Donnie has selflessly served Penfield for the last 15 years. Prior to that, Donnie honorably served in the US Army for five years and for the State of Georgia for twenty-five years as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor. Since at Penfield, Donnie has held the positions of Admissions Director, Heart Campus Director, South Campus Director, and Coordinator for the Long-Term Intensive and Recovery Residence Programs. Donnie has over 30 years of experience in the addiction and mental health field. Donnie currently serves on the GSAS Board of Directors and the Ethics Committee for GACA.
Bill has a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Tennessee and an M. Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Erskine Theological Seminary with an emphasis on addiction studies.
Bill has state and national credentials as an addiction counselor (CAC II, MAC, CCS), and is certified as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional.
Mitzi received her bachelor's in business with a focus in accounting from Mercer University. Mitzi is a Greene County native, and she enjoys serving her community. She loves spending time with family and trying new things.
Chris is a native of Eatonton, Georgia. He graduated from Putnam County High School and spent over 10 years in the medical field. Chris is an avid wrestling and football fan and enjoys spending his free time with friends and family.
Tammy is a native of Greensboro, Georgia. She attended Massey Business College and graduated with an Associate degree in Business Administration. Tammy feels that she is beyond blessed and grateful that God has chosen her to be of service here at PAM.
Christine graduated with a BS in Psychology with a minor in Education from Piedmont College and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Education from Brenau University.
Christine has worked in several addiction settings over the last ten years. Currently, in addition to Penfield, Christine works in her private practice with locations in Gainesville and Sugar Hill, Georgia.
She is a certified professional counselor supervisor and spends time teaching and training associate counselors to get them ready for full licensure.
Dr. Dave A. Ringer is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia with a Doctor of Medicine. Before attending medical school, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Georgia.
Dr. Ringer completed his residency at Anniston Family Practice at the University of Alabama and later received an Executive Certificate in Business Management from John Hopkins University.
He is board certified by the American Board of Medicine, the American Board of Physician Executives, and the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care, granting him the title of Certified Medical Director.
Felita is a native of Union Point, GA, and has worked in the medical field for 16 years as a Certified Medical Assistant. During that time, she has continued her education and has received an Associate degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Helping others is Felita’s passion. She has plans to continue her education and hopes to return to College to finish her RN degree shortly. Felita strongly believes that if you ask God for something and have Faith, it shall come to pass.
Shanda is a native of Franklin County, GA. She attended Rich Mountain College where she earned her nursing degree and has been working as an LPN for ten years. She has plans to continue her education and hopes to return to College to finish her RN degree shortly.
Robert is a 2009 graduate of World Reach Bible Institute. He joined the Penfield Addiction Ministries staff in 2009 and is certified as both a NAADAC Level I National Certified Addiction Counselor and a GACA Certified Level I Addiction Counselor. Robert served as a state representative for Celebrate Recovery from 2008-2013.
Robert currently serves at Cleveland Road Baptist Church and is passionate about helping hurting people.
Nathan is a native of northwest Georgia and joined the Penfield staff in 2020. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology while working as a certified addiction counselor to serve those who are seeking recovery and restoration in their lives through Jesus Christ.
Nathan strives to share hope and joy throughout the recovery process to further the growth and healing taking place.
Daphne has been a native of the Penfield community since the age of eight. She served in the United States Navy before returning to Greene County. Daphne has over 15 years of experience in hospitality and Human Resource management. She is currently working to pursue a certification in counseling. She believes that all things work together for the good of them that love God (Romans 8:28).
Daphne is grateful for the opportunity to further her desire to serve others within the guidance of the Christian faith. Her vision is to use her education, faith, and life experiences to continue to help others.
Laura received her Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University, majoring in Early Childhood Education with minors in Psychology and Special Education. She began her journey in the addiction field in June of 2021, when she joined the Penfield admissions team.
Laura's motivating scripture is Romans 5:8, “...but God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” She believes that Christ is the key component to recovery in all forms.
Originally from Tifton, Ga. Jonathan began serving his community thru nonprofit involvement in Atlanta, Ga over 15 years ago. Assisting with men and women in overcoming addiction, homelessness & developing a meaningful quality of life. Joining the Penfield staff in 2025 Jonathan hopes to serve by helping others in their path to restoration.
Joel 2:25
Jim is a native of Athens, Georgia and a graduate of the university. Jim has worked for the state of Georgia for over 25 years with the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of human Recourses, Department of Corrections and the Department of Behavioral Health. Jim has also covered the emergency room at St. Mary’s for psychological evaluations and supervised a methadone clinic. Jim has credentials of a addiction counselor, mental health clinician and medication assisted treatment Specialist.
David has a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Political Science from Southeast Missouri State University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Washington University School of Law. David first came to Penfield in 2023 where he rediscovered his calling to the ministry. He returned in 2024 to pursue God’s calling of becoming a Certified Addiction Counselor to minister to men suffering from alcoholism and addiction. David says that “God, working through the staff at Penfield, saved and changed the trajectory of my life, and He has called me to share His message of healing with other men.” “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” James 1:2 ESV.
I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Georgia College and have been a Registered Nurse for 40 years. Over 25 of those years were spent working for the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. These years provided me with unique opportunities to care for people in crisis, especially those with mental health and substance use problems, as well as a wide range of physical issues. During those years, I was able to facilitate many admissions to Penfield, so it is a wonderful opportunity for me to be a part of the next steps in a client's recovery process at this point in my nursing career.
Aside from nursing, my life is full of the joys of having a close-knit family, including a husband, adult children and their spouses, and precious grandchildren. I love that my home is often the "Gathering spot"!
I was brought up in the Christian faith and invited Jesus into my heart at a young age. Like the lyrics in an old hymn, "The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows."
Jeff is originally from Modesto, CA, but currently calls Sugar Hill, GA his home. He now aspires to be and is pursuing becoming a Certified Addiction Counselor, which he believes is the path God has set before him.
Jeff is driven by a heartfelt desire to help people, especially those who have been broken by addiction and trauma find restoration and hope through Jesus.
Tyler is a native of Beaufort SC. He joined the Penfield staff in 2023. He is grateful for the opportunity the Lord and Penfield has given him and hopes to continue to help others with every opportunity.
Justin was born in Ironton, Ohio, but was raised in Kennesaw, Georgia. Justin has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. Justin is so grateful for God's love and grace in his life to get him where he is today at Penfield. Justin genuinely loves people and is excited to further God's ministry by being able to serve others and show them that recovery is possible.
Romans 15:13- "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
"God’s perfect timing led me to Penfield Addiction Ministries (HEART Campus for Women) on January 24th, 2020. A single act of kindness moved mountains that carved out my future opportunities.
God used my despair to create something beautiful inside me. I now have a purpose and meaning for my life by helping those who are struggling with addiction. For this, I will forever be grateful to God, Penfield, and those who believed in me."
Jessica is a native of Franklin Co and joined the Penfield family in 2021. Her background consists of 6 years in the addiction field. Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology as well as a CADC II.
Jessica feels that she was called to Penfield to serve her hometown thru God by offering her passion for helping those who suffer from the disease of addiction.
Charley is a native of New Smyrna Beach Florida and currently resides in Lavonia GA where she has been called to do God's work helping women who suffer from addiction. She is currently pursuing a degree in Addiction Counseling and looks forward to a future in this career path.
Hayley is a native of Franklin County, Georgia. She now resides in Carnesville, ga, and is pursuing a degree in Addiction Counseling. Hayley is grateful for the opportunity to share the gospel of salvation and the hope of recovery with the woman.
Elizabeth is a native of Tampa Bay, Florida. She is grateful to now call Lavonia, GA her home. Elixabeth has years of experiance in food service management and is dedicated to serving our clients by providing them with balanced and nutritous meals.
Shannon is a Valdosta, Ga. native and is thankful to now call Lavonia, Ga. her home. Shannon feels she was called to Penfield to serve and help women develop their relationship with God. She is currently pursuing her addiction credentials.
Sharon is a native of Mobile, AL, and currently resides in Lavonia, GA. Sharon is a 1991 graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Family & Child Development. Sharon, a former client of Penfield, feels blessed to continue to be a part of the ministry that Penfield provides.
