Meet The Team

Lavon Jones is a dedicated and visionary leader, serving as the President of Agape Strong, where their unwavering commitment to increase public safety and provide special arts programs to youth and families has made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals and communities.

As the Managing Director of Agape Strong, Mark A Fields brings a wealth of leadership, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to advancing our mission of increasing public safety. His remarkable journey to this role is a testament to his unwavering dedication to creating positive change in our community.

Erika plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the organization's governance processes, meticulously recording meeting minutes and maintaining official records. She is also a program facilitator for “All things come together,” a program that helps parents and caregivers to connect with the necessary needs, support, and informational training to benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Retired after 20 years of service as a First Sergeant.  Combat Veteran has been involved in several Combat Deployments throughout his military career. Bachelors of Science in Business Management and Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Technology Management. 

Serves as an ASL Translator and Trainer, Mentor, and Youth Hygiene Coach for Agape Strong. Retired Combat Veteran, United States Army, and Airforce Veteran. Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language.

Youth Broadcasting Program Teacher, Mentor, and Director of Videography/Photography for Agape Strong. Combat Veteran, United States Marine Corp. Associated Press Award Recipient for the Metro Atlanta area. Extensive background as News Video Journalist for several news stations such as NBC-6 in Miami, WTOC-11 (CBS) in Savannah, GA, WSB-TV (ABC), and Fox-5 in Atlanta, GA. 

Program Director for Expression Through Photography Coach. Mentor for Agape Strong and Veteran Opportunities Unlimited Incorporated. Retired United States Army Combat Non-Commissioned Officer with vast knowledge of logistics, training, IT support, and service. Freelance photographer with over 36 years of experience. Bachelor of Science in Business, Professional Certificate/HRM

Mr. Brown has won numerous trophies and medals in every tournament, including three Championships. In 1996 Mr. Brown was asked to join the World Tae Kwon Do Union, the World Tae Kwondo Federation, and the U.S.A. Tang Soo Do Association. Within three years, he had achieved 2nd Dan Black Belt status under Master’s Sue Ball, Master T.H Kim, and Grand Master T.M. Kim and earned Assistant Instructors Certification in the process.

She is a retired Veteran with over 20 years of military service with the United States Army. Dedicated and proven professional Human Resources Manager with expertise in training, employee development, performance appraisal, benefits, awards, promotion processes, record maintenance, and personnel management. Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration

Marketing and Public Relations Director and Mentor for AgapeStrong.  Devoted wife of Veteran.  After graduating from Kennesaw State University in 02' with a double major in Public Relations and Corporate Psychology, Magan O'Dell has enjoyed a prosperous career in Recruiting, HR Technology Sales, and HCM Sales Management.

United States Combat Army Veteran, Training and NCO/ Enlisted Technical Trainer, Culinary Arts Degree, Kecia has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is a Teacher and Mentor to provide hands-on life skills for youth participants to take care of themselves but also can be used to obtain future employment. Personal Chef Service, Executive Chef for Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula.

Retired Combat Veteran, United States Marine, and Atlanta Law Enforcement veteran. He served in the Middle East. He assisted the U.S. military in liberating Kuwait. During his term of service, he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in The United States Marine Corps. He has a Bachelor’s Degree and theology certificate Bible Centre.

Education and Community Advisor/Outreach Coordinator for AgapeStrong.  Combat Veteran of the United States Army in the Chaplin’s Corp.  Deacon, Ordain Minister, and Co-Pastor. Admissions Director for Omnitech Institute to provide quality education to students pursuing careers in multiple vocational, technical, and medical fields. 

38 Year Veteran of the US Army and Current Sergeant Major of the USAR. He served as the Div. Chief Clinical NCO and the HHC Suicide Prevention Officer for 3D Medical CMD, National Peer POC for VISN 7 Dept of Veteran Affairs, and President of the Board of Directors for the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN).

Combat Veteran of the United States Air Force.  After serving in Desert Storm, Sean O'Dell fed his entrepreneurial spirit by starting Peach State Appraisal Services. Realizing that helping others was his true passion, Sean began volunteering his time and construction talents serving local and international missionaries in Costa Rica, San Sebastian, Spain, and Janesville, Wisconsin. 

Responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the Homeless and youth program participants, following State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of the plan of care and treatment, implementation of the treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status)

Served 30 years in the Air Force as an Administrative Assistance at Ellsworth AFB South Dakota (28 Field Maintenance Service), Washington D.C., as an Air Force Courier and Admin Asst for the Office of Air Force Assistance. Bachelor’s in Information Systems from DeVry University, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

Ms. Hiriams has over 30 years of experience in Real Estate, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in positions of increasing responsibility in program analysis, real estate, and leadership. She holds her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from Savannah State University (Magna Cum Laude), a Master’s Degree from Georgia Southern University with an emphasis in Management and Marketing, a Master of

Science Degree in National Resource Strategy from ICAF,

Mr. Davis’s duties include human resources management, talent management, regulating data platforms, analyzing system data, and communicating human resources information to senior leaders that will shape decisions made at the highest level of the Army.  Graduate from Lander University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Mr. Chris Murdien is a Board Member for Agape Strong and the Director of Active-Duty Veterans Inc. (ADV), a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization that provides free furniture for Soldiers, Veterans, and their family members and Multi-family Home Owners. Mr. Murdien is also a real estate investor who helps other Organizations, Soldiers, Veterans, and Family members who help other Soldiers, Veterans, and family members to home ownership.