother of 3 who loves people and wants to help them come to freedom and purpose through a relationship with Jesus. Her background and her personal experiences make her a perfect fit for helping our female residents to walk out their own addiction recovery and to learn their identity in Jesus.

Behavioral Health Position

Qualifications
• Masters Degree in Social Work
• Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed care
• Demonstrated experience in recovery-based clinical practice
• Ability to perform spiritually integrated therapy from a Christian worldview, aligning
with Awake Ministries’ mission and statement of faith

Job Description
• Performs clinical biophyschosocial-spiritual assessments
• Conducts co-ed group behavioral health classes
• Conducts individual sessions
• Sets client treatment plans
• Collaborates with each client for goal setting
• Performs case management
• Attends weekly staff meetings
• Assists staff in level of care determination
• Speaks to trends in clinical recovery
• Is licensed to or works from an office that can bill Medicaid

Ministry Assistant

Kevin Warford served in various volunteer capacities at Awake Ministries before joining the team as a part-time Ministry Assistant. He retired from the Department of Juvenile Justice in 2016 after 38 years of state government service. Kevin is a member of Highland Baptist Church in Shelbyville, where he has served as a Bible study teacher and as Chairmen of the Deacons. He shares life with his wonderful wife, Melinda (Lindy).

Ministry Media Manager

After graduating with a Media Communications degree from Asbury University, Josiah moved to Shelbyville in 2019 and worked for two media companies. He has a passion for telling the stories of how God is working in ministries and nonprofits, especially through video production and photography. He began working at Awake Ministries at the start of 2025 as Ministry Media Manager. Josiah and his wife, Melissa, have one son. As a family they love spending time outdoors, camping, hiking, or sitting around the fire with friends. They attend and serve at Christ Community Church.

General Manager, Awake at the Paddock

Samantha began her journey at Awake Ministries as a client in April of 2019, graduating in December 2019. Since then she has made Shelbyville her hometown, serving the community in many ways. God placed it on her heart to return to where her recovery began to spread the message of freedom and deliverance to others, leading as an example. She is now the general manager of Awake Ministry’s vocational training site, The Paddock coffee shop.  She is an active member of Kingdom House Church and also enjoys volunteering at Father’s Love.

Development Specialist

Sean joined Awake in March of 2026 as the Development Specialist. He is from Louisville, Kentucky and has a background in non-profit work, as well as personal training. As a person in long term recovery, he enjoys using his life coaching skills to assist people emerging from addiction and those coming out of incarceration. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Whitney, and stepson Wynston.