Cam has been living and serving in the Nicholtown community for 8 years with his wife, Joy and their three kids (MJ, Zion, and Catalina). Originally from the Cleveland area in Ohio, Cam moved to Greenville in 2012 to join the pastoral team at Summit Church. 
 

He and Joy founded the ministry of Eleos in April of 2016, in partnership with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center. In January 2020 Cam helped form Lead Collective to unite and expand the ministries of Eleos, and GOAT (a sister ministry here in Greenville). Cam serves as the full-time Executive Director of Lead Collective.

Joy was born in Queens, raised in Reading, PA. She sprinted her way through college on the Cedarville University Track & Field team and graduated with an Exercise Science degree. Joy and her husband Cameron were married in 2013 and started their lives together in Nicholtown and shortly after, founded Eleos Ministry.

Joy is an extrovert and spends her time going on adventures with Cam and their three kids, teaching group exercise classes at active living communities, gardening, playing sports, meeting new neighbors, encouraging others to live healthy, active lifestyles, and traveling to see her siblings. For Eleos, Joy will continue to connect our student families and neighbors with local organizations to improve their circumstances and provide opportunities to flourish.

She's passionate about creating community and building relationships with neighbors and her hope is to reveal the need for Jesus in every aspect of life.

Grace Bridger was born and raised in Greenville, SC! She attended Wade Hampton High School and North Greenville University. She was introduced to the non-profit world in 2017 through Mill Village Farms & became our Program Director in the fall of 2019!

Anyone who knows Grace knows she loves to throw a party & one of her favorite Éleos memories definitely goes to show it: “Our first annual Christmas party in 2019 was a BLAST – over 40 students, volunteers and family members came!” When Grace isn’t hanging out with our students, she loves spending as much time outdoors as possible, whether it is on a backpacking trip or a picnic in the park.

Kenny G is a retired Air Force officer who has spent his 21 year career in Communications and Information career field and landed in Powdersville SC in 2009 with his late wife Sherry and two boys, Drake and Miles. After retirement, Kenny has been dedicated in supporting at risk students through his church and community.

He spent 4 years on staff with Grace PVL as minister to guests and leading the men's program.  He also landed a position with the Frazee Center to expand and grow the existing Mentor Greenville program.  He helped expanded the program to become what is now known as Mentor Upstate which encompasses much of the Upstate.  He has a passion to serve and lead.

He enjoys helping organizations become more efficient and effective through use of technology and automation.  His hobbies include martial arts, swimming, hunting and  meeting new people.  

Zoe Oliphant is a native of Greenville, SC. She is a 2017 graduate of Riverside High School. She is currently pursuing a degree in Mass Communication at the University of South Carolina Upstate. GO SPARTANS!

She became our Program Coordinator in the summer of 2021 and she is excited to be a part of the ministry. Zoe believes that with a balance of education, exposure, and awareness of one's God-given potential can direct them into a bright future.

When asked why she's excited to be a part of Eleos she said, "We are impacting lives and the community one day at a time, one step at a time. Jesus did not ask us to save, he told us to serve. He told us to LOVE."  When Zoe is not with our students, she enjoys spending time with her family. 

Corbin is a Gaffney native & is married with three incredible sons! He has a passion to see the gospel lived out in the city. His ultimate goal is to see bridges being built, walls torn down, and unity displayed. Corbin has served in ministry for over 10 years in South Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio.

When asked why he’s excited to be a part of éleos he says “I’m excited because we have the opportunity to pour into the next generation. We are serving the future leaders of this world - that’s a huge responsibility and honor.” When Corbin has free time he loves to spend it with his wife and children!

Abbey is a native of Greenville, SC. She is a graduate of Wade Hampton High School and North Greenville University. During her time at North Greenville, she studied Health Science with a concentration in Exercise Science.

In 2021 she had the opportunity to be a summer guide with G.O.A.T. This opportunity grew her love for working with students in the outdoors. Since then she has had the opportunity to assist in coaching a climbing team in Greenville and volunteer with Eleos. Abbey enjoys climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and running.

Abbey’s favorite places to climb outdoors include the Red River Gorge in Kentucky and Hidden Valley in Virginia. One of Abbey’s favorite things in life is learning new outdoor skills with friends and getting to educate others around her so they can also enjoy new experiences in the outdoors. 

My name is Mikey Hayes, I'm a writer and designer I live in Greenville, South Carolina with my wife Rebecca, and dog Sage. I'm currently pouring all I have into loving those wonderful ladies and publishing as many interesting books and thoughtful artifacts as I can.

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More than anything, I want to maximize time spent being a part of things I believe in, and minimize time spent allowing those moments to slip away.  I often refer to this process through a phrase I coined: sketch more, scroll less.

Jaden was born and raised in Greenville, SC. He moved to the Nicholtown community in 2016 and started going to éleos as a student playing basketball at open gym. From 2016-2018 he was a student, and after finishing school he became a mentor at Eeos for 1 year.

He then moved to Dallas, GA, and started driving trucks. Over time, he realized this wasn't his passion, and that his passion was to help youth develop into great leaders.

In 2023 he moved back to Greenville, SC, and joined the Eleos team. Jaden also has a wife and 3 amazing kids. He enjoys playing basketball with the students and hanging out.

Taylor was born and raised in Greenville and is a student at Limestone University. At thirty-one, Taylor describes herself as taking an untraditional path through life. After giving her life to Christ in 2018, she found a new purpose in serving others and sharing how Jesus had saved her.

Taylor joined our team as an intern, but quickly knew that she wanted to be with us long term. God clearly agreed, as Taylor accepted a position as our office manager only one month later. Taylor says, “I feel so blessed that God brought me to Lead and I can’t wait to see how He uses me to serve, love, and grow his kingdom."

Taylor now works as our Development Manager and Reach Case Manager. She is set to graduate with her Master of Social Work in August of 2025. 

Robyn moved to Greenville, SC nearly 25 years ago.  When her husband died from cancer in 2003, she began her journey as a single parent of six children. This life-changing experience (and her own battle with cancer) pushed her to earn her Master’s Degree from Clemson in Student Affairs in 2017.

While in graduate school, she volunteered with the Starbucks Opportunity Youth Initiative to support career planning for students involved in a local community center, utilizing her GCDF certification. After graduating from Clemson, Robyn joined the staff at Limestone University where for the next 5 years  she worked in advising, advocating for and recruiting students.

This experience was formative for Robyn as she realized that her interests and giftings most aligned with being a part of the stories of young men and women as they begin their journey toward adulthood, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop regardless of privilege or background. She joined Reach in October of 2023 and is amazed at the opportunity to be a part of equipping and elevating the leaders of the next generation.

Julian is from New York but was raised in Gaffney, South Carolina, he has called Greenville home for the past five years. His world revolves around his beloved wife, Meldrika, with whom he shares five blissful years of marriage and their cherished daughter, Gianna.

A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Julian holds a major in Business and a minor in Performing Arts. With a solid foundation of 10 years in sales and leadership, he has successfully managed one of the largest insurance brokerage agencies spanning eight states along the East Coast. Julian's passion for authenticity and creativity is evident not only in his professional endeavors but also in his seven years of professional performance and dance. Since 2015, he has dedicated his time to volunteering in various ministry organizations, driven by his deep empathy for people and his unwavering belief in the limitless opportunities life offers.

Julian fervently believes in spreading hope, particularly through his faith in Jesus, to those who may feel lost or hopeless, aspiring to empower the next generation to realize their potential and pursue their dreams with unwavering determination.

Angelo Kendrick is currently the Program Coordinator of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) at Greenville Technical College. He helps students explore various educational paths, overcome barriers, and stress intentionality regarding their expected outcomes.
 
Mr. Kendrick's other roles include being the CEO/Founder of the “Piece by Piece Mentoring Program,” where he helps today’s youth put the puzzle of life together “piece by piece.” He is also the Associate Pastor of the Impact Community Church, located in Anderson, SC. Angelo Kendrick is an entrepreneur, author, mentor, and motivational speaker who helps individuals identify their God-given gifts and talents to understand their purpose better. He enlightens individuals and helps them choose educational and career paths with their gifts and talents in mind. He strongly encourages everyone to build a strong relationship with the author of their book, God.
 
Before becoming an Entrepreneur, Author, Mentor, and Motivational speaker, Angelo Kendrick worked as a Career Counselor and Recruiter in the United States Army for over 17 years. He has worked for several staffing agencies and is well-versed in assisting individuals from various backgrounds to find educational/experiential pathways that lead to gainful employment.

Danielle B grew up all over the world in a military family, but calls Colorado home. Danielle graduated from the University of South Carolina, studying Journalism and Communications and Sports Management. After graduating, she spent a decade in Atlanta, diving into the exciting world of advertising and marketing.

Danielle and her husband, Rick, have three amazing kids and two of the cutest rescue dogs. She's been a photographer for the last 17-years and you've often seen her work in our communications.

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While this specific role is new for her, she's been a part of Lead Collective for a long time. Her family has been volunteering with the Éleos program for seven years, so she's seen firsthand the incredible impact before joining on as staff. 

Kristy has lived in Greenville since 2015.  She moved here from North Carolina.  She grew up in Ohio and New Jersey.  She has a BA in Interior Design from Miami University in Oxford OH.  After college she spent some time working with a home builder designing and maintaining floor plans.  Then for many years she spent time investing in her own family and homeschooling her kids.  During this time, she also was involved in a variety of services roles at her church and her homeschool coop while also squeezing in some design and planning work.

At Lead, Kristy is the Office Manager and manages Harbor, our coworking space.  In these roles, she is hoping to use her gifts of creativity and details to bring care, support and order to each staff member and ministry of Lead Collective.  She has a passion for seeing teens especially, be shown love and value as it is such a critical time in their lives.