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Deacons

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.

Bill Luter

Bill is a senior officer with MISSCO, a school supply business in Jackson. He and his wife, Wyeth, have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Bill has been the chair of the Deacon Board since 2012.

Les Myrick

Les is a sales rep for Ethicon, Inc., a surgical equipment provider. He and his wife, Abigail, have 5 children, and he has been a Riverwood Deacon since 2010.

Dr. Joel Oakley

Joel is an actuary at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. He and his wife, Abbi, have two sons. Joel has been a Riverwood Deacon since 2019.