Staff + Board
Our talented staff is comprised of individuals working together for the sake of children who have been orphaned around the world, and Show Hope's Board of Directors guides and protects the mission and purpose of the organization, ensuring we carry those out with excellence, integrity, and accountability.
Meet Our Founders
Mary Beth + Steven Curtis Chapman
Founders, Chairman of the Board, and Vice Chair
Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman founded Show Hope in 2003, with its mission to care for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption. The Chapmans were married in October 1984 and have six children—three biological children, Emily Chapman Richards, Caleb Chapman, and Will Franklin Chapman as well as three daughters welcomed home through adoption, Shaohannah Hope (Shaoey), Stevey Joy, and Maria Sue, who is now with Jesus.
Mary Beth is a speaker and “New York Times” bestselling author of “Choosing to SEE,” and Steven is the most awarded artist in Christian music history with 50 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, five GRAMMY awards, an American Music Award, 49 No. 1 singles, selling more than 11 million albums. He is also the bestselling author of “Between Heaven and the Real World.” The Chapmans live in Franklin, Tennessee, where they enjoy time together along with their family that now includes six “grands.”
Meet Our Staff
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Mary Beth Chapman
Co-founder + Chairman of the Board
Kristin E. Parks
Executive Director
Charley Redmond
Senior Director of Development
THE PROGRAMS TEAM
Justin Myers
Director of Programs
Kate Johnson
Manager of Adoption Aid
Sarah Daley
Coordinator of Programs
Bethany Briley
Coordinator of Student Initiatives
THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
Nathan Magness
Director of Communications
Ryan Klaver
Manager of Communications/Creative Services
Bethany Jones
Manager of Communications/Projects + Copywriter
Anna Wilt
Manager of Digital Communications
THE FINANCE TEAM
J.C. Haynes
Director of Finance
THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Charley Redmond
Senior Director of Development
Emily Schafer
Director of Development
Abby Chapman
Coordinator of Development
THE OPERATIONS TEAM
Julia Chapman
Director of Operations
Courtney Greene
Manager of Operations + Development
Emily Dolch
Coordinator of Operations/IT
Ellie Lawrence
Coordinator of Operations/Executive Assistant
Meet Our Board
Mary Beth Chapman
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Steven Curtis Chapman
VICE CHAIR
Mike Davis
DIRECTOR
Mike Davis is now in his second term on Show Hope’s Board of Directors. He is a husband and father of six children and three grandchildren. His family’s passion for adoption has been lived out through the adoption of their three youngest children. Mike is an experienced energy professional in Houston, where he and his wife, Regan, reside.
Palmer Williams
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Palmer Williams has served on Show Hope’s Board of Directors since 2017 and is a former staff member. She and her husband, Joseph, are the parents to three sons and live in Nashville, Tennessee. Palmer is also an attorney who specializes in international law and government affairs. While living in South Africa, she met her future brother, Aphiwe, who her parents adopted when she returned to the states.
Donna Daniel
DIRECTOR
Donna Daniel is now in her second term on Show Hope’s Board of Directors. She and her late husband, Dan, are the parents of five children, including her sons Brian and Michael, who were welcomed home through adoption. In addition to being a loving mother and grandmother, Donna has dedicated her life to philanthropy and particularly enjoys serving others, including Show Hope, through her event-planning expertise. She resides in Franklin, Tennessee.
Leslie Maclellan
DIRECTOR
Leslie Maclellan is also now in her second term on Show Hope’s Board of Directors. The Founder of Maclellan Law, Leslie practices in the areas of general corporate and business law, advising on corporate formation, general employment and business contract issues, compliance, structuring and principal capital funding negotiations. She and her husband, Dan, are the parents to four children—two of whom were welcomed home through adoption—and reside in Nashville, Tennessee.
Scotty Smith
DIRECTOR
Scotty Smith has served on Show Hope’s Board of Directors since 2018. He and his wife of more than 50 years, Darlene, reside in Franklin, Tennessee. Scotty holds a bachelor’s in Religion, a master’s in Divinity, and a doctorate in Ministry. After planting and pastoring Christ Community Church in Franklin for 26 years, Scotty assumed the role of Teacher in Residence at West End Community Church in Nashville, Tennessee. He has served as an adjunct professor, a mentor and coach to various leaders, and is the author of 10 books, including “Restoring Broken Things” and “Speechless” co-authored with Steven Curtis Chapman.