Sheretha Funderburg

Donor Experience Coordinator

Sheretha graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Master’s and Educational Specialist(Ed.S) degree in Counselor Education. She went on to work in counseling where she diligently worked with individuals who suffered with chemical abuse. She later gained a role with the Social Security Administration where she was able to serve passionately to individuals in need of specific services, it was there where she began volunteering with Vapor and felt the calling to serve in a different capacity. In her spare time, she enjoys weekend getaways with her husband Christopher and bonding with family.

Audrey McElveen

Strategic Partner Coordinator

Audrey serves as our Strategic Partner Coordinator. She is the wife of Founder, Micah McElveen, and mother to her son, Arrow Amani, and daughter, Given Gracia. Audrey’s qualifications rely on the fact that God often uses the weak, the broken & unimpressive in the world’s eyes to bring Himself glory (‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭1:27-31‬). She has seen God move powerfully in her own life & in the lives of many others. She has been compelled by the physical need and spiritual darkness in the world to work alongside Vapor Ministries to bring the hope of Christ into very difficult places. 

Bethaney Roland

Donor Services Manager

Bethaney began her long-time career with the United States Postal Service in 1995 where she dedicated 24 years of service. During this time, she gained invaluable experience in customer relations and operational support. In the latter part of her career, she felt the Lord leading her to use her skills for a greater purpose.  In 2018, she connected with Vapor Ministries and began a journey serving the ministry as a volunteer.  In 2019, she transitioned from her volunteer role to a full-time role with the ministry. Bethaney and her husband, David, have been married for 28 years and are blessed to have 3 wonderful children and 4 adorable grandchildren.

Raquel Hustad

Key Partner Coordinator

Raquel was born & raised on the island of Culebra, Puerto Rico. She graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management with minors in Public Speaking and Public Relations.  In addition, she is John Maxwell Team Certified. At a young age, she embraced God's call to seek and serve the Lord. For the past 24 years, she has coordinated women's events throughout churches across the US and has traveled as a missionary and translator throughout Central America & Africa. She is passionate and bold in sharing the Gospel, and being a part of Vapor Ministries allows her to continue to walk in His call on her life. Raquel and her husband, Douglas, are blessed with a son, Madison Andrew, and daughter, Amarige Nicole. 

Cathie McElveen

Volunteer Donor Information Coordinator

Having recently retired, Cathie is grateful to focus her efforts on making a difference in the lives of lost and hurting people by volunteering for Vapor.  Through the years, she worked in a variety of industries and capacities and now enjoys using her relational and technical skills to help further God’s kingdom. Randy and Cathie McElveen are parents of Founder, Micah McElveen, and are blessed with four children and many grandchildren.

Seth Perkins

Church Engagement Coordinator

Seth has spent most of his life in ministry since God called him at age 14.  Seth and his wife, Kristi, have been married for almost 20 years and have served in bi-vocational ministry since 2007.  They are the proud parents of two children, Madisyn and Greyson.  Seth graduated from Lee University with a Bachelor's in Pastoral Ministries. He had the opportunity to grow in his passions for training, leading teams, building systems, and mentoring when he worked for influential institutions like Apple, Inc. and Highlands College in Birmingham, AL.  He is grateful to serve our churches and partners to advance the vision and mission of Vapor Ministries.

Ryan Bartels

Communications Coordinator

Ryan received an honors degree in English from Arizona State University and has served as an award-winning communications and marketing professional in the Christian nonprofit industry for more than 16 years. He has also volunteered in or led 12 humanitarian efforts in Malawi, Ukraine, and Turkey, where poverty alleviation, orphan care, and rural medicine became social challenges very close to his heart. Ryan’s passion for encouraging and facilitating life-changing efforts through visual and written storytelling led him to Vapor Ministries in 2022. He and his wife, Jessica, live in Birmingham, Alabama.

Stephen Platt

Human Resources Manager

Steve graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in 1999.  Upon graduation, he worked in a number of different positions and industries, all focused around people.  In 2013, Steve and his family began to prayerfully consider how he could best use the skills and passions God created and equipped him with for the glory of Christ.  The Platt family was drawn to the vision of Vapor Ministries and the opportunity to invest their lives in eternal matters.  Steve serves people throughout the world as Vapor Ministries' Human Resources Coordinator and is thankful for the variety of roles that equipped him to serve the King.  Steve and his wife, Johnna, are the proud parents of four daughters.

Trevor Drummonds

I.T. Coordinator

Trevor received his certification from Udacity in iOS Programming. He is passionate about helping the community and spreading the Gospel. When he heard about Vapor Ministries, he prayerfully sought a position where he could make a difference using his skills in technology. Trevor is an integral part of the team, serving in the role of I.T. Coordinator. He and his wife, Krysta, reside in Sylacauga. 

Suzanne Gorman

Donor Support Coordinator

Suzanne, born in San Antonio, TX, to a military family, moved across states and countries before settling in Sylacauga, AL. Initially in banking, she transitioned to the mortgage industry for nearly 25 years, mastering audits, compliance, and regulations. Adept at managing teams and crafting process manuals, Suzanne's a devoted team player, dedicated to enriching her colleagues' lives. Feeling a divine call, she's thrilled to be part of Vapor Ministries. Suzanne and her husband Brian cherish their family, with 3 grown children and 3 wonderful grandchildren. The Gormans adore camper adventures, bonding time, and their two loyal basset hounds.

Harrison Parker

Facilities Superintendant

After graduating from Auburn with a BA in English, Harrison spent a decade working in the retail space, primarily in management. Harrison then moved into construction, where he spent five years working on commercial and residential projects as an ironworker. Vapor Ministries brought Harrison on board in August of 2020 to oversee the closure of the original bulk bailing and storage facility located in Westover. Harrison quickly proved a valuable addition to the team with his work ethic and attitude, and soon became an integral part of the bulk bailing business. When the Facilities Superintendent position became available, Harrison was the first choice to fill the opening. He and his wife, Jamie, enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Jessica Bartels

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Jessica specialized in spearheading client success strategy and implementation for strategic accounts across the financial technology and dental industries for nearly a decade. An increased focus on cross-functional collaboration, personnel training, and systems efficiency later propelled her into the administrative arm of the corporate world. Her passion for international missions ultimately led her to Vapor in June of 2023. Jessica earned a degree in business administration from St. Petersburg College in 2018. She and her husband, Ryan, live in Birmingham, Alabama.

Hannah Doak

Culture & Care Coordinator

Hannah moved back to her hometown of Birmingham, AL in 2018 after serving 6 years overseas with YWAM (Youth With A Mission). She was primarily based in Australia where she organized and taught discipleship schools and led teams across southeast Asia on mission trips to share the gospel and train pastors. Hannah gained a heart for the lost serving overseas, but in 2018 she felt God calling her home. She continued her education while working and learning business leadership. Now, Hannah gets to pursue her passion for reaching the lost and helping the impoverished as part of the Vapor Ministries team. 

Perry Kenner

Bookkeeper

Perry graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1979, and obtained his CPA certificate in 1980.  His career has primarily been spent in the Financial Services industry, where he served as CFO and CEO.  He has also served as CFO of a not-for-profit organization, and operated his own consulting practice.  After retiring from full time work, he was led to seek a place where he could use his skill set to further the Kingdom of God.  He was guided by God to Vapor Ministries in 2019.  Perry and his wife, Dee, have been married over two decades.  

Sonya Berger

Accounting Coordinator

Sonya Berger was born and raised in Talladega County, Alabama. With a distinguished career spanning nearly 23 years, she retired from her role at Protective Life. Following her retirement, Sonya's journey took a new direction. During a church service, she felt a compelling call to explore joining the Vapor Ministries team. As she delved deeper into Vapor’s mission and values, she recognized that she had found her God-orchestrated path. Outside of her professional endeavors, Sonya finds joy in traveling alongside her husband, Duane, embarking on adventures that allow them to experience new horizons. She places great importance on quality family time, relishing moments spent with her three adult children and four grandchildren.

Pete McVey

Volunteer Strategic Operations Coordinator

Born and raised in Southern California, Pete attended the University of Tennessee, earning a Bachelor’s in Communication and Business. In 2007, he married his bride Candace, relocating back to California and completing an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management. Called to serve his country, Pete was commissioned as an Officer in the U.S. Navy in 2010 where he went on to become a member of Naval Special Warfare. Over the past decade, he has completed five deployments to the Middle East. Through his military journey he has witnessed the brokenness of our world. Having had a calling and passion for Africa, he is committed to giving his time to the Great Commission and serving the Lord through Vapor Ministries.