680 Asheville Hwy
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 585-9371
Fed ID# 57-0603712 Email: greaterspartanburgministries@yahoo.com
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."
Matthew 25:35-36
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
At GSM, we surround ourselves with Godly people whose main objective is to see that the needy in our community are well taken care of. GSM is fortunate to have a
Board of Directors team that is totally dedicated to our cause while displaying a deep understanding and appreciation of the communities we serve.
KATHIE MCKENZIE
Originally from Wooster, Ohio,
Kathie received her BS degree
from Ohio State University in
speech and hearing therapy and
her MS degree from University of Tennessee in deaf education.
She worked in education for 45
Rev. Kevin Koger has been GSM Executive Director since January 2006. Kevin is a 1983 graduate of Greer High School and received
his BS degree in Administrative Management from Clemson University Class in 1989. Kevin
Anita is a Quality Engineer at Jarden Plastic Solutions in Greer. She enjoys volunteering at St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic where she prepares and files clinic charts.
Anita is a member of the Girl Scout Gold Award Review Committee for
ANITA GIESER
years, most recently as Coordinator of Spartanburg County Hearing Impaired Program in all 7 districts of Spartanburg County. Her last 4 years of employment were at McCarthy Teszler School as school technology support. Kathie is a member of St. John’s Lutheran
Church and has been on the board since 2012.
She is married with two children and five grandchildren.
REV. KEVIN KOGER - Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands. She sings in the choir, serves as an Elder and is a member of the bell choir at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Anita has been a board member since 2012.
served our country in the US Army from 1983 – 1989. Also, he was employed with Wrangler
Jeans Co. from 1989-2005 as Dispatcher,
Terminal Manager, and was Operations Manager for Private Truck Fleet. Kevin received his Masters of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary in 2005. Kevin is happily married with two daughters and two grandchildren.
Greater Spartanburg Ministries ®
680 Asheville Hwy • Spartanburg, SC 29303
P: 864-585-9371
E: greaterspartanburgministries@yahoo.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
with a
HEART FOR THE NEEDY.
Monica is currently the Neighborhood Coordinator
for Shelter Plus Care Spartanburg and RAVE permanent supportive housing program with United Housing Connections. She acquired the CPO, FHC certifications with NAHMA as well as a property management certification with Fortune Academy. Monica worked as a Social Services Specialist and teacher for SHARE Head Start, which provides early childhood development services to children and families. Monica has a passion for helping others, specifically the underserved population.
MONICA BRYANT
TAMIDRA WILKINS
Tamidra is a Multi Family Coordinator with the Spartanburg Housing Authority. She has a Master's Degree in Human Services/Executive Leadership
and a Bachelor's Degree in
Liberal Studies. Tamidra has volunteer and work experience with various non-profits including the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Upstate, Faith Tabernacle Church of Spartanburg, Junior League of Spartanburg, and the Broken But Healed Organization. Tamidra describes herself as positive, patient, and progressive. She created a daily platform to inspire others using social media, and she believes people need a more positive outlook on life. Tamidra has an overall understanding of the community from the youth to the elderly and a willingness to advocate for their needs.
Martha is a lifelong resident of South Carolina. She earned
both a BA in Early Childhood Education and an MAT from Winthrop University. She spent 35 years in public school education, 3 years in private early childhood education and continued as a substitute teacher after retiring from Anderson Mill Elementary in Spartanburg District 6. She and her husband, Walt, have 3 children, 4 grandchildren and are members of Southside Baptist Church. Martha serves on the Children's Team and is active in the Grandmother's Group and the Ladies' Book Club at Southside. She felt the desire to become involved with Greater Spartanburg Ministries while serving on the Acts 1:8 Missions Team. She also volunteers with Sidewalk Hope for special projects.
MARTHA FRYE
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Jason has over 25 years’ experience in Human Resources. He currently works as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at Auriga Polymers in Spartanburg, SC. Prior to Auriga Polymers, he worked at OTO Development as a Talent Scout Manager, LSC Communication as a Human Resources Generalist, and VF Jeanswear (formally Wrangler Jeans Co.) as a Transportation Coordinator and Driver Manager. Jason is a graduate of Wofford College with a BA Degree in Sociology and a graduate of Southern Wesleyan University with an MA Degree in Organizational Management.
Jason is a member of Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, where he has served as Vice Chair of the SPRC. Jason is also a member of the Spartanburg Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is happily married with 2 children and two grandsons. Jason and his wife are both huge college sports fans and love to attend football and basketball games around the state and the Southeast.
JASON HILL
