ABOUT
US
TIM WEST
FOUNDING MEMBER AND DIRECTOR
Tim, a retired Senior Warden from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, resides in Palestine, Texas, and dedicates his time to serving his local community. He is an active member of the ET Palestine church, serves as a director in the Kairos prison ministry, and is the local Bible Study Fellowship group leader. Tim regularly volunteers at the TDCJ Michael Unit near Tennessee Colony, Texas, where he engages in biblical study with a strong desire to restore faith in God. Additionally, he is a founding board member of the Legacy Rock Ranch transition facility for men. Tim has a heart for empowering men to transition back into society successfully. 2014 to present volunteer at the Michael Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 2010 Retired as a Regional Administrator from the University of Texas Medical Branch. 1998 Retired as a Senior Warden from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 1978 Graduated with an M.A. in Contemporary Corrections from Sam Houston State University. 1976 Graduated with B.S. in Contemporary Corrections from Sam Houston State University.
GARY COTTON
FOUNDING MEMBER AND DIRECTOR
Gary, who retired after 30 years as an oilfield sales representative, resides in Montalba, Texas. He serves as a Deacon at the ET Palestine church in Palestine, Texas. He is also a leader of the local Bible Study Fellowship group. His passion for building the Kingdom of God drives him to spread love and hope within the East Texas community. Gary participates in the Kairos prison ministry and as a volunteer in the Faith Based Dorm at the TDCJ Michael Unit near Tennessee Colony, Texas. He aims to restore faith in God and change lives through biblical study. Gary is also a founding board member of Legacy Rock Ranch, where he empowers men to transition back into society and lead others to the Lord.
STEVEN HALL
FOUNDING MEMBER AND DIRECTOR
Following 30 years in business and finance, Steven is now following his calling to serve and teach and encourage men who have risen from a life of pain and punishment to a new life of hope and optimism. Steven is actively involved in his local church, in a local Kairos prison ministry organization, and in serving in a local state men’s prison, teaching Leadership classes as part of the curriculum of a new Recovery Housing Opportunity Program within the TDCJ. This same leadership curriculum will become part of the Legacy Rock Ranch program, of which Steven is a founding member and director.
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