Welcome to the Team

Emily Ashworth

Administrative Assistant Davidson County TN

Hi! My name is Emily Ashworth, and I am from Allen, Texas! I graduated from Dallas Baptist University last May and moved to Nashville this past October. I grew up playing soccer and was highly involved with FCA in high school, so I am super excited to be on staff with the ministry that impacted me so heavily. Prior to joining the FCA team I did social media contract work part-time and worked in my university’s Communications Department during my last year of college. grew up in Texas with my parents and younger brother, Sam. He is exactly two years younger than me (we have the same birthday, haha!).

Karen Emerson

Administrative Assistant  KY

Married to Matt Emerson for 19 years; I have 6 children… Caleb, Rachel, Mary, Sarah, Abigail, and Rebekah (ages ranging from 14ys-42yrs old); I have 11 grandchildren: Madison, Chloe, Ethan, Emmet, Emerie, Layla, Nik, Remy, Warrick, Adaline, and Benjamin. Prior to joining the FCA team I worked as a Church Secretary and in retail sales.

Lindsey Ford

Administrative Assistant SEC Regional International Advancement

I’m Lindsey, wife to Ben and mama to Theo, Lucy, and Jack! I love running, a good salad + fries combo, leading worship and True Crime. A long chat over coffee gives me life. My goal is to be happy in the Lord all my days! I serve the Southeast Central Region as the administrative assistant to RDIA Swayze Waters. Previously, I worked for a nonprofit with special needs adults for 5 years. I’m married to my best friend Ben and we have 3 kiddos: Theo (almost 5), Lucy (3), Jack (9 months).

Meredith Yancey

Administrative Assistant West KY

I have not worked outside the home since we moved here until last fall when the Lord led me to join FCA. We have lived here in West KY for 13 years. My husband is youth and children's minister at a local church here in Paducah. We have two sons, Nathan and Noah. Nathan is a freshman at Auburn University and Noah is a sophomore in high school. 

Justin Thomas

Area Representative McMinn & Meigs Co TN

I am excited to be part of the FCA team in the Ocoee Region serving my home county (McMinn) and adjoining county (Meigs). God spoke into my life and opened a door I didn’t even know was a reality or a need in my life. While on this journey to become full-time staff I was reminded of my desire to be a sports writer in college. I did not pursue it because I met a beautiful woman (my wife) and I knew I wanted to be a present husband and, eventually, father. The Lord reminded me of that desire and how I get to do more than just write stories about games that happened, but now I get to be part of stories that are written into eternity AND be around athletics every day!  I have been married to Megan (almost 15 years) and am father to Piper (12), Reed (8), and Isaac (5) all of whom are very involved in athletics in many forms. Middle school, youth recreation leagues, travel ball, etc. Megan and I also love to play adult league softball in the summer with our church.


Pam Chambliss

Ambassador Southwest Middle Tennessee

After 10 years of teaching and coaching, serving as a FCA Huddle Coach for 4 of those years, I served as an Area Rep with Northeast Alabama FCA for 10 years.  My husband and I moved to the Pulaski, TN area 2 1/2 years ago . 
My husband, Mark and I are in our 29th year of marriage. We have two adult children. Our son Riley that is married to Mackenzie and resides in Lynchburg, VA where they both work for their Alma mater, Liberty University. Our daughter, Erin, is finishing her masters degree at Liberty University while serving as an Athletic Shepherd for the women’s basketball team. 

We have other children in the form of 4 German Shorthaired pointers, 2 cats, a horse, and 2 donkeys as well as half a dozen chickens. 😊


Mallori Walker

Area Representative Greater Birmingham Montevallo AL

I got married this past July to my husband Mitchell Walker and we have a puppy named Tyson! I am the youngest of 5 daughters and I have 8 nieces and 3 nephews. I started out college playing softball at Austin Peay State University and just graduated last May from Mississippi State University with a degree in Special Education! I currently work as the youth pastor at my church, and I own my own photography business. In my spare time I love going to the gym, reading, and hanging out with my family! 

Cody Cumberland

Area Representative South Central East KY

I cannot, not talk about Jesus! He is our only hope here, and hereafter. Striving to help people know how much GOD loves them and how he showed it through His Son. Excited to be stepping into this new season of life in ministry. I am amazed that GOD even brought me into something like this, to share the most important person to ever live and that still lives with coaches and athletes in the local school systems is both a honor and a privilege. I am blessed!


Bill Broadhead

Ambassador Simpson County MS

After volunteering with FCA as a businessman, I pursued a career in education to be able to go into schools more than my previous volunteering allowed. After rewarding experiences as a teacher, coach, and principal, I started a battle with cancer. Although this battle caused my school retirement and keeps me from being in the schools as much as I enjoy, officially joining FCA allows me to disciple and shepherd students in my home county! I’m blessed God can use broken vessels! 

Gary Smith

Ambassador Nashville/Williamson County TN

Gary is a former coach, whom also served as area director in northeast Texas.

He has been married to Susan for  50 years and has 2 sons, Reed and his wife Becca have 3 children and live in Thompson’s Station Tennessee. His son, Drew, lives in Tyler Texas. 


Alan Duncan

Ambassador Greenville TN

Alan Duncan grew up as a missionary kid in Kenya, East Africa. His parents were Marshall and Margie Duncan, who moved to Kenya in 1965. Alan attended and graduated high school in 1976 at a boarding school in Kijabe, Kenya, called Rift Valley Academy, where he played soccer and rugby. He then came to the University of Tennessee in 1976 where he walked on as a placekicker. He served in many Pastoral roles over the years but after retiring recently, he felt called to continue with Kingdom work with FCA. Alan's Wife is Andrea and God has blessed them with four children, who are now all married. They are the proud grandparents of 7 grandsons and 4 granddaughters.

Kellee Halford

Administrative Assistant Greater Nashville TN

Kellee Halford is a mother of 2 adult children, son (Michael Simms) and daughter (Christian Simms), from Clarksville, TN. She has worked as both a distinguished vocalist and business strategist in the music industry, collaborating with country music artists Reba McEntire and Chris Stapleton As the founder of L'Erin Greenfield Consultants and co-founder of the Nashville Black Music Association, she empowers creative professionals through strategic leadership.


Katie Moser

Area Representative Memphis TN

Katie has previously served as theDirector of Recreation at a church, coached soccer and basketball recreationally. She was born and raised in Memphis, TN and played soccer as a goalkeeper at Union University. She now serves college athletes at University of Memphis and Christian Brothers University.


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