CRC Staff Members

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Alyson Riley

Bio

Alyson Riley is the Executive Director of Champion Recovery Community. She is a boots-on-the-ground type of gal born in Texas but has lived in various location in the South before landing permanently in Jasper, Tennessee. Alyson's passion to help women in crisis along with her experience as a private and public school teacher is what fuels her. Her professional background is based in education, translation and social services. She has used these skills to teach both recovery classes and jail services over the last fifteen years.

She and her husband, David, are parents of three basketball playing young men. Two of those sons are in the military, and the youngest is currently finishing his education as a homeschool student this year.

She is grateful and excited for the healing God is bringing locally as we Give Everything But Up!

As the needs in this area have become increasingly evident in this area, so has God's ministry. This has enabled Alyson to live and love the Scripture, "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." Proverbs 31:25

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Machayla Duke

Machayla Duke, Participant Advocate, has been with Champion Recovery Community since 2022. She oversees the Women’s Support Program and ensures all participants are connected with the support and resources they need. With a background in psychology, she is no stranger to the struggles individuals in our community may be facing.

Board Members

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CRC President

Wendy Barrett tells us why she serves.

"When I heard about the CRC mission of helping women in crisis I was deeply touched. The Lord has blessed me with experiences, skills and giftings to serve the needs of this Christ-centered organization. I'm humbled and grateful to help in any way I can."

Wendy Barrett - president

Bio

I’m a Georgia Peach hailing from the beautiful state of Georgia. I’m complete with a big smile and lots of southern charm. I grew up in a town where you knew everyone, and I am thankful to have that upbringing by two godly wonderful parents.

I am a blessed mother of two beautiful young ladies.  I’ve been a single mom for over ten years and God has blessed tremendously in our journey providing as only He can. I come from a huge extended family on both sides. I can’t forget my grandpups who make life interesting. 

From the time I was in Kindergarten God has blessed me with the skill-set to do marketing and fundraising. I was the kid that sold the most flower bulbs, candy bars and doughnuts. I was also the young lady who got to lead a county referendum to build the current high school in Dade County, Georgia. I am a product of higher education with degrees from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Liberty University and Dallas Theological Seminary. I lead my own ministry, Wendy Marie Ministries while also working on community marketing projects.

I have worked in marketing and fundraising in both corporate and private settings including broadcasting, entertainment and the non-profit sector. I have served on many non-profit boards and committees including St. Jude Research Hospital, the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital, National Cornbread Festival, Authentic Intimacy Ministries and TN Achieves Mentoring Program.

Champion Recovery Community is a little-known secret in our community doing BIG THINGS in the lives of women who have lost hope in who they are, what they’re capable of accomplishing and bringing healing to families and our community. I knew The Lord opened this opportunity for me to serve as the Resource Development Director to share my experience and skill-set to create and accomplish goals with this awesome organization to reach these women in crisis.

Life Verse

“In my distress I called upon the LORD,

And cried unto my God:

He heard my voice out of his temple,

And my cry came before him, even into his ears.” Psalm 18:6

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CRC Financial Director

Laurie Marson tells us why she serves.

"During my searching, I heard Alyson Riley present the mission of Champion Recovery Community in our church and instantly knew that God wanted me involved somehow."

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CRC Board Secretary

Dr. Erik McDaniel tells us why he serves.

" I serve with CRC because it is the type of work Jesus did—proclaiming the good news of God’s kingdom here on earth to people who, like me, desperately need it."

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CRC Board Member At Large

P. (Mac) Bumpus tells us why he serves.

I was born and raised in Atwood, TN, a town of about 1,000 at the time. Our school was 1-12 in the same building, and my mother taught chemistry there. I excelled in basketball and also played baseball. My first two years of college were at Freed Hardeman in Henderson, TN.

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CRC Board Member At Large

Donna Bourcy tells us why she serves.

Ms. Donna Bourcy joined the Champion Recovery Community Board of Directors in 2024. With over 25 years of experience in a community based nonprofit organization, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Jefferson County in New York, she brings insight that has helped CRC open up doors within our community.

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