Support Staff

CINDI DENSON, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
assistantdirector@brookwood.org
A graduate of Berry High School, Cindi has worked as an office manager and receptionist for over 12 years and is now an administrative assistant in the Early Childhood Center. A member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church, she is single and has two children, Kendall and Michael. Cindi's interests include reading, swimming, and being with family and friends.

MARY JANE DILLARD, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
maryjaned@brookwood.org

Mary Jane provides administrative support to the Teaching Pastor,Jim Barnette, and the Directional Pastor, Tim Clark. She is a member here at Brookwood Baptist Church, is married to Jeff Dillard and they have 3 children, Joseph (13), Claudia (12) and Robert (10). She graduated from the University of Alabama and has previously worked in the banking/mortgage industry.

LEAH GARDNER, FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
leahg@brookwood.org
Born and raised in Gadsden, AL, Leah graduated from Auburn University with a degree in accounting. She and her husband Bob have two daughters, Sara and Andrea. They are members of Lakeside Baptist Church, Birmingham. Prior to coming to BBC, Leah worked as financial secretary at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Birmingham, for two years. In her spare time, Leah enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, scrapbooking, and watching the Atlanta Braves.

JOEY MORRISON, FACILITIES ASSISTANT
Joey Morrison works as assistant to Wes Bayers and makes his home in Oneonta. A member of Philadelphia Baptist Church (Oneonta), Joey enjoys fishing, walking, and spending time with family. A graduate of J. B. Pennington High School (Blountsville), he lived and worked several years in south Florida before returning home to Alabama about ten years ago to be closer to family.

KELLY THOMAS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

kellyt@brookwood.org

Kelly Thomas joined the Brookwood staff in September, 2010. She is now the church receptionist and also provides support to the Children's and Preschool ministers. She is a former elementary school teacher and a graduate from Samford University with a BS and MA in education . Kelly lives with her two teenage children, Luke and Savannah, in McCalla. They attend Grace Life formerly known as Loveless Park Baptist Church. She enjoys being silly with her children, warm weather, the beach, music, traveling, and sleeping late.

ROSANNA TSIVOURAKIS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
rosannat@brookwood.org
Rosanna provides administrative support to the Minister with Youth and Minister of Music, as well as missions committees (Jerusalem, Judea, Samara, Ends of the Earth, and Missions Coordinating), the Flower Team, Women's Ministry, Grounds Team, and Recreation Team. Educated at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Rosanna has work experience in youth ministry on many levels and for several years with the Catholic Diocese of Birmingham. She is a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She and husband Kostas have four adult children: Niko, Aleka, Pia, and Erica; and one grandson, Gabriel. Rosanna enjoys reading, music, cooking, entertaining, movies, and being with her family and friends.

CHERYL WHITT, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Cheryl serves as administrative assistant in the Early Childhood Center and has been employed at Brookwood for over 22 years. A graduate of Carver HIgh School, Cheryl has her CDA from Jefferson State College. She is single and has an adult daughter, Devin. She is an active member of Right Now Faith Church in Birmingham where she works with the Outreach Ministry, as well as usher and greeter committees. Her interests include helping people, reading, and shopping.

BERNETHA WRIGHT, FOOD SERVICES MANAGER
bernethaw@brookwood.org

Bernetha plans menus and prepares snacks and lunch for the children in the Early Childhood Center. She also does the same for the Wednesday evening fellowship meals, prayer breakfasts, women's retreats, and more. She is most famous for her fried chicken and catfish! A graduate of Glenn High School, Bernetha is married to Eddie. She has two grown daughters, Norweta Chante and Laterrian Marie. She is also mother to youngsters Blessing Harley and Desmeya Ray. An active member of Olivet Monumental Baptist Church, Bernetha helps to provide catering and services for special events there. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, shopping, and redecorating, as well as attending plays by Tyler Perry.