The Refuge Center for Counseling welcoming two new Directors of Development

The Refuge Center for Counseling, a local area non-profit counseling center serving over 4000 clients a year throughout Middle Tennessee is welcoming two new Directors of Development: Brian Williams and Brodrick Thomas. Brian will be the Director of Major Gifts and Brodrick, the Director of Annual Giving, after the retirement of current Director of Development, Patty Eller, who has held the position since 2022.

Amy Alexander, CEO/Co-Founder of The Refuge Center says, “We have a lot of mixed emotions as we say goodbye to an outstanding Director of Development, Patty, who has been an integral part of our team through so many different phases including our Capital Campaign. Yet, we are thrilled that she will soon enjoy a much-deserved retirement and pass the torch on to these two incredible men. Brian and Brodrick bring not only experience, having served faithfully in different capacities in both the non-profit sector and higher education, but a heart for ALL people to be emotionally healthy and mentally well, regardless of socio-economic status. They will help usher Refuge into a new phase, one of profound growth and remarkable momentum for our services and the hope, healing, and dignity we strive to offer everyone.”

Brian, Director of Major Gifts, is a seasoned nonprofit executive with over 20 years of experience in fundraising and organizational leadership. He has successfully led scholarship, endowment, and capital campaigns locally and nationally, including securing multiple seven-figure gifts as Director of the NASW Foundation. Formerly the CEO of Hands On Nashville, Brian has held numerous leadership and board roles and is active in the Franklin community with his family.

Brodrick Thomas, Director of Annual Giving, brings 10+ years of experience in community engagement, diversity leadership, and faith-based service. He has led diversity efforts at Trevecca Nazarene University and Franklin Road Academy and currently serves on Trevecca’s board of trustees. Passionate about mental health accessibility, Brodrick lives in Spring Hill with his family and is active in his church and community.

For more on The Refuge Center for Counseling’s list of services, sliding fee-scale, upcoming events, and impact, go to refugecenter.org.
For media inquiries, contact Tate Foster, Marketing Manager for The Refuge Center for Counseling at tate.foster@therefugecenter.org