Stepping Stones Safe Haven | Our Team
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Executive Staff
Dr. John D. Rudd
Co-FounderDr. John D. Rudd
Dr. Rudd, a native of Middle Tennessee, has been practicing internal medicine in Rutherford County since 1984. After earning his Bachelors’ degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, he furthered his education by completing medical school as well as his residency at the University of Tennessee at Memphis.
Dr. Rudd served on the Research Advisory Committee to the National Institute of Health and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute from 1994-1998. Currently, he is the Medical Director of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Dr. Rudd enjoys spending his free time working in the yard and fishing, but his main love is spending time with his three children- Chris, Abby and Madison.
Dr. Rudd served on the Research Advisory Committee to the National Institute of Health and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute from 1994-1998. Currently, he is the Medical Director of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Dr. Rudd enjoys spending his free time working in the yard and fishing, but his main love is spending time with his three children- Chris, Abby and Madison.
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Jessica Teter
Co-FounderJessica Teter - Co-Founder
Originally from Huntsville AL, Jessica and her husband have lived in the Murfreesboro, TN area since 2002. Jessica is an MTSU alum and graduated in May of 2018 with her master’s in social work. Jessica and her husband have three children. Jessica has volunteered with several organizations within this Middle TN area and it is her mission is to empower women especially those that do not have a great support system. She loves working with children to see them succeed and be their cheerleader. Thank you, Jessica, for following your heart and God to be a stepping stone and safe haven for the least of these.
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Lacey Wilkins
Executive DirectorLacey Wilkins
Lacey, a native to Middle Tennessee, lives in Murfreesboro with her husband of 17 years. They have one daughter, one son and a 70 lb, lap dog named George. Lacey attended nursing school at Union University and graduated in 2001.
Lacey felt a calling in her life for ministry while in Middle School. As time passed, she realized her mission field would be wherever the day led her, initially serving at the bedside of mothers/babies or children with cancer. After 5 years of beside nursing, her daughter was born, and Lacey wanted to avoid 12-hr shifts. She joined the team at Nurses for Newborns (NFN) and found a place to truly minister to families facing prematurity, mental health concerns, teenage pregnancy or substance use. In 2010, Lacey moved into a leadership position with NFN. This provided her the opportunity to learn program management, quality improvement, fundraising and the importance of community collaboration. In 2016, Lacey left NFN to help develop a new program serving pregnant women battling opioid addiction. As the VP of Clinical Operations, Lacey led a multi-disciplinary team across two states, working to help decrease the impact of substance use on the growing baby.
While her work there was important, Lacey felt something was missing. Having focused on Non-profit Leadership with her MBA, Lacey felt the urge to move back to a community-based organization. Lacey had served Stepping Stones through her church, CrossWay Baptist. In those opportunities, she caught a glimpse of the vision and opportunities Stepping Stones can provide. The Haven provides an opportunity to show women and children Christ’s love and help them stand firm in their identity and their own value. Lacey is excited to live out Micah 6:8 while serving within our organization.
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Board of Directors
Wendy Styer
Board MemberWendy Styer
Wendy, a Pennsylvania native, has lived across the country from the warm deserts of Arizona to the freezing cold of Alaska. She and her husband celebrated their 40th anniversary last year! She has six children and eleven grandchildren with one on the way. Wendy was a stay at-home mom until 1995 when she started her career working for a local radio station. She has always had a passion for cooking and catering. Wendy has also contributed thousands of hours serving as a community volunteer. So when she decided to return to school, a social work degree seemed like a natural fit. Since her earning her degree, she has worked for Murfreesboro Housing Authority and Mental Health Co-op. She currently serves as the CEO for “Meemaw’s Summer Camp” and supports our case management program at The Haven. Wendy continues her community service through the Lion’s Club here in Murfreesboro. Her hobbies include camping, crocheting and reading.
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Sherman Boyd
Board MemberSherman Boyd
Sherman and his wife Jessica recently celebrated 13 years of marriage. They have an energetic, bubbly daughter, Layne, whose smile brightens any room. Sherman graduated from MTSU in 2005. He attended The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated in 2008. Sherman’s experience ranges from serving our country proudly as a military police officer to working as a DisneyWorld Cast Member to 9 years of experience in Next Generation Ministry. Sherman currently serves as the Lead Pastor of CrossWay Baptist Church. His hobbies include running, reading and studying the Bible.
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Ginger Scott
Board MemberGinger Scott
Ginger is from Cleveland, TN but has lived in middle TN since 1992 after arriving to attend MTSU. Ginger graduated from MTSU with her bachelors and masters degree in education and taught for Rutherford County schools for 10 years before retiring to homeschool her children. Ginger is married to Brent Scott and together they have four children ranging from 2-11 yrs old. As a young child Ginger accompanied her father as he drove the bus for their church bus ministry for inner city kids which set the stage for the ministry she feels the Lord has brought to her life in the last couple of years with the local homeless women and children. “He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it”
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