Our Staff

 

Jim Davis Hicks

Founder and President

As the Volunteer Founder and President, Jim serves as a visionary leader and is involved in multiple facets of the organization such as fundraising, business partnerships, leading teams overseas on service trips, and helping to facilitate collaborative efforts between Thirst Relief and other like-minded organizations. Jim and his wife Lara model cause marketing partnerships through their own businesses ( www.jimdavishicks.com  and  www.actionrunner.com ). As a philanthropic photographer and software owner, Jim offers 11 years of entrepreneurial experience in leading and creating his own businesses. In addition, he brings more than 15 years of extensive travel to remote and developing nations where he has seen firsthand both the incredible need and the incredible cure for the world water crisis. As a visionary for Thirst, it is Jim's job to dream big and motivate to action those that want to make a difference in the world. It is with great passion, excitement, and hope that Jim and his family serve as a part of this team effort to save lives and change the world.

 

Matt Shepperd

Executive Director

Bio coming soon.

 

Adam McKibben

Director of Communications

Bio coming soon.

 

Nathan White

Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Nathan manages the day-to-day operations of Thirst Relief's staff and volunteers and co-manages the computer graphic design content for newsletters and other promotional materials. He also oversees Thirst Relief’s marketing and communications efforts and builds relationships with its supporters. Nathan brings leadership experience having previously served as the Director of Communications for a non-profit while managing marketing campaigns and staff. Nathan graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Strategic Communications from The Ohio State University.

 

Jessica White

Director of Development

As Director of Development for Thirst Relief International, Jessica ensures that adequate resources are raised to support the organization’s mission. She develops long and short-term plans and implements a yearly cycle of events and campaigns while coordinating fundraising and special events. She also manages the computer graphic design content for newsletters, marketing and other promotional products. Jessica brings seven years of experience in fundraising, computer graphic design and marketing to her role at Thirst Relief. Jessica studied Business Management at Cedarville University.