Executive Director and Founder
LeTicia Preacely
LeTicia Preacely is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Religion and Jewish Studies from Oberlin College. Although LeTicia has many roles and responsibilities, she understands herself as a servant first and is honored to serve in the financial services industry and ministry vocationally. Currently, LeTicia assists families with holistic wealth management as a financial advisor, and has the privilege of walking out her calling in ministry through the work of Root12 and as a pastor. She has been on staff and in various leadership roles at several churches and non-profits in Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio and New York. Through each position, LeTicia has been able to build God’s kingdom and the community through her gifts as not only a minister of Christ, but also an administrator, life-coach, mentor, teacher and preacher.
LeTicia is married to her college sweetheart and best friend, Michael Preacely, and they have three amazing sons, Joshua, Benjamin and Jayce Bryson.
It is my heart to see people live in the fullness of God’s purpose, liberation, transformation and spiritual formation. “To be a Christian is fundamentally to live a sacrificial life, a love-informed life, a life of caring, and a life of giving.” —Cornell West
Board Member
Dr. Chuck Gutenson
Charles (Chuck) Gutenson is a church consultant and former Chief Operating Officer of Sojourners. He previously served 10 years at Asbury Seminary in Kentucky, most recently as the professor of Theology and Philosophy. Chuck is the author of three books, Church Worth Getting Up For, Hijacked, and The Right Church, and numerous articles on a variety of theological and philosophical articles.
Board Member
Dr. Wayne D. Lewis, Jr.
Wayne D. Lewis is inaugural Dean and Professor in the school of Education at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. He was formerly the Commissioner of Education for the state of Kentucky, and an associate professor of educational leadership at the University of Kentucky. As an author and speaker, Lewis is a servant leader who is passionate about educational and organizational leadership.
Board Member and Housing Partner
Bruce Nicol, Jr.
Bruce "B" Nicol, Jr. is the founder and president of Nicol Development Co. LLC. Currently, Nicol Development is working on the Arlington Lofts, which is mixed-use housing that provides affordable, efficient and innovative design in the North Limestone corridor of Lexington.
Board Member
Tina Pugel
Tina Pugel has served in the faith-based, nonprofit sector for more than 25 years. Her experience includes marketing, public relations, branding, board development and philanthropy. "I have a passion to tap into the heart of giving to further God's purposes to love our neighbors." Currently, Tina serves as the Director of Annual Giving with the YMCA of Central Kentucky.
Board Member
Dr. Maxine Thomas
Maxine Thomas is an ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Currently, she is the Assistant Pastor at Quinn Chapel AME Church AME Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where her husband, the Rev. Troy I. Thomas is the Pastor. Maxine is the Executive Director and Founder of Sisters Keeping the Covenant, Inc. a ministry of healing and restoration for women and girls.