All of our staff from direct care to support staff are committed to faithfully living out and sharing the love of Christ with the children in our care.
Boys Farm Staff
Administrative Staff
Administrative staff play a vital role in transforming lives by providing the leadership, coordination, and operational support that ensure every boy has access to safe, consistent, and high-quality care, education, and opportunities to thrive.
André Jennings
- Executive Director
Wife: Kristy
Children: David, Benjamin, Caleb & Michael
Hometown: Rio Verde, Brazil
Education: B.S. Crop Science - The University of Georgia, M.A. Human Services: Marriage and Family
Previous Occupation: Missionary to Street Children in Brazil
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Soccer
Favorite Verse: "He has shown you, o man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God." Micah 6.8
Favorite Quote: “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” Jim Elliot
Tim Raymond
- Development Director
Wife: Amy
Children: Brooke, Lauren, Sam, Josh & Amelia
Hometown: New York City, NY
Education: B.S. in Psychology / M.A. in Professional Counseling - Liberty University
Previous Occupation: Youth Pastor, Farm Manager & Former Boys Farm Houseparent
Hobbies: Camping, Biking, Investment, Anything outdoors with the family
Favorite Verse: "If it seems we are crazy, it is to bring glory to God. And if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit. Either way, Christ's love controls us." 2 Corinthians 5:13-15
Favorite Quote: “Worry and worship cannot exist in the same space. One always displaces the other. Choose worship.”
- Louie Giglio
Patti Branham
- Administrative Assistant
Husband: Bud
Children: Colby, Kelsey & Drayton
Hometown: Prosperity, South Carolina
Education: Associates in Human Services, Piedmont Technical College
Hobbies: Cooking, Family
Favorite Bible Verse: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Psalm 23:1
Boys Farm Quote: "Having the opportunity to meet and be a part of these young men’s lives has shown me the blessing that God has bestowed upon this earth."
Leslie Stillwell
- Business Manager
Hometown: Lexington, SC
Family: Son (29)
Education: Associates, Business Management
Previous Occupation: Residentail Mortgage Lending
Hobbies: Cooking, Traveling, movie quotes, volunteering
Favorite Verse: I have a lot that I like but I rely on the 23rd Psalm. It is very deep and inspiring.
Favorite Quote: Truthfully, anything my dad taught me:
"When you come to a fork in the road, take it" - Yogi Berra
"If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything"
- Mark Twain
"Stay humble in the Lord and hungry for His word" -David Mims
Houseparent & Program Support Staff
Boys Farm direct care and program support staff members provide the stable, nurturing relationships and daily guidance that help children feel safe, build life skills, strengthen emotional well-being, and make lasting progress toward healing and independence.
Paul and Marisa Regalado
-Nieri Houseparents
Paul Regalado
Hometown: Quito, Ecuador
Education: B.S. Pastoral Ministry concentration in Preaching and Leadership -Alliance University
Previous Occupation: Board of Child Care
Hobbies: Soccer, Fishing, Camping, Exploring new places
Favorite Verse: ”For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.“ Philippians 1:21
Favorite Quote: “Jesus is not one of many ways to approach God, nor is He the best of several ways; He is the only way”. —A. W. Tozer
Marisa Regalado
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Education: B.S. in Missiology-Nyack College/
Associates in Business Management-Harrisburg Area Community College
Previous Occupation: Homeschool Mom of 4
Hobbies: Going on adventures with family, Camping, Hiking, Music, and Baking
Favorite Verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
Favorite Quote: “God is not looking for extraordinary characters as His instruments, but He is looking for humble instruments through whom He can be honored throughout the ages.”-A.B.Simpson
Children: Nehemiah, Abigail, Naomi & Samuel
Colin & Rebekah Guare
- Toby Houseparents
Colin Guare
Hometown: Reading, PA
Previous Occupation: Freight Broker at Great Plains Transport
Hobbies: Fishing, Art, Music, Spending time outdoors, Football, Basketball, Hiking, Explore new places
Favorite Verse: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2
Favorite Quote: “Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.”- C.S. Lewis
Rebekah Guare
Hometown: Madurai, India → Clearbrook, MN
Previous Occupation: Homemaker
Hobbies: Art, Volleyball, Basketball, Hiking, Travel, Spending time outside, Cooking, Spending time with family
Favorite Verse: “Your life is not defined by the approval of others, but of God. Live for an audience of One.” -Galations 1:10
Favorite Quote: “Not all of us can do great things, but, we can do small things with great love.”- Mother Teresa
Children: Aria, Josie, & Silas
Philip & Sarah Altvater
- Nehemiah Houseparents
Phil Altvater
Home Town: Holland, MI
Education: Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
Previous Occupation: Plumber, Military
Hobbies: Art, Reading, Hunting, Gardening, Hobby Farm, Dirt Biking.
Favorite Verse: Psalm 8:3-5 ESV
“When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.”
Favorite Quote: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because Isee it, but because by it I see everything else.” - C.S. Lewis
Sarah Altvater
Hometown: Fennville, MI
Education: Master of Social Work
Previous Occupation: Crisis and Drug Rehab Intake Clinician and Therapist
Hobbies: Homemaking, Art, Music, Going on Nature Walks/Runs, Activities with my family and friends, Sports, and Baking.
Favorite Verse: Lamentations 3:21-24
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I will hope in him.”
Favorite Quote: "Living by faith includes the call to something greater than cowardlyself-preservation." ~ J. R. R. Tolkien
Jon Wooten
- Campus Life Director
Wife: Megan
Children: Carter, Ade & Jackson
Hometown: Spartanburg, SC
Education: B.S. Business-Marketing/Management - Lander University
Previous Occupation: Sales/Account Manager Aaarons Sales and Lease
Hobbies: Sports, Going to Sporting events, training my dog, hanging out with family and friends
Favorite Verse: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not grow faint." Isaiah 40:31
Favorite Quote: "Only the strong survive"
David & Grace Estes
- Relief Houseparents
Wife: Grace
Children: Jesse & Mercy
Hometown: Greenwood, SC
Previous Occupation: Insurance Agent
Hobbies: Writing, drawing, reading, time with family, camping.
Favorite Verse: “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” - Proverbs 18:21
Favorite Quote: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” - C.S. Lewis
Hometown: Newberry, SC
Previous Occupation: Stay at Home Mom
Hobbies: Painting, drawing, reading, spending time with family and outside.
Favorite Verse: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
Philippians 1:21
Favorite Quote: “…the joy of the LORD is your strength!” -Nehemiah of the Bible
Coming Soon
- Flex-Relief Houseparent
Now Hiring!
- Dietary Supervisor
We want to share a special outpouring of gratitude for Mrs. Maxine Nelson, with congratulations on her retirement! We are so grateful for the 10+ amazing years of service at Boys Farm! The love that she faithfully shared with our boys and staff will always be remembered!
Reins of Hope Counseling and Equestrian Program Staff
Our Reins of Hope staff are combining horsemanship training with professional counseling to help children build trust, regulate emotions, develop resilience, and heal from trauma, leading to stronger mental health, healthier relationships, and improved long-term outcomes.
Brian Larimer
- Christian Counselor - LPC
Welcome to our newest team members! We are so grateful for the LORD continuing to orchestrate such a tremendous family working together in the lives of the children He has entrusted to our care.
Elizabeth Baize
- Equine Specialist
Hometown: Fort Davis,TX
Education: M.Ed. International Baptist College and Seminary; B.S. Bob Jones University
Previous Occupation: Ranch Map Creator/Horse Program Assistant at the Three Seven's Ranch/Horses of Hope Coordinator
Hobbies: Photography, Hiking, Writing
Favorite Verse: "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." Proverbs 16:3
Favorite Quotes: "Without Christ, not one step; with Him, anywhere!" David Livingstone
"Wherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God." Jim Elliot
Adventures in Academics Academy Staff
Our Adventures in Academics Academy Learning Coaches and Tutors provide a personalized, encouraging learning environment where children can rebuild confidence, overcome learning barriers, and develop the academic, social, and life skills needed for long-term success.
Brayden Hembree
-Adventures in Academics Learning Coach
Melissa Parteka-Bates
-Adventures in Academics Learning Coach
Welcome to our newest team members! We are so grateful for the LORD continuing to orchestrate such a tremendous family working together in the lives of the children He has entrusted to our care.
Jurgen Schnackenberg
-Adventures in Academics Learning Coach
Now Hiring!
-Adventures in Academics Learning Coach
Interested in learning what serving the LORD through Boys Farm could look like for you and your family?