In spring of 2012, Ken Rice along with his wife Letitia, son Hayden and many friends lead Sunday Night Worship for their first time at the Anchorage. The experience was so impactful that they continued to volunteer by leading worship on Sundays, cooking for the clients, helping with fundraisers and one on one discipleship.

In 2019, Ken accepted the position of Operations Manager and served in this capacity for six years. In January of 2026 Ken assumed the role of Executive Director. His duties include leadership of the organization and administration, oversight of the Spiritual program and it’s volunteers, and fostering/strengthening relationships within the community. Ken has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing from Valdosta State University and enjoys making music with his family, landscaping, cooking, and teaching in his spare time.

Matt Behrens joined the staff of The Anchorage as an intern in August of 2026. Graduating from The University of Oregon in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, he then spent the next 10 years in pharmaceutical sales. A turn of events led to a life of addiction which necessitated entry into The Anchorage program. His time in treatment marked a decisive personal and spiritual transformation. Through this, he established a profound relationship with Jesus Christ that enabled him to break free from a life of addiction and develop a renewed commitment to integrity, accountability, purposeful service, and sustained recovery. He now wants to take the lessons he learned in the program and share them with those trapped in addiction!

Rhiannon Dobson serves as the Director of The Women’s Anchorage, where she helps women overcome addiction, rebuild their lives, and discover their God-given purpose.

Before joining The Women’s Anchorage, Rhiannon founded and led Rahab’s Haven for eight years, ministering to women on the streets and those facing addiction, exploitation, homelessness, and other difficult circumstances. Through that work, she gained extensive experience in outreach, crisis intervention, and discipleship, always pointing women to hope and restoration in Christ.

Rhiannon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Counseling and strides to lead with integrity, compassion, and unwavering faith. Outside of ministry, she enjoys spending time with her children, relaxing at the beach, and making meaningful memories with those she loves.

Grant Orndorff assumed the duties of Program Director for the Anchorage in January 2026 bringing both professional leadership and a deeply personal experience to his role. A graduate of the Anchorage program in 2018, Grant understands firsthand the challenges and transformation that recovery requires. His journey through the program fuels his passion for helping men succeed, using lived experience, accountability, and faith-centered guidance to support lasting change.

Before joining staff, Grant faithfully served on the Anchorage Board of Directors from 2023 until stepping into his current position. His continued commitment reflects a heart for the mission and a desire to strengthen the program for future generations of men seeking recovery.

Grant attends Sherwood Baptist Church.

Grant and his wife, Meagan, are the proud parents of four children—Jase, Layla, Bella, and Hannah—and grandparents to their grandson, Wyatt. Their family also includes a daughter-in-law, Sam, and a soon-to-be son-in-law, Greg. Grant’s family and faith remain central to his life and leadership, shaping his commitment to serving others with compassion, integrity, and hope.

In the summer of 2026 Mark joined The Anchorage team as Program Support Coordinator. For much of his life Mark struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. By the Grace of God and The Anchorage Program, Mark was able to overcome his addictions and now counsels men with the same struggles. Mark values church service and community, and is a member of Hope City United, where he serves as an Usher. He is from Atlanta, GA, and his hobbies include horticulture, listening to praise and worship music and operating his own automotive detailing business.

Kelli Sexton is a Certified Peer Specialist in Addictive Diseases and Mental Health and a Certified Forensic Peer Mentor with a passion for helping women find hope, healing, and purpose in recovery. After experiencing the life-changing power of recovery herself, she felt called to walk alongside other women as they rebuild their lives. Kelli is committed to serving others with compassion, understanding, and encouragement.

Kelli is also a proud member of Hope City United, where she continues to grow in her faith and serve alongside others in her community.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children and cheering them on at baseball games, cheer competitions, and their many other activities.

Patricia E. Thomas is a graduate of Albany State, Georgia State, Valdosta State and Florida State universities. She retired from Dougherty County Dept. of Family and Children Services after 34 years of service. She has been a teacher in the public school system prior to DFCS. After retirement she pursued her goal of becoming a LCSW. She completed three years of clinical supervision under the leadership of Alyssa Mc Grath and Dudley Thomas, at the Anchorage. She has been with the Anchorage since March 2013.

She is a member of the Third Kiokee Baptist Church and serves as a Trustee. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

She enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, dancing, traveling, spending time with family and friends. She has strong faith, and firmly believes that “all things are possible if you believe in God. Her motto is “don’t allow adversity to define you, push through it” and trust God during the process.

Greg Gay serves as the Operations Manager at The Anchorage. Greg comes to The Anchorage with 17 years of construction experience, which is invaluable when keeping up a 50-year-old former military base, multiple vehicles and 80 acres of property. Greg applies his personal experience in the recovery field to help others on their recovery. Greg serves in several capacities in his local church and is a strong example to the men as a growing and grounded man of God. He is a devoted father of two and approaches work and family with his whole heart. Outside of work, Greg enjoys fishing, his boys and spending time in bible study. His main goal in his position as Operations Manager is to instill positive change to the men in the program.