Meet Our Staff

Jim Nickels
Executive Director

   "I am honored to serve as Executive Director of Appalachian Teen Challenge, Inc. I know of no other ministry more dedicated to making a difference in hurting lives than Teen Challenge. During the twenty six years I have served in the ministry, I have seen many lives find lasting hope through Christ.
     At Appalachian Teen Challenge, we believe God greatly values every person. Our caring, trained, and committed staff endeavor to convey this message of hope to lost young men. Many have found a new lifestyle on our campus, and studies show between 70 and 80 percent of our graduates today remain productive members in society.
     As an honor accredited ministry, we take our calling seriously. We value integrity; therefore, we demand the best of our staff. After one visit on our campus, you will agree Appalachian Teen Challenge is a ministry getting results, restoring broken lives."


Jay Shannon Director of Admission	Mike Alexander Boys' Program Director	Betty Nickels Receptionist & Student Affairs Coordinator	Leah Hicks Business Manager

Angela Rose Director of Development	George Bowles Director of Maintenance	Derek Nickels Director of Vocation	Brad Rose Director of Education

Staci Yontz Girls' Program Director	Alan Waller Intern Supervisor	Freddie Holbrook Staff Intern	Justin Caldwell Staff Intern

	Bill Hankins Prison Ministry Coordinator	Mark Mitchell Bristol Area Representative