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Meet Our Board Members
The faces behind Erin's Hope for Friends
Darrell Kinkaid
Board President
Mr. Kinkaid is retired after 37 years in the food service industry where he held leadership positions in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and new product/process development for Burger King, Arby’s corporations and OK Foods. Mr. Kinkaid has supported mission work over the years and is a certified Stephens Minister.
Mrs. Wells is a mom to two boys, 25 and 23. Her oldest son is autistic and has attended e's Club for over 2 years. Corinne is currently working with Johnson and Johnson as a Division Manager and with Mentor (J&J) as Regional Manager covering the southern states from South Carolina to Louisiana.
Corrine Wells
VP
Darren Horst
Co-Founder Treasurer
​Mr. Horst is co-founder and board member. He has served in many executive capacities involving sales, marketing and general management in his career, working on major brands like Rubbermaid, Sevin, Amdro and in B2B environments. He and has actively served on multiple boards, committees and leadership teams for non-profits.
Lorrie Wallace
Member
Lorrie Wallace has a Bachelor of General Studies with an Early Childhood Education Certification from Georgia Southern University via Armstrong Atlantic State University. She received a Master of Education in Educational Technology from Lesley University.
She has a Gifted Certification and is a Professional Development Specialist for the Childhood Development Association. Mrs. Wallace completed coursework for a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Augusta University.
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As the Education and Workforce Development Coordinator at Georgia Power, she is dedicated to enhancing economic development through workforce development and STEM education. With over 20 years of instructional experience. Lorrie is a passionate STEM-loving educator who specializes in instructional technology and believes that learning should be enjoyable and engaging. She is also actively involved in several workforce development committees.
She is the President of Citizens of Metro West, a Georgia Power volunteer group that serves families in the metro area. She serves as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Connector at Georgia Power and is a prominent mentor for Women of Valor in Douglas County. She is an alumnus of Leadership Douglas, the Douglas County Citizens Academy and Douglas County Economic Development 101, The Georgia Academy of Economic Development, and United Way VIP.
Mrs. Wallace enjoys spending time with her husband of thirty years, her two daughters, one of whom has an autism diagnosis, her two godchildren, and her grand-dog. She resides in Douglasville, GA.
Aimedra Kelley has close to 30 years of experience in communications, with the majority of it in nonprofit. She earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Alabama and began her professional career in local news. Aimedra is also an experienced television producer and director. She resides in Atlanta with her husband Stephen, their two children, Gavin and Falon and their beloved Goldendoodle, Ali.
Aimedra Kelley
Member
Stacy Horst
Co-Founder and Secretary
Stacy Horst is a wife of 33 years, a mother of two, a Co-founder of Erin’s Hope for Friends, a Realtor for 20 years, and a Board member of Nassau Habitat for Humanity.
Stacy's journey took a transformative turn when she and her husband founded Erin's Hope for Friends, a non-profit organization born out of love and tragedy. The organization's namesake, Erin, their beloved daughter, faced the complex intersection of autism, bullying, isolation, and ultimately succumbing to the weight of exclusion. In the
face of such heartbreaking loss, Stacy and Darren channeled their grief into a force for good. Determined to prevent other families from experiencing a similar fate, this 501c3 stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to helping teens and young adults with Level 1 Autism and their families by creating a safe place, e's Club, where they can make lasting relationships through joyful interactions.
Stacy's life story is one marked by resilience, empathy, and an enduring commitment to turning personal pain into purposeful action. In every role she plays, Stacy stands as an inspiring example of how one person can make a difference in the lives of many.
After graduating with degrees in Sociology and Accounting, Barb Hoyt began her career in sales and management, focusing on accounting and project scheduling/cost management software sales. She later transitioned into nonprofit volunteerism, creating budgets, reporting on event and organization income and expenses, and preparing information for annual accounting audits. Fourteen years ago, she started her consulting company, which has grown to assist over 40 small businesses and high-net-worth individuals in bridging the gap between running their businesses and working with their CPA firms and attorneys. With her forever fiance, Tim, Barb resides in Amelia Island, FL, and enjoys golf, boogie boarding, biking, and entertaining.
Barbara Hoyt
Member and Bookeeper
Elena Mangan
Member
​Elena is a mom to two boys, 13 and 14. Her oldest son has held an autism diagnosis since he was 8 years old. After graduating with a Business degree with a medical concentration, Elena went on to work in the healthcare industry on the supplier side for over 20 years holding positions in sales, contracting, and marketing. She currently works as Director, National Accounts, for Fresenius Kabi which provides essential medicines and technologies across Pharma, Biopharma, Nutrition, and MedTech sectors. She is married to her husband Rob of 17 years and resides in Cumming, Georgia, in South Forsyth County. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and goldendoodle, Belle.
Our Mental Health Advisory Board
Dr. Jeffrey Jones
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PhD, Clinical Psychologist and owner of Beyond Words Private Practice – a social coaching and advising therapy
Dr. Scott Davis
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PhD, Practicing Clinical Psychologist specializing in helping Children and Teens