At YM360, we assemble awesome, with a team that's working to bring you incredible resources, so that you can better serve your students. We're dedicated (we've been known to answer customer care emails on the walk between Sunday School and church), we're passionate (about everything), and we're grateful God has allowed us to walk beside you as you help students know Christ and make Him known.
Meet the Hassle Crushing, Awesome Assembling YM360 Team
Ansley Allen
MINISTRY SPECIALIST, PROFESSIONAL LAMINATOR
Ansley serves as Ministry Specialist for YM360. She worked for GENERATE and YM360 during the summer of 2021 and after that, no one could get rid of her. Ansley has a heart for missions and furthering the Gospel across the nations. While working for YM360, Ansley has had the opportunity to serve countless students and ministers. Through these experiences, she has truly learned the meaning of loving others well and loving the way Jesus loves. When not at YM360, you can find Ansley at the farmer's market on a Saturday morning, skateboarding, or watercolor painting. Oh, and feel free to ask Ansley about her favorite coffee spot. She considers herself a "coffee connoisseur" and loves finding the best coffee shops in town!
Jonathan Gibbs
EVENT DIRECTOR, CRAZY CAJUN
Jonathan serves as an Event Director for YM360 as well as GENERATE, and is passionate about leading events, or helping Youth Ministers host their own event. He’s the one you want to talk to when it comes to planning your next Disciple Now, retreat weekend, or if you are planning your own summer camp. Originally from Lake Charles, LA, Jonathan has found a new home here in Birmingham with his wife, Kaitlyn, and their son Burreaux (4 paws and really furry). He has seen GENERATE since its beginning and has the heart to minister to Youth Ministers around the country through encouragement and listening to them. When he is not preparing for camp or helping you prepare for your next event, you can find Jonathan playing golf, thinking about playing golf, cooking Cajun cuisine, or cheering on the Bayou Bengals in Death Valley (the real one). Geaux Tigers.
Kaitlyn Gibbs
EVENT COORDINATOR, CAFFEINE QUEEN
Kaitlyn serves as one of our Event Coordinators for our GENERATE camp events. She has been involved with GENERATE since 2017, bringing great leadership to our SERVE option at GENERATE. Kaitlyn has a passion for serving youth pastors and youth leaders. Kaitlyn is a honor graduate of McNeese State University, and is a true Louisiana native. Now living in Birmingham, AL with her awesome husband, Kaitlyn enjoys photography, drinking lots of coffee, baking, and playing with her dog Burreaux.
McKenzie King
EVENT COORDINATOR, EDGAR ALLAN POE JR
McKenzie serves as one of our Event Coordinators for our GENERATE camp events. As a life-long minister’s kid, she’s seen and experienced firsthand how foundational Christ-centered youth ministry can be. McKenzie graduated from Louisiana Christian University with a Bachelors of Arts in Missions and Ministries and desires to make a difference in the next generation. As an avid writer, you might find her at a local coffee shop, headphones in, working on her poetry, music, or quite possibly, one of her original books.
Will Lankford
EVENT DIRECTOR, FLORIDA MAN
Will serves as an Event Director with GENERATE. Throughout his time at Samford University, he had the opportunity to serve on staff with multiple churches in intern roles and as a Youth Leader. He has a strong passion for reaching students with the Gospel and serving youth leaders and volunteers who take time to invest in students year-round. After serving on staff at GENERATE during the summer of 2021, he fell in love with the Gospel centered community that makes up YM360. As a real life Florida man from Pensacola, Will eats Mexican food almost daily and loves to spend time outdoors. As an Alabama fan, he spends most of his weekends during the fall cheering on the best football program in history. Roll Tide.
Tyler Martin
MARKETING COORDINATOR, PROFESSIONAL PICKLEBALLER
Tyler Martin serves as the Marketing Coordinator for YM360. In the past, Tyler has had the honor of serving youth workers and students for three summers with GENERATE as a SERVE Leader and SERVE Director. Crushing hassles and helping youth ministers find the right resources for their ministry are his favorite parts of the job. He is a proud alumnus of the University of Alabama, and in his spare time, you can find him cheering on the Crimson Tide with his amazing wife Ashlee, watching movies and tv shows, and killing it on the pickleball court.
Haley McGaughy
EVENT COORDINATOR, SALSA & QUESO EXPERT
Haley serves as one of our Event Coordinators for our GENERATE camp events. As a student, she became a Christ-follower at a summer camp much like GENERATE. Haley has served in different student ministry roles since 2015 and is passionate about building intentional relationships for the gospel. She desires for students to take their relationship with God deeper and deeper in order that they would be an active participant in taking Jesus to the ends of the earth. Haley is a graduate of UAB and loves the city of Birmingham which she grew up in. When she’s not serving at YM360, Haley enjoys all things music, Mexican food, coffee shops, and hanging out with family and friends.
Jonathan Skaggs
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED IN STAGE COMBAT
Jonathan Skaggs serves as the Creative Director for YM360, where he lends his skills as a Storyteller, producer, and actor to create great live experiences and video content for GENERATE and YM360. During college, he spent two summers as an actor with GENERATE and fell in love with the people and mission of YM360. Jonathan holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Samford University and is a professional actor, theatre educator and Equity Membership Candidate. He has worked with regional theatres across the Southeast and continues to perform professionally in Birmingham. Jonathan is happily married, and loves playing music, collecting vinyl, exploring the intersections between artistry and faith, and hanging out with his cat.
Matthew Smith
OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, SAUCE CONNOISSEUR
Matthew Smith serves as the Operations Specialist for YM360. Matthew attends UAB and is working towards a degree in marketing management. He is excited to be a part of the operations team with a focus on ministry at YM360. Matthew is the oldest of 2 siblings, is married to his wonderful wife, Kendall, and has a crazy dog named Smokey. While Matthew is not at work, you can find him watching YouTube, playing video games, working out, or spicing up a plain recipe with a few of his favorite sauces.
Hannah Solomon
SENIOR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, CHEESEBURGER ENTHUSIAST
Hannah serves youth ministers and churches as our Senior Operations Specialist at YM360. She has been with YM360 in different capacities since 2019. From serving as an Event Coordinator for GENERATE events to managing our fulfillment processes, Hannah has come to love many of the roles she has stepped into. Hannah lives in Birmingham by way of Canyon, Texas and is a graduate of West Texas University (Go Buffs!). Oftentimes you can find Hannah geeking over a good front porch, watching a thunderstorm, or eating cheeseburgers at your local Steak-N-Shake!
Garrett Steward
MINISTRY RESOURCE SALES ADVISOR, RETIRED HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE
Garrett is your go-to guy for all things Event Resources and Bible Study Curriculum. He spent two summers at GENERATE as a Village GUIDE, so he knows all things YM360 Bible studies. Garrett graduated from the University of North Alabama with his lovely wife, Whitney, and they are excited to start their lives together in Birmingham! When he’s not connecting youth workers to their next study curriculum, you can find Garrett with a hot cup of black coffee, either reading a book or watching the Braves, the Celtics, or the Auburn Tigers. He will talk your ear off about the Bible, sports, or pretty much anything that comes up in conversation.
Amber Warren
GENERAL EDITOR, POKEMON MASTER
Amber serves as the General Editor for YM360. She loves the written word and is passionate about communicating Biblical truths to students and their leaders. She and her husband Tripp are both graduates of Beeson Divinity School, where they met and fell in love. When she is not thinking about the difference between ‘there’ and ‘their’, she enjoys crafting and watching re-runs of her favorite sitcoms. Don’t let your eyes meet, or she might challenge you to a Pokemon battle!
Morgan Williams
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, WANNABE FBI AGENT
Morgan Williams serves as a graphic designer for YM360. She attended Pensacola Christian College where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. Morgan’s favorite part about working at YM360 is having the ability to freely design for eternal purpose. She is most looking forward to growing in knowledge and expanding her skill set as a designer. Morgan is married to her college sweetheart, has two cats, and a dog named Tendo. In her free time, you can find her gardening and hiking.
Nate Williams
PRODUCTION MANAGER, YM360'S FIXER UPPER
Nate Williams serves as the Production Manager at YM360, where he designs and coordinates production elements for GENERATE Camps and YM360 live events. While his earliest memories of patching an audio console begin at just five-years-old, Nate has more than eight years of experience in event production as an audio engineer, while also serving in numerous production roles in his local Church. Nate is inspired by the challenge of creating an engaging atmosphere and experience for audiences to be moved and touched by what is happening on stage. In his down time, Nate enjoys cooking, playing golf and serving as his families' and friends' personal handyman.
Dylan Wrenn
EVENT DIRECTOR, WALKING WAFFLE HOUSE ADVERTISEMENT
Dylan Wrenn serves as one of our Event Directors for GENERATE Camps. He attends the University of North Alabama, pursuing a degree in Finance. When he is not working on school assignments or in the office of YM360, he spends his time rewatching what he deems the most iconic films in history: The Hobbit. He also loves to travel and seek out a hole-in-the-wall restaurant or coffee shop wherever he goes. Dylan started attending youth camps while he was in high school and served as a camp counselor at a camp the summer after he graduated high school. He served with GENERATE during the summer of 2021 as a Village Guide. It was then that he learned of YM360’s Value Statement We Empower Discipleship. Dylan loved that YM360 seeks to offer resources to youth workers to assist in the pursuit of the mission given to us by Jesus in Matthew 28:19 to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (ESV).
YM360 Leadership Team
LES BRADFORD
YM360 CEO, CO-FOUNDER, GOLF CADDIE AND EARLY RISER
Les collaborates on most all aspects of YM360. Les has served in leadership in youth ministry orgs since 2006. Youth ministry helped shape his faith and his youth pastor continues to be a great source of encouragement and friendship to this day. Les gets up way too early, cherishes time with family, enjoys playing golf with friends, and works hard at caddying for his son on the golf course (while also trying to keep from getting beat by him.) On a Saturday in the Fall, you can likely find him smoking meats and watching the Auburn Tigers! Les and his wife Jamie live in Birmingham, AL with their son, Gage and two daughters, Gracie and Raegan.
J. ROGER DAVIS
YM360 PRESIDENT, PRAYING FOR REVIVAL ON ROCKY TOP
J. Roger Davis joined YM360 in 2015 as President and leader of all live events and experiences. Roger has been creating and giving leadership to excellent, gospel-centered ministry events and mission experiences since 1993. He's energized with the opportunity to help people, primarily students, get the gospel and give it away. Roger also gives executive leadership to Servant Life Missions and other YM360 partnerships. His life and leadership roles have produced extensive travel domestically and in 40+ countries around the globe. Roger supports the Tennessee Vols and is a big Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Antonio Spurs fan (where he used to be a ball boy.) He and his wife, Becca (a former youth minister) live in Birmingham with their four kids: Sterling, Landry, Kinsley, and Murray and their chocolate lab, General.
BRETT MIMS
CFO, CPA, CHIEF FISHING OFFICER
Brett Mims began supporting YM360 as Financial Director in 2017. Brett’s desire to influence students was cultivated while in college volunteering in youth ministry and working as summer camp counselor. Being on the YM360 team allows him to lead in the areas of finance and accounting so that others can focus on ministry. With life-changing experiences abroad, Brett enjoys contributing to efforts focused on reaching the nations and considers himself an adventurous eater. A graduate of The University of Alabama, Brett is an unashamed Bammer who loves to spend time outdoors with his wife Lindsay and their two boys.
LEE MOORE
DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER CARE, YANKEE FAN
YM360 Fact: Lee Moore was YM360's first-ever full time employee. Lee loves helping youth workers with the best customer care you'll find. His first love is Jesus and his passion is to encourage youth pastors and youth workers. Lee currently serves as the Chaplin of Lawson State Community College Baseball and is an avid Yankees fan. Lee and his wife, Tammy, live in Birmingham, Alabama, and they have four children: Lauren, Justen, Austin and Abby.
JAKE RASMUSSEN
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING, WANNA'BE AUBURN FAN
Jake Rasmussen is a YM360 ninja in every sense. Jake helps YM360 across the board with strategy in areas like marketing, launching new resources, and customer care. Jakes has a passion for youth ministry having previously served with Group Publishing/Simply Youth Ministry for over six years. He loves being outdoors and was once known to be a Crossfit junkie. Growing up in Arizona, he's a legitimate Arizona Wildcats fan, a rarity here in the South. Jake lives with his wife Jennifer and their four children in Birmingham.
KERRY RAY
DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING, YM360’S RESIDENT NIGHT OWL
Kerry joined YM360 in 2021 as Director of Publishing. Prior to joining the YM360 team, Kerry was a youth ministry veteran with 27+ years of experience serving and leading in churches of various sizes, denominations, and multi-site strategies. After nearly 3 decades immersed in all things youth ministry, Kerry is quick to tell you that he still finds immeasurable joy and life in every opportunity he has to engage teenagers and youth workers whether that be in the form of camp/retreat speaking, writing, content creating, coaching youth workers, developing young leaders, enlightening parents on adolescent development, church consulting, or training youth ministry teams. Born and raised in Mississippi, Kerry attended Mississippi State University, Mississippi College, and holds a Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School. When asked where his allegiance lies, he won’t hesitate to tell you that he is a long-suffering yet proud cowbell-ringing MSU Bulldog (#HailState). Kerry and his wife Stefanie live in Birmingham with their two children.
ANGELA TERRY
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS, AMATEUR BASS GUITARIST
Angela Terry is all things YM360 Events -- both live events and our YM360 Event Curriculum. Angela has a deep passion for equipping the church in the discipleship process, and seeks to make the youth worker’s job easier. As the wife of a college pastor herself, Angela spends a lot of time “in the trenches,” ministering to the college students of greater Birmingham. On any given day, Angela enjoys filling her free time with sports (mainly the Denver Broncos), HGTV, baking and shopping. Angela lives in north Birmingham with her husband Madison, sons Hudson and Haddon, and dog Maple.
YM360 Advisors
ANDY BLANKS
YM360 CO-FOUNDER & ADVISOR
Andy Blanks is the Co-Founder of YM360 and serves YM360 as a Board Member and Special Advisor. A former Marine, Andy has been active in ministry since the early 2000s, mostly in the field of publishing and discipleship. During that time, Andy has led the development of some of the most popular Bible study curriculum and discipleship resources in the country. He has authored numerous books, Bible studies, and articles, and regularly speaks at events and conferences, both for adults and teenagers. Andy and his wife, Brendt, were married in 2000 and have lived in Birmingham, AL ever since. They have four children, three girls and one boy.
BECCA DAVIS
GENERATE EXECUTIVE TEAM, WANNABE PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND SINGER
Becca Davis serves on our GENERATE Executive Team, combining her years of experience in student and college ministries along with the daily skills she gains sharing a house with four teenagers. She has 18 years of experience serving on staffs at Frazer UMC, The Church at Brook Hills, and with a Christian publisher before becoming a homeschool teacher and Uber driver to four kids. Camp combines two of her loves: seeing students take the next step in their faith journey and investing in young adults as they begin their college and career seasons. She is fully aware of the importance of discipleship and legacy of faith in her own family. Becca enjoys traveling with her kids and husband, Roger, each summer serving together at GENERATE. Becca is a graduate of Samford University and received an M. Div. from Beeson Divinity School. She likes to play music loudly in the car and is proud her kids can recognize the voices of Cece Winans, Whitney Houston, and Aretha Franklin, You will most often find Becca cheering on her kids at a soccer game or track meet. She is a very grateful breast cancer survivor (remission since 2018).