Staff

Chris Walker

Collegiate Director

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Chris is originally from Memphis, TN where he graduated from Christian Brothers High School as a two sport athlete. Chris chose to attend the University of Tennessee where he was a four year letterman for the Big Orange. Chris came to know Jesus his freshman year through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Chris came on staff in December of 2012 where he spent six years as the Campus Director and Chaplain at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In July of 2017, Chris returned to his Alma Mater, The University of Tennessee, as Campus Director and Team Chaplain for the Men’s Basketball team and Football team. Chris is very passionate about sharing the gospel with college students and feels that he was made to do what he is doing now!

Brandon Kennedy

Director of Advancement | Operations

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Brandon is originally from Sevierville, TN, where he grew up loving football. It was through the game that he met his best friend, and through that friend’s family he was introduced to the local church. In seventh grade, the Lord saved him. Brandon went on to pursue ministry and leadership, earning a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Executive Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Brandon now serves in a leadership role with FCA at the University of Tennessee, providing organizational leadership for collaboration, development, and ministry expansion with coaches, student athletes, and their families. He is passionate about using the platform of sports to influence and impact coaches and student athletes with the gospel. Brandon and his wife Beth have been married for 15 years and are the proud parents of their triplet daughters, Ellie, Pressley, and Abby. As a family, they love attending UT sporting events, hiking, skiing, and being outdoors.

Turner Lay

Area Rep

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Turner is a devout follower of Christ, being saved at 7 years old with his parents guiding him into a relationship with Christ. Turner and his wife, Callie, have been married for 4 years. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Phoebe, and are expecting their second daughter, Cedar, in the coming weeks! In 8th grade, the Lord called Turner to ministry at his Summer church camp. Turner enjoys working out, Tennessee athletics, and time with his family and friends. Turner is originally from Cleveland, TN, where he graduated from Cleveland High School, Cleveland State Community College, and Lee University.  Go Vols!

Board Members

Brett Carroll

Corey O'Connor

Margo Pressley

Derrick Furlow

Jay Cobble

Jonathan Babcock

Peter Brown

Mark Pancratz