Kelly Tinley,
Executive Director
As an original founder and the Executive Director of Rock Bottom Ranch, Kelly brings a powerful blend of professional expertise and lived experience to the forefront of women’s recovery. With a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University, she provides the Ranch with a strong clinical foundation and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind.
Kelly’s leadership is informed by her extensive background in treatment center settings, where she has specialized in the intersection of substance abuse and mental health. Her clinical skills are matched only by her heart for the mission; as a Christian woman and a person in long-term recovery, Kelly understands the journey of the women she serves because she has walked the path herself.
Beyond her administrative role, Kelly remains active in the local recovery community, serving as a bridge between clinical best practices and the power of faith-based healing. She is dedicated to creating a safe, restorative environment where every woman who enters Rock Bottom Ranch has the tools, support, and spiritual foundation necessary to rebuild her life.
Tesne Davis,
Spiritual Director
Tesne is a founding member and the Spiritual Director of Rock Bottom Ranch, and has been instrumental in shaping the program’s heart and soul since its inception. She played a vital role in building the Ranch from the ground up, ensuring that every aspect of the recovery process is rooted in faith and restoration.
A retired kindergarten teacher by trade, Tesne brings a unique blend of patience, nurturing, and wisdom to our community. Her calling to ministry has deepened over the last 26 years as she has served within the Anderson County Jail, where she has faithfully preached and taught God’s Word to incarcerated women. This extensive experience gave her a front-row seat to the struggles of addiction and ignited a fierce passion for seeing women find lasting freedom.
At the Ranch, Tesne wears many hats. She leads Bible-based classes, facilitates drama therapy to help residents find their voices, and provides individualized spiritual counseling. Her life’s mission is to walk alongside women as they break the chains of their past and discover the joy of a life set free.
Janice Staples,
Financial Manager
As the Financial Director of Rock Bottom Ranch, Janice brings a wealth of administrative expertise and a deep-seated passion for justice to our leadership team. Janice joined the Ranch this year following a distinguished 21-year career serving Anderson County, including 15 years as the District Clerk.
Her years in the courtroom provided her with a sobering, firsthand look at the cycle of addiction and the high rates of recidivism within the community. This experience birthed a profound calling in her heart: she longed to be part of a solution that focused on restoring women rather than simply navigating the cycle of punishment. For Janice, the Ranch is the fulfillment of that desire—a place where women can find a true path forward instead of a revolving door.
After retiring from her public service career, Janice chose to dedicate her skills and "second act" to the Ranch's mission. In addition to overseeing the ministry's financial stewardship, she is actively involved in the residents' spiritual growth, teaching Bible-based classes that ground the women in truth. Janice’s unique perspective from the legal bench to the mission field makes her an invaluable asset to our team and the women we serve.
Ginger Brown,
Marketing Director
As the Marketing Director for Rock Bottom Ranch, Ginger serves as a bridge between the Ranch’s mission and the community. She joined the team over six years ago, initially serving as a volunteer before stepping into her current leadership role.
Ginger’s passion is rooted in her own powerful story of transformation. Having overcome a long-term addiction, she now celebrates more than 17 years of sobriety—a milestone that fuels her commitment to helping others find the same path. In 2010, she turned her experiences into a source of hope by authoring a Christian devotional focused on freedom from addiction. While she has faithfully sent this book into prisons for over a decade, she also personally teaches it as a core class for the women at Rock Bottom Ranch, guiding our residents through the same steps that led to her own breakthrough.
At home, Ginger’s life is a testament to the restoration she preaches. Married to her husband, Brad, since 2012, she is the proud mother of twins—a blessing she sees as the living embodiment of Isaiah 61:7. She holds fast to the promise that for every past moment of shame or confusion, God provides a double portion of joy and honor. This "double portion" of grace is exactly what she works to help every woman at the Ranch realize for themselves.
Rachel’s journey at Rock Bottom Ranch is a powerful testament to the life-changing work of this ministry. After years of battling addiction and navigating the justice system, Rachel entered our program and graduated in September 2024. Her transformation was so profound that she transitioned directly into leadership, now serving as our Live-In Resident Manager.
In her role, Rachel provides 24/7 support and guidance, offering the women a unique perspective as someone who has successfully walked the exact path they are on. Her commitment to growth extends beyond her management duties; she has already achieved her goal of becoming a Certified Belief Therapist (CBT) and is currently pursuing a degree in Licensed Chemical Dependency Counseling.
At the Ranch, Rachel is a vital part of our educational team, teaching classes where she combines her clinical training with her personal history of restoration. We are incredibly proud of the leader she has become and are excited to watch her continue to follow God’s calling as she helps other women reclaim their lives.
Rachel Ferguson,
Resident Manager
As the Receptionist for Rock Bottom Ranch, Karen is often the first voice of hope and the first welcoming smile for those seeking a new beginning. Karen’s connection to the Ranch is deeply personal; she is a proud graduate of the program, and her presence on our staff serves as a daily testament to the power of recovery and the beauty of a life transformed.
Karen officially joined our team through the MET program, bringing a spirit of service and a firsthand understanding of the journey our residents are navigating. Her role at the front desk is just one part of her story of growth. She is currently pursuing a degree in Creative Writing and Journalism through Liberty University Online, where she is honing her skills to share stories that inspire and heal.
We are incredibly blessed to have Karen’s unique perspective and professional dedication on our team. We are so proud of the strides she has made, both as a graduate and now as a colleague, and we are excited to see how God will use her voice and writing to impact the world in the years to come.