Staff and Board

At Community LINC, our dedicated team is the heart of our mission to end homelessness. Every staff member brings passion, expertise, and a commitment to empowering families on their journey to stability. Together, we provide housing solutions, support services, and financial coaching to help individuals regain independence and build a brighter future. 

Meet the people behind our work—leaders, advocates, and changemakers—who make a lasting impact every day.

Our Directors

Kellie Bryan

Kellie Bryan

CEO

Kellie plays a key leadership role in setting the organization's strategic direction, working closely with the leadership team to ensure sound financial oversight. She is also actively engaged with volunteers, donors, and members of the community to strengthen relationships and support Community LINC's mission.

kbryan@communitylinc.org

Jimmarie Smiley

Jimmarie Smiley

Director of Clinical Services and Programming

Jimmarie manages our clinical and mental wellness staff. She is responsible for assessing and addressing the mental health needs of our families on and off our campus.

jsmiley@communitylinc.org

Clay Morgan

Assistant Director of Development

Clay leads Community LINC’s fundraising and development efforts by cultivating donor and corporate relationships, securing sponsorships, managing special events, and creating opportunities that grow community engagement and financial support.

cmorgan@communitylinc.org

Andrew Hicks

Senior Accountant

Andrew (Drew) manages accounting processes, maintains accurate financial records, supports budgeting and reporting, and helps ensure the organization’s financial resources are responsibly managed.

ahicks@communitylinc.org

Ashley Tafoya

Assistant Director of Children's Services

Ashley's focus is to ensure the well-being and development of children and families are supported through trauma-informed programming, educational enrichment, program coordination, and the creation of safe, engaging opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive.

atafoya@communitylinc.org

Connect With Our Team

Volunteer & Development Coordinator

Audrey Price
aprice@communitylinc.org

Senior Development Specialist

Sam Detrick
sdetrick@communitylinc.org

Housing Outreach Navigator

Lawrence Leek
lleek@communitylinc.org

Housing Outreach Navigator

Alan Staples
astaples@communitylinc.org

Case Manager 

Constance Taylor
ctaylor@communitylinc.org

Facility Lead Technician

Tommy Devreugd
maintenance@communitylinc.org

Case Manager

Ursula Robinson
urobinson@communitylinc.org

Facilities Associate

Mariana Flores Soto
msoto@communitylinc.org

Our Board

Board Chair

Tim Lambing

Director of New Business Development
Unity Willis Towers Watson
Board service began in 2022

Vice President

Bryan Griffin

CFO
Thruline Marketing
Board service began in 2025

Immediate Past Board Chair

Mike McHugh

CEO

Thruline Marketing

Board service began in 2021

Treasurer

Allison Swaters

Program Director
Forvis-Mazars
Board service began in September 2022

Secretary

Alex Carnahan

Client Experience Manager
Henderson Engineers
Board service began in 2022


Will Akin, Sheriff
Clay County Missouri
Board Service began 2026

Rondale Bradford, President
Constructability, LLC
Board Service began 2026

Desiree Bosch, CEO
Congruent Connections
Board Service began 2026

Nicole Gillespie, Author and Graduate
Board service began 2022

Monica Mallory, Dir. of Management
Cadence Commercial Real Estate
Board Service began 2021

Ratana Tshibanda, Fashion Events Director
RT Productions
Board service began 2020

Rachelle Walker, Business and Community Development Officer
Mazuma Credit Union
Board Service began 2026