
Staff

Jerry L. Allred,Jr LISW-CP S
Executive Director
Jerry Allred serves as the executive director of John K. Crosswell Home for Children. Since 2008 when he assumed this position, he has dedicated himself to the ministry of “providing a safe and nurturing Christian community where a child’s spiritual, physical, emotional, social and educational needs can be fully met.” He earned a BS degree in education in 1991 from The Citadel, a MSW in 2001 from the University of South Carolina, and is a LISW-CP and SC certified adoptions investigator. Jerry has spent over 30 years living out his passion for working with children and families throughout the state of South Carolina. He is a member of the governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Council, a former board president and current board member for the Palmetto Association for Children and Families and also serves on the board of Tracy's Camp. Jerry also serves on the board of directors for The Citadel Alumni Association. He also works as a field instructor for USC College of Social Work, the University of Southern California School of Social Work, and Central Carolina Technical College.
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Jerry attends Christ Community Church in Sumter, SC. He is married to Suzy Armstrong Allred, and has two daughters, Carly and VeVe. He is also a volunteer coach at Wilson Hall School.
Residential Program Staff

Kelly Rowell, LMSW
Director of Child and Family Services


Lisa Ingram
Team Leader

Karli Hudson, MSW
Team Leader
Direct Care Staff

Erika Gaymon

Elijah Hunter

Teju Homes

Karen Outler

Nicole Gurnee

Robert Baker

​Rachel DaSilva

Barbara Maple

McKenna Palmer

Barbara Davis

Mary Rhim

Safiyah Anderson

Samantha Hodge
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Brittany June

Laura Williams

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Pamela McFadden

Zekiea Williamson

Bri'Jae Kearney

Morgan Dupree

Deanna Woodberry

Mikeya Toney
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Brenda Hamilton

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Bonnie Hursey

Jason Massey
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Christina Courson
Support Staff

Suzy Allred
Volunteer Coordinator

Christopher Richards
Licensing and Compliance

Darlene Nelson
Dining Hall Staff

Jessica Kaneft
Program Support and Development

Sylestine Simmons
Dining Hall Staff

Debbie Shepp
Campus Operations Coordinator

Vivian Kelley
Receptionist

Melissa Nance
HR/Finance Manager

Sarah Whipp
Campus Nurse

Ryane Ferrell
Education Coordinator