top of page
Meet Shelter Monitor David Ferguson
Our Leadership
As a nonprofit organization, we are governed by a Board of Directors that is made up of community members with varying abilities and talents. These members are committed to managing the organization with efficiency and integrity. The Board hires the Executive Director, who is responsible for overseeing service provision, financial performance, strategic direction, and other management areas. There are no strict qualifications for being a Board Member. We are most interested in recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives who are willing to lend their time, skills, and voice for the public good.
Board of Directors
Kory Verdonck
President
Wisotsky Law, Inc.
Janet Render
Secretary
Athens Montessori School
Vicky Lester
Retired
Jane Lang
Retired
Kevin Decastro
Vice President
Docebo
Debra Shaw Hess
Treasurer
Retired
Becky Beasley
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
Quentez Hodge
Owner, CEO
A-Z Junk Removal
Zander Mason
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Dr. Laurel Murrow
Professor, Medical Doctor
AU-UGA Medical Partnership
Management Team
Our management team and staff oversee and conduct Bigger Vision's daily operations. Our Executive Director, Ryan Hersh, and management team work together to ensure we have quality services, responsible growth, and an actionable strategic vision. We also have graduate interns studying social work, public administration, and other disciplines. Our shelter staff members work with the management team and volunteers to keep the shelter clean, safe, and running efficiently.
Once funds become available, we hope to expand our staff to include a case management team of social workers. We may also have openings, so if you are interested in a job or internship, please visit our careers page for open opportunities!
Want to Join the Team?
Management Team and Staff
Our management team and staff oversee and conduct Bigger Vision's daily operations. Our Executive Director, Ryan Hersh, and management team work together to ensure we have quality services, responsible growth, and an actionable strategic vision. We also have graduate interns studying social work, public administration, and other disciplines. Our shelter staff members work with the management team and volunteers to keep the shelter clean, safe, and running efficiently. Once funds become available, we hope to expand our staff to include a case management team of social workers. If you are interested in a job or internship, please visit our careers page for open opportunities!
Our Team
Management and Administrative
Ryan Hersh, Executive Director
Jason Shubert, Shelter Manager
Sam Motley, HMIS Specialist
Shelter Monitors
David Ferguson
Matthew Curlee
John Gebert
Emily Cornelius
Caitlin Grdinich
Bigger Vision recently welcomed our new Executive Director, Ryan Hersh! Ryan had previously served as Development Manager for two years, and he is excited to lead Bigger Vision into the future. Ryan holds a Masters in Nonprofit Management degree from the University of Georgia and has extensive experience in managing nonprofits. When not in the office, Ryan enjoys spending time gardening and hanging out with his dog, Bishop.
Ryan Hersh, Executive Director
More Staff Bios Coming Soon!
bottom of page