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Staff & Leaders

Dr. Anderson “Andy” Collier

Dr. Andy Collier is Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Batson Children’s Hospital. He has served as a Deacon since 2019.

Tom Grogan

Tom is a self-employed contractor. He and his wife, Sem, have 2 children, and they enjoy camping and traveling together. Tom has been a Riverwood Deacon since 2015 and is responsible for children’s ministries and buildings.

Dr. Dave Herndon

In 2013, Dave obeyed God’s call on his life to begin serving as the Worship Leader at Riverwood, and the church has enjoyed his diligent and capable leadership. Dave and his wife, Jolie, are the parents of four children. He is also responsible for the special events of the church.

Brad Ford

Brad is a retired Client Service Rep at Raytheon Company. Since retiring at the end of 2012 Brad enjoys bike riding, taking piano lessons, periodic travel and has completed a Certificate in Biblical Studies from the Seminary at Moody Bible Institute. He and his wife, Denise, have 3 children and 1 grandchild. Brad has been a Riverwood Elder since 2005 and serves as Chairman of the Elder Board.

Dr. Yusufu Jinkiri

Yusufu is a professor at Belhaven University. He and his wife, Ruth, have 3 children and 1 grandchild, and Yusufu has been a Riverwood Elder since 1995.

Rabun Jones

Rabun is a Technology Specialist at CSpire. He and his wife, Erica, have 3 children, and Rabun has been a Riverwood Elder since 2023.

Dr. Jim Joransen

Jim is a retired Pediatric Cardiologist. He and his wife, Ruth, have 3 children and 12 grandchildren, and Jim has been a Riverwood Elder since 1985.