Staff

Our staff at Awake Ministries is devoted to serving individuals and families in the community. With hearts desiring to love and minister to others, this dedicated group of people work tirelessly to fulfill the call to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a hurting world.

2018 Board of Directors

Lee Murphy

Chairman

Lee Murphy has been part of the Board at Awake Ministries since 2014. A native of Shelby County, Lee is a local businessman and real estate agent with Torrey Smith Realtors. He is a firm believer in giving back to the community, and serves on the board for Habitat for Humanity as well. He, his wife Sarah, and their son reside in Shelbyville.
Kevin Comp

Secretary

Kevin Comp has been in full time ministry for over 20 years and currently serves as pastor at Shelby Christian Church. Dedicated service at Awake Ministries further illustrates his passion to help individuals find salvation through Jesus. His community involvement also includes volunteering as Chaplain for the Shelbyville Police Department. Kevin, his wife Stacey, and their three children live in Shelby County.
Marcy Mudd

Treasurer

Marcy Mudd has served on the Board of Awake Ministries since 2014. A strong advocate of faith based ministries, he believes that Awake fills a vital need in our community by providing God centered counseling and recovery programs. Marcy and his wife Natalie have three children, and are members of Shelby Christian Church where they serve in children’s ministry.
Jim Smith

Board Member

In addition to serving on the Awake Ministries’ Board, Jim Smith is a founding member of Open Door of Hope. As a realtor and local businessman, Jim is active in community service, and serves as a deacon at Highland Baptist Church. He and his wife Teresa have been married for over forty years and enjoy spoiling their eight grandchildren.
Kris Hayden

Board Member

Kris Hayden, current President of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, brings his extensive financial expertise to our Board. A Shelby County High School and University of Louisville graduate, he’s well acquainted with our area, and serves in numerous church and community organizations. Kris, his wife, and their three children attend the Fellowship Church of Louisville.
Jonathan Hale

Vice-Chair

Jonathan Hale respects the Christ-centered mission of Awake Ministries and counts it a privilege to volunteer, as he continues to see lives changed through the power of Jesus Christ. A Kentucky native, Jonathan is a Principal Civil Engineer and business owner who works in Shelby and the surrounding counties. He, his wife Ashley, and their five children live in Shelby County and attend Heritage Christian Fellowship.
Joanna Lynch

Board Member

Joanna Lynch is the Director of Grants and Contracts at Jefferson Community and Technical College. With a broad knowledge of economic and community development, she has been instrumental in facilitating financial and other assistance to Awake Ministries. Joanna attends Southeast Christian Church where she is active in children’s ministry.

Staff

Jeff Reynolds

Executive Director

Jeff Reynolds has long been involved with Awake Ministries, and became the Executive Director in August of 2017. A local businessman and farmer, Jeff has a heart for the lost, desiring to bring the good news of the Gospel to those at home and abroad. He, his wife Robin, and their daughter live in Shelbyville and attend Heritage Christian Fellowship, where Jeff serves as the Director of Missions.
Marcia Mitchum

Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Marcia Mitchum is an integral part of Awake Ministries. Her zeal for bringing hope through Jesus to Jamaica was ignited on a youth mission trip, and she became active in building stateside partnerships and funding for Acts Church in Port Maria. Marcia and her husband Gary have two married daughters and five grandchildren, and attend Grace Awakening Church in Frankfort where she serves on the board of Acts Mission International.
Jon Walker

Director of Outpatient Services

Jon Walker, a longtime Shelby County resident, is instrumental in bringing hope and Godly passion to Awake Ministries. Feeling called to minister to broken men and women, he aids them in their struggle to find a personal relationship with God. Jon, his wife Stephanie, and their two sons are active members of Christ Community Church, serving in the children’s ministry there.
Gerald Sebree

Director of Food Distribution

As a volunteer at our Serenity Center for over 13 years, Gerald also serves as a Lay Counselor for Awake Ministries. With more than 50 years of experience in manufacturing and human resources, his hard work and dedication are felt throughout our organization. Gerald is a member of Southeast Christian Church where he serves in numerous capacities.
Alyssa Hickey

Administrative Assistant

Originally from Red Oak, IA, Alyssa moved to Shelbyville in 2001. This graduate of Shelby County High School has a passion to help others and obtained a degree in Medical Assisting from Brown Mackie College. As a single mother of three, Alyssa’s struggles led her to the Inpatient Program at Awake Ministries. Finding strength and wisdom in Jeremiah 29:11, her heart’s desire is to do for others as God has so lovingly done for her.