Meet the team
Leadership team

Buddy Teaster
Chief Executive Officer & President

Rod Arnold
Chief Marketing Officer

Mike Shirey
Chief Operating Officer & EVP, Circularity

Nancy Youssef
Chief Business Development Officer & EVP, International

Joe Njoroge
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

Alessandra Roberts
Vice President, Marketing

Alexandre Gilbert
Vice President, International Business Development

Jen Zeckendorf
Vice President, People

Jamie Ellis
Vice President, Strategic Communications

Katherine Eboch
Vice President, Information Technology

Kellen Clawson
Vice President, Product Management

Lisa O’Keefe
VP, Community Partnerships

Michael Brown
Vice President, Warehouse & Logistics

Robin Witczak
Vice President, Business Development

Tiffany Turner
Vice President, Outreach

Theresa Miller
Vice President, Development

Virginie Murphy
Controller

Our team

Alejandra Baldivia
Director, International Programming

Alexis Connor
Junior Designer

Amy Norred
Outreach Specialist

Andrew Zarah
Warehouse Specialist

Anna Rivera
Outreach Specialist

Antonio Meza
CA Warehouse Specialist

Art Corrales
Warehouse Lead, California

Brooke Burton
Outreach Specialist

Caleb Johnson
IT Manager

Carolyn Maxwell
Donor Database Manager

Christe Miller
Content Producer

Christie Messer
Warehouse Specialist, Alabama

Christine Ortega
TX Senior Manager, Community Partnerships

Christopher (Dalton) Brown
Warehouse Specialist

Cody Beck
Warehouse Manager, California

Daniel Hickman
TN Warehouse Specialist

David Briggs
Accounting Manager

Dean Adams
Warehouse Specialist, California

Deann Cadwell
Office Coordinator, Alabama

Donna Mulkey
Outreach Lead, Alabama

Elizabeth Parker
Travel Coordinator

Emily Whitcomb
Tennessee RDC Senior Manager

Gabriella Haro
Global Business Development Coordinator

Gage Ogilvie
Warehouse Specialist

Hunter Harmon
Warehouse Specialist – Alabama

Jack Kane
Financial Analyst

Jason Balmes
Director, Business Development - Apparel

Javion Brown
Warehouse Specialist- Alabama

Jay Phillips
Outreach Manager, Alabama

Jerry Cantrell
Warehouse Coordinator, Alabama

Jessica Stinchcomb
Operations Manager

Jimmy Sprayberry
Warehouse Coordinator

JohnWayne Watson
Warehouse Specialist (Alabama)

Joshua Feliciano
Warehouse Coordinator, Colorado Operations

Kelly Modena
Chief of Staff

Kimberly Baldwin
Warehouse Specialist

Klaas Christiaanse
Warehouse Specialist

Lacey Crosby
Outreach Specialist

Latasha Johnson
Warehouse Specialist, Alabama

Laura Marek
Senior Director, Major Gifts

Lindsey Petasek
Grant Writer

Lydia Cuautle
Senior Director, Community Partnerships

Maria Stepantcov
Senior Director, Business Development – Canada

Masja van de Pavoordt-Elshout
Business Development Manager, Europe

Matthew Dowdell
Director, North American Warehousing & Logistics

Megan Dodson
Senior Director, Business Development – Corporate Partnerships

Michael Denham
Warehouse Specialist (Alabama)

Michael Korniewicz
Director, Volunteer Engagement

Nicole Gabehart
Travel Manager

Noah Cantrell
Outreach Specialist, Alabama

Olivia Overberg
Junior Designer

Patrice Kelly
Administrative Assistant & Office Operations Administrator

Phyllis Briskey
Outreach Lead, Alabama

Puja Patel
Development & Events Manager

Rachel Harris
Art Director

Robbie Pattinson
Warehouse Lead, California

Sandy McClain
Outreach Lead, Alabama

Sandy Watkins
Human Resources Director

Shawn Murphy
Warehouse Manager, Nashville

Skyler Jackson
Director of Digital Marketing

Sonia Ortega
Manager, Community Partnerships

Stephanie Whitmore
Senior Director, Business Development – Footwear

Sydney Magnall
Digital Content and Project Manager

Sydni Moore
Manager, Community Partnerships

T.L. Heard
Outreach Specialist

Theresa Battle
Warehouse Specialist

Virginie Murphy
Controller

Will Clark
Inventory Manager

Yvonnia White
Warehouse Specialist



At Soles4Souls, we believe in the power of people to unleash good in the world.
We’re always looking for talented, passionate people who want to make a real difference in the world. Sound interesting? Explore our job openings and consider joining the team.
Few of many perks
There are invaluable benefits to joining the team here at Soles4Souls
Health care
We offer our employees very competitive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance and short and long-term disability.
Flexible time off
We want our team to take time away from work when they need it, so we offer a truly flexible time-off policy and generous paid holidays.
Retirement savings
Full-time employees are offered a 401k plan with very generous employer match to accelerate your savings!
Work from anywhere
We believe that the more autonomy people have, the more valuable they find their work. At S4S, you can work from anywhere-no relocation required.
Maternity & parental leave
Parents should be able to bond with their new child without the worry of work. We offer parental leave for parents of a newborn, a newly adopted child, or the addition of a foster child into the home.
Join us!
Explore our job openings and consider joining the team.
Health care
We offer our employees very competitive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance and short and long-term disability.
Flexible time off
We want our team to take time away from work when they need it, so we offer a truly flexible time-off policy and generous paid holidays.
Retirement savings
Full-time employees are offered a 401k plan with very generous employer match to accelerate your savings!
Work from anywhere
We believe that the more autonomy people have, the more valuable they find their work. At S4S, you can work from anywhere-no relocation required.
Maternity & parental leave
Parents should be able to bond with their new child without the worry of work. We offer parental leave for parents of a newborn, a newly adopted child, or the addition of a foster child into the home.
Join us!
Explore our job openings and consider joining the team.
Our values
We are 4 equality, empowerment & opportunity
Soles4Souls is about positively impacting the lives of the people we serve. We know that, collectively, we can change the story of someone’s situation through the values of giving and serving.
Transparency
Entrepreneurial
Accountable
Meaningful
TEAM. It’s not just our staff. Our TEAM includes partner organizations, brand partners, entrepreneurs, volunteers, and vendors. We believe this opportunity should be open to everyone, regardless of their background.
It’s crucial for all of us to bring our true selves to the Soles4Souls mission of transforming shoes and clothing into opportunity. When everyone feels valued and heard, it brings the diverse perspectives needed to create lasting impact.