David Nichols is the Founder and CEO/ED for Hand Up Ministries and has been the visionary of the organization since its inception in 1996. Offering a Hand Up not a Hand out has always been his ‘mantra’ for years and is why HUM is so successful in rehabilitating lives. David has a background in business management and ministry and is passionate about seeing broken lives restored through faith in Jesus Christ and hard work. His belief that God values every person's life is the driving force behind everything he does.  He spends much of his time securing housing and making sure the men and women have everything they need to get a new start. He envisions a day when every resident has a permanent place to call home and is working tirelessly to see it fulfilled. 

contact: david@huminc.org

Ray oversees the management at all Hand Up locations including Hand Up Ministries and Love Foundation.  He is responsible for training of managers and staff.  In addition, Ray ensures that the day to day operations runs smoothly, monitors the morale of staff and clients, the upkeep of the locations, and handles purchasing and acquisition of trailers and equipment. In addition to the key leadership role he plays at HUM, he is the staff liaison for the Oklahoma Alliance for Recovery Resources.  ray@huminc.org 

Stephen supervises Hand Up Ministries largest campus HUM Park 1 where most of the men in the program reside. He oversees the staff and develops transition plans and strategies for all residents, including referrals to outside placement services. Stephen's role in supervision of housing assignments, training and educating staff and residents on best practices ensures that all Park 1 residents have a safe and peaceful place to call home. stephen@huminc.org

Jeff manages the day-to-day operations at HUM II where our married couples and families with children reside. One of the roles he enjoys is leading the spiritual and personal direction of the residents. He is responsible for the administrative tasks including maintaining fee records, work orders, resource acquisition, and handles law enforcement, legal compliance, and code enforcement issues.  Jeff assists with the review, approval/denial process of new applications, and overseeing ongoing compliance with residents and facilities. He is a die-hard fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the professional hockey team Las Vegas Golden Knights. He will be celebrating his 15th year with Hand Up Ministries.

Greg serves in the crucial role of assisting new arrivals in getting re-established in the community. He is responsible for formulating an Action Plan for every new resident which includes connecting them to resources for healthcare, identification documents, mental health, food, transportation, clothing, and employment. In addition, Greg plays a key role in establishing and maintaining ongoing relationships with employers and connecting residents with job and training opportunities. Employment of residents plays a vital role in funding the ministry and restoring hope and dignity for its residents.

contact: greg@huminc.org 

Mark has the monumental task of reviewing, processing, and tracking all new applications. As the Community Liaison, he maintains contact with case managers prior to prison release and keeps records and management updated. Mark keeps apprised of legislation and works with legislature and other stakeholders for the betterment of the residents and the ministry.  He is also involved in community partnership development, grant writing, and donor relations.

contact: mark@huminc.org

William is responsible for the processing of payables and receivables including billing of program fees and other financial management tasks.  He provides weekly financial reports to the CEO and upper management.  In addition to maintaining internal fiscal controls, he provides resident education on the budgeting and billing process, assists residents with budgeting and coordinates purchasing. contact: bill@huminc.org

Rob is responsible for bookkeeping tasks for Hand Up Ministries.  He manages the petty cash and other administrative tasks and provides financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors. 

contact: rob@huminc.org

Bill is the Foreman and has responsibility for handling construction and maintenance housing at all Hand Up Ministries locations.  He oversees progress and quality and procurement of equipment and materials.  In addition, Bill is involved in the planning of the current and future projects of this rapidly growing re-entry residential ministry. 

contact: billg@huminc.org

Timothy receives new arrivals to Hand Up Ministries and files intake NOD for registration. He notifies the Pardon and Parole office of new arrivals and sets appointments for registration and orientation. He maintains the Resident Master List, issues resident housing assignments, and handles and distributes mail and food donations. He also keeps meeting attendance compliance records.  

contact: timothy@huminc.org